Many of my posts regarding spirit have centered on connecting with self and with others. December 17th has become a significant day for me because it is the birthday of an amazing young woman. My daughter-in-law. As the mother of sons, I thrive on being with the guys! However, now I have found that having […]
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Some time ago, I was standing in a long line at the grocery store. The woman in front of me, with young children standing by her side, was not able to pay for her groceries with her SNAP assistance card. As the checker struggled to figure out how to handle the situation and folks behind […]
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The article On Faith and Fitness in Experience Life states that the roots of spirituality and exercise have ancient origins and have been interconnected since the birth of faith itself. The spiritual texts of many different religions suggest this relationship. Explore what feeds your spirit and use that to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Important messages […]
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I began the last two weeks posting about “Year of Yes” to share Shonda Rhimes wellness message. Along with the initial challenge from her older sister “You never say yes to anything” Delorse asks her why she is not taking advantage of all of the amazing opportunities that she has been offered. Why? Why not? […]
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Whether your travel is a road trip via a long car ride or an extended flight across the country, it is important to move and stretch every few hours. When we stay seated, with little lack of movement or change in position, we can experience poor circulation and our joints can become stiff. Take time […]
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My entire life I have been hanging out with the boys. First it was with my sister and our brothers and next it was with my husband and sons. I started swimming and fishing in lakes and hiking and running in the woods and now I may be biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, swimming or walking. Plan […]
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For many years we would pack up our van with all of the makings for a perfect Thanksgiving dinner and head to Wapato Point in Eastern Washington. We would rent a house at Lake Chelan for the long weekend. Usually one grandparent would join us on our expedition. Combine physical activities with family and friend […]
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This is that time of year when our regularly scheduled workouts, may get pushed aside, never to be seen again until the New Year. If you have a home fitness routine, you will have no excuse to bag getting some exercise! Try to include cardio, strength and flexibility into your routine. Establish a home workout […]
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Shonda Rhimes “Year of Yes” is filled with positive wellness and health messages. Sister Delorse’s muttered message with her head down, is purposeful. Those six startling words, “You never say yes to anything” lie there camouflaged in Shonda’s brain. After going to a Kennedy Center Honors celebration which she has been told to attend, she abruptly […]
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During the busy holiday season there are family celebrations, work parties and gatherings with friends that all tend to focus on eating. There have been some years when January rolls around and I feel as if I need some time to recover from the food frenzy from the end of the previous year. Eat something […]
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