In meditation, remember that thoughts WILL come. As you sit down to meditate (and this could be as simple as just a minute or two of total down-time) consider this mantra: Waterfall-river-lake. As your thoughts begin to flow, let them flow like a waterfall, then a river, then a peaceful lake. YOU control your brain, it does NOT control you. It's OK to think. In fact, it's … [Read more...] about Waterfall–River—Lake
health and happiness
A Beach and So Much More
How great to see an entire strength training area added to Pompano Beach as part of their renovation! When the kids were young, we sometimes took them to this beach because they have a playground, and now next to the playground, a full-blown outdoor gym! With about 10 or 12 pieces of commercial equipment set up in a circuit it will make a great way for people to workout while … [Read more...] about A Beach and So Much More
Stress Reduction
Just as we all have the same 24 hours in a day, we all have our own stresses in our lives. Different jobs, more money, more time, they don't solve stress (though they often help make things easier). Stress is something we, in many ways, choose. Just like happiness, we have a choice every single day. Often we create our own stress by worrying too far in advance, trying to … [Read more...] about Stress Reduction
Ready for Work? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Sneakers….
Maybe it's this simple. According to the experts at the American Council on Exercise, getting in a good daily workout can be as simple as taking a half-hour of your lunch break and going for a walk. In the rain, find a staircase and alternate quick and slow climbs with some lunges and push-ups...or take the stairs two at a time. Or, like Shelli does, hit the closest mall, or … [Read more...] about Ready for Work? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Sneakers….
Tuesday Tidbits
Well, Mayor Bloomberg is at it again, and though some might be upset, I think if you make it to Mayor, you get to focus on some of the things that are really important to you. While New Yorkers are trying to wrap their brains around the idea of doing without their super-sized sodas, some may actually have to also come to terms with walking a few more steps to get the junk … [Read more...] about Tuesday Tidbits