Month: October 2023

Sunday, October 29

Today is Sunday, October 29, 2023. Nature immersion feels so good.  

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Practice breathing to stimulate the vagus nerve and reflex to calm the body. When you breathe in, let your belly rise. When you breathe out, let your belly relax. Repeat.

A quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Fall Pumpkins.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, October 22

Today is Sunday, October 22, 2023. Autumn colors brighten the days.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Try a new routine for 1 week and see what happens. Wake up. Smile to self. Drink water. Stretch muscles and fascia. Meditate. Journal. Listen to the sounds of nature or pleasant music. Think of the day ahead focusing on what is in your control and that can make your day a better day: Connecting with a friend or colleague. Exercising. Learning something new. Taking the scenic route. Pausing and reflecting in silence.

A quote by Sakyong Mipham, “The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”  

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Russell Pond Trail, Baxter State Park, Maine in Fall

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, October 15

Today is Sunday, October 15, 2023. Walking outside, crisp and fresh.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: On waking, gently stretch and loosen the body and feel the fascia and muscles get activated.

A quote by James L. Oschman, “Your fascia forms the largest system in the body as it is the system that touches all the other systems.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Burning bushes in fall, Skilak Lake, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, October 8

Today is Sunday, October 8, 2023. Leaves blazing.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Make a deliberate effort this week to look into people’s eyes, see them, and smile. Spread kindness and warmth.

A quote by Og Mandino, “A smile remains the most inexpensive gift I can bestow on anyone and yet its powers can vanquish kingdoms.” 

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Mushrooms on Avalanche Trail, Glacier National Park.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, October 1

Today is Sunday, October 1, 2023. The early morning is quiet at this time of year.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Start each day with a glass of water and write down your intention for the day. Remind yourself what is important to you and how you’d want to show up for the day.

A quote by Viktor Frankl, “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Cottonwood Groves Glacier National Park.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP