May 2009

This past month with the celebration of Mother's Day got me thinking about what it actually means to be a mother. Some words from Mother Teresa express it well.

What matters is the gift of your self, the degree of love that you put into each one of your actions.

Intense love does not measure -- it just gives.

Motherhood has taught me to do my best at being present in each moment. It has taught me to let hurts, disappointments, and frustrations fall away quickly.

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VOTE HERE NOW! It's that time of year when Pittsburgh Magazine starts it's search for the "Best of Pittsburgh" Issue. While many people are still learning about the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing, those who have come in for services continue to come back for more because of our dedication to offering the best massage and wellness spa experience around.

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(4) 8” tortillas

2 cups deli smoked turkey, diced

(1) 11 oz. can mexicorn, drained

(1) 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

-Preheat oven to 350. Place tortillas on greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Heat turkey, mexicorn and beans in oiled skillet. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon mixture on tortillas, top with cheese, and bake for 2 more minutes.

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We all acknowledge that as humans we have basic physical needs in order to survive; food, air, water clothing, and shelter. But what many of us tend to neglect are deeper needs in these busy times such as love, attention, safety, rest, play, relaxation and connection with other living beings. Often times these, NEEDS, come like small inner voices nagging us to pay attention, getting louder and louder until finally we listen.

When was the last time that you knew you needed to go to bed early, and yet you chose to stay up late?

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The Navel or Solar Plexus Chakra is located slightly above the navel. A great amount of energy is stored here. Physically this chakra governs the digestive and autonomic nervous systems, as well as the pancreas and the production of insulin. A healthy functioning navel chakra offers the energy necessary to achieve set goals, and to see things through to their conclusion.

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