I know quite a few people who have mentioned the S word to me lately. Given the fact that my sister lost her life this way just six months ago, I have a lot to say.
I too have stress, and sometimes wonder if it’s worth it to go through the motions every day, when I don’t have enough money to pay the bills, the kids make life difficult, and there is always something around the corner which rots (bank fees, construction detours, blackouts, etc.,).… Read the rest
Awoke at 5:45 in our beachfront cabin in Dennisport today. A beautiful day, although it is raining.
Had a nice walk along the beach, and did my affirmations and do-in.
We had ice cream after a healthy dinner last night.
The wife is making coffee.… Read the rest
Greetings! The weekend is a wonderful thing, eh?
Like most of you, I took the opportunity on Friday night to be festive, i.e. to overindulge with food. First go around, I had a small plate of veggie lasagna (yes, it had cheese; but I was at my daughter’s shabbaton, a special one-a-year celebration at the synagogue; and this was the healthiest choice).… Read the rest
The beautiful serenity of a good night’s rest can be quickly shattered by an alarm clock or an uptight spouse.
I have taken many classes in meditation, yoga, d0-in, and have developed a morning routine that works well for me. Here’s what I normally do…
1) Open the shade and window, and breathe in deeply while gazing at the rising sun in my woodsy backyard (I am lucky)
2) Sit up straight and breathe, then give myself a masssage from my head and face to my neck, shoulders, arms and hands, to my shakras (7 altogether), to my legs and feet.… Read the rest