My Philosophy

Doesn't it feel amazing to be helpful to others, give gifts without expecting anything in return, pay people sincere compliments, and spread good vibes by lighting the room up with your genuine smile? Why are you sometimes shy to do these things more often? No one will judge your kindness, I promise! 

Be the ray of sunshine that melts hearts, be naive, be inquisitive, be helpful, be simple, share your food, share your knowledge, and the universe will protect you from harm!

Love

I love, therefore I am loved! The universe responds to my emotions, multiplies all my feelings, and returns infinite love to me!

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the best way to feel liberated of deep-seeded grudges that prevent us from loving ourselves. We sometimes can't forgive, and keep resentment for others in our hearts. What is done is done, and we are old enough to understand that by forgiving the other person, we release ourselves from the confinement of the past. 

Let go, and rise above the situation by being adult enough to move on! Just release the bad events, and let them be your life lessons - no need to play the victim card forever, life goes on, and life is beautiful! I love you all, and hope you love yourself enough to forgive those who have wronged you.

Our Inner Power and Divinity

Sometimes we are so desensitized, that we automatically seek inspiration from outside of ourselves, instead of within! I'd like to take a moment and think about your own name, and draw POWER and inspiration from it! 

Say your name, and really pay attention to the vibration the sound of it produces. Do you like those sounds?

My name, for example, produces an "Ahhhhhh" sound twice - d-A-sh-A. This is so calming, and connects me to the Devine presence. Notice that it makes a perfect mantra! This is the same sound made by the words "Amen", "God", "Krishna", "Buddha", "Ra", "Muhammad". Do you notice the open vowel in your name? Do you love your name? What so you love most about it? Would you ever change your name? Have you ever thought of it?

Water and Life

I'm grateful for this beautiful planet that I am constantly connected to by gravity. I feel grounded, and stable at all moments of my life! Our little green and blue Earth is so beautiful from space - it has bright blue water flowing through it, and up until today, was considered the only known planet to have liquid flowing through it (we may have another 500 light years away).

I'd like to take a moment to remind everyone how connected we are to earth, and to water. As you know, our planet is 72% water, and so is our brain (72%-77%)! Our body is about 60%-70% water! Isn't that powerful? We are connected to earth all the time, by constantly taking our body's liquids from our "Mother" Earth. Please don't neglect your body's necessity, and nourish it with plenty of WATER - not soda, sugary juices, chemical-laiden drinks, and other things that deplete our water-content. I'd like everyone to take a couple of seconds, and go pour yourself a big glass of water, or better yet, two! Ready, set, GO!

About Hearts

Our hearts are constantly working - pumping vigorously, 24 hours a day, to supply our bodies with blood. When you think of it, doesn't it seem that love is also a muscle? The more you use it, the stronger it becomes, and gives you power to live! Are you using yours enough?

Dasha's 15 Minute Vegan Tacos

I love weekends, and you can bet I would rather spend more time with my friends and family, than toil away in the kitchen! For this reason, I would like to show you a lunchtime snack your family will adore! I call these little lettuce bowls my 15 minute vegan tacos. You can work with whatever ingredients you have on hand - today I had zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and cilantro. Easy no cook recipe calls for:

INGREDIENTS (I only use organic):
Zucchini 2 medium
Butter Lettuce
Garbanzo Beans, boiled 1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup
Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Flaxseed oil 1 tablespoon
Sea Salt to taste

I use my beloved spiralizer to make zucchini noodles, add to that the garbanzo beans, and the cherry tomatoes. I cut mine in half to make it fit in one bite down on as you eat. Add the cilantro, lemon juice, and oil,  and combine well. Scoop this mixture into the lettuce, and serve! I suggest just eating these like tacos - it gets a bit messy, but it's out of this world delicious! I am disappointed that my avocados were too hard, but an avocado would make the PERFECT topping for this taco!

Hope you try this little fun "salad" for lunch today, and feel light and energized all day long! 

Vitamin L

Are you getting enough Vitamin L? There have been reports of people struggling with Vitamin L deficiency lately, and it's extremely dangerous! Vitamin L (LOVE) should be present in your body at all times of the day. You can get 20% from sunshine and fresh outdoor air, 20% from pets, and family members, but most importantly, you are responsible for finding this vitamin within yourself and bringing it to the surface. Some people don't realize the importance of self-LOVE, and ignore the symptoms, such as jealousy towards others, low self-esteem, negative body image, and bad habits. Start practicing the Vitamin L game daily - just ask yourself, if self-love and love for others were a vitamin, would I get my dose today?

Connecting With People and Learning More About Them

It’s your job to look for something cool in everyone you meet; it’s not their job to show you. Learning to appreciate people you meet is a skill you cultivate, so get on it! This doesn’t mean you have to fall in love with everyone, it just means you need to take responsibility for your ability to connect with the people you are meeting.

On Saying No

No one can take your power away, but we sometimes give others the power over us by saying yes when we really want to say no. No is a beautiful word, learn to say no when your heart tells you to.

Sometimes we agree to be loved more, to seem generous, to feel irreplaceable... For whichever reason. I have been saying yes for years, and still do, for the most part because I love the rewarding feeling of doing something for another human being, but there are times when I just can't. I'm no less kind for saying no, I'm no less generous. I am just a human being, and so is the person asking...and he or she will understand.

About Love

You don't have to convince anyone to love you. The right person will know who you are and will love you.  If that person hasn't shown up yet, he or she is on his/her way to you.

My 4 Simple Rules

Every time I get asked what my secret to success is, I mention my 4 simple rules. I hope this resonates with you, and helps you set your priorities, too!

1. Love your family

2. Love your job
3. Take excellent care of your health
4. Have a passion