Passionate Living Articles
Unconditional Love – In Honor of Dorothy Height
There are many people who have altered my path in life, if even just a little. Usually, these changes are for what I perceive as better, though occasionally there will be that person who comes along and dims our light, or makes us weary to open our hearts again. I suppose in those moments that our greater work is not to let that hold us back from loving with all we’ve got. Though we are all influenced by and give influence to those around us, [...]
Magic of Intention
Sometimes I really grapple with what an amazing life I have. Don’t get me wrong, I have the same struggles and insecurities and day-to-day challenges to wade through, as anyone else it’s just that the magic that seems to pop up on almost a daily basis is profound. For instance, in the middle of a mildly stressful consulting gig over the past few weeks, I managed to create new financial opportunities, meet with pathfinders and celebrities who are open to collaboration, eaten at some of [...]
Have I Lost My Mind?
Gratitude Sometimes I forget little things … like where I put my keys or someone’s new spiritual name that they changed their old name to when I had just finished remembering that (this happens a lot more than you’d think on the left coast). But sometimes I forget the big things … you know, like waking up in the morning and giving gratitude for waking up in the morning … or all the other miracles that happen in my life each day. Awareness During the [...]
The Greatest Sex Surrogate is Mother Nature
Aphrodisiacs are provided by the greatest sex surrogate of all, Mother Nature. There is no greater foreplay than to find yourself in nature, connecting with all of the natural elements of the Earth. There is no stigma about sex when you’re in the woods or on a beach. All around you, the birds and bees are humming with the energy of reproduction. There is no shame in copulation when out in the wild and there is a pure, raw beauty about this. I remember publishing [...]
2016 Natural Products Expo
Each year, for over two and a half decades, I've had the privilege of attending the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, Ca. This yearly ritual has been an amazing experience that keeps my thumb on the pulse of all going on in the realm of natural products. This year, my focus in covering this show is to provide great info on exciting new products, gluten free options and breakthrough personal care companies. So, stay tuned for all of the updates from this amazing, fun filled, show [...]
How to be Happy in Relationship:
(Part 1) Surprise Adds Spice
There is no greater excitement than to have your lover surprise you with something wonderful, even if it is a small gesture of love. Adding a bit of spice is one of the biggest keys for "how to be happy in relationship." Now, women, let me make this very clear … no matter how many times you try to teach this to your mate, men don’t take hints very well … so tell them what you want and how you want them to surprise you. [...]
Coming Full-Circle Into Your Ideal Life!
Using Circle Principles to Bring Success, Balance and Magic into Your Life by Deborah Koppel Mitchell When we come together in circle with clear intent and presence, something very magical and powerful occurs. There is a synergy created in circle, a presence that is healing and indescribable in full by words. Like many of you, I have been examining and redefining my perspective and many life roles as a woman, life partner and human being. Old ways of thinking no longer work at this point, [...]
Maturity Fuels Dreams
There was a time I thought of maturity as being overly serious and self important, as the grown ups around me seemed to be. Naturally, I wanted nothing to do with maturity in this sense. Peter Pan was my hero and role model. Now, as I am all grown up in body and years, it’s finally time to do a re-frame on this concept of maturity, as follows: it means to cease blaming any others and/or circumstances for my life and take full responsibility for [...]