Faith Creates a New Reality: Day 16 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

“Believe what you believe and it will be, believe what others believe and they will consume you!” — Stanley Victor Paskavich If you have faith in what you want to become and believe in it, then that will become your reality. If you let others interfere with your beliefs, then that will become your reality.…

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Belief Embraces All Differences: Day 15 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

“Faith is universal. Our specific methods for understanding it are arbitrary.” — Dan Brown With the current events that have occurred in Paris this past weekend, I think today’s meditation has an impactful message in regard to solidarity. There is no greater time than now, for the world to stand together with one belief and…

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The Path to Personal Power: Day 14 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.” — John Stuart Mill Today we learn that we have the authentic personal power to create meaningful change. When our core beliefs are untied with our true self we achieve personal power. You can measure your progress in the path of personal…

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Vietnamese Pho – Soothing for the Soul

As we approach the final week of our Meditate To Thanksgiving Challenge, I’m inspired to bring some Asian elements into my cooking this week. After all, meditation itself is rooted in the Far East through Buddhist teachings and Hindu culture across Asia. What is the most warm and light Asian dish that heightens all the senses?…

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Self-Compassion Brings You into the Present: Day 13 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.” — Swami Vivekananda Life becomes more expansive when you release the past and become in the moment. When you believe in the power of presence you are linked to the divine in the most joyful way. Yesterday we explored overcoming self judgment as the most…

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Healing Self-Judgment: Day 12 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

“Man is what he believes.” — Anton Chekhov Yesterday the topic was about removing boundaries and obstacles in an effortless way, and today we encounter the healing path. Healing comes as we recognize ourselves as wise, joyful and loving. You have always had this divineness of who you really are, you just have to come…

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#BAKEITFORWARD For No Kid Hungry with Date & Nut Drop Cookies

In the midst of my Meditate to Thanksgiving Challenge and efforts towards wellness, I have not forgotten that we are pressing towards the holidays.  Baking is one of my top traditions during the holidays. And I’m sure many of you are anxious to get started. Could baking be a sort of therapy towards finding calm in…

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Getting Past Obstacles and Boundaries: Day 11 of Become What You Believe – 21 Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra

“With faith you let go. You trust. Whereas with belief you cling.” — Yann Martel We are half way through the 21 Day Meditation Experience and our Meditate to Thanksgiving Challenge. The atmosphere is changing more towards the holiday season and some of us may be feeling the pressure. Today’s message and meditation is perfect…

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