Intermission...

"Water is the one substance from which the earth can conceal nothing; it sucks out its innermost secrets and brings them to our very lips."

-Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944), The Madwomen of Chaillot, 1946

A Course in Weight Loss

On one of my many favorite trips to Barnes and Noble in search of some new literature, I came across a most profound book. I was specifically looking for a book that broke down the science of detoxing, healthy approaches to detoxing and what specifically happens to the body when it is on a detox. Instead, I came across a book by Marianne Williamson titled "A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrending Your Weight Forever". I was completely wowed because here was a book that took a spiritual look at weight loss and addressed the cosmology of factors of weight gain. The book of course is a spin on "A Course in Miracles", a book that speaks to a spiritual thought system. "A Course in Weight Loss" assists in the reader examining the reasons and root causes of their weight gain and relationship to food. 

Once I read the book's summary and review, I instantly connected to it. The book's voice is similar to that of the contemporary world of western medicine whereas other weight-loss books (many helpful and informative in their own right) focus on "the cure" while this book attempts to focus on "the root and the cure". (And a lot of weight loss books do focus on prevention). I have begun to read the book and work through the lessons. 


Although to most people I may not look like I have weight issues, the main thing is I alone can identify my own challenges with weight and health, and Marianne's book is helping me sort it out a little bit more in depth. Health is something we all identify with because we live in a world that threatens the vibrancy of our health everyday, and we too contribute to that threat by self-harm through fear, ego, addictions, naivete, and ignorance. I myself am no stranger to any of those. Daily I move to be healthier in mind, body and spirit, and now I have a new book that adds some inspiration to that daily journey. Might I add that it was cool to find out after I bought the book that it was one of "Oprah's Favorite Things of 2010". Oprah has good taste. 


Pick up your own copy and Injoy!

Intermission....

"Health is more than the absence of disease; it is a dynamic state of balance and integration of body, mind, and spirit"

- Dr. Deepak Chopra

The Shining: "Don't Look Down"

"The Shining" is the music section of the Artistry of Health blog. Music posted here is inspiring, insightful, and makes you shine on the inside and outside. 

Kanye West teams up with fellow G.O.O.D members Mos Def, Big Sean, and friend/ collaborator Lupe Fiasco to tell a tale of letting go and moving forward. Detachment and freedom come as a paradox to desire and compassion, and all four elements are explored to find that balance for the one who fears moving on and the one who promotes it. Love anyone who doesn't want to hold you back... they really love you. 

"Don't look down/ It's an impossible view/

Fly like an eagle/ whatever you do/ Don't look down/ 

it's an impossible view/ Spread your wings/ Aerial...." 

- Mos Def

Kanye West Ft. Mos Def Lupe Fiasco Big Sean Don t Look Down

Veggie Brew - New home, new meal

After having been laid off a few weeks ago, in search of a new apartment, and rediscovering myself, I have managed to keep myself fed, lol. With this lifestyle change has come a new and refreshed way of thinking and perspective on the world and my life. And boy can I tell you, has the recent change of events been a blessing. And more changes are happening everyday. Nowadays I'm frugal more than ever with money (both me and one of my besties had to save to go see the movie "For Colored Girls....). With a trip to Miami for Art Basel coming in a few weeks, I am buying things sparingly, and conjuring up whatever is in the cupboards. And Viola! Here's my first healthy meal prepared in my new kitchen. The flavor was very robust because of the garam masala and cilantro. See ingredients and recipe below picture.