Author Archives: Allie Michelle

About Allie Michelle

American born, but a citizen of the world, with a commitment to life experience, Allie is a lover of language, travel, music, fashion, and cooking. Above all, she is an optimist. She has practiced yoga and studied eastern philosophy for over 12 years. Currently, she works as a writer for various projects. For more of her writing please visit her blog: http://olivevintage.net

Celebrating the Spring Equinox

March 11, 2015 / no comments / 4576 views

The coming of spring is upon us. Swelling buds fill the air with scents of new growth. The frost of winter begins to melt as the light of day grows longer and warmer. The new season begins on the spring…

Mindfulness – Finding Peace from Within

August 21, 2014 / 1 comment / 4433 views

All that we do and say begins with what we think. Each time a new thought enters our minds, it triggers an emotional response that influences every action we take. Before long these repeated actions turn into habits and continue,…

Middle Eastern Chickpea and Tomato Curry with Rice

June 8, 2014 / no comments / 7379 views

Here’s another great recipe for your #MeatlessMonday. Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas are a great source of nutrition in America and around the world. Known as one of the healthiest foods on the planet, many cultures eat garbanzo beans…

Choosing Happiness

May 5, 2014 / 2 comments / 11886 views

Each of us struggles with happiness in our own way, especially because life comes full of difficult situations. Although we can’t control all of the circumstances in our life, we can change our attitude and participate in things that bring…