Sustainability
is Life

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better, it’s not.”
The Lorax - Dr. Suess

Here I share, various elements which contribute to more sustainable moments…

Simplicity, clarity, repetition.

Overwhelm is draining.

The energy at all levels is best when conserved.

Loving where you live is one of the best ways I have found to enjoy this journey …

which now leads to Timeless Paris.

 
 

B-inspired

In the fall of 2020 prior to launching, I took the DISCOVER personality test with Mandy Bronsil of B inspired which revealed I have an off the chart need to be surrounded by beauty. I may have not understood the power of pretty, had I not participated in the Discover personality assessment where I learned I was off the charts for an Aesthetic environment as one of my key desires. Suddenly my desire to live in Paris and make connections between art and science in teaching, vs working in an engineering office or a manufacturing plant made perfect sense. Realisations such as these clarify desires and amplify the enjoyment of life. This is sustainable living to me.

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Ringana

Sustainable philosophy.

One of the reasons I joined Ringana was I supported the concept of using plant-based products ethically sourced, produced and shipped.

See my blog post :

The 80/20 principle & how it applies to sustainable products

Read their philosophy

Aarke Carbonator II

It is pretty. I love beautiful design hence why I live in Paris. Ever since investing in it, I truly enjoy being hydrated ! This to me means a clearer mind, more energy and a more sustainable way of living.

Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma

This book opened my eyes to the reality of the food system, but more importantly to the possibilities of what can be! I love the open-air markets in France and am so thankful for them.

Read to learn how I connect art and science

Blog
S l o w D o w n, Raise the Bar™
S l o w D o w n, Raise the Bar™

Slow down, raise the bar. I am fascinated by the relationships between education, sustainability and art. The more I think about it, the more I read about it - the link always points to slowing down in order to enjoy, to expand.

The 80/20 Principle
The 80/20 Principle

Very often genius is in simplicity. Formulas make predictions simple and the 80/20 formula for me, simplifies decisions and information in education, sustainability and art.

…I am not at a point where I am ready to make 80% of my cosmetics. 20% ? Maybe. Much more realistic. When purchasing, again, 80/20. One of the reasons I joined Ringana was I supported the concept of using plant-based products ethically sourced, produced and shipped.

Distance, displacement, time
Distance, displacement, time

My first year in Paris I was teaching IB (International Baccalaureate) Physics. It was steps away from the Eiffel Tower, and the way things worked out, I met my class 8 months before they were to write their final exams … New to Paris, new to 14 metro lines, new to dinners after 19:30, new to …

Precision
Precision

I grew up with my Mother baking. Always. The cupboards were full of meringues, the freezer with honey cakes and dough for rogaliki (crescent-shaped) pastries filled with jams. Mom didn’t visit anyone without bringing a tray of delectable delights. I am sad to say, I didn’t appreciate it at the time.

The art of teaching
The art of teaching

My story will begin in my final year of high school. Back then, in Onatrio this was Grade 13; I told my English teacher I would be applying for an Engineering degree. The energy in the room shifted - I was excited, she scowled. "Engineers don't do well in English".

What People Are Saying

 
 

“Honestly, if you want someone in your life it is Daria. She is caring, kind and resourceful. She lives a life of integrity (…) I met Daria through coaching, and if anything I know her and appreciate her for making beautiful connections between people and things. She is capable of seeing people very clearly. With a lot of resources at the ready, she has given valuable input to the coaching Group anytime she was present.”

Alexandra Kreis

Yoga & Ayurveda