My Confession: Faith, Breaking Free + Dr. King

January 16, 2012

On a day when we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who risked his own life to make his dream of equal rights for all a reality, I’ve chosen to read many of the words he spoke during his lifetime. What a visionary. One of my favorite places to read quotes and sayings is [...]

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Prosperity Soup: A New Twist On An Old Tradition

January 5, 2012

Guest Post by Dawn Falcone *This is the third guest post in our series by members of the Gutsy Goddess Society. Members were given the opportunity to share their holiday and New Year’s traditions and rituals with the Zen Jenny community. Enjoy! My family has been eating lentil soup on New Year’s Day for as [...]

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Traditions: Childhood Memories and the Fabric of Life

January 3, 2012

Guest Post by Julia Slike + her 5-year-old daughter Lexie *This is the second guest post in our series by members of the Gutsy Goddess Society. Members were given the opportunity to share their holiday and New Year’s traditions and rituals with the Zen Jenny community. Enjoy! I asked my daughter who is 5 what [...]

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Yoga 101: Which Style is Best for You?

January 2, 2012

Guest Post by Maria Rainier For years now, yoga has been a go to physical activity for those wishing to gain a healthier lifestyle physically, mentally, and spiritually. While there are numerous different styles of yoga, nearly all yoga styles are focused on developing control of your body and mind through different physical poses. While [...]

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A Cup of Hot Chocolate: A Tradition Lost, A Tradition Found

December 29, 2011

Guest Post by Sandra Wapniarski, Creator of www.bewomensnetwork.com *This is the first guest post in our series by members of the Gutsy Goddess Society. Members were given the opportunity to share their holiday and New Year’s traditions and rituals with the Zen Jenny community. Enjoy! What a life, what a journey. 2011 was a year [...]

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How Well Do You REALLY Know Your Inner Circle?

December 19, 2011

My friend started an email chain this week. I know what you’re saying – ack! Who has time for those things? Well, she sent this email to our crew of eight mamas. The eight of us met for the very first time about three years ago in a new mom’s support group in our Upper [...]

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The Invitation: Meeting Your Heart’s Longing

December 17, 2011

My yoga teacher shared something with our class this week. A poem that stirred up a lot. Now I share it with you … When you read it, really let the words penetrate deep into your soul, okay? The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I [...]

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Question Corner: Snuffing Out the Negative Chatter

December 9, 2011

Question: Got any ideas for self-help type books that can help me snuff out the negative chatter? – Alli, New York, NY Jenny says: Oh Alli, do I! Ya, the negative chatter is something I know all too well. Sounds like you are ready to quiet the monkey mind and tell the inner critic to [...]

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Blessings At 81 Years Old

November 24, 2011

Guest Post by Sidney Fenig, M.D. Hi! Iʼm Sidney and I woke up one day, and realized that Iʼm now 81 years old. How and when this happened is an enigma to me! You see, Iʼm still not sure about the whole thing. I remember being a little boy, in Newburgh, New York, the last [...]

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Messages and Messengers: My Top 7 Favorite Books of All Time

November 17, 2011

I love books! I consider them important messengers on the journey of life. Here are 7 of my all-time faves … “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky: This was a high school read for me. It was the book that woke me up. I kind of breezed through high school. Didn’t apply myself fully academically [...]

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