So many of us have resolutions. Some people want to floss more often. Others want to cut off the daily drinks. Many want to get in shape - mentally, financially or physically. This section is all about getting your life in order so that you can enjoy every activity and not have to limit, or moderate anything in your life. Live in abundance. It’s funny. When I tell people I have a ‘Spirituality’ column, they automatically think that it’s some preachy guru-piece that is all fluff and telling people to go get hypnotized. Those are the people who should be reading this post, in my opinion. It’s so important in fact, that it’s at the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. In any case my little Bees, enjoy the goodness - there is much of it. Be sure to have life in balance this year and check back every other Friday for morsels of spiritual goodies.
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
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I could load this section up with more to-dos for the next two weeks, but I am not going to do that. Instead - I think it’s time we have a talk. I know the city is fun for parties, networking and recreational food and drink. But sometimes you have to take a step back and take a deep breath.
So in this edition, we will be covering Pranayama. This is the part of Yoga that is strictly concerned with breathing. Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning “The practice (yama) of Breath (prana) or Life Force”. Breathing is the indicator that we are alive. If it is done wrongly, you may be at risk of harm. This is why it’s important to be learned in the art, before embarking. Instead of being fearful, be motivated to learn, breathe and feel differently than you have ever felt before. Below is an alternative technique of something called “Alternate Nostril Breath”. Keep in mind, that pranayama does not replace yoga nor is it the other way around either.
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Find yourself envious of of your friend’s bond with his dog? Maybe you look lovingly into dog parks around the city and wish you had a pal to call your own. Whatever may motivate you to at least go and look at some homeless pets who would love your company, please find it within your heart to do so this Holiday.
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The Holidays have long been a time of reckoning and reflection. With all of the energy and the buzz of NY, be sure to really take the time to come back into your own by decompressing. For the next couple of weeks, feel free to keep yourself busy by not only feeding your minds and bodies, but also your souls.
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Times are shifting right now and things will be sailing a bit smoother in the Universe. With the ‘Reign of Bush’ almost to an end, we find ourselves hopeful and craving newness. Thankfully, your bi-monthly dosage of fresh spiritualness is here. There seems to be a bunch of spirituality going on in my second favorite borough - Brooklyn (first of course being Manhattan). So, get your Metro-card out, turn off your phone and get a clue. Heal your inner child, and play around this week(end). You deserve it.
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It’s tough being spiritual. It’s tough being in NYC. It’s tough being spiritual in NYC. Here at BEE SPIRITUAL, we will make it easier for you. Every other Friday, you will get tips, information, events, lectures and other gems on how to get even more zen. It’s so important in a capacious city like ours, to keep your scene serene.
In a city of millions of people, you can easily get caught up in the working from 9-5, then heading to happy hour from 5-9 scene. Dating, shopping and thinking about who to date and where to shop takes up the rest of your spare time. Take a step back guys. Make your New Year’s resolutions happen before the first of the year and start TODAY. Maintain a sense of self as you sashay down the city steets in your designer garb, bouncing your head to the tunes in your IPOD.
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