Month: January 2024

Sunday, January 28

Today is Sunday, January 28, 2024. Scenery changes with snow.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Activate your fascia to feel better. How? Start the day with stretches and movements that include gently relaxing and moving your body. Try the Japanese Radio Taiso which is a daily morning exercise routine used in Japan or Learn Sun Salutations in 3 minutes and then practice the moves daily to see how your body progresses over time. Tai chi is another option that is often done in groups at parks early in the morning.

A quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, “Hoodoos in Winter, Bryce Canyon National Park”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, January 21

Today is Sunday, January 21, 2024. Traveling to new places.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Systematically adding positive into life. Notice something new and pleasant in your life that you didn’t have in your life last month. A new person you met, a new flavor you tried, a new concept you learned, a new photo you took, a new song you like. How can you continue to add “new and pleasant” into your life? What do you do to make that happen?  

A quote by A.A. Milne, “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, “Jardin Botanico, Mexico.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, January 14

Today is Sunday, January 14, 2024. Continuing on.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Two weeks into the new year. Time for a mid-month review.

Staying true to yourself:

  • Remind yourself of your aspiration. Say it out loud.
  • Reflect: 2 weeks into the new year, are you making choices that align with your aspiration(s)?
  • Plan: What can you do by the end of the month that moves you in the direction of your aspiration. Make it clear to yourself what you can do and how you will know that you have achieved it.
  • Make it easier: As usual, writing it down will help focus your energy towards your aspiration(s) because it is more front-of-mind.  

Remember: While the course may change throughout the year, you can make progress by returning the focus to your aspirations for the year. Pull out a fresh calendar and every day that you state your intentions out loud, or take action towards your aspirations, give yourself a win and mark it on the calendar.  

A quote by Victoria Arlan, “The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, “Lysefjord Waterfall Norway.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, January 7

Today is Sunday, January 7, 2024. We can add new habits this year.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: One week into the new year. Time for a week in review.

To stay true to yourself:

  • Return to your aspiration(s) for the year and why this is important to you. Say it out loud.
  • Reflect: In the past week, what days did you make a deliberate effort that aligned with your aspiration(s)? Include any day that you deliberately thought of -or made a choice that aligned with- your aspiration(s). Mark your calendar for each of those days if you haven’t already.
  • Plan: Set a tiny goal for this week that moves you in the direction of your aspiration. Make it clear to yourself what you can do and how you will know that you have achieved your goal for the week.
  • Make it easier: Write everything down and make it visible so you are easily reminded.  

Remember: While the course may change throughout the year, you can make progress by returning the focus to your aspirations for the year. Pull out a fresh calendar and every day that you state your intentions out loud, or take action towards your aspirations, give yourself a win and mark it on the calendar.  

A quote by Confucius, “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, “Great Smokies National Park.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP