Picture this: a wide-eyed kid sitting nervously in a doctor’s office, staring at a tray of allergy tests and wondering which food would betray him next. That’s how my plant-based journey …
From Allergies to Alignment: My Plant-Based Journey By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
The Beauty in Becoming: Embracing the Middle of the Journey by Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (Lasana Manas)
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill Before-and-after photos are everywhere. A snapshot of where someone started, paired with where …
Eliminate the Distractions: Finding Purpose in a Noisy World By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“Starve your distractions, feed your focus.”-Unknown I was serving, as I do most Saturdays, with Love & Cornbread, an organization that’s about more than just food. Love & Cornbread provides …
Connections FamilyFostering Connection Through Conversation: Let’s Get Real This Holiday Season By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields (Lasana Manas)
“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” – William Butler Yeats The holidays are upon us—a season filled with joy, gatherings, and sometimes awkward small talk. …
The Evolution of Friendship: From Making Friends in the Hallway to Finding Your Village By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” — Elbert Hubbard When I think back to when I was younger, making friends seemed as easy as …
MindfulnessWashed Away But Not Forgotten By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world—not even our troubles.” — Charlie Chaplin One summer afternoon, I watched my children build a sandcastle by the shore. Their small hands were …
Meditation Mindfulness Self Care WellnessBefore Your Feet Hit the Floor By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“The way you start your day can determine how the rest of it unfolds.” How My Mornings Used to Start There was a time when my mornings were rushed, frantic, …
About Lamarr Mindfulness UncategorizedMangoes, Breath, and What We Overlook By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. – Cynthia Ozick When was the last time you truly stopped to appreciate something simple—something so ordinary, …
MindfulnessLearning to Let Go: The Glass of Water Lesson on Resilience
Imagine a teacher holding up a glass of water and asking the class, “How heavy is this glass of water?” Students shout out various answers, guessing the weight in ounces …
UncategorizedYou Can Change Your Life by Loving Yourself
I remember a time when I used to overlook my own needs and desires, constantly seeking validation and acceptance from others. It wasn’t until I learned the importance of self-love …