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Shaking up Tradition

BySusan Chan

I’m a pretty old fashioned kind of gal. I love traditional rituals but the eccentric in me always loves to throw in a twist or two. It keeps things spicy (and what’s life without a bit of spice?) and I had the opportunity to experiment during my Chinese New Year’s celebrations. I was honored to…

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Gung Hay Fat Choy!

BySusan Chan

Gung Hay Fat Choi! That’s how we say Chinese New Year in my house. Literally translated, it means, “May you be prosperous.” Today is the equivalent to the Western Jan 1st. The difference is that the Chinese follow the lunar calendar as opposed to the Western solar calendar. But the celebrations are all the same….

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On your mark, get ready….

BySusan Chan

It’s that time of year again and we’ll be prepping for the Year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year falls on January 31st and it promises to be a very active year. Think about what you know about horses in general – strong, fast moving animals with unbounding energy. Now imagine that in your…

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Not so fast 2014!

BySusan Chan

Ok, so New Year’s eve festivities are done and over. Now what? This is where alot of us go Type A for about 3 weeks or so. But not for me this year. I am giving myself permission to slow down and reflect. Sure there’s stuff I would like to accomplish this year like everybody…

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Closing out 2013 with a bang

BySusan Chan

It’s the last week of 2013 and there’s alot of powerful energy buzzing around. It seems as though everyone I speak to is experiencing some kind of unrest. And it’s understandable. We are in full holiday swing, recovering from excesses, reeling from the the energy shifts from the winter solstice (Dec 21st) but most importantly…

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What’s on the outside DOES count

BySusan Chan

I’m a sucker for packaging. For example, I don’t really wear fragrance because I can’t find a scent in a bottle I really like. Does a product’s packaging really make that much of a difference? In Feng Shui – YES, especially when it comes to the facade of your home or business. Too often, I…

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Wellness Inside and Out

BySusan Chan

Yesterday was an amazing day. I had the opportunity to attend the “Beauty Wellness Wisdom Event” at ABC Carpet. All I have to say is Wow. I was so excited for the line up of speakers and presenters, some of who are already my heros and others who would soon become them – Kris Carr,…

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Protect your Noggin

BySusan Chan

Have you gotten around yet to rent and ride a Citibike? Ok, I know the weather has been less than cooperative with its stifling jungle-like weather, but things should be cooling down hopefully this weekend. Just in time to hop on a bike! But please, please, please, remember to wear a helmet. Biking is great…

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Monastic Sunday (lots of pix!)

BySusan Chan

The craziness and the humidity of the city had us seeking out quiet and solace. We went to visit some friends upstate and took advantage of visiting the Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent NY. We were so happy we did. We were surrounded by quiet and beauty. Our main goal was to visit the “Giant…

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Go Shorty…

BySusan Chan

It’s my birthday…we’re gonna party like it’s my birthday…Ok so I changed the words a bit. And yes, it is that time of year again. Thankfully, I’m not one of those folks who worries too much about getting older. I am actually grateful for experiences that come along with advanced age. Ok wait, did that…

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