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Listening to the Voices of Voiceless
Every living thing speaks in a language of its own. But are we listening? Plants will tell us with a droop of a leaf they’re thirsty....

Eliza Bailstein
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Happy Pride
Over the past month I've been witnessed to outrage over LGBTQA+ Pride month. People asking why teach our children about gay and trans...

Eliza Bailstein
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Juneteenth
Happy Juneteenth to you and yours! The fact that there can still be people in the US who have no idea what Juneteenth is— speaks volumes...

Eliza Bailstein
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Cacao "Cheesecake"
Try this rich creamy, chocolate, guilt-free cake Ingredients: Crust 2 c toasted pecans 2 T coconut oil 1/8 c cacao powder 1/4 c of monk...

Eliza Bailstein
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Paradise is a State of Mind
By no means do I believe we should play the ostrich with our heads in the sand. Even if choosing to be compassionate, socially and...

Eliza Bailstein
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Time to Uncondition Our Love
Most of us tell ourselves we love unconditionally but do we? If we withhold our approval and acceptance of the totality of our loved...

Eliza Bailstein
May 19, 20232 min read


Presence is Precious
Genuine presence is a precious gift. Especially when we’re living in a world where it’s commonplace to be in a room full of people...

Eliza Bailstein
May 12, 20231 min read


The Dance of Life
Life is a modern ballet. We are the dancers. The more flexible and creative we’re willing to be— the more interesting the song and dance...

Eliza Bailstein
Apr 29, 20232 min read


Just Be Happy?!
Stop being so negative. You should smile. Don’t cry. Don’t worry. Just be happy! As well-intentioned as these demands can seem, they’re...

Eliza Bailstein
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Promised Land
All over the world, people from every culture and tradition are celebrating rebirth, renewal, and the freedom we have to grow and...

Eliza Bailstein
Apr 8, 20233 min read


Buzzing Packets of Energy
A friend recently said some people behave like bees while others are more like flies. The premise was that bees are drawn to the smell of...

Eliza Bailstein
Apr 2, 20233 min read


When is a Gift Really a Gift?
Is something really a gift when we feel forced to give it? Objects, time, energy, interactions, physical affection —these commodities can...

Eliza Bailstein
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Nurture your Nature
This world is brimming with opportunities and experiences. And we have such a finite time on this planet to be here. Why would we want...

Eliza Bailstein
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Thai Cashew Chicken
Ingredients 3 T soy sauce, divided 2 T all-purpose flour Kosher salt and pepper 1 1/2 lb of boneless, skinless chicken (or 2 packs of...

Eliza Bailstein
Mar 12, 20232 min read


We're in the Driver's Seat
We often hear that the body is a temple. But temples generally stay put once they're built. I believe our bodies are more like vehicles...

Eliza Bailstein
Mar 5, 20233 min read


Peruvian Chicken and Noodles
Peruvian Chicken and Noodles

Eliza Bailstein
Feb 26, 20231 min read


Love is Sensational
Love is sensational in the truest meaning of the word. If we look for it, it can be seen with our eyes in the actions that are taken. If...

Eliza Bailstein
Feb 19, 20232 min read


I'm Not Scared!
“I’m not scared of it anymore!” triumphantly declared one of my favorite little sproutlets the other day at the beach. He had been afraid...

Eliza Bailstein
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Riding Over Our Feet
I’m always searching for metaphors and symbolism. It’s my brain’s favorite game. Maybe it is just mumbo-jumbo meaning-making for the sake...

Eliza Bailstein
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Ways to Human
Life is heavy enough without the added baggage of feeling like a disappointment to our loved ones. Families create fantasies of who they...

Eliza Bailstein
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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