Listed below are 52 Healthy Habits. The idea is to practice ONE Healthy Habit a week by building it into your daily routine. Then, you are to add another Healthy Habit the next week, and then another the next . . .
The Religion of the Golden Rule
[It’s Palm Sunday, so this post is on the religious side.] The song below is both nostalgic and meaningful to me. The fact that I stumbled on it this Palm Sunday weekend is profound. Hearing it, I am immediately reminded of being a little girl, singing this song, while marching on Palm Sunday (with palms … Continue reading The Religion of the Golden Rule
The Braveness of Vulnerability
I am working on something that will eventually put me "out there". It's a goal that I'm uncomfortable with but feel "called" to do (if you believe in the kind of thing). It will make me vulnerable to criticism. It will give me the perfect opportunity to make a perfectly good fool of myself. Yesterday, … Continue reading The Braveness of Vulnerability
Be the Light
Two weeks ago, my husband took me to a Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel concert, which was absolutely amazing! Stevie and Billy Joel are 75 and 74, respectively, but their voices were just as strong as when they were in their 20s. I'm a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, but the concert also reminded me of … Continue reading Be the Light
Trust the Float
Have you ever watched children learning to swim? One of the first things they’re taught to do is float on their backs. To do so, children are instructed to lay flat on their backs while the instructor supports them. Eventually, the instructor will remove their arms underneath the child’s back while the child remains floating... … Continue reading Trust the Float
My Journal of Free Flow Writing
These are my thoughts after sitting in quiet meditation. I just allow the words to come without worrying about grammar, technique, or whether or not my words make sense. I've decided to make this a page so that I can easily just add my journal entries without having to repost each time. Click here if … Continue reading My Journal of Free Flow Writing
Unplug from Negative Noise
Tips for Living Bright 5/31: UNPLUG FROM NEGATIVE NOISE Today, I'm going to do something that's not going to come easy . . . your mission for today (should you choice to accept it) is to try this as well . . . I'm purposely going to unplug from social media, the news, and all … Continue reading Unplug from Negative Noise
Giving Grief Its Season
5/30: GIVING GRIEF ITS SEASON On this Memorial Day and after 12-months involving the passing of so many loved ones (for so many people), I will only recite the words of others. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to weep and a … Continue reading Giving Grief Its Season
Reassess Your Thoughts
Tips for Living Bright 5/29: REASSESS YOUR THOUGHTS "The heaviest burdens that we carry are the thoughts in our head." I saw that quote yesterday and it struck me hard. Our thoughts carry so much weight. They can help us be happy or they can convince us that we are sad. They can fester and … Continue reading Reassess Your Thoughts
Surround Yourself With Those Who Have Your Back
Tips for Living Bright 5/28: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THOSE WHO HAVE YOUR BACK One positive thing that I have gained from this pandemic is the ability to let go of things--worries about what others think of me and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I've also realized the value of surrounding yourself with a positive network of … Continue reading Surround Yourself With Those Who Have Your Back
Give Hugs
Tips for Living Bright 5/27: GIVE HUGS I wrote a post for today, but have decided to save it for another day. In light of this week's events, it just seemed tone-deaf. Instead, I want to write about the importance of hugs. BIG HUGS. TIGHT HUGS. LONG HUGS. Last night something happened that was upsetting. … Continue reading Give Hugs
Focus on Love
Tips for Living Bright 5/26: FOCUS ON LOVE [Taken in part from earlier posting; adapted for today.] With this week's horrific event, along with other world events that make us feel as if hate is winning, it is easy to feel angry and out of control. How do we stop these tragedies and what do … Continue reading Focus on Love
Surround Yourself with Positivity
Tips for Living Bright 5/25: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY Today's posting will be short and sweet--just a simple assessment of your environment. To keep blinders on (which I post about ad nauseam), it is important that we stay fueled with things that will keep us motivated, psyched, and feeling good. What are you listening to? … Continue reading Surround Yourself with Positivity
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