Slow Chew: $2.50 Tuesdays
Are you ready for some sobering statistics? The poorest 40% of the world’s population accounts for 5% of global income. Nearly half of all humanity lives on $2 or less per day. 80% lives on $10 or less a day.
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Slow Chew: Black Dress
I love clothes. I mean I really LOVE clothes. I love fabrics, textures and natural fibers so much I can taste them. I dream about clothes, and wake up with ideas for new outfits. It must be in my DNA.
Slow Chew: Born Creative
My dear friend Gail is highly creative and imminently talented. She can turn a barren half acre of land into a landscape to rival the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world.
Slow Chew: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?
My friend Richard (not his real name, you’ll see why) has a thriving firm in the nation’s capital. His offices are in a modern building with fine art and eclectic architecture, bamboo flooring , brightly colored plush seating, lots of windows and glass partitions with natural light streaming in.
Slow Chew: You’re the Cause, But You’re Not to Blame
What I am about to say may be tough to hear. But here’s something to chew on: whatever is happening in our lives, whatever circumstances we find ourselves in, we are the cause. We are not to blame; it’s not our fault and this is not an accusation.
Slow Chew: A Life Changing (Mental) Diet
Recently, I’ve begun an internal inquiry into the origins of self-esteem. I, like most people, have several areas of my life where I am supremely or at least sufficiently confident. So confident in fact, that performing excellently in those ways is second nature and always fun.
Slow Chew: What Is Your Clutter Saying to You?
You’ve seen those hoarder shows. A psychologist, concerned family members and a camera crew visit archaeological digs masquerading as people’s homes to help them remove years and layers of trash, old food, clothes, papers, magazines, toys, books and furniture.
Slow Chew: Stand If
There is a wonderful theater game I love to play when I am leading workshops, retreats and conferences, and even at large gatherings in my home. It’s called Stand If and its very simple and powerful. I read off a list of statements. If the statement applies to you, you simply stand for a moment, look around to see who else is standing for that same statement, and then sit down again.
Slow Chew: New Year’s Resolution
2016. And so we begin. The question is how. I’ve been casting about for an auspicious theme for this blog, a profound message to convey. It all crystalized for me over the December holidays.
Introduction to Slow Chew
Last summer, I read an article in Vogue magazine about a wellness clinic in Austria called Viva Mayr. The article was so intriguing, and I was so desperately in need of a complete physical overhaul, that I contacted the clinic immediately and booked a week’s stay.