Recently I came across this poem by Joy Harjo, who gave me permission to use it here. When asked her, I told that her beautiful poem says what I try to say in my book, Food Fix: Ancient Nourishment for Modern Hungers. She is a poet, her language stunning; the essence of what she says exactly what I… Continue Reading
**This class is now closed and we hope to offer another series in the fall. I am thrilled and honored to be joining Justice in the Body for this class. Together we will explore our relationship to food and develop mindful and heartful practices to support freedom from the constraints of dieting, food restricting, deprivation, and the pendulum swing… Continue Reading
PORTLAND PRESS HERALD MARCH 2013 – ALREADY BROKEN I don’t know why I’m saving it. I throw away pretty much anything unused after awhile. People tease me about how often I take the short drive to the transfer station to recycle rather than wait for Friday trash pick-up at the end of my driveway. Friends… Continue Reading
In his book, Heal Thyself, my teacher, Saki Santorelli, quotes 13th century mystic Rumi: “Don’t turn your head. Keep looking at the bandaged place. That’s where the Light enters you.” After I read Heal Thyself, I knew I, too, must not turn my head. Saki, ED.D., has authored his book, scientific papers, articles, and monographs.… Continue Reading
FIRST WE STOP AND NOTICE WHAT’S AROUND US: For the two weeks before big curb-side pick-up, I shuffle through the garage and kick the recyclables piling up in bulging bags. Almost tripping over crushed pizza boxes, empty cans of baked beans, and tomato sauce jars— surpluses from gotta-have-it purchases— I stare at these lifestyle leftovers. I crave quick comfort foods. Don’t we all? Continue Reading
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