Here’s an amazing and tasty cold salad recipe, so perfect for hot summer days.  It is so light in calories, but heavy with flavor.  I first encountered it in Greece, while filming my upcoming movie, (info at www.mysteriesoftheJesusPrayer.com).  The Greeks love this traditional salad that has both sweetness from watermelon, sour from balsamic vinegar, and…

Overeating is a complicated, sensitive subject.  When it gets into the realm of eating disorders such as compulsive overeating, it’s especially difficult and urgent. I wrote the other day about a guest of ours who has some challenges in these areas, as I once did, and do. (original post here)  As I read every comment…

We’ve had a guest in our house over the Memorial Day weekend who is obese, who has also left signs behind in the kitchen.  It’s amazing to me to see how much someone needs to eat to maintain a massive body.  It shocks me to see so much food consumed – because I used to…

Try this meditation today. It’s very peaceful. Do it BEFORE you overeat. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Focus your mind’s attention on your breathing: in and out, in and out. Do this for as long as you can. End with three nice, deep breaths and hold them at the top and bottom of the…

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