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1Earth from Above: The Most Spectacular Photos Ever Taken from the International Space Station. “The International Space Station will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Not only is it the most important scientific endeavor in decades, the ISS has also proven to be a fantastic platform for photography.” Every ninety-minutes, ISS makes its way around our globe, traveling at about five miles per second.

Much of Earth’s photography from space can be seen in National Geographic’s One Strange Rock, hosted by Will Smith along with interviews from experienced astronauts. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it.

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237 Adventurous Facts About Travel. Did you know? “Traveling can improve problem-solving skills and boost creativity. New sounds, smells, tastes, languages, and sights create new synapses in the brain and promote neuroplasticity.”

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3Why Science Says Helping Others Makes Us Happier. An article I recently wrote. If you have ever heard of ‘runner’s high,’ well there is something known as ‘helper’s high.’ The same feel-good sensation you get from running also happens when you do good things for others.

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4The Benefits of a Nordic Lifestyle Are What Wellness Is Really All About. If you ever thought about going to Iceland, this article makes a compelling case. A 2018 World Happiness Report puts Iceland at number four. Why? One reason is something they call hygge (“hoo-ga”) which is a prevailing mindset that focuses on enjoying life’s simple pleasures. My kind of place, indeed.

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5To Change Your Life, Change Your Core Beliefs. “Beliefs are the truths people hold on to and guide their lives by.” So true, I agree with this statement. The secret to changing a limiting core belief is self-awareness. A great way to increase self-awareness is through meditation.

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612 Easy Rituals to Build Back Confidence if People Haven’t Been Treating You Well. The article focuses on building back confidence when people cross your boundaries. This is a good list. I think number ten is super important, “Listen to Your Thoughts.” Ask yourself if they are helping or hurting you. If they are thoughts that are hurting you, try one of the other eleven rituals to turn them around.

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7The Crazy Rich Asians Guide to Singapore: Film Locations You Can Actually Visit. “From the Marina Bay Sands’ infinity pool to the Newton Food Centre, you don’t have to be crazy, rich or Asian to visit these landmark locations seen in the Lion City-based Hollywood blockbuster.” Btw, if you have not seen this movie, GO! It is so joyous!

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85 Solo Trips Inspired by Female Travelers in Film. These films show that the only person responsible for your happiness and your chances to taste adventure is you. Make your wanderlust dreams come true!

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“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.”
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Phoenix, Sedona, Scottsdale | December 29th – December 31st
Bring in the New Year with two-time Grammy-nominated Songwriter Jim Brickman. I am joining Jim on his Fan Trip. I met Jim when I was producing a pilot for ABC. We used one of his songs in the opening of our show, from there we became friends. My role on the trip is to guide people in setting intentions for the coming year. Jim’s role is to entertain everyone with his beautiful music. We will spend three days touring and planning for 2019 by day, and enjoying great food and music at night.

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The Holy Land | December 13th – 23rd, 2018
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This holiday season I have put together an extraordinary opportunity to travel to the Holy Land with the Very Reverend John Bakas of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

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Photographic Safari and Mindfulness Workshops
Kenya | Botswana | Inquire About Dates

I took this photo on the last morning of a trip to Africa this past November — my favorite place in the world. Great Plains Conservation’s Wild Studio was started by award-winning National Geographic filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert. This is an experience that I put together. It combines learning the secrets of great wildlife photography from a Wild Studio pro along with my Mindfulness teaching. Please join us on a uniquely curated safari that will tap into your true inner-photographer. This adventure can be shared with a group of friends or done as a solo sojourn.

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Happiness: The Art of Life Balance | End of Summer Special
I am committed to helping those who sit in the overwhelm, continually feeling out of time and always stressed. As a longtime television producer, I have been there many times over and have spent a decade plus studying what to do about it. Now, I work with professionals, helping them get out of the crazy and into the happy (and yes, I still produce shows). I have designed a program that can fit into anyone’s schedule and joined at any time.
40% off my program. Use promo code: OWA40

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Offering private sessions in Mindfulness, Primordial Sound Meditation, Prayer of the Heart Meditation, and Restorative Yoga. Available in-person, or on Skype and FaceTime.

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Purveyor of Happiness and Conscious-Centered Living


Emmy-winning TV Producer, Happiness Mentor, Transformational Travel Guide

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