December 2007 | pg.2

Happy Holidays! In the blink of an eye, one more year will be behind you. In 2008 you can continue on the path you're on, or you can make a shift. What will you choose? You know that to make your body stronger you must challenge it. It is the same for willpower and courage. ... read more

There’s nothing quite so satisfying as seeing the harvest come in after years of planning and toiling. This year’s olive harvest at our farm was no exception! In 2006 I decided to jump into my decade-long passion for olive oil by converting a piece of my unused land into an olive tree orchard. My wife, Nancy, ... read more

A long soak in a hot bath, some breathing, peaceful yoga, or meditation practice, a quiet moment with a cup of your favorite tea: Things like that can go a long way to restoring your serenity. A walk in nature, by yourself or with loved ones, can be a gift that means more than any you could buy in a store.

Every morning my wife Colleen and I devote 30 minutes to pranayama practice. It is the heart of our day. It is restoration. It is center. It is being. And with this practice comes random moments of beauty, sprinkled throughout the day, when we remember again to let the mind be caught by the breath.

Either on your hands and knees or starting on your toes, get in a push-up position and see how many push-ups you can do to failure. That means not just stopping when you are tired but fighting for one more repetition. This exercise is a very revealing exercise. You will get to know yourself a little better. If you do this exercise once a week you will see improvement every time you do it.