Life is challenging. Just a year ago I was riding my bicycle with my sons on a weekend trip that had been nothing but magical. A couple of minutes into our bike ride, I found myself on the ground, bleeding profusely. Two major surgeries, eight days in the hospital, and a year where I experienced… Continue reading 15 Minutes of Heartfulness
Author: Carlos Gonzalez
75 Years Later
Our actions always have consequences. Sometimes seemingly unimportant and insignificant actions that go unnoticed by most have ripple effects that we could never imagine. This is important to remember. Not everything can be measured in actual time, not all consequences can be seen, even in one lifetime. Some days ago I saw an image of… Continue reading 75 Years Later
See who is in there with you.
“Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing… Continue reading See who is in there with you.
One Year Later — Episode 14 on YouTube
Beet Power
This week’s CSA (community supported agriculture) box had fresh beets. They are small and tasty. We usually bake these, but lately we have been grating them in our yogurt. Here’s the recipe: Greek yogurt + 1 small grated beet + freshly grated tumeric & ginger + a pinch of black pepper + a scoop of… Continue reading Beet Power
Sunday Inspiration
I came across this Twitter thread from Martin Heavy Head this morning and wanted to share it. Sometimes we need a reminder and a story to make the embers of our faith and hope glow with the fire of life. An Old Man from our Tribe had gotten sick and was in a coma. He… Continue reading Sunday Inspiration
Food in 2019
What we eat is the most feasible way we can impact our health. Think about it. You can do a lot of things to renew your health, but many of these, including stress reduction, are more difficult to reach goals. Eating, on the other hand, is something we do several times a day, and something,… Continue reading Food in 2019
The Blessing of Uncertainty
It’s not clear to me how I came to this understanding that what I’m doing in the classroom is working on myself, but it’s a realization that happened early in my work. Writing this last sentence is an admission of sorts. I don’t know how many of my fellow teachers see it or experience teaching… Continue reading The Blessing of Uncertainty
Veggies and More
Earlier this year we partnered with St. Simon’s Farm to provide our Miami Firm Body community with fresh organic local produce at a reasonable price. We know that adding more greens to our diet is a good thing and doing so in community is even better. We are excited to announce that the the farm… Continue reading Veggies and More