Sometimes I wish I was still a kid. Kids know who their heros are and they don’t forget about them. They spend their afternoons pretending to be them, their Halloweens dressing up as them, and their dreams to become them. A hero is nothing more than a great leader; leadership starts with just a little love and
BEAUTIFUL BODY BISTRO
The world is a kaleidoscope of beautiful bodies, all so very similar in varying shapes and types and yet all so distinctly different and reflective at the same time. Take it from me; my job is to observe bodies all day long. If you look through this kaleidoscope the way I do, you will start
CAUTION: TURTLE CROSSING
I always loved the story of the tortoise and the hare. Impulsive by nature and a fan of speed, I seem to be in a continuous state of schooling on the fundamentals of this classic fable. I admire the tortoise and aspire to grow in my own mastery of patience, but too often, I tend to find myself as
BORN HAPPY?
I watch people exercise all day. It’s my job; I supervise my staff of trainers and, essentially, I get paid to people watch. It is interesting to watch the human character that is revealed as clients are covered in sweat, struggling in pain and fighting exhaustion. This is where you really get to see what people are made of.
TALK TO ME, FAIRY GODMOTHER
Earlier today, I was desperate for a visit from my Fairy Godmother. Track practice this morning had left me with an injured hip and an inability to walk, run or even move without sharp, shooting pains. I spent all afternoon wondering when it would heal and looking for an answer for an immediate fix. Being impatient by nature, I wanted to
PLUGGED IN
Fall makes me think about my family and friends more than any other season. I don’t know why, but there is something about the crispness of the air, the changing colors of the leaves and the promises of the holidays to come that seem to make life’s vibrancy imperative to share. Inevitably, Fall inspires me to
LAVENDER DAYS
“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterward.” This Spanish proverb inspires me to slow down my too-busy American schedule, and to remember the beautiful pace of life I once lived in France. Much like this rhythm de vivre I exprienced in France, the Spanish have also mastered what I call “lavender days.”
HAPPINESS TAKES TALENT
Dancing moves the soul in ways that words, feelings and emotions can’t. It removes thinking and compels your body to find its’ own rhythm. Happy people dance. There’s no simpler way to state it. Last night, I had the pleasure of being with a lot of happy people and a lot of dancing feet, and I still
JABS AND STABS
Sometimes, it’s just one of those weeks. You know, the kind of week where nothing in particular is wrong, but where you find yourself being constantly and exhaustively criticized. These jabs can be directed at your personality, at your job performance, at your clothes or at some of your quirks. Everyone has experienced these types of jabs, and even though they
STARBUCKS, SLEEPING IN AND SAUVIGNON BLANC
Starbucks, sleeping in and a glass of sauvignon blanc all mean the same thing to me: quality. I’m not talking about the quality of coffee, the vintage of the wine I choose or the new feather pillows I just bought for my bed. No, I’m talking about quality of life. American culture has programmed us