March 2008

Diet. I shiver just hearing the word. Don’t you? How many have you tried? Most importantly, how many have failed you? Food is always a part of our life experience. In my country, Sweden, we socialize a lot around food, and it becomes a nice time to meet with friends. In the healthy world of fitness, ... read more

Learning how to be honest in close relationships is an art that takes a great deal of focused attention. We've often thought how strange it is that so few of us get any training in communication during our school years. Compared to the amount of time we spend learning addition, multiplication, grammar and such, most ... read more

This weekend, I’m flying to Mexico City, the starting point of a trip to the monarch butterfly reserves in the fir forests of the central highlands, where millions of these delicate orange-and-black creatures spend the winter.  I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with you on my return. In the meantime, though, my flight is going ... read more

When I get stressed out I head directly to our Lavender Labyrinth. We planted our labyrinth in the middle of our 2800 tree organic and biodynamic olive orchard and 8-acre vineyard. From its gorgeous vantage 800 feet above the Hopland Valley, it is comprised of 700 “Provence” variety lavender plants that have grown up exceedingly ... read more

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better. Nip Allergies in the Bud Just in time for spring! Try these seven Ayurvedic tips to help ... read more