Qi Gong and Tai Chi are both two of my favorite forms of physical practice. Especially as I get older. I've been very fortunate to have experienced Tai Chi many years ago with a great instructor, Jon Belanger, at an all-day seminar I presented in Southern California called 'Present Day'. I'd seen Tai Chi many times and thought it was absolutely beautiful but had never actually experienced it myself. Then, many years later, my own daughter traveled to Beijing, China on special scholarship from Read more [...]

It took 2 1/2 years to find The Lotus Room. Why? I have no idea. It wasn't even me who found it. My son gifted me a massage at this amazing place in Nashville, Tennessee for Christmas. What an incredible experience. I was surprised on so many levels! The physical space is absolutely beautiful. You truly feel like you are stepping into another world. You'll want to arrive early and stay late just to experience being in this beautiful space. To experience the absolute presence of this place Read more [...]

Ya you heard that right! Squatty Potty for the win!! I'm probably not put off by the whole bodily function thingy as maybe most Americans probably a lot due to my exposure to the Japanese culture. And since I'm fairly preoccupied with anything health-related, the whole conversation regarding the importance of elimination is important to me. So when I visited my niece's new home a few years ago and asked about their squatty potty, I came back and did some research and ended up buying the Read more [...]

This is a short award-winning 30-minute documentary depicting a beautiful man in a beautiful place. Find a quiet place and time and treat yourself to this work of love. From a review I found by Jade Budowski. Link to the entire review is below along with Netflix feature trailer. "Directed by Derek Peck, Ram Dass, Going Home doesn’t attempt to encapsulate Ram Dass’ entire life; instead, we meet him right where he is, patiently experiencing his world and understanding the value of Read more [...]

Since I use airline and travel-related websites in general a lot, I have become very aware of both the positive and negative aspects of their function and usability. Most, I have found, have both good and bad characteristics. Japan Airlines' website is the one and only exception I have found thus far. Their site is fast, efficient, and about as user-friendly as it gets. Even when reserving international flights in various classes of service. The only thing I have found that I do not like is Read more [...]