Month: May 2020

Today is Monday, May 11, 2020. The animals respond to the changing weather. The birds are accepting and cheerful.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help anchor us so that we are better able to learn and adapt to the world around us. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Dalai Lama XIV

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Let your head care for your neck.
  1. Gently lower your chin towards your chest & rest for a count of 5. Gently raise your chin back to neutral.
  2. Slowly and gently rotate your head to the right & the left, 5 times. Come back to neutral.
  3. Gently tilt your head bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder & rest for a count of 5. Gently repeat on the other side for a count of 5. Return to neutral & smile.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today is Sunday, May 10, 2020. The sun rises and gives light to another day. In honor of Mothers everywhere, Happy Mother’s Day.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Marion C. Garretty.

“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Practice the 321 Sensory Activity.
  • Notice 3 things you can see of the same color.
  • Notice 2 things you can touch with your feet.
  • Notice 1 thing you can hear that is a sound you create.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today is Saturday, May 9, 2020. Apple blossoms have bloomed in places and cherry blossoms have fallen. Nature continues on.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can allow moments to reflect and we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

“You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”

Photos by Dr. Jose Velasco

Glacier National Park 2019

Glacier National Park 2019

Glacier National Park 2019

Glacier National Park 2019

Glacier National Park 2019

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Walk with pride.
  1. Reflect on a moment you felt proud. Picture that moment in your mind.
  2. Lift your chin and feel that glow.
  3. As you move today, take moments to feel that glow.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today, is Friday, May 8, 2020. Some are planning summer gardens and others may look forward to seeing those gardens.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can allow moments to reflect and we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Marcus Aurelius

“Each day provides its own gifts.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Experience relaxed muscles in your face and neck
  1. Squeeze your face muscles tight three times, now squeeze your neck muscles tight by bringing your shoulder to your ears.
  2. Now take 5 belly breaths.
  3. Connect to the relaxed muscles in your face and neck

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

 With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today, is Thursday, May 7, 2020.  The sky is bright. The Full Flower Moon is tonight.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Lau Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“Simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are.
Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.”

*Another uplifting inspiration, 3:35 minute YouTube, too good to not share. “The Great Realisation: Hindsight 2020”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• To boost your energy, take a deep breath while changing your posture.

1. 1. Feel the lengthening of your spine, the opening of your hips.
   2. Move your joints, shake out your arms and legs.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today is Wednesday, May 6, 2020. The ever-changing sky brightened as the sun was rising. The journey looks different depending on the perspective at each moment.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Dolly Parton

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”

Today’s photos by Dr. Velasco

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Bring your focus to your feet and wiggle your toes.
  1. As you wiggle your toes, notice what your toes are feeling.
  2. As you wiggle your toes, notice what you feel in your feet.
  3. As you wiggle your toes, notice what you feel in your ankles.
  4. As you wiggle your toes, notice what you feel in your calf muscles.
  5. Relax your toes, take a slow deep breath and move on with your day.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today, is Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The changing clouds bring changing weather

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Michael Jordan

“I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Explore Humming Bee breathing

• 1. Close your eyes
  2. Gently cover your ears with your hands
  3. Begin to hum, notice the vibration

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

 With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today, is Monday, May 4, 2020.  The birds are singing and building their nests. There are happy sounds. It’s a fresh start, a new week begins.

While we are settled in uncertainty, we can recognize the love and kindness around us, always.

During these times of uncertainty, structured routines help. As we progress, we are adapting our daily anchoring message for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and your community.

Today’s Inspiration: Recent updates from Dr. Gina Kring’s Garden

(Last week) “First day warm enough to go out without a jacket.  Pink and yellow tulips join the garden.  The tree has tiny green leaves sprouting from the red buds.”

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• See your hands.
  1. Notice your hands as you breathe. Let them rest.
  2. Notice where they are resting.
  3. Notice what each fingertip feels. Notice the temperature and the texture of that sensation. Is it touching something or is it only feeling air?
  4. Now, circle your thumb on each hand to touch each fingertip on that same hand, one by one.
  5. Feel the connection and activation and smile gently to yourself.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are moving forward together. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

Today, is Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. Flowers blossom, the world is alive around us. The sun comes up each morning.

While there is uncertainty around us right now, there is also love and kindness around us, always.

During times of uncertainty, it helps to have some structured routines. We’d like to offer a daily anchoring message for those of you who may find it helpful for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and/or your community.

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Breathe in Energy & Blossom.

• 1. Take a deep breath in, feeling your lungs expand.
  2. When you breath out, smile and say out loud, “Aaaaah.” Feel the vibrations in your body.
  3. Repeat 2 times and notice those vibrations are different when you are smiling.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:      

“I am [*Name*].  I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We can do this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Marilyn Monroe

“Good things fall apart so that better things can fall together.”

Photo by Nicole Siparsky, M.D. “Jellies in New Orleans”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings, 

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Today, is May 2, 2020. The insects are coming out of their hiding places. Some plants have been waiting for them.

While there is uncertainty around us right now, there is also love and kindness around us, always.

During times of uncertainty, it helps to have some structured routines. We’d like to offer a daily anchoring message for those of you who may find it helpful for you, your coworkers, your loved ones, and/or your community.

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after listening to the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Practice mindfulness when using your phone.
  1. Explore the weight of your phone when you pick it up, what do you feel?
  2. Pause and take a slow belly breath as you begin to connect.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*].  I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We can do this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Roy T. Bennett

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”

Photo & Caption by Dr. Jose Velasco, “Busy Bees”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP