Yvonne Tally
This week marks the beginning of a traditional holiday season, and for many, a time that often carries great expectation, worry, and disappointment. Let’s take a moment and think about what we want to create, rather than what we may try to avoid. Take five minutes at the beginning of your day and choose five…
read moreLetting go allows us to move to a higher, more expanded realm of awareness. In the aftermath of any event or experience that may leave us feeling unrest, confusion, or fear, letting go moves and arcs at different points depending on how tightly we hold to the outcome, and how deeply we are emotionally invested…
read moreWe have become experts in the art of multi-tasking; filling every moment with busyness. Just take a seat at your local coffee shop, without your phone or computer and watch what’s going on around you. Realizing that I had just did that this weekend. I decided I would head out for the day without any…
read moreLife happens in the here and now. Yet, we move through our days with such flurry and hurry, much of our time gets lost or goes unnoticed. Our days are cataloged by the number of texts we tap out, the emails we respond to, and the endless distractions that draw our attention to somewhere other…
read moreThis delicious recipe satisfies all my cravings for a Sunday brunch indulgence. It’s a new and yummy twist on the classic eggs benedict – without the mega calories and Monday morning food-hangover! The rich creaminess of the egg yolk layered with olive oil and parmesan cheese is a perfect back drop to the crunchiness of…
read moreIt may seem paradoxical to expect the unexpected. However, if we only look for what we expect to find, what will show up will be more of the same. By choosing to be surprised and intrigued by the unknown, we open our thoughts to new ideas and solutions. It is in the unexpected that we…
read moreIn a world filled with distractions, tuning out the noise has become increasingly difficult. Distractions are sometimes tantalizing and other times annoying. They can lead to new discoveries as easily as derail our best efforts. So how do we decide what to let in and what to ignore? Here are five essential elements to help…
read moreWith summer over, and fresh basil limited, my go to flavor enhancer is this easy quick pesto. Ingredients are available all year around. Dollop it on any pasta, fish, or chicken. Mix with grains to boost up the flavor factor. Smear it on a crusty dense bread and top with a slice or mozzarella cheese…
read moreThe way we use our words, the intention behind them, and the message they carry — matter. When we use our words to sooth, express love, or show kindness we speak from our hearts, and when we use our words to defend, insult, or deflect we are speaking from wounded souls. It is in those…
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