“I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency” Plato

How to fast isn’t nearly as important as why we should fast. Fasting is simple, don’t eat and restrict yourself to a water or juice diet. Why we should fast is a question that can be simplified into 3 reasons: Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health. I was introduced to fasting when I read The Miracle of Fasting by Doctor Paul Bragg. Since then, I have performed a handful of fasts that lasted a day or two. Yesterday, I decided to start my first 7 day juice fast to cleanse my body, gain clarity and drop some weight. Any Spiritual benefits are welcomed; but not expected (it’s only a week).

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“Happiness lies, first of all, in health.” George William Curtis, Lotus-Eating

So what makes for a healthy life?

According to The World Health Organization; “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” Since sharing tips for a better life in 2008, some commentators have asked “What about 2010?” So here is my list of tips for a healthy life in 2010. I have added my best photos from Costa Rica to the mix. Enjoy and feel free to share this post via email, blogging, or link love.  I would love your thoughts and feedback on my tips for healthy living.  So Drop me a comment below.

Tips for a Healthy Life in 2010 – Healthy Living tips

1. Surrender to the sweet sound of Silence.  “Silence is Golden” Ari Gold
2. Live with the 3 P’s — Passion, Positivity, and Purpose.
3. Get outside every day. Find a favorite outdoor spot and claim it as your private sanctuary. “Fresh air impoverishes the doctor” - Danish Proverb
4. Get TiVo and only make time to watch the shows you really love. When in doubt – read a book.
5. Look in the mirror in the morning and say: I love my life because_____________. Adopt Zig Ziglar’s “The attitude of Gratitude”.
6. Read new authors, buy used books, and find the literature that inspired your favorite writers.
7. Find “the ‘way’ of art or spiritual insight through beauty. This can be practiced as traditional Zen arts (tea ceremony, painting, flower arranging) or our modern forms of painting, writing, music.” Source: Lost Coin Zen
8. Find new portals of creativity and inspiration online every day. Start here at the Webby Awards to find the best of the best.
9. Fear nothing, but if you must fear, fear not having lived a life big enough for more than just one person.  Read More→

“Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.” lululemon manifesto

This is a special post worthy of your time: It embodies the definition of a healthy and inspiring lifestyle. Vancouver has many treasures to offer: Stanley Park, Yaletown nights, The Art Gallery, Yoga Bums… Wait did I say Yoga Bums? Yes it’s true, the first perfectly engineered and shaped yoga bum was born in Vancouver Kitsilano by a man called Chip. A shape so perfect in every way, I felt the need to investigate further; perhaps even acquire my own Yoga bum J

lululemon athletica (@lululemon) is a company both rich in quality and culture. Known for its comfy fit and great symmetry, it has given a healthy boost to the beauty of the buttocks. Yoga butts aside for the moment, the corporate culture of lululemon is enchanting and worthy of praise. Their mission: “creating components for people to live a longer, healthier, more fun life.”

The lululemon manifesto tells all…. (Flickr photos link back to lululemon athetica’s photostream)

Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp.

A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you be at peace with yourself, and offsets stress.

Do one thing a day that scares you.

Listen, listen, listen, and then ask strategic questions.

Write down your short and long-term GOALS four times a year. Two personal, two business and two health goals for the next 1, 5 and 10 years. Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer. Read More→