Valentine’s Day photo courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures
Can a movie help you lower your carbon footprint? According to the star-studded cast of the romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, the answer is yes. During an HLife interview, actors Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner and Shirley MacLaine weren’t at all shy about answering questions about health, romance, the difference between men and women, V-Day plans, and, of course, the eco-conscious Warner Brothers movie set. more …
Single Ladies: What are you doing? Literally, what are you doing at this moment, today, with your lives? Are you dreading the upcoming V-Day? Or are you too busy living your life to have even noticed it?
Here’s a suggestion, in no uncertain terms, because we don’t sugarcoat it for you here at HLife: Instead of thinking about a day that will come and go, LIVE YOUR LIFE. Live it to the fullest, now. Do the things you dream of doing “someday” TODAY. Travel. Write. Climb that mountain. Start that business. Conquer yourself. Get informed and make the world a better place by treating yourself better. Change your attitude toward Mother Nature. None of this can happen unless you make it happen. more …
Vegan Chocolate Pudding by Jesse Wight
Chocolate and cacao are usually associated with love. This choco-love pudding is perfect not just for a V-day celebration, but for celebrating LOVE every day! I’m not so much into sweets, but every once in a while I enjoy a good, not-too-sweet, vegan/non-refined sugar and always-smooth texture cacao anything. more …
Dear HLife: What’s the Recipe for Romance in a Long-term Relationship?
Dear HLifer,
People have a tendency to think that, in a beginning relationship, or one that has lasted only a few months, it is easier to be romantic because everything is so new and undiscovered. This is the kind of thinking that sets people up for failure and disappointment. Here is the problem: In general, many people’s view of romance is limited, probably due to ideas from TV and film. Some think romance is sex; some seem to think that if there are no candles or food involved, romance is non-existent; others think that romance can only be experienced away from your everyday life (like during a trip or while taking a vacation). To keep the romance alive in a long-term relationship, this old mentality needs an update. more …
Today is a special day for me because it is my birthday, but for everyone else on the planet, February 1st marks the beginning of something else that is equally as wonderful: Love Month.
It might be awards season for Hollywood and heart health awareness month for the American Heart Association, but as is evident by the red and pink displays all over the supermarkets and other stores, February is the month we celebrate love in the form of Valentine’s Day. more …
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Ah, the holiday season…’tis the time for giving. Although this should happen year round, Christmas and Hanukkah are the designated dates for giving gifts, and whether it is a virtual, zero-dollars, expensive, or crafty gift, people are thinking of providing for their loved ones. Here’s a thought: How about a gift for the planet? Our planet, Earth (Tera), is a living organism that provides a lot for us. Earth is our home, our family, our Mother Nature, and she deserves our love and respect. In my humble opinion, how can we expect and talk about real love if we consume the very thing (cattle) that is a huge factor in hurting the planet that we are supposed to be loving and respecting? more …
Exercise: Santa should get off his sleigh and walk a few, says a study. According to research conducted by Dr. Nathan Grills and published in the Christmas issue of the journal bmj.com, the current image of Santa promotes obesity, drink-driving, speeding and a generally unhealthy lifestyle. His study found that among American children, Santa Claus was the only fictional character more highly recognized than Ronald McDonald, and with ads like the ones that have him drinking Coca-Cola, the beloved St. Nick may have a negative impact on public health. “Santa sells, and sometimes he sells harmful products,” said Grills. While Santa is now banned from smoking, images of him enjoying a pipe or cigar can still be found on Christmas cards, and there is still the tradition of leaving him a brandy to wish him well on his travels (Grills argues that, with a few billion houses to visit, Santa would quickly be over the limit.) The author proposes a new image of the iconic Christmas figure: a slimmed down version on a treadmill. more …
I often encounter individuals thirsty for what they call “love”. Everyone wants love, someone to share his life with, someone to complete hers. The problem is, most people’s idea or concept of love is distorted (see post “What Is Love?”.) In my observation, and generally speaking (not naming any names!) the main three reasons people get into a relationship are: 1) They are “hot” for one another (passion) 2) Convenience (status, money, looks, “good on paper”, superficial things,) 3) They are lonely, and something is better then nothing, right? Wrong. Obviously, you have to be attracted to the person, but you also have to know (and be honest with yourself) if the attraction is all you have. Attraction is a must, but it’s not all, and most certainly not enough. It may be an ingredient of a relationship, but can we make an amazing meal/recipe with just one ingredient? Didn’t think so. The key here is being in the right relationship, for the right reasons. But what is a “right relationship”? And what are the “right reasons”? more …
