An Expression of Gratitude, A Celebration of Life
November 23, 2011
By Gene Baur
Here at Farm Sanctuary, we rescue and protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote compassionate vegan living. Over this past weekend, I attended our annual Celebration FOR the Turkeys events at our Orland, Calif., and Watkins Glen, N.Y., shelters, where we provide lifelong sanctuary for nearly 1,000 rescued farm animals, including dozens of turkeys who have been rescued from factory farms. Our Celebration FOR… Read More >
Love List: How to laugh instantly
December 22, 2010
Stress Jockey, The holiday season can be very jolly, merry and all that uplifting jazz. It can also make you want to drink whiskey like a friggin’ sailor! Family gatherings (when Aunt Bessie doesn’t talk to Uncle Jack – possibly because she screwed his brother), 5,000 office parties (frequented by people who tell you how great you are then steal your ideas) and big shopping lists on small budgets (aren’t there enough snow globes and… Read More >
15 Ways to Stay Sane for the Holiday Season
December 21, 2010
By Frank Lipman, MD
1. Don’t Overcommit. Many people overcommit, try to please everyone, rush around and do too much. Sort of like too much total load. So decrease your load and enjoy the fewer commitments you make. 2. Stay Present, or Be in the Moment. The more you are in the moment with awareness, the less you are caught up in your mind and all the things you still have to do or haven’t done yet. Be aware… Read More >
Move Inspiration Through You
December 14, 2010
By Gabrielle Bernstein
Here’s another holiday gift idea from Gabrielle Bernstein! One aerobic workout ignites my inner light like no other. It’s called IntenSati. Founded by fitness guru Patricia Moreno, this workout is a combination of a hardcore cardio dance workout and positive affirmations. “Inten” means intention and “Sati” means mindfulness. IntenSati is designed to ignite the fire that lives deep inside you – also known as your inspiration or, as I like to say, your ~ing! The… Read More >
Choosing Your Holiday Traditions
November 19, 2010
By Kevin Archer
Holiday traditions are deep and rich enough to be considered articles of faith. They transcend physical experiences, often creating memories that grow beyond the proportion of the actual occasions being remembered. I embrace this phenomenon at will, choosing the traditions that I will keep active and the memories I will nurture into legend. This creative myth-making offers a lot of room for new ideas, but there is one thing that I don’t have to invent:… Read More >
Holiday Meal Survival Tips
November 4, 2009
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Gatherings that revolve around food can be – to say the least – stressful for vegans. Navigating the tricky waters of family dynamics, traditions, and expectations is not easy, and it can cause waves in an otherwise calm sea. Anyone who has transitioned from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet knows that it is so much more profound than simply making new food choices. It’s about questioning assumptions, reexamining our values, aligning our behavior… Read More >
