food for the soul™
food for the soul™ is a unique online experience, a portal of inspiration that supports and empowers you to take 100% responsibility for your life. How? By serving up ideas to inspire personal responsibility and nurture your soul.
Whether it’s some daily #SoulFood, seasonal #WellnessTonic, occasional #NourishingNibbles, or how freedom can be experienced in #TheFreedomZone, simply fill out the form to become a member and get your fill of ideas to chew on by joining our FFTS community. It’s free!
Inspiration
Today’s #SoulFood | Richard Simmons
“No one is perfect. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.” ~ Richard Simmons ~
Today’s #SoulFood | Alice Walker
“Life is abundant, and life is beautiful. And it's a good place that we're all in, if we take care of it.” ~ Alice Walker ~
Today’s #SoulFood | Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life, and your actions happen in accordance with that.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn ~
Wellness Tonic
Top 5 “Good For Your Skin” Foods
Lotions, creams and serums are helpful to care for our skin, but eating healthy foods is the best way to care for your skin.
Wellness Tonic Ingredient: Nature | Spring 2021 Edition, Issue #12
Whether it’s noticing the blooms that come with the Spring, taking a walk in a beautiful park or hiking a trail (for those who are more adventurous), can you feel your mood shift? Well, it’s more than a feeling; the impact of nature on state of mind has been studied and documented.
How to be Healthy and Green
Staying healthy is on everyone’s mind. We all want to live a healthy life. But, did you know that workout machines, plastic yoga mats and sneakers wind up in the landfills? Here are five ways to keep you and the earth in optimum health.
Nourishing Nibbles
Barbara Sher | Isolation is the dream-killer, not your attitude | TEDxPrague
Barbara Sher was a speaker, career/lifestyle coach, and author. Her books sold millions of copies and were translated into many languages. She appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, CNN, and Good Morning America and her public television specials aired regularly in the United States.
Steve Jobs | How to live before you die | Stanford University, June 2005
American business magnate, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. He was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc.
Caroline Myss | Choices that can Change your Life | TEDxFindhornSalon, April 2017
Caroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker. In her unique style, she talks about 3 key choices people can make to change their life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
About Us
I am Donna Marie, Vision Chef of Food For The Soul. I was born and raised in Jamaica (the Caribbean–not the neighborhood in Queens, New York) and have lived in the United States for over 30 years.
In the early 2000’s, I came across Zig Ziglar’s quote, “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing–that’s why we recommend it daily” and I had an epiphany; being inspired is a practice, a habit that needs consistent nurturing.
So I began my daily practice that included reviewing an inspirational saying each morning and setting an intention for the day. I got so much out of this that I started sharing these quotes with my friends; this took off and I was inspired to officially launch food for the soul™ at a neighborhood spot, The Broken Cup, in 2007.