Try something new that you have always wanted to do

As I was headed over to Leavenworth Washington to celebrate my daughter-in-law’s 30th birthday, I mentioned to her that I had always wanted to go on a sleigh ride and she agreed it would be so fun.  As we got off of the train, we stepped into a winter wonderland, which was the perfect setting […]
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Sons

The morning you were born was one of the foggiest I have ever seen. As we crawled along the freeway in the early morning soupy mist, I decided I needed to start my breathing. Oh my, I knew it was going to be close, but we made it. Hang with your son(s).   Do you […]
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Year of Yes-Put yourself 1st

I decided to do one last post this week based on Shonda Rhimes Year of Yes. One of the questions she asks herself is “I am great at taking care of other people. So why am I so bad at taking care of myself?” A crucial piece to living a healthy lifestyle is taking care […]
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Take short nature timeouts

Last month, I became stuck working on some projects I needed to finish.  I looked out the window and noticed the brilliant orange-yellow of a larch tree in my neighbor’s yard. Although a conifer, the larch is a deciduous tree and loses its leaves in the autumn. The western larch and subalpine larch grow in […]
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Daughters

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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Compassion is the reason for giving, not just during the season of giving

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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Spirituality can lead to healthy habits

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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Year of Yes-say yes to being me

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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Move and stretch during holiday travel

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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Active Vacations

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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