Call me old fashioned, but I'm just one of those people....
I've tried Google Calendar, + it just hasn't caught on....
Every year for the past 6+ years, I use my favorite, the We'Moon Calendar, to track all the wonderful events/ meetings/ etc. in my life.
There is something about Extra-Fine Pilot Pens + Color Sharpies that delights my fancy.
I love choosing different colors for different days, I love looking at the pretty pictures on the calendar... + being totally in tune with the phases of the Moon. (Happy New Moon + Mercury
I Used to Be A Math Genius... My Birthday + A Radio Show!
It's my Birthday week, so I can write about whatever I want! ;)
Here's a story for you:
I used to be a Math Genius.
It's true.
I graduated High School with a 4.0 Average + scored nearly perfect on the Math section of the SAT's.
You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em... (+ Come to my Recipe Class this Sunday!)
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of choices you have these days?
Events happening all the time: work, friends, loved ones, social media....
Here's a Wild Story o' mine:
A few weekends ago, I REALLY wanted to go to this festival, Lightning In A Bottle. Have you heard of it? It involves camping, music, healthy food, eco-workshops, amazing people, + so much more... in Central California this year.
I'm in an Alanis Morissette music video!
'm not kidding. I really am in Alanis Morissette's new music video, "Today."
It all happened while attending an event for Marianne Williamson a few months ago.
I almost didn't go. I put on a really silly hat + we got there late + the only seats they had left were in the front row.
The front row, right where cameras were filming.
I had been going on Monday nights to hear Marianne speak about A Course in Miracles....
What's this Jewish Girl doing Singing in a Gospel Choir??!
Before I begin, I have to warn you: Yes, this email contains my favorite Whitney Houston song! ;)
Okay, here goes...
Have you ever had a Spiritual Identity Crisis??
Or rather, you weren't getting enough out of your current (or past) Spiritual Tradition, + were yearning for something more? Like, something Meaningful??
.... Maybe it was time to get rid of the dogma, or the idea that there is this old guy "God" that
My Favorite Green Powders + A Booksigning in LA!
People have been asking me about my favorite Green Powders/ what I recommend. So here's the deal:
Tip #1:
Get a Green Powder into your Body. This is the most important thing. Don't waste so much time figuring out the perfect one. If Whole Foods is running a special on it, get it. Put it in your smoothie. Mix it with water on your next camping trip. Anything is better than nothing.
Okay, so now, onto my favorite brands:
OMG, I WON the Best of Raw Awards!!
Wow, January was quite the month! I had the privilege of being interviewed for the Not Another Diet Telesummit (Hi + Welcome if this is your first Love + Inpsiration Notes!), + then I participated in the Raw Living Expo 2014 as a Presenter + Emcee! For those who attended, we had a rockin' Women's Health Panel with some juicy + brilliant doctors + my raw Hot Love Chocolate Truffles!!
Speaking of Hot Love Chocolate Truffles, I **WON**!!! OMG!!!! Best Chocolate Truffle in the 6th Annual Best of Raw Awards!!!! WOW. It was quite like the Raw Grammy's. I was totally shocked when they called my name + flashed a giant picture of Hot Love Chocolate Truffles on the screen. I even went up to the mic + gave an acceptance speech!! Not only that, I got to
Not Another Diet + Raw Living Expo
I don't know about you, but January has been a busy month! Everyone (myself included ;)) seems to get calendar-happy + wants to plan events, implement new resolutions, etc etc.
Now that we're halfway through, it's a great time to check in with your body + notice if you need to slow down. This could mean going to bed early, taking a yoga class, or meditating.
I recommend taking a "Wellness Day" rather than waiting till you have to take a "Sick Day."
One of my favorite things to for a "Wellness Day" do is lie in bed surrounded by pillows + listen to Telesummits! Right now I'm enjoying Hay House Start the New YOU Now.
Speaking of Telesummits, have you signed up for mine?!
That's right, I'm a speaker in Not Another Diet Telesummit by Jean Cornell + featuring David Wolfe! (among other luminaries...)
It starts in less than a week! Next Monday, January 20-29, 2014.
(My interview is Friday, January 24.)
+ it's totally FREE! I really hope you'll listen to my interview + get inspired by all the others!
Sign up Here Right Away! It's easy + quick.
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In other News, I'm a Speaker + Emcee for Raw Living Expo 2014 in Los Angeles (Thousand Oaks), January 31-Februrary 2, 2014.
Thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Best of Raw 2014 Contest! The winners are actually going to be announced at the Raw Living Expo!
People are flying in from all over the country + staying at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza where the Expo is being held.
I'll be leading a Panel Discussion on Women's Health on Friday evening, January 31st, + I hope you'll be there to support + enjoy the crowd + conversation!
On Friday night, there's also a Dinner Awards Gala (super fancy) + the Rawntrepreneurs Conference is during the day on Friday.
Then, throughout the weekend, there are all kinds of Raw Chef Demos, Speakers, Workshops, Yoga, Live Music, Dance Parties, etc.
Some of my favorite aspects of the Expo are all the free samples from Raw Food Vendors + socializing + taking the pulse on what's hot in the Raw Food Movement this year.
It's such an honor to be invited to speak along w/ such experts as Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Dan McDonald, Steve Factor, Andrea Alexandria, Laura Chiraya Fox, Cherie Soria, Mimi Kirk, Brigitte Mars, Dara Dubinet, Chef Be*Live, Katherine Clark, Brandi Collins, Rev. Arlene Hylton, Dr. Jameth Sheridan, Chaya Ryvka-Diehl, Larisa Stow, Karen Ranzi, Brother Echo, Aris LaTham, Ronnie Landis, Diana Stobo, Chris Whitcoe, Nomi Shannon, Dr. Aum, + Sharyn Wynters (these are just some of the names).
I really hope you'll come!
Click here to find out more about Raw Living Expo 2014 + use my code "VIBRANCE" to get 10% off your tickets!
Filled w/ Excitement + Gratitude for 2014,
xo,
Debra.
My Top 3 Thanksgiving Tips + Wish Me Love with Rakale Hannah
You are most likely arms deep in mashed potatoes, but just wanted to send you a quick Love Note w/ my Top 3 Tips for Thanksgiving:
1) Be Present + ENJOY what you are eating! Studies show that when you eat your food with LOVE, you enjoy easier digestion + feel better afterwards.
Look, I know you're not going to be sitting down with a green juice for your Thanksgiving dinner, + that's totally Okay! ;) Sometimes we really are meant to Live to Eat rather than Eat to Live, especially during a ritual celebration, family gathering, or holiday. There is nothing wrong with indulging for the holidays... so Enjoy what you are doing + LOVE the moment.
2) Don't feel bad about what you ate. Let go of guilt + shame.
It really does you no good. Your body is energy. Did you ever see the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" Our bodies are made up of water, + water absorbs our thoughts. So, LOVE yourself!!! No matter what. ;)
3) Eat something Green. This could be the green smoothie you make for breakfast, before the big meal. It could be the broccoli or salad you put on your plate. Greens are alkalizing + they help us digest the heavier foods. They help balance out the load + leave us feeling lighter + more energized after the meal.
Also, I recommend drinking a green smoothie with fruit, avocado, + leafy greens in the blender for breakfast the next day. It's a great way to bring your body back to balance.
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+ If you want more Tips + Inspiration on how to create Peace with Food + let go of Stress + Anxiety around Eating for the Holidays, check out my Interview on Blog Talk Radio for my friend Rakale Hannah's Show, "Wish Me Love." Our talk is entitled, "Food! Let It Love You...."
(It's great background inspiration to play while you're in the kitchen cooking/ preparing... The show runs 1:11 (1 hour 11 minutes ;)).
Have a Beautiful, Heartfelt Thanksgiving + I am Sending Love + Miracles Your Way,
xox,
Debra.
p.s. Thank You for all the wonderful Feedback + Support around my Food Network Interview!! I did not receive a call-back (yet! ;)) but I am in their system now + don't doubt that I *will* have a TV show... in perfect time! ;) xox
My Interview w/ The Food Network!
Oh My Goodness! I just auditioned to be on Season 10 of Food Network Star!!! (I'll hear back in the next couple of days. ;))
My heart was racing on my drive to the hotel where the interviews took place. (I almost felt *too* scared, like I didn't want to go! ;)) But I *knew* that I had to be there, this was about me Playing *Big*!!
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