OBSESSION –

From the 16th century ‘obsidere’ :: to besiege, engross or possess.
Akin to the hostile action of an evil spirit.

Hostile spirit? More like a happy hardcore sprite sippin’ on a shot of triple-distilled exaltation,
with a lavender-sugar-rimmed artisanal Akvavit chaser. Am I right, laaadies?

In the spirit of incandescent ecstasy, here’s EVERYTHING (!) I’m obsessed with right now.
The books, the anthems, the rituals, the artists — and yes, the tinge-of-shimmer lipgloss & bronzer. Pure, unbridled obsession.

Sip, gulp or simply hover over the heady aroma. And ENJOY.

* * *

(!) Carl Sagan

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the majestic marvel of humankind that is CARL SAGAN, let me give you a quick fly-by. Sagan was an astrophysicist, science fiction novelist, and the creator of several immensely captivating science & astronomy documentaries, including Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. He’s an Emmy Award winner, a Hugo Award winner, and an Isaac Asimov Award winner (“for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal”). He has a unit of measurement (“four billion”) named after him (“the Sagan”). He’s also no longer alive. Which makes me want to cry. But we can honor him by watching the entirety of Cosmos, streaming on demand on Netflix.com. RIP, Carlito.

(!) Prana Stretch

Ever wish there was a yoga class that you could complete whilst fully asleep — reaping the pleasant benefits of stretching & toning without the irritating need to actually MOVE? There IS! It’s called PRANA STRETCH, and it’s like a one hour-long savasana, where magical nymphs scurry about with scented oils and MOVE YOUR LIMBS FOR YOU while you gently drift into dreamland (I think you’re supposed to be ‘meditating’ on your highest purpose, but it’s not like your instructor can tell the difference! Oh ho ho!). It’s changed my life.

(!) Saying “It’s CHANGED My LIFE.”

Sure, I utter this phrase upwards of fourteen times a day, but is it MY fault if I happen to stumble across such a multitude of life changing Australian electro-clash albums, gourmet salad bars, super-effective lint rollers, British werewolf dramas, caramel-flavored whiskeys and issues of Real Simple magazine with such alacrity? It is my blessing, and my curse!

(!) Epic Reframes

“I’m not being cruel & insensitive, I’m merely making an assessment.”

“It’s not a dramatic failure, it’s an unexpected waterslide to a deep pool of bliss!”

“My hair isn’t filthy, matted & dirtier than a potato field, I’m just going for that ROCKSTAR look!”

“I’m not lazy, I’m just honoring my gentle nature & unhurried mind! Prana Stretch, anyone?”

And so on.

(!) The Rest (!!!)

I’m Proud Of You by Tim Madigan (a told-by-a-friend biography of Mr. Rogers!). ‘Orgasm’ lipgloss by NARS (actual achievement of orgasm may vary). ‘Love joy’ mineralize blush by MAC. Reading Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening every morning with my beau, who responds to each entry with a thoroughly awestruck (or, more likely, respectfully disinterested) ‘huh.’ MaraNatha almond butter (creamy, hint of sea salt). ‘Untouched’ by Australian twin-pop duo The Veronicas (just TRY not to pop outta your Aeron chair and clap-clap to the beat!). Accidentally discovering coffee shops that are secretly churches with Sunday services & EVERYTHING! Rifftrax, from the creators of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (the Matrix trilogy is a must). Pumpkin-spice coffee, OFF-season (I stocked up in December! Take THAT, pumpkin-restrictive powers that be!). Getting my laptop professionally cleaned at my local Apple store (it’s free!). Fedexing an apple fritter from Granny Donut to my brother for his birthday. Annnnd . . . all neon, all the time.

Patterned spheres via Ampersand Design Studio. You should probably peruse their wares.

* * *

And now, a brief word from our sponSOAR . . .

Annette Tersigni is just too much . . . of everything good. She’s a fashion model turned yoga instructor turned registered nurse (at age 51, people!) turned wellness industry revolutionary.
As the creator of Yoga Nursing®, she gives frazzled RNs new tools to heal their patients — and soothe themselves.

Oh, but Tersigni is far from a one-track mama.
In addition to birthing her Yoga Nursing® empire,
she managed to pen a #1 Amazon bestselling book: The Richest Woman In Babylon And Manhattan. This little tome is a cheeky chick-lit Bible for women who want to fatten their purses — and experience the exhilaration of financial and spiritual freedom.

Grab the book now, and help fund Annette’s Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer Warriors DVD, which she plans to donate to every cancer ward in North America.

And to quote the Yoga Nurse herself, “the TRUTH is always in fashion.”