Portland was lucky and honored to host His Holiness, the Dalai Lama on May 11 as part of the Environmental Summit organized by Maitripa College. And Joel and I were overjoyed to be in attendance. I want to basically dive right in and paraphrase his words from my notes to give you a recap- This …
I’m a raw food chef and a Facilitator of classes at The Optimum Health Institute (OHI) in San Diego, California. Before becoming a Facilitator at O.H.I., I was a participant in their program. It was a deeply moving and enriching experience that I will never forget. This article is meant to inform and share a …
I was very pleased to see that the vegan lifestyle is catching on on tv. NBC long running show, Saturday Night Life (SNL) recently featured a sketch that sums it all up through cover songs and movie mentioning. Having such a grand exposure to millions of people is a great step in the right direction. The writers did …
Just a little cheesy fun for your Friday. Much love to you, from Kale U!
Movie Review of Happy The movie was inspiring and resonated with me on a deep level. A down to earth documentary about the true nature of happiness and how to keep it flowing. What struck me the most was what many of us know deep down makes us the happiest. Our relationships with ourselves, friends, …
We are reminded every moment that we are an amazing source (conduit) of energy. Whether you know much about quantum physics or not, everything is in motion and vibrating at different frequencies. Interacting, blending, colliding and seeking other energies are as vital to each of us as breathing and eating. The time for change is now, …
There are many ways to meditate and many different benefits from these meditations. Throughout history many people have used meditation to further themselves mentally, spiritually, and even physically. Meditation can take us to new heights if we practice it regularly. We can completely change our world by changing our view of the world. Here are …
You can do a lot in 30 days. Here is our challenge to you. Try to pick one thing to do every 30 days. Try going vegan, cutting out processed foods, meditation, learn a language, run/walk every day, or anything you think of. When you make something a priority, you can make big changes in …
So often we get caught up in our past and stop living in the present. When we focus on our story of the past we relive that moment, making it hard to remove ourselves from that past. When we truly live in the present, we are able to get rid of past associations, let downs …
It was 1996 and Rebecca Onie was only a sophomore in college when she had a realization that there was something wrong with the health care system. She co-founded Health Leads, a program that helps low-income families to access basic needs like nutrition and housing that often lead to illness. Helped by recruited college students, Health Leads operates …