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by John Calabrese, Huntington, NY
Renewal:
A Little Book of Courage & Hope Most
of us want a simpler life, with more time for meaningful activities
instead of added Make no mistake: simplifying is not a simple process. It requires much thought, reassessing, and reprioritizing – but in a scant-yet-packed 116 pages, Easwaran provides the guide. Starting with our thought process, the sense and practice of renewal in all aspects of our lives is thoughtfully and engagingly discussed in detail. Exploring why our lives have become so complicated – by delving into the underlying psychological reasons – frees us to consider more fulfilling alternatives. Having met Mahatma Gandhi as a young man, Easwaran uses the life of this great sage as an example of “how to do it.” Ever so precious in such times of change, the all-embracing message of Renewal is this: Our lives can be simpler, if only we would take the time to learn and practice how to make them easier.
Food
Pets Die For:
Shocking Facts About Pet Food Now
in its third edition, Ann Martin’s exhaustive review of the
pet food industry truly is Replete with wholesome recipes for both dogs and cats, Food Pets Die For is a manual for becoming a more conscious pet owner. There is seemingly no end to the potential dangers when it comes to food, personal care products, cleaning supplies, and supplements for ourselves–and the same is true for our animal companions. In engrossing detail, Martin delves into the unfortunate facts inherent in the corporations behind pet food, while always presenting a clear case for healthy alternatives. The most nutritious forms of protein, carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals are clarified, along with health conditions to be aware of, while commentaries by veterinarians round out the chapters (which are fully documented with endnotes). Food Pets Die For belongs in every pet owner’s kitchen.
You
Unplugged:
Presenting the Case for Wellness “
This book contends that the average American holds about te “ The basic premise is that you will want to limit poisons entering your body while increasing their elimination.” Webb discusses the best types of colonics, why they’re essential in the creation and maintenance of health, and how positive thinking alone will not achieve optimal health or remission from disease–we need to also practice better habits. Attitudes and beliefs about food run deep, forming in childhood and continuing to influence our adult years; these views contribute to alarming statistics, such as the tremendous increase in death rates from cancer since 1900, so consider this book an insurance policy for your health. You Unplugged is currently available from the author’s website, and lulu.com and other online booksellers in the near future.
LESSONS
FROM THE BEACH and Both
sweeping and intimate in their portrayals of Fire Island, Bonanno's
photographs offer
But these aren’t simply two volumes of stunning photographs. On each page, Bonanno adds one sentence from his wealth of wisdom about love. These are the “lessons from the beach,” inspired by the natural beauty of Fire Island, encouraging us to uncover this same level of beauty in ourselves and others. Love and beauty are universal, with both depending upon our perspective. Each are available in greater quantities than we might realize, and anything that focuses us away from what’s wrong with the world and back to what’s right and good about it, is worth the price. Lessons and Reflections will make thoughtful gifts for anyone you love.
John Calabrese is the Editor-at-Large at Creations Magazine and has a private counseling practice in Huntington, NY. |
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obligations. But how? We are often overwhelmed by
the idea of downsizing, especially Where do I begin? And how do I avoid
feeling
guilty about it?
shocking. How many questions do we ask of
our pet food? Aside from the ingredients, do we know how the product
is manufactured, what’s really in it, and if the company
experiments on animals? 
n meals backed-up
in the gut.” Scared? You should be.
A quirky, self-published work, You Unplugged gets
to the “bottom” of
our health problems with humor and candor. Webb,
a veteren colon hygienist, astutely notes that
our spiritual progress
is inextricably linked to our physical health
and emotional well-being.
viewers an inside
understanding of this unique
and varied place. Dotted with tiny villages,
each with their
own character
and psyche, Fire Island beckons both
visitor and resident back to a different, simpler,
and more fulfilling pace of life. Secluded
and yet so close, this 32-mile-long stretch
of beach
lends
itself
to the
process of rediscovery.