An Interview with Reverend Lynnsey Buehler on Silence and Solitude
There is a proverb that says “silence is golden”. Why? And what about solitude? Can some solitude be good for enough? Here’s your chance to find out the answers to these questions in this interview with Reverend Lynnsey Buehler on Silence and Solitude. Reverend Buehler is an ordained priest who is the Director of The […]
Burn your Holiday Calories with These Exercises
These exercises are designed to burn calories and rev up your metabolism. Perform each exercise for 20 seconds. It is important that you do not stop in between the exercises until you have completed a FULL circuit or all of the exercises. The exercises are to be performed in the following order: 1. Jumping Jacks 2. […]
The Physical, Mental & Spiritual Connection of Silence and Solitude
“There come times when I have nothing more to tell God.” At such times it is wonderful to say to God, ‘May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence.’” ~Ole Kristian O. Hallesby It amazes me to watch my […]
Commercial Break Exercise!
Do you find yourself watching TV in the evening and saying these words to yourself: “sitting on this couch is doing nothing but wreaking havoc on my body, but I just can’t muster up enough energy to go to the gym? That would require just too much effort.” A quick way to get a workout […]
Brown Rice Pudding
Here is a tasty holiday dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth, add fiber to your diet and keep your insulin levels balanced with cinnamon. Enjoy, but do not overdo it. CINNAMON BROWN RICE PUDDINGServes 8-10 2-cups basic organic brown rice cooked in coconut milk until tender3 eggs (pastured and/or organic)1 ½ cups of heavy […]
Healing Properties of Cinnamon
The holiday season is fast approaching. Soon there will be the sweet aroma of baked pies, cookies and other pastries filling the air at home and at work. Everyone knows that during the holiday season it is hard to deny the desire for desserts filled with butter, sugar and cinnamon. I love the fall and […]
Frankincense
“Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2′Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2: 1-2 During the busy Christmas […]
5 Ways to Find Silence and Solitude
Most of us know that we can find spiritual refreshment through spending time in silence and solitude. Yet the reality of most of our lives is that of increasing busyness, increasing noise, and so much electronic engagement that we rarely honor our need for solitude. A few strategies I have found helpful include: Have a […]
