Yogi Tea Quote for the Week

Courtesy of my Kava Stress Relief tea

"You can run after satisfaction, but satisfaction must come from within."

To me this means that we can look outwards to be fulfilled with our lives but first we really have to look within ourselves to understand what we need.  Self-reflection to understand our passions and what makes us satisfied is the first step.  What are you thoughts about this quote?

Below is a great tool to guide this process.  Want your own "Circle of Life" evaluation?  Contact me to set one up!

Quote courtesy of Lotus Yoga

I had an amazing yoga class this morning at Lotus Yoga in Montclair, NJ.  Jennifer Kohl, the studio's founder and one of its teachers, taught the class.  I love when yoga classes integrate the philosophy of yoga into the class.  After all, it's not just a physical practice but a mental one.  She said something that really stood out to me.  It was "Rejoice in Your Goodness."  This came about from a theme about being good to others so that good things happen to us. 
Take time to realize all the good we do and celebrate it.  I think that when we celebrate our goodness, we want to continue those actions and in turn, the world becomes a better place.  What have you done that is good and how do you feel it has served you?

Quote for the Week courtesy of Dr. Oz

“For every dollar we spend on prescription drugs, we spend a dollar  to fix a complication.”
— Mehmet Oz, M.D., Professor of Surgery at Columbia University
 and author “YOU: The Owner’s Manual” and “YOU: On A Diet”

A picture is worth a thousand words...

This week's quote is a bit different than the aspirational quotes I've posted in the past.  This week's quote by Dr. Oz states a grave reality that our society is facing.  Medication has been touted to fix our diseases.  It has shifted how we eat, live, sleep and treat our bodies in general.  Because of medication, disease is not seen as something we can prevent or treat naturally but something to be remedied, when the time comes, with a pill, shot, elixir or other method of treatment.  Unfortunately, medications have not helped us but causes more diseases for which we take even more medication. 

Take time today to evaluate what more can you do to practice preventative medicine - not reactive.

Quote for the Week: re: Your Path

This week's quote goes out to those who are chasing dreams or stuck and not sure how the pieces of their life fit together.  I'm in the same boat but this quote eases my anxiety and I hope it does the same for you:

"Trust the process."

Quote for the Week: Be the Change

Every Sunday I will post a quote, thought, or tip to ease you into Monday and carry you throughout the week.

Today's quote is a personal favorite of mine and as I learn more about myself, becomes even more relevant in my life.  I have always felt like I had a purpose in my life, although I was never really sure what it was.  My life since my program at IIN has clarified that perspective.  Take time today, on a lazy Sunday, the first day of a brand new month, to reflect on your purpose.  What will your impact be on this world?

"Be the change that you want to see in the world."  - Mahatma Gandhi

Today's post inspired by dailygood.org.

Quote for the Week: Overwhelmed

It's been a remarkable weekend. I am officially a certified holistic health counselor! There were many quotable quotes this past weekend from teachers, students and past graduates.  One really resonated and stuck with me and I will be using it for a while.

"Overwhelmed is about your not being up to speed with what you asked the universe for."

Today's Yogi Tea Quote

I realized last week that I have not drank tea in a while.  Maybe it's been the warmer weather but I'm basically just drinking water and the occasional coffee, coconut water, and kombucha.  I missed the relaxation I immediately felt from inhaling the steam from an herbal tea.  This afternoon felt like a tea afternoon so I pulled out my Yogi Tea Kava blend for Stress Relief from the depths of my desk drawer.  It's brewing right now and I thought I'd share the quote from the tea bag.  I think I look more forward to the quote than I do the tea itself.  :)

"Noble language and behaviors are so powerful that hearts can be melted."

How about you? Are you a tea drinker?  Haven't in a while?  Do you have a quote to share from your Yogi Tea today?