Every Time

Every time we leave things unresolved, we leave a piece of us lying around.

Remember the Greeks said a sound mind in a sound body., but don’t forget spirit.

You must revitalize the areas of your life that are deficient to fully reclaim the person you can be.                                                                                                                            

You need a curve in the road to see how far you have come.                                  

If where you are, there is nothing for you to do; then it’s not a good place that you are in.

If there is nothing for you to do, it’s not a good place to be

You made a change

Meditation

I am struggling to get my blood pressure under control. It's like trying to harness a wave a never ending task.

Upon discovery of the problem, I did as instructed and took the prescribed medication. That is why I am

dealing with a bigger issue now.

Are there things you can do besides take medicine? I decided to find out.

Losing ten pounds can affect your blood pressure. Well try as I might, I lose than find that ten pounds.

It seemed like an easy task but it has gotten the best of me.

Some one suggested I try meditation. Now I know a little bit about meditation. Have you heard that a little

knowledge can be dangerous?

So far the only danger I have encountered is a lack of commitment.

Herbal remedies are out for I fear an allergic reaction much more that I am certain that the cure would

not be worse than the problem.

I am not making light of high blood pressure as it can lead to a heart attack among other things.

It is just the uncertainty of taking more meds that causes me to pause because that's what got me into

this situation in the first place.

I am not coordinated enough to try Yoga so i will give meditation a try and keep you informed

on what sort of progress I make.

Reasons

I keep finding reasons not to do things.

Not sure you would call is procrastination but more the feeling of not doing

something worth while.

Like being trapped in snow or stuck in the mud, I spin my tires and get no where

part is because I don't know where I want to go.

Let go the the negatives and do something. If it is wrong, you have the right 

to change your mind and try something different.

Let me know if you have changed your mind about something and how

it worked out for you.

Missed Out

Before the end of the Twentieth Century, I read an article about 100 things you should do. 

I completed all but three. I watched only the first of the “Godfather” trilogies.

 I can only stand so much violence. 

I haven’t swum with dolphins. 

I did take up snorkeling to get a different view of the world below the water’s surface. 

There had been chances but I opted out of the petting part much less getting in the dolphin’s 

space.

Lastly, I have never driven a convertible. 

Technically it said to drive a convertible down the coast. 

If you know me, I drive the coast from one end to the other. 

I have ridden in a red convertible but it was on the interstate. 

That may be the one thing that I try to complete before this decade is over. 

Have a better chance of doing that I think.

Wonder what else I have missed?

Do Angels Take Naps in Heaven

Grandparents mean a lot to children, and their lose leaves a void.
Keeping the memory of a grandparent alive, can help

Savor It!

Savor It!

Each day is a gift from God. Enjoy it.

Try this:

Invite some friends as few as 3 as many as you can accommodate.

Take turns bringing a dish- something you want to try or a tried and true recipe.

Taste it, savor it, enjoy it.

Enjoy the companionship of friends or if a bigger group, make new friends.

 

Make a game where each person puts a gratitude on a slip of paper and displays it on the back.

Of course you have to have someone put it on the back but you can see what the person is grateful for

without staring at the tag on the front. It can be disconcerting if you don’t make eye contact.

Or make it a prayer request. You can find someone with a similar need and share support.

Keep it simple. One dish to savor what you are savoring is friendship.

 

I think keeping a gratitude journal is a good idea but how about a Prayer Journal?

At the top of the page write a prayer- be specific. You can add a date if you like.

Each day pray with that request in mind.

When God answers the request, write it down. Not only the date but how it was answered.

Feeling down, go back and read your answered prayers.

 

Want to combine? Put the prayer request at the top and

use the bottom half of the page for listing amazing things that happened to you that day.

Know Your Limits

I know my limits. 13 laps around the yard is a mile.

 Of course, I walk a bit out so it’s not exact but I do 

know that if I give out, I can make it home.

Same goes with riding a stationary bike. 

I can ride several miles and still be home in time for supper.

If you swim in the deep in of the pool you must be able to

make it to the edge or else, you could be in trouble.

But being safe doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push yourself.

One more lap when walking, one more set of commercials 

while riding the stationary bike.

As for swimming, I walk out to where I feel comfortable 

then swim crosswise. If I give out I put my feet down. 

That doesn’t keep me from swimming one more lap before 

calling it quits for the day. Push yourself a bit further and in

a week or a month, see how much you have accomplished.