Routines are just not routine, anymore.
Things we have taken for granted are being challenged. So many areas of our lives are undergoing change that our equilibrium is being thrown off. Our basic assumptions for successful living are being disrupted and as such, our days are filled with new decisions […]
On Breathing. From our very first breaths as human beings, we are sustained by the oxygen we breath into our lungs, then on into our bloodstream and into every cell of our bodies. We do this largely without thought.
In Yoga, we practice deep breathing to increase the capacity of our […]
Summer has arrived!
The cover of this edition of Start Healthy encourages us to seek adventure! And, wow, there are so many places in Idaho to do this!
The Oxford dictionary’s first definition of adventure is, “an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity”! That said, adventure is spirit lifting, energy […]
The Ukraine people have demonstrated for us what courage looks like. What patriotism looks like. What hope looks like. What perseverance looks like. What action looks like. What heroism looks like. What self determination looks like. What desire looks like. What individual action looks like. What collective strength looks like. […]
We have a standard poodle named Maya. She is all-knowing and at times (all times) willful and opinionated. In her demeanor we see if she is satisfied with our offerings. We reflect through her countenance, how are WE doing? Are OUR priorities in the right place? Possibly you have a […]
2022. What.
It’s hard to imagine the past two years. So much change, so much loss, so much introspection. Soon, very soon, we will start to see the fruits of our labors of love. All things in motion. Expect great things!
Boise’s real estate market continues to expand. New community members bringing […]
Friendships, indeed.
At this time of year, we focus on our friends and our families. This appreciation takes many forms. Each of which, begins with recognition of those who enrich us, help us feel validated, supported, loved, and happy. (Truth is, happiness is an inside job, but feeling loved helps).
As we […]
Dear Friends,
Where has summer gone and will we return to our clear Idaho skies anytime soon? Questions, questions.
Autumn brings a new season in the circle of life. A time of contemplation with the possibility of peace. At least peace within our souls, as ultimately that is all we can control. […]
Welcome Summertime 2021!
These days, writing for a future moment is a dubious exercise.
Experiencing one global gut punch after another, we face capacity limits attempting to understand our world. Pandemic sensations beginning to fall away, in our country anyway, an opportunity is presenting to engage in life at a new […]
There’s something about the bond we form with our pets that’s like nothing else. So this issue of Start Healthy celebrates our four-legged friends and how they inspire us. Features on better pet food, a dog-friendly getaway, and a discipline that often welcomes animals, yoga.
If you’ve ever wondered about the […]
Finding our calm. Indeed, now more than ever.
“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
Have you observed lately how our inner dialogue toggles between the light and darkness? Or, between more chaotic and less chaotic? […]
Welcome 2021. We’ve been waiting for you!!!
“We acquire the strength we have overcome.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
No doubt last year is one for the books. And, while we still have a long way to go before it will fade from sight in our rear view mirrors, there is much to be […]
