Chia seeds are a tiny, yet super seeds. Yes these once famous seeds that became chia pets, are packed with nutrition. They were even a staple food of the Mayans too. Superfoods are nutrient dense foods and chia seeds definitely qualify. Check out the top benefits as well as the proper way to add them to your diet.
Read MoreA wise old man once told me, “You gotta keepa movin’!” in his heavy Italian accent. Elders are the wise ones. They have the life experience to be an example with many lessons learned. Even if they don’t claim to be or appear to be wise, we can observe their lives and draw our own conclusions. Inspired by the elders, check out these 5 ways to avoid aging and disease.
Read MoreThere are a lot of Burning Man judgers and haters as with anything that makes an impact in the world. Ultimately I feel Burning Man is a beautiful thing and the world can know more peace, love and harmony if even a few of the 10 guiding principles were infused into our society. This week I share this year's experience–lessons on life and love. Enjoy!
Read MoreIf you’re cooking vegetables, it’s important to preserve the nutrients as much as possible. This conversation has come up lately with clients so I decided to share it with all of you. Check out these 3 healthy, simple ways to cook vegetables.
Read More#2 and #3 hit home for me recently. Sometimes we don’t even realize we are limiting love in our lives and hence why I decided to write this post. I am guilty of limiting love in my life in all of these ways at some point or another. But because of my commitment to personal growth and because I am a love ambassador I share these ways to love some more.
Read MoreBeware, this one is raw-I really share myself with you. Thank you for allowing me to be vulnerable due to the overwhelming comments and messages inspired by last week's post–It's OK to Feel Sad. As promised, here is part two. May this piece allow the emotions rising to the surface within us to be expressed and released as they so wish to be. Expression-not suppression-is meant for this human experience.
Read MoreThere is an epidemic happening in our society where people are numbing out on prescription medications, alcohol, drugs, and sex to not feel the pain of sadness or depression. As children we are taught not to cry and not to express this other side of our being. This life is both light and dark. Is running from or suppressing these feelings the answer?
Read MoreI chose to spend my 30th birthday facilitating my own personal vision quest. Most notably, this time was spent in nature–in silence and solitude. I quieted my being to listen to the wisdom of the universe and the messages were bountiful. These 12 insights have shifted my perspective on life, creating more peace, love, and surrender in the process. Which of these 12 insights most resonates in your life? #12 was the biggest for me!
Read MoreTo create even more peace and harmony with ourselves and others, we can choose to operate from a place of observation with love and compassion, instead of jugment. This is best serving for all, regardless of the circumstances. So how do we distinguish judgement from observation? How do we shift into a space of compassionate observer?
Read MoreIt’s funny, the moment anything becomes a task to be done it becomes an obligation no matter if it initially came from a place of inspirational. I love what I do but I have to be mindful to keep the fun alive. My most recent intention has been to follow inspiration and rid my life of obligation. Who wants to live life from a place of obligation? I sure don’t. Life is meant to be inspiring in every moment. Yes, it actually can be...
Read MoreSometimes I feel amazement when I examine my life and I wonder, “How did I get here?” I’ve come to realize that all of my major life changing decisions happened while I was retreating. I can vividly remember the exact moment I chose to leave western medicine. It was on a vacation during my first year of residency. I was sitting on the beach, retreating at an Ashram in the Bahamas. Crystal blue waters sparkled in front of me as I looked out to the sea beyond my happy, sand covered toes. I felt at peace with a journal, pen in hand, and I vividly saw my future unfolding before me.
Read MoreWhen working with clients, one piece of nutrition advice I offer is to eat raw whenever possible for these four reasons as well as two super important guidelines. You'll feel more full and energized too!
Read MoreSummer is near and as someone of Colombian, Italian, and Brazilian descent, finding the best, healthiest way to rid the skin of unwanted hair has been on my mind. For as long as I can remember I’ve tried all kinds of hair removal techniques from shaving and waxing to laser hair removal. Luckily now that I’ve made an intention to rid toxins from my environment, this all-natural technique has made it’s way into my life.
Read MoreWith organized religion there was a surrender of our power to this supposed all powerful being–God (the noun). Jesus, Buddha, and all those enlightened masters were leading by example. They were not meant to be worshipped in a way as to rob us of our power, but rather, to show us what we are capable of.
Read MoreI have come to appreciate the environment of festivals because they offer a unique space for life reflection and relating to others. Generally they create a space for people to come together and connect. Hearts tend to be more open than in everyday life. This offers a mirror to look within at where we are, where we’d like to go, and what we wish to shed and embody. Perhaps these seven reminders will resonate with you in some way to cultivate a more peaceful, connected existence, offering assurance on this journey through the human experience.
Read MoreDespite my years of studying as a doctor, I shy away from chemicals and prescriptions and opt for the natural approach to healing. There is an intelligence that exists in nature, and believe it or not we are a part of this symbiotic relationship with other organisms on the planet. The remedy often resides in nature.
Read More“HELP! PLEASE HELP ME!” I began to panic. The waves kept coming and I could barely keep my head above the water. My feet longed for the bottom of the sea, but I was too far removed from the safety of the shores. I was at the mercy of the wrath of the ocean. It was the biggest swell of the year, and in the blink of an eye, a rip tide pulled me out to sea. This is how quickly life happens.
Read MoreI absolutely love that there is a shift back to nature in terms of lifestyle and using the plants of the earth as medicine. I coin these plants, “superfoods,” as I have in past “Superfood Spotlight” posts.” Though it’s important to note that all plants of the earth are superfoods, preventing disease while optimizing our heath. That said, there are some that provide added medicinal properties.
Read MoreI’m going to get vulnerable in this post. I struggle most with surrendering and trusting in the process of life. As many of you know, I’ve lived many lives this lifetime and the adventure only continues with greater twists and challenges. Despite being optimistic and quite the dare devil when it comes to living life, I still worry.
Read MoreLast night I received this email from a client and former Initiate...
"Hi Nikki!
I was reading my affirmations from the course again recently, including part of the email you sent back when I needed help structuring them. You had said:
“It is important for you to find clarity about what your purpose and passions are and then figure out from there where to go...
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