Within Me Journal

Thought for Today: We should be careful of the thoughts we hold on to.
Be mindful of the thoughts you repeat; your words shape your world. In this reflection, Sonia shares how our thoughts influence emotions, behaviors, and ultimately our reality.
The Essence of Empowerment
Empowerment comes from within. It’s the force that propels you toward your dreams and desires. As Swami Rama, the great yogi and founder of the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, said, “Human beings have forgotten that all things happen deep within before they appear on the physical and mental levels. We must understand our inner skills and...use them as much as possible in order to ensure perfect health.”

Raw Juice: A Way of Life – Honor Thy Body, Honor Thyself
Choosing a raw juice cleanse is an act of self love; a way to honor the body as the temple of the spirit. It’s more than a physical reset; it’s a mindful beginning. At SpaJuiceBar, our cold-pressed juices are crafted to support this inner and outer renewal.
Are you Happy?

Renewing My Run: Finding Strength, Breath, and Joy
This article explores the journey of rediscovering the joy of running and its transformative impact on both physical and emotional well-being. As I reflect on the days of running the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia, I describe how my daily routine symbolized resilience and my ability to overcome life’s challenges. Years later, my approach to running has shifted, focusing on mindful breathing, relaxation, and the benefits of a nutritious diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables. This renewed perspective has reinvigorated my passion for running, sparking aspirations to put more miles on my running shoes and perhaps tackle a half marathon once again.
The Power of Affirmation, Morning Boost
The power of affirmations can transform your life. Words can increase a negative and positive reaction from within. When you repetitively affirm a thought, you believe the thought, you feel the thought and then you become what you re-affirm. Knowing your power to nurture and heal your body when fighting cancer is a positive step towards healing. Positive affirmation is one of the tools I used when fighting my breast cancer. "My light radiates," is an affirmation I used to remind myself of the power that exist within me. Each day, I would direct the energy of light directly at my cancer cells and with positive energy I focused my intentional light at zapping the cancer. Loving, positive affirmations will help to strengthen the body, causing you to feel more powerful. ~~Sonia
Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies........ (more)
Running Creates a Healthy Lifestyle
At Spajuicebar, we promote a healthy and invigorating lifestyle. With our whole-body approach to nurturing, our juices are handcrafted organic cold-press vegetables, fruits and herbs, providing the body with a large dose of enzymes, minerals and nutrients.
We also promote the importance of maintaining a physical fitness regiment through running.The most obvious effect of running is that it burns calories and raises the metabolic rate—the rate at which the body uses energy.....
Today is Happy Day
As you go throughout the day take a moment and praise You. Be happy with you. Focus on the internal you, not the external, and love the essence of you.
Wonder of the Soul: The Dynamic Power of Holistic Living

This message came to me during a quiet moment of reflection. It's as true today as it was then, what we feed ourselves goes beyond the physical.
Spajuicebar Is All About You, We're Open!!!!
The Holistic Experience is the art of living, this is the Spajuicebar Experience. All things happen deep within ourselves before manifesting physically and mentally. At Spajuicebar we believe the nutrients that exist within vegetables, fruit and herbs provides healthier alternatives to nurturing and cleansing the body’s colon, cells and organs.
The Eyes Of Sonia Searching Within
The eyes of a child is what I am seeking. Yesterday, I asked my soul the following questions: Soul is there anything I need to know? Is there anything you want to communicate to me?" My soul replied, "Inhale self-acceptance and exhale self-judgement. You do not have to earn love...