Two NIA-funded studies suggest that being more optimistic may be a way to extend lifespan and improve the well-being of older adults. Source: Optimism linked to longevity and well-being in two recent studies
Everyday Abundance
It's time to offer the invitation, make the meaningful connection, and set generosity loose on your street. It's easy in the middle of our days, to quiet close the door behind us. Easy to hide away or hold back from putting ourselves out into the depths of community - because putting ourselves out there often … Continue reading Everyday Abundance
How Does Life Purpose Keep You Healthy
Do what you love and love what you do ~ at least like it. You may live longer according to a study: Will a purpose-driven life help you live longer?
What’s In My (Your) Cup?”
Shared from someone whose cup is full of goodness and inspiration. You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there … Continue reading What’s In My (Your) Cup?”
~Guest Post ~ My Cat
Well, not really a guest post but part of an exchange of emails from a friend. I read her email reply early one morning. In the spontaneous recall of her cat it made me smile. I hope you smile as well................ “It's one of those black Hamiltonian cats! There are the grey ones & the … Continue reading ~Guest Post ~ My Cat
Rising To the Occasion
November 6 excerpt from Simple Abundance ~ A DAY BOOK of COMFORT and JOY Sarah Ban Breathnach "In real like serenity depends on coping and coping well. Rising to the occasion.Consider the following scenarios: you have a flat tire on the way to an important business meeting. You find yourself locked out of the house. … Continue reading Rising To the Occasion
Run The Friggin Dishwasher Twice
Apparently this is advice given in the therapy world. I like this advice! “RUN THE DISHWASHER TWICE. When I was at one of my lowest (mental) points in life, I couldn’t get out of bed some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by.I had therapy once per week, and on … Continue reading Run The Friggin Dishwasher Twice
Discovering the Momentum of Creative Movement (aka exercise)
An excerpt, one short story, a day from “Simple Abundance - A Daybook Of Comfort and Joy” by Sarah Ban Breathnach April 15: “The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and in time, trusted. - Martha Graham The world as I know it is divided into two types of women- those who exercise and those who … Continue reading Discovering the Momentum of Creative Movement (aka exercise)
Real Life Benefits of Exercise
Did I think as an 18 year old, "I better start exercising now cause one day I'll by 60 years old and boy oh boy I'll be SO glad I started." lol. Nope. I was seeking relief from a painful back ache. But here I am now, in my 60th year reaping the benefits of … Continue reading Real Life Benefits of Exercise
What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others
We never really know what’s going to happen in life. What if every disappointment/heartbreak/setback was actually a stepping stone to the muscle ........resiliency! Those stones that if you had to choose, you wouldn’t dare step on. But, life picked you up and plopped you/ planted you there. What awful times in life were good training … Continue reading What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others
High Voltage Health 