What is Food?
What constitutes food has been the theme of many debates my son and I have had this week.
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04, 2013
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04, 2013
The Challenge to Look Within
Leave it to my children to push me in ways I never thought possible. My thirteen year old son decided two days ago to "not eat" for a week. My motherly instinct recoiled in horror. You can't do that! You can't survive that long without food! You have to be careful. You can't just will your body with your thoughts. These were all the thoughts that went through my mind, but luckily I have been practicing mindfulness, which has helped me to observe my thoughts before they come out in potentially harmful words. Far from mastering this technique, I was able to administer a small amount of control over my thoughts and hold back from sharing the fears I had inside. I am not sure anything I said would have dissuaded him anyways. He was very determined to try this experiment, I think in some way to gain a measure of control over his chaotic teenage world. None the less, it was a great opportunity for me to observe my own fears and patterns of [...]
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03, 2013
Awakening Cafe – Live and Online Event (March 28th, 2013)
Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal), QC – Thursday, March 28th, 2012 The Awakening Cafe (Hudson, Quebec) is a monthly gathering of like-minded souls on the awakening journey to connect, express and expand. Join us in person, see details below or... Watch the Event Live this Thursday, March 28th, 2013, starting at 7:30 pm, EST. VIDEO TO APPEAR BELOW ON MARCH 28th This Month’s Topic: How to Make a Good Living as an Artist For all you Artists and Creatives who would like to make a better living while continuing to follow your passion, this workshop is for you! James Simon, a Canadian artist of distinction, will share his insights on how to create a successful way of life as an artist. James is living proof that you can do what you love, while attracting abundance in your life. James doesn't believe that talent alone is responsible for the artist's success, nor is the gallery system the only way to become a well known artist. In his more than 45 year career, he has effectively [...]
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06, 2012
Are you living life or just working for a living?
There is no crisis! A new economy is here. Via: JuicyLivingTour.com Lilou Mace interviews Paul Efmorfidis, Greek entrepreneur and Ivo Valkenburg, Dutch author and consultant at Spirit in Finance. Their lively conversation offers a new perspective on the financial crisis in Greece and Europe. They discuss how following your heart, living with passion and purpose can translate into work that is not only rewarding, but will allow for deep creativity that can help transcend the economic and political crisis. According to Valkenburg, "Greece (referring to the crisis) is an illusion. Happiness is from the inside out. This is a big opportunity to wake up and see what we can add to the world and make a positive difference. If we have 1 million people with no money, we have 1 million people with passion, with talent, with creativity. " Efmorfidis agrees, "Greece is a crisis of habit. I am very allergic to banks." He explains how when he started his business, he got a loan from a bank. Once it was paid off it cost him four and a half [...]
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05, 2012
Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal), Quebec – Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
For our last Awakening Cafe before the summer break we will be hosting a special celebration of the summer Solstice. Join us in sharing food, dance, expression and ritual around a fire circle. As night falls the light remains and the party begins. As we look back on a year of new ideas, new friends & new experiences, we rejoice in the the seeds we have planted, looking forward to the summer ahead.
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05, 2012
Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal) Quebec – May 17th, 2012
Peggy Farah, through her research discovered that in practicing presence through mindfulness, mindful eating, meditation, yoga, journaling, art making and ritual we can restore connection with our body and transform our relationship with food.
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02, 2012
March 22nd Awakening Cafe (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
Join the leading-edge discussion! We are continuing the amazing connections and discussions that were initiated at the Awakening Festival held this past June. With this aim, we are hosting a monthly gathering to bring together like-minded individuals on the awakening journey. More About the Awakening Cafe February's full moon nature walk was enjoyed by all. We ventured into a winter wonderland where the moon performed brilliantly! Thank you to all the brave souls who came out for this chilling event! Click here to see photos of the event on Meetup.com This Month’s Topic: Sound & Vibration Meditation Brenda Harley is an Intuitive Counselor, Spiritual Guide and Certified Sound Practitioner. She will be our guide, as we open to allow this experience with pure sound to support each one's intention for the evening, from deep relaxation to healing, the choice is yours. Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. Healing occurs as the body is given [...]
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02, 2012
Towards Harmony and Healing
Posting by Brenda Harley What is Sound Healing? Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. Science agrees that sound waves affect matter. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. As we are now starting to understand, our thoughts and our words, as well as our actions, have an effect on any outcome. Healing occurs as the body is given the sacred space and time to re-balance itself. There is no effort required to heal, rather, it is an allowing. When we surrender to our own innate desire to be healthy and whole, the opportunity for healing presents itself. Through the process of entrainment, where sounds are used to re-mind the listener of their own natural state of balance, sound therapy has the ability to transform negative or repressed emotions into positive, more harmonious states. Healing occurs in these higher states of being. A sound practitioner uses both voice and intention to support the client’s choice to heal. As [...]
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02, 2012
February 7th Awakening Cafe (7:00pm- 9:00pm)
Awakening Cafe Full Moon Nature Walk (Feb 7th, 2012 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.) We will be going outdoors and into nature to witness the beauty of a full moon on a mid-winter's evening
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Alison Logee
Tapping into your body’s inner intelligence: Ayurveda, using natural ways to enhance the body’s ability to maintain balance & address underlying factors of the disease process.