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January 02, 2013 • in Maria Recommends

5 Tips for Effective Resolutions

For a “woman of action” such as myself, this is most important time of the year for contemplating where I’ve been, where I’m headed, and much more importantly where I want to go (and what I want to do.) It’s a time of rebirth, and I use that energy to create the year that I want to have ahead of me, rather than let it happen accidentally. So are five things I’ve learned that help guide me towards a better New Year.

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January 01, 2013 • in Maria Recommends

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone!
And may all our dreams come true in 2013!

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December 31, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

Here’s to 2013

The zen poets a thousand years ago said that the true nature of reality and life is like the moons reflection on a wave.

Wishing you a happy and loving new year.
—Maria

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December 28, 2012 • in Environment

2012 Catastrophes
That Make Me Optimistic for 2013

by guest blogger Maya Rodale. There were some silver linings with some of the bad news stories this year. Here’s why, in spite of devastating hurricanes, violence, and ignorance, I’m really optimistic about the future.

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December 26, 2012 • in Health

Ode to My Belly

The other week on Facebook, Prevention magazine asked its readers to report why they love their bellies. I did a double take. “Love” their bellies? It’s a bit of a radical concept for the magazine, since I know “Flatten Your Belly” is often our highest-responding cover line. Flatten doesn’t imply love to me. But then I smiled—for two reasons. First, because it signals a change in the magazine that I think is truly positive. And second, because I do love my fat little Buddha belly!

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December 25, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, everyone!
I wish you all a very happy, safe, and healthy holiday!
—Maria

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December 21, 2012 • in Books & Movies

My favorite Christmas Music

by guest blogger Maya Rodale. My listening to Christmas music is usually limited to whatever is playing in the shops or whatever is on the soundtrack to holiday-themed romantic comedies, which means it’s basically limited to that Mariah Carey song (you know the one I’m talking about!). But these are the very few that I have purchased and played around the house to get into the spirit of things…

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