Stardust
I’ve been fantasizing… Kundalini rising, Unlocking the snake on my sac— Rum, no alcohol, I’m what you call- A yogi, I schmooze, no need for the booze, Hi, my name is Shayna and I’m kind of insane, uh- Vegetable obsessed, hippie but well-dressed, Happy way too much, I have never heard of such… A smoothie…
Read MoreThe Secret to Workout Willpower
When I started working out, it seemed like a chore. I knew physical activity was crucial for overall health and wellbeing, so I reluctantly dragged myself to the gym, like a robot, every single day. Usually, I would wake up early to squeeze it in to my day, otherwise I would go at the end…
Read MoreMindful Materialism
But as an adult working in the fashion industry, I struggle with materialism. And I’m one of the least materialistic people that exist, because material possessions don’t mean much to me. They’re beautiful, I enjoy them, they can enhance your life to a certain degree, but they’re ultimately not important.’ -Tom Ford In yogic philosophy,…
Read MoreBecoming Human
So, I sat down to write a piece about my past journey with an eating disorder (orthorexia) and how I cured myself and transformed my life. I had intentions of documenting my journey in logical, comprehensive language. Then I stumbled across this quote by Plato: ‘Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.’ So this…
Read More5 Techniques To Get Unstuck
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you feel like you have lost your inner compass and are not sure which direction to go? Do you have goals and intentions but don’t know how you will ever fulfill them? Does life seem overwhelming? If so, welcome to being a human in this experience called…
Read MoreBe Self Conscious
self-con·scious [self–kon-shuhs, self-] adjective 1. excessively aware of being observed by others. 2. conscious of oneself or one’s own being. I find the dictionary definition of ‘self-conscious’ to be relatively misleading, but simultaneously profound, deep, and revealing. The first definition translates in a negative light, where the second definition is empowering and uplifting. In…
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A Sticky Situation
Do you read ingredient labels of your food? I do. In fact, I do my best to eat as many foods as possible with NO labels, AKA whole foods. If you eat an apple, you will not find an ingredient label. It’s pretty obvious. It’s just an apple. However, even when it comes to foods…
Read MoreI Hope You Can Trust
I’m done hoping. I have hoped my whole life. I hope I become successful. I hope I am happy. I hope I can travel. I hope I can help people. The list goes on. To me, hope is intricately associated with desire, which brings up conflict. Hear me out. Hoping for something implies that it…
Read MoreI’ll Take Some Eggs In My Coffee, Please
Forget the traditional plate of eggs with a separate mug of coffee for breakfast. Why not combine them and reap the health benefits? Sound gross? Well, it kind of is… unless you try it and end up getting used to it. A few months ago, I read an article linking numerous health benefits to the…
Read MoreHave Your Cake And Eat It Too (Because It’s High In Protein)
Here is the remark I get when I explain what is in these fudgy squares of delight: ‘Ewwwww… you’re mixing BEANS into your brownies?’ Um, yes. It’s a lot smarter, healthier, and more delicious than a bunch of gluten your intestines will be processing for six months to a year, along with digestive upset, skin…
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