In the summer, it’s time to enjoy cooling foods – water-filled fruits and vegetables. Summer is associated with the element Fire, according to the Taoist Five Element Theory. Fire is the energetic force that governs the health and functionality of your heart and small intestines, as well as the functions of circulation and heating in the body. It is important to cut back on refined foods and animal fats to allow these organs to restore themselves.
PWR FOODS: Salads capture the essence of summer. Visit a farmer’s market or produce stand and toss up this Italian Leafy Green Salad. Test out the grapeseed oil. It’s packed with antioxidants and is high in vitamin E, C and beta-carotene. Try it out…
THE BUZZ: From May 31st – June 3rd 2012, I attended my 20th Reunion at Harvard Business School. I can’t believe it’s been that long! Please note that I skipped a couple of grades and was the youngest in my class. 
I get a wave of nostalgia being in Boston. It is so beautiful. I went running along the Charles River in the mornings and walked to campus from my hotel – which was a few miles. During the day, we had learning presentations. One highlight was classmate Keith Ferazzi’s presentation, “Who’s Got Your Back: Building Relationships for Success in Life.” He is a stellar speaker and his philosophy is very aligned with Power Living.
THE BUZZ: From May 21st – 23rd 2012, I had the pleasure of attending the first Seattle Summit of the Young Global Leaders (YGLs) which was hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It opened with a reception at the Space Needle and a welcome from Bill Gates Sr. – Co-Chair of the Gates…
QUOTE CARD: Loving relationships start with self-love so give this card to yourself…”I Love ME!
THE BUZZ: On Saturday, April 28th, 2012, I participated in The 1st Annual Holistic Wellness Expo presented by The City College of New York Continuing and Professional Studies in partnership with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Harlem Healthy Eating & Healthy Living Initiative. It was held at The Great Hall of Shepard Hall, and…
QUOTE CARD: “There are 3 types of people in this world:
those who make things happen,
those who watch things happen
and those who wonder what happened.”
-Mary Kay Ash
QUOTE CARD: “When you come to the end
of your rope, tie a knot
and hang on.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
QUOTE CARD: “Clouds come floating into my life no longer to carry rain or usher storm,
but to add color to my sunset sky.”
-Rabindranath Tagore
QUOTE CARD: “Happiness is like jam. You can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself.”
-Anonymous
