Today is Friday September 2, 2022. Seasons changing.
A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Each moment of the year has its own beauty.”
Photo by OC Gonzalez
September marks change and the final third of the year.
Take a moment to reflect on this past year to date and consider what has changed, what you can appreciate now and what you’d like to see by the end of the year.
Practice this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind whenever you need a moment to reset – while waiting, before, after, or to transition between activities:
- 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.
- Allow yourself to be curious, notice the sensation: is the air warm, are the shoulders relaxed, what are the sounds that you hear? If your mind wanders away from your focus on breathing it is OK, simply note that and then return to your breaths.
Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat:
“I am [*Name*]. I can do this. As I connect to my inner self, I am open to the Happiness and positive energy around me. I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”
With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,
Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP
Daily Gift of Vitality 