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Jun 26, 20233 min read

Happy Pride

Over the past month I've been witnessed to outrage over LGBTQA+ Pride month. People asking why teach our children about gay and trans...

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Eliza Bailstein

Jun 19, 20232 min read

Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth to you and yours! The fact that there can still be people in the US who have no idea what Juneteenth is— speaks volumes...

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Eliza Bailstein

Jun 12, 20231 min read

Cacao "Cheesecake"

Try this rich creamy, chocolate, guilt-free cake Ingredients: Crust 2 c toasted pecans 2 T coconut oil 1/8 c cacao powder 1/4 c of monk...

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Eliza Bailstein

Jun 2, 20232 min read

Paradise is a State of Mind

By no means do I believe we should play the ostrich with our heads in the sand. Even if choosing to be compassionate, socially and...

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Eliza Bailstein

May 19, 20232 min read

Time to Uncondition Our Love

Most of us tell ourselves we love unconditionally but do we? If we withhold our approval and acceptance of the totality of our loved...

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Eliza Bailstein

May 12, 20231 min read

Presence is Precious

Genuine presence is a precious gift. Especially when we’re living in a world where it’s commonplace to be in a room full of people...

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Eliza Bailstein

Apr 29, 20232 min read

The Dance of Life

Life is a modern ballet. We are the dancers. The more flexible and creative we’re willing to be— the more interesting the song and dance...

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Eliza Bailstein

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Just Be Happy?!

Stop being so negative. You should smile. Don’t cry. Don’t worry. Just be happy! As well-intentioned as these demands can seem, they’re...

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Eliza Bailstein

Apr 8, 20233 min read

Promised Land

All over the world, people from every culture and tradition are celebrating rebirth, renewal, and the freedom we have to grow and...

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Eliza Bailstein

Apr 2, 20233 min read

Buzzing Packets of Energy

A friend recently said some people behave like bees while others are more like flies. The premise was that bees are drawn to the smell of...

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Eliza Bailstein

Mar 27, 20232 min read

When is a Gift Really a Gift?

Is something really a gift when we feel forced to give it? Objects, time, energy, interactions, physical affection —these commodities can...

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Eliza Bailstein

Mar 19, 20232 min read

Nurture your Nature

This world is brimming with opportunities and experiences. And we have such a finite time on this planet to be here. Why would we want...

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Eliza Bailstein

Mar 12, 20232 min read

Thai Cashew Chicken

Ingredients 3 T soy sauce, divided 2 T all-purpose flour Kosher salt and pepper 1 1/2 lb of boneless, skinless chicken (or 2 packs of...

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Eliza Bailstein

Mar 5, 20233 min read

We're in the Driver's Seat

We often hear that the body is a temple. But temples generally stay put once they're built. I believe our bodies are more like vehicles...

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Eliza Bailstein

Feb 26, 20231 min read

Peruvian Chicken and Noodles

Peruvian Chicken and Noodles Ingredients 8 oz of shirtaki spaghetti (protein-packed, virtually carb-free noodles) Kosher salt and pepper...

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Eliza Bailstein

Feb 19, 20232 min read

Love is Sensational

Love is sensational in the truest meaning of the word. If we look for it, it can be seen with our eyes in the actions that are taken. If...

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Eliza Bailstein

Feb 10, 20233 min read

I'm Not Scared!

“I’m not scared of it anymore!” triumphantly declared one of my favorite little sproutlets the other day at the beach. He had been afraid...

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Eliza Bailstein

Feb 3, 20232 min read

Riding Over Our Feet

I’m always searching for metaphors and symbolism. It’s my brain’s favorite game. Maybe it is just mumbo-jumbo meaning-making for the sake...

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Eliza Bailstein

Jan 20, 20232 min read

Ways to Human

Life is heavy enough without the added baggage of feeling like a disappointment to our loved ones. Families create fantasies of who they...

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Eliza Bailstein

Jan 13, 20232 min read

Biting Words

Words have a powerful bite. They have the ability to heal or harm depending on how we wield them. Whether that was explicitly taught to...

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