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ISSUE 3 VOLUME 1 SUMMER 2019
TRUE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
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Personal Growth
Self Care
Health
Why is Change So Hard?
Fresh New Skin
Safe Summer Fun
Taking over our subconscious to cultivate clear intentions and make the positive changes we seek in our lives.
The Queen of Exfoliation highlights the benefits of incorporating this into our skincare routines.
Summer is a time of play for everyone, young and old, and can be enjoyed by all with these simple safety tips.
Power of Breath .....................................................pg.13
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Cuisine
The Arts
Travel
Chimichurri What?
Gallery on the Hudson
Magic in the Meditteranean
What we have all been looking for - a low stress, simple ingredient summer recipe that works with everything and anything!
Architecture becomes Art when interlaced with nature to create a different kind of gallery (re)view.
In this secluded paradise of crystal blue waters you will soak up the sun, find romance, be taken back in history, dine like royalty, and still feel as though it is home.
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HEALTH
Safe Summer FUN... By Nick Yasinosky
“Better a thousand times careful than once dead.� - Proverb
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he warmer weather brings with it more outdoor activities and unfortunately, sometimes more injuries. Here are a few ways to prevent them from happening and enjoy the summer fun. Hot Stuff
In summer, we tend to be more social too. The overconsumption of alcohol before or during any activity, compounded with extreme heat, can quickly lead to dehydration. We must remember to integrate water consumption during these times and also be aware of others doing the same to help keep everyone safe.
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Photograph by Paulo Cesar Salasmarcatinco
One of the most common illnesses in the summer that can lead to injury is any heat-related illness. This is a combination of high heat, overexposure of sun, and dehydration. Symptoms can include nausea, dizziness, headaches, and confusion. The best way to prevent heat-related illness is to make sure that we keep our fluid intake up from the morning until the night every day. Limit sun exposure, especially during the highest times, which are 11am to 3pm and use a natural sunscreen to protect your skin.
Photograph by Carlos Hernandez
HEALTH
POWER OF BREATH “Inhaling is what we do so we can exhale.” By Linda Lombardo
It took an audiobook by Brené Brown on a 5-hour road trip to central New York to understand the importance of breath and making time for ourselves. In her book, Braving the Wilderness, Brené Brown speaks of her meeting with Dr. Joan Halifax, Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. Brené commented that she planned to forego some rest and personal time at a conference because she felt an obligation to go to the meet and greet event. Dr. Halifax looked at her and said, “Tonight we will exhale and teach. Now it’s time to inhale. There is the inbreath, and there is the out-breath, and it’s easy to believe that we must exhale all the time, without ever inhaling. But the inhale is absolutely essential if you want to continue to exhale.” This brings me to summertime and those of us who may never stop to enjoy the season because we are too busy ‘exhaling.’ I recall a time when I was younger and in school. I used to long for Summer with eager anticipation because there was time off from school; planned time to relax and play. Years later, when I was no longer in school, I wondered one day why I was still so excited about summertime. After all, it wasn’t going to change anything for me. Full stop. What?? “Inhaling is what we do so we can exhale.” We are beings with seasons in our bodies and souls. We experience the rebirth of Spring after a long dormant Winter. We let go of our ‘leaves’ in the Fall, shedding what no longer serves us. How is it that we ignore the full bloom of Summer; the full expression of who we are? Where are we forgetting to inhale in order to exhale? “The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.” - Henry Ward Beeche This isn’t about being carefree and playful again … except when it is. Being outside when the sun offers its most ‘joy’ may include*:
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PERSONAL GROWTH
Subconscious Flow By April Diane
Why is Change so Hard?
When you know better, you do better. Is it really that simple? If so then maybe the real challenge is in the “knowing,” not the doing. Not talking about just in the “knowing” that something needs to be done or what to do. The real challenge may also be in knowing that you are worth doing it for, and then believing that you can actually make the change. All of this, energizing within you the courage to take the necessary steps. Finally, allowing change to actually take place, equipping you with the ability to DO BETTER. I don’t know about you but just explaining that made me want to run back to my old familiar habits. I mean at least you don’t have to think about the old habits. They are already programmed. The issue is that once you know that something needs to change and you don’t make the changes, you may end up kicking yourself in a self-sabotaging kind of way.
You see, I had to stop judging and start witnessing. In witnessing, I found compassion for the insecurities that were making me behave in ways that were not serving my highest good. I saw myself the way I see other people struggling with a learned way of being. I saw the beliefs behind my behavior. I also saw that these beliefs were not of my own discovery; these beliefs were things I was taught or learned when I was younger.
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve kicked myself for not seeing that a change needed to take place sooner especially when the need for the change was staring me in the face, and showing up in ways that were harmful to my health. In fact, it wasn’t until I stopped kicking myself that I was actually able to hold the space for me to do something different.
PERSONAL GROWTH
And even though I no longer or perhaps never believed them, I was still operating out of the false ideas. This awareness led me to learn about the power of the subconscious mind and also why it is so hard for people to change. Without awareness, the subconscious mind holds us captive to the past. The moment you try to do something different, you begin to feel really uncomfortable as the subconscious digs in its heals dragging you back to what it believes to be true. Like a familiar person who will listen to you but also treats you poorly. Change can be difficult, but with the right formula and a clear intention, change is not impossible. I invite you to hold the space for yourself to know better so you can do better and be an expert on YOU.
April Diane is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and founder of S.H.I.N.E., Inc. She has designed ‘The Subconscious Takeover Workshop’ to help others learn to raise awareness regarding thoughts, feelings, and behavior to cultivate a mindset necessary to experience real, lasting change in life. To learn more visit: www. creatingthehabitofwellness.com
TRAVEL
MAGIC OF MALTA by Madeline Tersigni
The Alluring Paradise of the Mediterranean
Since summer is almost here, most of you will be spending your vacation flocking to the Mediterranean in hopes of having some fun in the most beautiful places in Europe, but while they are all gorgeous, they are also costly. I know that you probably have your heart set on spending a week or two in Santorini, soaking up the sun and trying to find a Greek romance. Or perhaps you wanted to travel to the Amalfi coast to feast into the best Italian food while tipping your toes into their crystal blue waters. The problem with these places, ESPECIALLY this time of the year, is that they know their worth. The locals know how much tourists are willing to pay so they will charge you 15 euros for a small plate of pasta, just because they can. Want to go snorkeling or take a boat out to the middle of the sea? Forget it! It’s not going to happen, not unless you want to max out your credit card. There is a solution to all of this; however, a magical place that has just as much beauty and wonders as these overrated tourists spots, that costs half of what you would typically pay. There is no question that the country of Malta is where you want to be this summer. Malta is a small country in the central of the Mediterranean. It is smack in the middle of Sicily and the North African coast. It is primarily known for its gorgeous beaches and for historical sites which are directly related to the succession of rulers within the country. If you travel to the main capital, Valletta, you can see grandfortresses, megalithic temples, and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers that were first built all the way back in 4000 B.C.
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Photograph by Madeline Tersigni
SELF CARE
Fresh New Skin by Roberta Perry
Exfoliation is the art of taking off dead skin. It’s one of the best things you can do for your body and oh how great it feels! I have said this
on many occasions, “Drink copious amounts of water and eat healthy food, which will help your skin from the inside out.” However regular, gentle exfoliation, in my opinion, is the number one way to keep skin looking fabulous. Traditional soaps and cleansers do a good job of cleaning the skin, but exfoliation does more.
When you put body lotion on top of dead skin cells, they can only do part of their job. When you moisturize on top of exfoliated skin, you are nourishing the healthier skin cells because you polished the dead ones off. Shaving skin that has not been adequately prepared can cause undue irritation and razor burn. This is another great thing that exfoliating before shaving is good for. Especially when it’s an oil-based scrub because then you can shave immediately after rinsing off. Think about it this way, the skin has to shed. Mother Nature does it for you roughly every 28-35 days. Now if you polish off the dead skin more often than Mother Nature, your skin will forever be fresher and smoother. Doesn’t that make sense? The reason is simple. You are bringing all those new skin cells forward and evenly getting rid of the rest. And when
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Photograph by Robert Springer
CUISINE
Chimichurri Sauce serves 10-12 people
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of finely chopped oregano
Chimichurri sauce, an amazing condiment to be used on steak, fish, sausages, chicken, and anything that comes off the grill this summer. Also excellent for a marinade. The beautiful thing about this recipe is that the ingredients don’t change but you can pretty much “eyeball” everything and purée or chop to your preference. In my recipe, I use a food processor. You can also use a blender on low or a mortar and pestle.
2 bunches of cilantro tops, chopped finely 1 bunch of Italian parsley tops, chopped finely (save the stems of both for stocks and soups!) 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar 1 cup of good quality virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced
Directions:
Combine all and mix thoroughly in a food processor on pulse or medium setting for 10-30 seconds (or until shallot and garlic are thoroughly mixed in), and you are ready to serve as beautiful condiment to add a fantastic flavor and elevate almost any protein. Drizzle on steak or serve as a side dish for your guests to take as much as they want.
1 shallot diced 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes Salt to taste
Chef Robert Springer is the owner of Chef Springer Catering and Private Chef. He is the winner of “The Mentorship with Tom Colicchio”, sponsored by Bravo TV. Chef Springer specializes in fine dining tasting menus for the epicurean at heart. In addition to catering private events, he is also available for in-home cooking and private tasting menus at clients’ homes. Contact Chef Springer at RobertSpringerFB@gmail.com and follow him at www.instagram.com/chefspringerish/.
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THE ARTS
Gallery On A River Architecture is a form of Art that allows the recipient to obtain an immersive experience. Becoming engaged in a space embraces all the senses and can stir up an emotional response. Such is the case when one embarks on this fantastic yacht trip on the Hudson River in New York City, but in an entirely different way. In most galleries, the viewer is inside a building, looking at the artwork. The enclosure is the driving force steering the neural responses. Lighting manipulates how one visualizes the art piece, while artificial cooling or heating creates a comfortability factor for the viewer. Music, most likely selected by the gallery owner, plays in the background and either is pleasurable or annoying for the attendees. Musty air and other foul odors can even play a part in diminishing the full enjoyment of the artwork.
Photographs by Jennifer Wojcieski
But on the river, mother nature is the captain. The architecture is now the artwork on display, and how one receives, depends on an innate interaction with the environment. Sunlight and shade playfully dance on three-dimensional structures, allowing one to see them literally “in a different light.” Soothing sounds of the water rippling and babbling are like a familiar lullaby, helping the body relax, resulting in focused attention and pure enjoyment. The salty misty air is natural ion therapy, scientifically proven to clear the mind. One is brought back to a primal state of free thinking and feeling. Imagine viewing Art on your own terms? We all can by loosening the societal restrictions on the name “gallery.” Instead, take a trip down the river and view the artful nature of architecture differently. We recommend the Classic Harbor Line as your guide. www.truelifestylemagazine.com 35
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Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time. -John Lubbock
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