Aging Gracefully: A Beautiful Journey towardsSelf-Love, and 5 Practices to Embrace As we journey through life, each year brings about a host of transformative experiences that shape us into the unique individuals we are. Aging is a natural part of this journey, and an opportunity to embrace maturity, wisdom, and a renewed sense of […]
It’s better to change 10 things by 1% than one thing by 10% Dr. Tara Swart In a recent interview, author and neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart describes how she considers the Law of Attraction, and, in particular, a vision board. She considers it as an activity log. She notes that it’s not enough to simply […]
As the New Year unfolds, many of us are looking for ways to improve our health and well-being. Easing into a plant-based diet can be a transformative step towards a healthier lifestyle. Diane Randall Consults is here to guide you on this journey with practical tips and ongoing support through our popular ‘Plant-Based Curious Podcast‘, […]
It’s interesting to observe how the holiday season can make us feel more alone. For those of us who feel its bite instead of its embrace, the idea that we “should” be happy, prosperous, and share meals surrounded by friends and family feels like a fairy tale. Even when we do enjoy rewarding relationships, engage […]
Waste no more time talking about what a good man is like. Be one. – Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor. At the time of his reign, he was the most powerful man in the world. His now famous private journals, Meditations, weren’t meant for the public to read. They were his private […]
For the next seven days: Appreciate something. What you appreciate, appreciates. Raise the value of your experiences by finding something in each one to appreciate (sometimes it’s enough to appreciate the fact that you survived to live another day), your tools (consider all the effort and energy of the people who made the wonderful tools […]
“At your age you should have already…” What does that even mean?!? Do you have an expectation of what you should have accomplished at or by certain ages? Why? What does age have to do with being prepared, being successful, or being married? You fill in the blanks. It isn’t like a switch goes off […]
The holiday season is a time for socializing with friends and family, which often involves food. If you’re the only one in your social circle who eats plant-based, you may feel pressured or guilted into eating unhealthy foods. Here are some tips to help you navigate social situations as a plant-based eater: Communicate your food […]
Signs are all around us if you look for them, you will see them. But reading the signs, well that can be a little trickier. Sometimes we look for signs to support our decisions. Other times we look for signs from a loved one that has passed on before us. There are people who can […]
For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on organizing my historical family photos. About 10 years ago, I had around 200 photos scanned. I named and dated about a third of them. The rest are numbered. I paused the project until I could buy a good scanner so I could scan the rest of […]
