Life is a Journey, not a Destination
Lone Tree, CO I don’t like making excuses, BUT…I realized last week that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with regard to my health & fitness regimen! What used to be a staple in my life every day has now become a random, at best, activity. So, the Universe brought me someone new and thanks to [...]
Tucson, Arizona – Miraval Resort & Spa, Day 4 A late start to the day, but a strong finish! I experienced a healing ceremony that I’m still trying to process the magical effects of, I actually got excited about stress and how to better deal with it and I met an author whose words have [...]
Tucson, Arizona – Miraval Resort & Spa, Day 3 It’s a catch 22. And it’s not fair! There is a prominent philosophy here at Miraval called “Mindfulness.” What I am learning is it means to be fully aware of the moment you are in. Not in the past, or worrying about the future. Not thinking [...]
Tucson, Arizona – Miraval Resort & Spa, Day 2 Trust me, I am not a glutton for punishment…not at all. But there is wisdom to be found in looking at our true selves in the mirror and finding what we both loathe and love about ourselves. Here at Miraval, there is no way out of [...]
Tucson, Arizona – Miraval Resort & Spa, Day 1 Irony. I headed on a much anticipated journey to Miraval Resort & Med Spa – the best in the biz at bringing people to a new center and healthy balance in their lives. Today I am discombobulated…ironic, as I journey to this place of health, rejuvenation, [...]
Tucson, Arizona – Miraval Resort & Spa With literally dozens of programs to choose from I had to study up on the one-of-a-kind activities and treatments offered at Miraval, the number one ranked Med Spa in the United States. My goals for this experience: Maybe, finally get a grasp on meditation Face my fear of [...]
Lone Tree, Colorado This was my recipe to “get it,” yours will be different. We are all on our own journey, with our own resources, abilities and motivations. Find your path to your best health, whatever that looks like for you. Can’t afford a trainer? Subscribe to Shape Magazine and use their exercises. Don’t understand [...]
Lone Tree, Colorado, La Mia Casa Sometimes being an open book is a tough job, cause I just can’t shut up. I gotta tell. So here I go again. This is a true confession post and I hope you will still respect me in the morning! I want to start off with a couple of [...]
Lone Tree, Colorado, La Mia Casa Sick. As a dog! One horrible month of sick. After a sinus infection, bronchitis, condocondritus, and a wicked virus I can’t pronounce let alone spell, I have been through three rounds of antibiotics, four visits to my doctor, anti-inflamatories, Physical Therapy appointments, x-rays, a CAT scan and an ultrasound, [...]
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Lone Tree, Colorado, La Mia Casa Sick. As a dog! One horrible month of sick. After a sinus … Click to Read Article
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Traveling is a lot about making memories, don’t you agree? Well, lots of memories were made when I took my two grown (but not yet old enough to drink legally in the US) kids to Grand Cayman (where they were old enough to drink legally.) The absolute best thing about our resort was that it [...]
Hi, my name is Allison Ratkovich, formerly known as Allison Farnsworth. (I don't believe in short family … Click to Meet Allison
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