Be grateful on Wednesdays

Today's Quote.......... 

                      Advice from a Tree

                       Stand tall and proud 

                           Go out on a limb

                       Remember your roots

                       Drink plenty of water    

           Be content with your natural beauty

                            Enjoy the view

                                                 Unknown

Today be grateful for everything you have. If you are having trouble thinking of things think general stuff.... a roof over your head, food on the table, clean air to breath. If you really start to think about it you can probably come up with lots and if you aren't in a good head space then think general. 

If you have a sense of humor that is amazing!!!! That can get you through a lot of tough spots. 

            

Compliment on Monday

Today's quote.....Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless.                                      

                                                                                                        Mother Teresa

Today whenever you think a negative thought about someone or something try to switch that thought and find something positive about the situation. Give out compliments today. 

Sunday's challenge for the coming week.

Today's quote...Fit is not a destination it's a way of life.

                                                                                Unknown

Sunday challenge.....

• Do some form of exercise at least 3 days this week for at least 15 minutes.
• yoga
• walking
• gardening
• wii fit
• exercise video
• etc

If you don't know any exercises to do you can alway google... yoga, cardio exercises, weights, etc and get some ideas.

Hope you all have a great week.

Happy Saturday. Grocery shopping this weekend????

Chocolate for the weekend (Rest, recreation,relaxation)

Today's quote....Turn having fun into a daily habit.

                                                                             Unknown

This weekend focus on fun....Watch an old movie that will make laugh, play a childhood game you haven't played forever, call up and old friend and laugh about some of the crazy things you've done, play hide and seek with your kids.

Now to the grocery shopping comment..... According to Andreas Moritz in his book Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation  Nature has some great healing secrets. You may want to add them to your grocery list.

Cabbage The Romans' felt that cabbage was a cancer cure. Today we know it has many anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds. It speeds up estrogen metabolism, which is thought to help block cancer and suppress growth of polyps, a preclude to colon cancer. As little as two daily tablespoons of cooked cabbage protected subjects against stomach cancer.  It even has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Red cabbage has twice the fiber as white cabbage. It is also known for its balancing effects on blood cholesterol. 

Cauliflower and Brussel sprouts have similar benefits. 

Bok Choy, which is brimming with minerals, has been found to lower high blood pressure by 30 points or more. 

Add these goodies to your next grocery list. 

If I want a quick supper, a stir fry is always on my list. All these vegetables can be cut up and thrown into a stir fry. Enjoy!!!!

 

Forgive on Friday.

Quote for today..... Every grudge you carry takes time and energy that you could be using on something or someone you love.   

                                                                                                      Unknown

Think of someone you may be holding a grudge against and choose to either keep the fire flaming or snuff it out. If it is someone you can talk or write to... why not contact then. If it is someone you have lost contact with but still think about the event that causes you to hold a grudge try writing down how upset you are with them then take that paper you have written on, light it on fire, outside, and let the ashes blow into the wind!!!!!! You may want to do this even if you have contact with the person but are a little embarrassed to let them know you are still holding a grudge. I would suggest though that if this grudge is against someone you are close to (like maybe lives in the same house!!!) Talk it out. You may be surprised at the result. You do have to go into the conversation with a positive attitude and an attitude of forgiveness,though, or you might as well not even bring it up. You aren't ready. You have a little work to do to. If you don't hold grudges but talk it out at the time, pat yourself on the back!!!

So we're heading into the Weekend. I remember loving Fridays, when the boys were in school  Out of normal routine for 2 days, no lunches to make and I could relax on the homework nagging a bit. I always found it funny when the boys were young that it was hard to get the up and moving on school days but when the weekends came they were up at the crack of dawn to watch cartoons!!!!! I remember lying on the couch in the TV room to try and catch a few more zzzz's while still keeping half an ear open for mischievous behaviour!!!!! If you're going through that stage now.....this too shall pass!!! If you have adult children, like I do. Take a moment to sit and remember some of those fun weekends. 

HAPPY FRIDAY

Be kind on Thursdays

Quote for today...... Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if we can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Dali Lama

Well I told you yesterday that I would tell you why I needed a massage table. The reason I need one is because I am going to start to do cupping therapy for people and I will come to you so need a table for customers to lie on. I also told you I would tell you what cupping therapy is...... so the following explains it. Any other questions let me know.

Do a random act of kindness today.  

• Hold a door or the elevator for someone.
• Give someone a compliment 
• Buy someone a coffee or tea.

If you have any ideas for acts of kindness feel free to share.

WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY??

The following information is excerpts from The book Cupping by Dr.Wen Shu Teng.

Cupping is used to cause local congestion. An ancient method, a partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. ( The method I use is heat)  

This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized and healing takes place.

Cupping is considered to be a form of acupuncture, a form of medicine that has been practiced as a form of medicine for over 3500 years. Historically cupping has also been practiced in the Middle East, Greece and Russia.

During Cupping Therapy a mild vacuum is created indie glass ‘cups’, which are then placed on the skin to provide gentle suction. The vacuum effect of the cups creates suction that softens tissues and increases the circulation of Qi, blood and fluids. By stimulating the skin and underlying muscles, it help release area-specific toxins that have accumulated and encourages circulation of blood and lymph vessels.

Cupping can be used on the neck, shoulders, back, sacral area, hip,abdomen, thigh, upper arms, calves and in some cases even the forehead or soles of the feet, depending on the condition. What occurs is that cupping releases rigid soft tissue and stubborn knots. Contracted, tense and painful muscle tissue will soften quickly with just few minutes of cupping.

Cupping, simply put, is akin to receiving a few of the deepest massages you’ve ever had, but done more gracefully, and in 2-7 minutes during a single treatment.

Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches deep into the tissues of the body, causing the tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, and clear colon blockages.

Theory of Cupping Therapy

Cupping works by stimulating your skin and the underlying muscles. This encourages the discharge of toxins that are built up in some areas, which increases blood circulation and the lymph vessels to those areas.

This method also enhances the organ associated reflex zones in your skin, promoting the functioning of inner organs such as liver, stomach, intestines and kidneys, etc

Benefits

• Clears stagnation
• Drains and moves fluids
• Relieves inflammation
• Nervous System Sedation
• Expels Congestion
• Stretches muscle and connective tissue
• Loosens adhesions
• Nourishing blood supply to the skin

Be grateful on Wednesdays

Today's quote.
True gratitude works like a magnifying glass. The more you feel grateful for what you have, the better you can see all your blessings. 
                                                                                                 Unknown


Well I just got called in to work so this will be short and sweet. I am grateful for the shift, as I had no plans for this evening and was just looking at portable massage tables last night so now with the pay from this shift I can justify buying one.  (More about why I need it tomorrow)
I am very lucky that I love my job so never regret going in. Always look forward to the challenge, fun, good chats or whatever comes my way.

Today think of something in your life that you are grateful for. Write it down and put it in a prominent place that you will always see. When you aren't feeling so grateful you will see this note and it will turn your thoughts more positive.