If you thought I fell off the planet because I hadn’t written in my blog for a while it was because I was dealing with a major disaster. You never think a catastrophe will happen to you until it does. I remember feeling sick when I heard about the Lahaina fire because I had visited Maui years ago. On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles erupted in flames because of high winds and … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Express The Gift of Gratitude
While I was at Miraval, the amazing wellness resort and spa in Tucson, Arizona, my daughter and I sat in on a class called “The Gift of Gratitude.” I wanted to share some of the insights we learned about how to express gratitude, to make your days a little brighter. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect and was more interested in spa treatments and exercise classes than … [Read more...]
Live Longer by Taking Up the Hobby of Gardening
In many areas of the world, people in their 90s, especially in rural areas pick olives or work in their gardens. They’ve never seen the inside of a gym and do not need to do workouts on YouTube. They get up early to plant seeds, weed, hoe and do other outdoor chores. Walking in their village and climbing up steps is their main exercise. They live long healthy lives without the … [Read more...]
How to Create a Relaxation Room for Stress Relief
The older we get, the more challenges we face. It’s inevitable and we can’t escape it, no matter how hard we try. Even if you’re the luckiest person in the world you’re not immune. But no matter what is stressing you out, it’s important to take the time to unwind and chill out. One way to do this is to create a relaxation room in your home even if space is limited. Your … [Read more...]
How to Achieve Balance and Inner Peace During the Holidays
I interviewed Rabbi and Cantor Judy Greenfeld who is a concierge Rabbi in West Los Angeles. She talked about how to achieve balance and spiritual contentment during the holidays as it is a stressful time for many people. Her tips are Universal and can apply to anyone no matter what religion they are. Watch my video interview here About Rabbi Judy Rabbi and Cantor … [Read more...]
