Blissful Self

"Bliss cannot be disturbed by gain or loss."

I'm Courtney, a Midwest girl who moved to Manhattan to work a job I love, meet interesting people, enjoy culture and learn about myself.

I value those who have inspired me toward happiness & I'm grateful for the beauty in every day.

I love creating colorful, fresh food & photographing it on My Daily Bread.

court.houghton@gmail.com
Nov 07
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I’m looking at the Earth from the moon.. its beautiful, but it means nothing without you. I’m looking at the Earth from the moon.. quite a lonely sight without someone to share the view.

It’s about as far away I feel, as I am from you.

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Rowdy Fridays make us sleepy. Hopped around Tribeca all night last night - super fun!

Rowdy Fridays make us sleepy. Hopped around Tribeca all night last night - super fun!

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Nov 06
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Check out the intense signage on our new American Eagle flagship store in Times Square (which opens in November)!  I wasn’t anywhere near the parade today thank goodness, because there were about three million people in attendance.. GO YANKEES!

Check out the intense signage on our new American Eagle flagship store in Times Square (which opens in November)!  I wasn’t anywhere near the parade today thank goodness, because there were about three million people in attendance.. GO YANKEES!

Nov 05
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There is a beauty in your presence. Show who you are.
— Yogi Tea
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Movin and groovin to the 80s. Photog friend Mike had people gettin’ down with the photo shoots!

Nov 02
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When the heart is at ease, the body is healthy.
— Chinese Proverb
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Focus Inward; Balance Energy

I had a great yoga class tonight that got me to turn my thoughts inward, and put to rest the worry in my mind of any other outside forces.

Everyone has a soft side, full of compassion, kindness and love - as well as a hard side of courage, strength & aggression.  Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves, while other times we don’t push ourselves to reach potential or fulfill our capabilities, which can lead to unsettled feelings or regret at the end of the day.

My focus this week is to find the delicate balance between those two energies.