Month: June 2021

Monday, June 7

Today is Monday, June 7, 2021.  Sitting quietly listening to the music of the birds and leaves moving with the wind.

 Try something new in June.  Experience a break from social media and news media. Instead, use the time to:

    • Write a letter to a friend or someone you would like to reconnect with.
    • Read a book in a different genre- maybe read a historical fiction book, a mystery, love story.
    • Update your aspirations and goals.
    • Try a new physical activity routine.
    • Practice meditation.
    • Add to your gratitude journal.
    • Color, draw, paint.

Photo by Lenin Estrada

 Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat: 

“I am [*Name*].  I am open to the positive energy around me. I appreciate myself and others as I connect with love and kindness. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”

A quote by Bhavya Choudhary.  “Try new things and discover yourself every single day.”

Use this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, 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.
    • Take 3 minutes to check in with your body:
      • In the first minute ask how am I doing now—am I stressed, am I angry, am I peaceful?
      • In the second minute focus on breathing.
      • In the third minute focus on feeling the way breathing affects your body.

 With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

 Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Friday, June 4

Today is Friday, June 4, 2021. Herbs are planted and growing. A great day to taste new flavors.

Try something new in June. Try new flavors:

    • Experiment in the kitchen using new spices for vegetables and/or proteins: smoked paprika, sumac, turmeric, garam masala, harissa, Sichuan pepper, sriracha, cardamom, coriander, ginger
    • Enjoy the process of cooking a new (online) recipe with ingredients you already have.
    • Create a flavor infused water: basil + strawberry, mint + cucumber, lime + coconut, rosemary + blueberry, etc. Lemon can be added to any of these too.

Photo by Laura Cortesi

Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat: 

“I am [*Name*].  I am open to the positive energy around me. I appreciate myself and others as I connect with love and kindness. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”

A quote by Plautus, “Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate.”

Use this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, 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.
    • Clasp your hands, palms together, fingers intertwined and squeeze your hands tight and hold for a count of three and then release.
    • Stretch out your fingers and hands and wiggle them.
    • Massage your palms and hands. Smile internally.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Wednesday, June 2

Today is Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Beautiful planters on doorsteps. Lots of new landscapes.

Try something new in June. Start with new musical sounds:

    • Explore a new music genre.
    • Listen to a new musical release.
    • Create a new playlist.
    • Share playlists with others.
    • Play new music for your instrument.
    • Learn to sing new songs.
    • Write new lyrics.
    • Try a new instrument.
    • Watch a musical.

Photo by Sudhith Xavier

Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat: 

“I am [*Name*].  I am open to the positive energy around me. I appreciate myself and others as I connect with love and kindness. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”

A quote by Beethoven, “Music can change the world.”

Use this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, 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.
    • Clasp your hands, palms together, fingers intertwined and squeeze your hands tight and hold for a count of three and then release.
    • Stretch out your fingers and hands and wiggle them.
    • Massage your palms and hands. Smile internally.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP