I know sometimes a problem seems to take on a life of it’s own whispering into our ears. If something is worrisome, shrink the problem to nothingness by commanding your mind to focus on the good in your life and not a perception of desperation. We waste so much time and energy on useless worry and fear. Time is fleeting if you haven't noticed.:) 99% of all we worry about never comes to being. Let it go.
There is unlimited abundant energy and you direct whether it be positive or negative. Refuse to be negative and re-affirm “I am getting better.” No matter how you feel at the time, whether you believe it or not, your positive affirmation makes the the statement true.
As you speak the words the body responds with positive energy growing and healing. You will create brain cell impressions that re-enforce your words. Be grateful for a possible joy that may not be known yet to you. Renew your mind, your heart and every fiber of your body.
We become “compelled” and then “consumed”. Compel yourself to seek peace and healing; be consumed by those things. Only allow yourself to be compelled and consumed by thoughts that will aid your peace and healing process.
CLEAR: "Free from anything that dims or darkens; bright; unclouded.
Without impurity or blemish. Free from obstructions or hindrances.
Able to discern; quick and orderly; free from uncertainty; free from guilt;
without roughness, serene. To remove; to disentangle; to become free."
Be Clear!
Believe it or not, I used to flip people off and say "p--s on you" when I got upset.
It upset me further. These days I add another finger making the peace sign and simply say "peace on you."
It's been grate. Nasty people will be nasty no matter what. I won't change for them. I just bless them and think "they must not be happy". I ALWAYS feel better in the long run!
Don’t give away your power. Help others but refuse to be stripped of your energy and your joy. Share, don’t give it away.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
You have JUST these moments!
Use them wisely. Take a breath. Stretch. Think of whatever blessings you have....just waking up in the morning to have another chance at life is a grate
blessing to me. Choose your path wisely, and your words, and CREATE a wonderful day
for yourself!
blessing to me. Choose your path wisely, and your words, and CREATE a wonderful day
for yourself!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
More on walking......
I wasn't kidding about walking and the benefits you can get from even just a short walk. Some of the perks I didn't speak about are such things as seeing new bright green leaves on the trees, a vast array of colors and flowers bursting on the scene, spring fragrances permeating the air, and so much more.
If you are close to water you may see Canadian geese strutting around or gliding in the water. The males loudly protesting your presence, while the females tend to the little ones. The sound of the birds singing to us and each other is so varied and lovely, and the variety of birds flying from tree to tree is unbelievable.
All these things will add to your bundle of "stress management and relaxation techniques." What wonderful ways to distract yourself from problems for a few moments.Take the dog for a walk. Find a bench and sit for a while. Pet the dog and you will enjoy the sights and sounds, and relax from just his companionship. It's been proven petting an animal is a stress management technique!
If you are not so fortunate as to have these things available for you to enjoy, I
hope you will read and then close your eyes and visualize them. Take in a breath
and imagine the sounds and smells of spring in my corner of the world.
I practice what I preach, so yesterday I took a walk in a nearby area designated for just that. There are several different walks. I chose one that was only one and three quarters mile, but it was perfect for the day and the time I could allot.
I saw so many of the things I spoke of above, and more.....wildflowers cascading down hillsides and tall grass blowing like velvet in the breeze. I was grateful for the time to slow down a bit (and knew I was helping the body I live in too!).
I think the most precious thing I saw yesterday is reflected in the photo I posted with this writing. I heard voices and came up behind a small child and a gray haired gentleman with suspenders. I couldn't resist taking the photo. After all, it is beautiful sight to see the joining of hands between two humans.
I moved in front of them and introduced myself and asked who the young gentleman was.
He was, indeed, the grandson. "I'm almost four" he said. Grandpa was closer to somewhere in his sixties.
The child had sunglasses on and was very enthusiastic about the walk. The grandpa was taking smaller steps, and his time. It was a lovely sight and made my heart feel great. Take advantage of the time with your young ones, they grow up faster than you think!
As I moved a head I heard in the background, "Grandpa, can I ride on your shoulders?"
I smiled and thought how glad I was I had chosen to walk today!
MAKE the time to take a walk, help your body and mind, and see what you discover along the way!
If you are close to water you may see Canadian geese strutting around or gliding in the water. The males loudly protesting your presence, while the females tend to the little ones. The sound of the birds singing to us and each other is so varied and lovely, and the variety of birds flying from tree to tree is unbelievable.
All these things will add to your bundle of "stress management and relaxation techniques." What wonderful ways to distract yourself from problems for a few moments.Take the dog for a walk. Find a bench and sit for a while. Pet the dog and you will enjoy the sights and sounds, and relax from just his companionship. It's been proven petting an animal is a stress management technique!
If you are not so fortunate as to have these things available for you to enjoy, I
hope you will read and then close your eyes and visualize them. Take in a breath
and imagine the sounds and smells of spring in my corner of the world.
I practice what I preach, so yesterday I took a walk in a nearby area designated for just that. There are several different walks. I chose one that was only one and three quarters mile, but it was perfect for the day and the time I could allot.
I saw so many of the things I spoke of above, and more.....wildflowers cascading down hillsides and tall grass blowing like velvet in the breeze. I was grateful for the time to slow down a bit (and knew I was helping the body I live in too!).
I think the most precious thing I saw yesterday is reflected in the photo I posted with this writing. I heard voices and came up behind a small child and a gray haired gentleman with suspenders. I couldn't resist taking the photo. After all, it is beautiful sight to see the joining of hands between two humans.
I moved in front of them and introduced myself and asked who the young gentleman was.
He was, indeed, the grandson. "I'm almost four" he said. Grandpa was closer to somewhere in his sixties.
The child had sunglasses on and was very enthusiastic about the walk. The grandpa was taking smaller steps, and his time. It was a lovely sight and made my heart feel great. Take advantage of the time with your young ones, they grow up faster than you think!
As I moved a head I heard in the background, "Grandpa, can I ride on your shoulders?"
I smiled and thought how glad I was I had chosen to walk today!
MAKE the time to take a walk, help your body and mind, and see what you discover along the way!
Monday, April 23, 2007
IF YOU ARE LONELY, DEPRESSED, OR IN PAIN.....
.......and you can - WALK! Do it! Here's the deal. You don't have to be a marathon walker. You don't have do anything special. Just walk and swing your arms a bit with some "mustered up" enthusiasm.
This is why. This is how your body works whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not. It is just the physiology (the way in which a living organism, or body parts function)of the body we live in.
When you walk you pump up the oxygen in this oxygen machine. This is good. When we are lonely, depressed, or in pain, somehow we seem to use our oxygen less. We may slump over, or cringe in pain, whatever the reason - it has been proven we breathe less!
As we walk we take in more oxygen and our entire body becomes better immediately.
We are receiving oxygen to think optimally, more oxygen to go to injured areas to help the healing, to let the organs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc. get the oxygen they so need.
Also, and here is a GIANT plus: When we walk we create endorphins (they are peptides that activate the body's opiate receptors), and they help with pain! It is a pharmacy from within you creating opium and morphine like pain medication for you.
Have you ever heard of a "runner's high"? You don't have to run to have that happen.
It's those feel good feeling we all so desire. All you have to do is walk. The body
creates the positive endorphins that actually make you happier!
Even if you think this is hogwash - I promise, it isn't. Give it a try. Also try to use your intellect by NOT crowding out the true goodness to come with negative thoughts.
"Oh, this won't work", and so forth. It will work. Use that intellect and help the process along by thinking "I am doing the right thing for my body and this will work." You will also create positive brain cells! YES YOU WILL!
I want you not to be lonely, depressed, or in pain. Use the brain and body magic by walking and be consistent. You consistently shop/work/clean/etc. Consistently walk each day - even 10 minutes will help!
This is the only body you have to live in, so give it the care you would give to others -or even your car! Magic WILL HAPPEN!
Have a wonderful day and now GET UP AND GO TAKE A SHORT WALK. Even if it's just around the house....I've done that many times and then returned to my desk feeling better and knowing I've done something important for me!
YOU ARE WORTH IT. Besides, if you don't take care of you, NO ONE WILL!
This is why. This is how your body works whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not. It is just the physiology (the way in which a living organism, or body parts function)of the body we live in.
When you walk you pump up the oxygen in this oxygen machine. This is good. When we are lonely, depressed, or in pain, somehow we seem to use our oxygen less. We may slump over, or cringe in pain, whatever the reason - it has been proven we breathe less!
As we walk we take in more oxygen and our entire body becomes better immediately.
We are receiving oxygen to think optimally, more oxygen to go to injured areas to help the healing, to let the organs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc. get the oxygen they so need.
Also, and here is a GIANT plus: When we walk we create endorphins (they are peptides that activate the body's opiate receptors), and they help with pain! It is a pharmacy from within you creating opium and morphine like pain medication for you.
Have you ever heard of a "runner's high"? You don't have to run to have that happen.
It's those feel good feeling we all so desire. All you have to do is walk. The body
creates the positive endorphins that actually make you happier!
Even if you think this is hogwash - I promise, it isn't. Give it a try. Also try to use your intellect by NOT crowding out the true goodness to come with negative thoughts.
"Oh, this won't work", and so forth. It will work. Use that intellect and help the process along by thinking "I am doing the right thing for my body and this will work." You will also create positive brain cells! YES YOU WILL!
I want you not to be lonely, depressed, or in pain. Use the brain and body magic by walking and be consistent. You consistently shop/work/clean/etc. Consistently walk each day - even 10 minutes will help!
This is the only body you have to live in, so give it the care you would give to others -or even your car! Magic WILL HAPPEN!
Have a wonderful day and now GET UP AND GO TAKE A SHORT WALK. Even if it's just around the house....I've done that many times and then returned to my desk feeling better and knowing I've done something important for me!
YOU ARE WORTH IT. Besides, if you don't take care of you, NO ONE WILL!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Earth Day
Every day should be an earth day. We have only one body to live in (that's why I teach health and fitness, and preventative things to do to stay healthy!) - body, mind and spirit.
We also only have one planet to reside upon - our beloved earth. It is still, with all our destruction and trashing of it, a wonderful place to live. We can still save our planet if we just are mindful of our own actions.
If I "allowed" myself to stress about things I would say I tire of the shows and articles suggesting what WE can do to help. Certainly we can do much. It would be helpful if the manufacturers of plastic grocery sacks, plastic containers, autos, wood structures, etc. would slow down the number of these things put on the market.
Alas, the almighty dollar calls. If only a majority would help. There are some who do, and for that I am ever grateful.
What we can do is honor the place we live by NOT trashing it. We went for a walk last evening and right along side the gutter was a dirty diaper. We saw two empty pop cans on the sidewalk. A number of other things lay on the lawns, sidewalks and street.
How difficult is it to carry your trash to your car, your home, or to find a container! It's small things like that that add up. We are riding our bikes more,
and trying to drive less. We are unplugging things at night, and using our recycle bin.
Please just remember we have no where else to live.....our own body, and our planet.
Just a baby step for each of us will help. Don't forget for those of us that live
in America, we are blessed with abundance - we need to give back for all we have.
Let's do as a recent movie suggested and "pay it forward" by caring for our own home - planet earth.
We also only have one planet to reside upon - our beloved earth. It is still, with all our destruction and trashing of it, a wonderful place to live. We can still save our planet if we just are mindful of our own actions.
If I "allowed" myself to stress about things I would say I tire of the shows and articles suggesting what WE can do to help. Certainly we can do much. It would be helpful if the manufacturers of plastic grocery sacks, plastic containers, autos, wood structures, etc. would slow down the number of these things put on the market.
Alas, the almighty dollar calls. If only a majority would help. There are some who do, and for that I am ever grateful.
What we can do is honor the place we live by NOT trashing it. We went for a walk last evening and right along side the gutter was a dirty diaper. We saw two empty pop cans on the sidewalk. A number of other things lay on the lawns, sidewalks and street.
How difficult is it to carry your trash to your car, your home, or to find a container! It's small things like that that add up. We are riding our bikes more,
and trying to drive less. We are unplugging things at night, and using our recycle bin.
Please just remember we have no where else to live.....our own body, and our planet.
Just a baby step for each of us will help. Don't forget for those of us that live
in America, we are blessed with abundance - we need to give back for all we have.
Let's do as a recent movie suggested and "pay it forward" by caring for our own home - planet earth.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall....
I used to think mirrors were thought of by some evil force to torture us
as we age. Have you ever gotten up in the morning and had an abrupt experience
as you passed a mirror? Have you ever felt terrific and walked by a mirror only to
notice you have a huge blemish? Or that you look 20 years older than you feel?
I surely have, at least on one occasion!
Recently I read an article by Ardath Rodale, author of such books as Reflections and Gifts of the Spirit, andis Chairman of the Board of Rodale Inc. She gave me new insight on mirrors and because it is valuable, I would like to share it with you.
Often when I’ve looked into a mirror I not liked, nor appreciated what I’ve
seen. Sometimes I’ve even cringed and made faces at myself to show my own private disapproval.
Ardath reminded me we take our mirrors for granted. We often glance at our reflection, or critique it, be do we ever really see “ourselves"?
I think this was a great eye opener for me. Now when I look in the mirror I am “in training”. I am creating new brain cell impressions that appreciate seeing the human body that still works wonders for me.
I look in the mirror in the morning and smile at myself, knowing that smiling feels better, and creates less wrinkles than frowning!
I talk to myself. “Oh I am glad you still have another day to do the best that you can.” “I am glad to be me as I’ve had so many good experiences and there are more to come.”
“Look you, don’t be so critical of yourself. Pick out your good points and ponder on them - like you would do for others.”
It has totally changed my prospective on mirrors. I don’t worry so much about my looks as realize that the look on my face can change my heart and own feelings - and those of others. A smile is worth a million dollars - even if it’s YOU smiling back at you!
Try it. You’ll learn to love it!
as we age. Have you ever gotten up in the morning and had an abrupt experience
as you passed a mirror? Have you ever felt terrific and walked by a mirror only to
notice you have a huge blemish? Or that you look 20 years older than you feel?
I surely have, at least on one occasion!
Recently I read an article by Ardath Rodale, author of such books as Reflections and Gifts of the Spirit, andis Chairman of the Board of Rodale Inc. She gave me new insight on mirrors and because it is valuable, I would like to share it with you.
Often when I’ve looked into a mirror I not liked, nor appreciated what I’ve
seen. Sometimes I’ve even cringed and made faces at myself to show my own private disapproval.
Ardath reminded me we take our mirrors for granted. We often glance at our reflection, or critique it, be do we ever really see “ourselves"?
I think this was a great eye opener for me. Now when I look in the mirror I am “in training”. I am creating new brain cell impressions that appreciate seeing the human body that still works wonders for me.
I look in the mirror in the morning and smile at myself, knowing that smiling feels better, and creates less wrinkles than frowning!
I talk to myself. “Oh I am glad you still have another day to do the best that you can.” “I am glad to be me as I’ve had so many good experiences and there are more to come.”
“Look you, don’t be so critical of yourself. Pick out your good points and ponder on them - like you would do for others.”
It has totally changed my prospective on mirrors. I don’t worry so much about my looks as realize that the look on my face can change my heart and own feelings - and those of others. A smile is worth a million dollars - even if it’s YOU smiling back at you!
Try it. You’ll learn to love it!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Two minutes to refresh and regenerate yourself
Whatever you are doing - stop now - just for a minute or two. Sit up straight. Hold your tummy in and push your low back into the chair. Pull your head out from your shoulders and think of separating the bones in the neck and spine.
Now inhale through the nose. Make it a slow and deep inhalation. Now exhale through the mouth in the same manner.
As you are mindful of your breathing, stretch your hands in front of you, clasping them together as if you are pushing something away, and stretch your arms forward. Now push them upward and stretch towards the ceiling.
Put your arms down. Relax and take a breath. Exhale. Push yourself away from the desk just a bit and press your toes forward. Now press your heels away from you. This move
will activate your blood flow to move upward. Point the toes - now press the hells and take a breath. Exhale.
Roll each ankle in a few circles. Now change direction and roll them again.
Stretch your fingers out. Make them into a tight fist. Do it again.
Now roll the wrists and reverse the circles like you did the ankles. Shake the hands.
Stand. Get a drink of water. Congratulate yourself. Your body and mind will appreciate this mini work out, and you will continue with your work refreshed and ready to go!
Now inhale through the nose. Make it a slow and deep inhalation. Now exhale through the mouth in the same manner.
As you are mindful of your breathing, stretch your hands in front of you, clasping them together as if you are pushing something away, and stretch your arms forward. Now push them upward and stretch towards the ceiling.
Put your arms down. Relax and take a breath. Exhale. Push yourself away from the desk just a bit and press your toes forward. Now press your heels away from you. This move
will activate your blood flow to move upward. Point the toes - now press the hells and take a breath. Exhale.
Roll each ankle in a few circles. Now change direction and roll them again.
Stretch your fingers out. Make them into a tight fist. Do it again.
Now roll the wrists and reverse the circles like you did the ankles. Shake the hands.
Stand. Get a drink of water. Congratulate yourself. Your body and mind will appreciate this mini work out, and you will continue with your work refreshed and ready to go!
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