How I did it: I bought Thomas Ashley Farrand's Mantra CD set and learned several mantras. I then downloaded various bhajans/kirtans that use the mantra and practiced chanting along on my way to work. Read how I did it…
How I did it: My husband and I saved for quite awhile. We bought an historic (c 1922) twin in an older urban neighborhood that's in the process of "revitalization," in order to make sure we were well within our price range. Now our mortgage payments are about half what we could expect to pay if we rented, and we have much more space. Plus, we can renovate, etc. as we see fit. Saving up for the initial down payment was a little challenging - we basicall… Read how I did it…
How I did it: My friend showed me a number of dishes, then I experimented on my own with a few really good cookbooks. Also tried some recipes I found on line. Having my friend around for tips was the most helpful though. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I practice yoga, so a natural extension of that philosophy is to eat sensibly. I follow a vegetarian diet, and I also followed Dr. Weil's 8 weeks to optimum health program, which was fabulous and I would recommend it to anyone who want to revamp their diet. The eights weeks is key because it takes 40 days of consistent behavior to solidify change or a new good habit. Since reading that book, I have also researched the Vedic science of Ayu… Read how I did it…
