(Audio Guide) I know a guy who when he goes on a first date, he leaves his phone at home. How wonderful and rare! In fact, when was the last time you boarded an elevator and relished in the awkwardness that is standing next to strangers without pulling out your phone? Have you ever looked around your Uber pool to realize everyone (including the driver!) is scrolling through their screens? I suppose apples have always been an eerie temptation for us humans. When it comes to th

Beneath Ai Wei Wei's Tree #11 (Audio Guide) I will admit, I am new to this meditation thing. With noted benefits that sitting still with yourself allows for anti-aging, reduced stress, increased self awareness, and more, I have been trying to incorporate this practice into my day to day, admittedly with definite inconsistency. I came across an article in Artsy and a study out of NIH that I thought I would share - both provide convincing argument and offer variations in practi

--Audio Guide-- Week 2 of Well There’s This had me talking about intermittent fasting and how for the first few hours of the day I restrict my intake of food and for a total window of 15 or 16 hours per day. There are many benefits to restricting calories for a majority of the day which I do mostly overnight to make fasting easier, but come morning I drink a series of low-caloric liquids to set my body right. Dr. Josh Axe explains, “if you're on a time-restricted fast and yo

--Audio Guide-- . According to news from the Environmental Protection Agency, we spend 90% of our time indoors - unfortunately, inside air is not necessarily good for us; “the air inside office buildings, schools, and apartment complexes can contain 10 times more pollution than outdoor air. This is a consequence of toxic emissions from building materials, airborne mold, viruses, and various pollutants” (Mind Body Green). A study from NASA luckily confirmed that, “common hous