Month: August 2023

Sunday, August 27

Today is Sunday, August 27, 2023. Whoops! Last days of August already.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity:

  • Recall a time in your life when you felt incredibly proud and fabulous about yourself. Visualize it in detail, feel those feelings.
  • Next, give it a name- label it. “Graduation diploma,” “First date,” “Race completed,” “Proposal accepted,” “Goal achieved,” “New place.”
    • Throughout the week, say the name as you recall that moment and the feelings repeatedly until they are linked to the label. Soon, you will be able to recall those powerful feelings just by repeating the label. You can then get yourself in that state of mind when you need it.

A quote by Leonardo DaVinci, “Realize that everything connects to everything else.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD, for sharing this photo, Zion National Park.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, August 20

Today is Sunday, August 20, 2023. Love Love Love the greenery at this time of year!

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Reach out to someone you haven’t heard from in a while. A simple note, text, call or care package can elicit a feeling of warmth and being loved. It’s a reminder that we all matter.

A quote by Norm Rice, “Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD, for sharing this photo, Paradise Creek.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, August 13

Today is Sunday, August 13, 2023. Loving those friends who create safe space.   

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Take a moment in the week to pause and appreciate some aspect of nature. It might be the flower in a vase, the sunlight peeking through the leaves, the birds chirping, the ripples in the water, the color of the sky as the sun sets. Take that moment and capture that appreciation. Jot a note about what you notice, write a poem, draw the image, take a photo. Now, you can return to that memory of appreciation any time you want. It’s good for your brain and body.

A quote by Vivian Greene, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD, for sharing this photo, Tidal pools of Lake Champlain.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, August 6

Today is Sunday, August 6, 2023. Walking around the neighborhood, the garden’s colorful harvest brings together people, sharing stories, smiles and kindness with each other.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Notice your energy level when you are with certain people and groups. Become aware of those who recharge you. Find ways to make sure you get enough time with those people that boost your energy.

A quote by Robert Browning, “Love is energy of life.”

Thank you to Cris Tagupa for sharing this photo.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP