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I’m a creative content writer and sharp administrator with 15+ years of progressive experience supporting national high-profile organizations and writing within the wellness space. I walk my talk, and write my truth, practicing and advocating for compassionate leadership and personal wellbeing.
Health and Wellness
by Julie Balter I don't know about you, but it doesn't take much for me to feel out of balance. Sure, I have a regular yoga practice (most of the time). Yes, I eat healthy, breath mindfully, and meditate deeply (some of the time). Over the years, I've also experimented with Ayurveda, acupuncture, and daily affirmations.
The art of mindfulness doesn't just happen while you're sitting still, sending love and light to the world. It's an ongoing practice of staying present and keeping things simple, one activity at a time. Our supersized, deep-fried, worldwide web culture might challenge our oh-so-Zen intentions, but our technological tools-from mobile apps to ancient astrological charts-can also be our greatest teachers.
Which do you find harder: taming your monkey mind in meditation or finding extra time just to sit still every day? Either way, fear not: You can easily access a peaceful state of mind simply by incorporating meditation into your everyday activities.
If you're contemplating a Norwegian European cruise, chances are you're eager to sample sumptuous menu selections and culinary-themed excursions. After all, Europe is the epicurean center of the world. All the same, you won't want to come home wearing extra weight, and you don't have to.
Around the time OJ was acquitted, I relocated from the urban inferno of Miami to a sleepy, southern town in North Carolina. I came there at age 28 for a new job with my company, where I worked as a union representative in the film industry.
2015 was the year we cheered, screamed and cried for the equality strides we made. SCOTUS-sanctioned weddings were celebrated. A certain transgender celebrity transitioned into a mainstream-media hero. Dozens of cities and towns reworked the laws on their books to be more inclusive and better reflect their composition.
Ready to experience the magic of a mindful community? There's no better place than at a Wanderlust 108 event-the world's only mindful triathlon. Click here to find an event near you! If you're in the Nashville or Houston area, event dates are just around the corner.
Travel Feature Writing and Editing
When it comes to cruise vacations, I like to believe it's all about the journey rather than the end destination. This is why books that celebrate the cultures and lore of storied port cities are my compass, treasure maps, and constant sailing companions. Don't get me wrong: I love to geek out on travel guides, too.
If you're considering a Baltic cruise - or even reading about one - chances are you're a special kind of traveler. You're adventurous. Maybe not in a bungee-jump off a Jamaica cliff kind-of-way. But you are the kind of person who likes to say, "I can see Russia from my stateroom."
If your Norwegian Cruise Line Caribbean itinerary includes a port stop in St. Maarten, then you're a double-winner. Although your cruise docks in Phillipsburg, the bustling shopping area within the island's Dutch side, savvy travelers always make extra time to explore St. Martin, the French side of the island.
Food and Entertainment
Fashion and Design
Three informal dining designs feature the sensible comforts of home with graceful accents for entertaining
Natural light and strong color stories help three dining room designs get more personal
Profiles and Interviews
This is one part of a ten-part Q&A series featuring women who have found success on their own terms in the mindful age. For more stories like this, click here. What does success mean to you in the mindful age? Whose advice is influencing your most important decisions?
This is one part of a ten-part Q&A series featuring women who have found success on their own terms in the mindful age. For more stories like this, click here. Faith Hunter has learned all about success by sitting still and staying real.
This is one part of a ten-part Q&A series featuring women who have found success on their own terms in the mindful age. For more stories like this, click here. Jamie Anderson is a snowboarder and Olympic Gold medalist, but ask about success and she'll say, "Snowboarding is not who I am, it's something I am passionate about."
LGBTQ
2015 was the year we cheered, screamed and cried for the equality strides we made. SCOTUS-sanctioned weddings were celebrated. A certain transgender celebrity transitioned into a mainstream-media hero. Dozens of cities and towns reworked the laws on their books to be more inclusive and better reflect their composition.
She was our Buddy and an Angel, both on and off camera. These were the names of Kristy McNichol's iconic characters in the TV series Family and the movie Little Darlings, but off screen, she emblazoned these symbols for every young lesbian in hiding. We just didn't know that she was hiding, too.
Let's face it: Yoga is not your go-to gay fitness activity. It lacks the sexy sizzle of the pick-up gym scene. Its non-compete clause seems sissy-ish compared to, say, the women's roller derby team. Then again, yogis will argue it's an oranges to mangos comparison: a yoga practice is actually less sport and more lifestyle.
Creative Writing
Copywriting
Social Media
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