by Ava | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I send my congratulations to those of you who have made commitments to change parts of you life, to eat better, and to care for yourself. But have you made the right choice for you, or did you go along with what everyone else did for New Years? I hear these...
by Ava | Jan 3, 2012 | Happiness, Pleasurable Eating
Happy New Year! The theme word I chose for 2012 is bliss. To me, bliss comes through my meals, the food I choose to thoroughly enjoy, travel, and good music. There have been times in my professional career where I’ve overworked myself, gone a little bit...
by Ava | Jan 1, 2012 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
This evening was full of experiencing other parts of the planet. Exotic sounding songs kept playing on Pandora, and they brought me to images of a Middle Eastern outdoor market, with dates for sale, cloth hanging from the wood that makes up the stalls, and warm sand...
by Ava | Dec 31, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
I’m selectively omitting several days and their details here, and this is why: My aim is to focus on the best parts of my life. These few days have been a practice of keeping myself out of a dreary place. It happens to all of us, and for me, things have felt...
by Ava | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Coconut seems to have been a theme of this past week. A client asked why coconut oil is a healthier choice, and then I couldn’t stop drinking naturally sweetened coconut milk hot chocolate over Christmas weekend. Pacific Islanders have used the coconut for a...
by Ava | Dec 28, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
Merry Christmas! My Christmas stocking is a foodie dream, with dried organic mango, organic honey, a pomegranate and a raw revolution chocolate bar. Homemade gifts are so special to me, and I received many pieces of artwork today. My creative and whimsical Uncle gave...
by Ava | Dec 28, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
The bus brought me to Vashon Island today, and I had time to be still, sit in meditation, listen to music, and shut my eyes while we drove up the freeway. That is one of the things that I appreciate most about being driven by someone else. It is the liminal time...
by Ava | Dec 28, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
I’m up late again, with many things to finish before I head to my home Island tomorrow morning. I have inspirational YouTube videos playing, presents scattered in the room that I am wrapping up, and all of the clothes I’ll pack for Christmas. You must be happy...
by Ava | Dec 27, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
On the winter solstice, Dylan was moving the seats around in his new car, and as he put them back into place, a silver pendant dropped onto the floor. It was a popular round depiction of the Mayan sun god, which you’ve probably seen before. I think it’s interesting...
by Ava | Dec 27, 2011 | 30 Days of Wonderful™
I woke up alive today. I am with the most wonderful man, who does everything he can to bring me happiness. Today was a good day. Ava Waits is an inspirational speaker, business mentor, and author. She believes that making money should feel like bliss, and that...