Tag: fun

Saturday, June 6

Today is Saturday, June 6, 2020. The sky is a reminder of openness and infinite possibilities. It is so beautiful with the visual contrasts at sunrise and sunset.

Connecting with each other around the world, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages across the globe to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Mother Theresa

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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.
  • Practice breath training.
    1. With mouth closed, take a deep breath in through your nose for 4 counts.
    2. Hold your breath for 5 counts.
    3. Breath out through your mouth with a sigh for 6 counts.
    4. Repeat 2 or more times.
    5. Smile and embrace the rest of the day. You can repeat this breath training any time you want to pause and center yourself.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

 

 

Thursday, June 4

Today is Thursday, June 4, 2020. Sea otters hold each other’s paws as they fall asleep so they don’t drift apart.

Connecting with each other around the world, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages across the globe to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Henry Ford

“When everything seems to be against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with it.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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 a break to watch a You Tube video of puppies, or cats, or maybe the Penguins walking through the Shedd Aquarium.
    1. Smile and laugh at the cuteness.
    2. Watch it multiple times if it cheers you up and let that be enough “exploring” on the web for right now.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 2

Today is Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Floating colorful hot air balloons spread wonder and smiles on the ground.

Connecting with each other around the world, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages across the globe to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Coco Chanel

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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.
  • Stretch your facial muscles.
    1. Raise your eyebrows up as high as you can. Then release.
    2. Raise your eyebrows up as high as you can and shift your eyes left and then to the right. Then release. (did you smile?)
    3. Finally, raise your eyebrows up high until your mouth smiles.
    4. It’s ok to chuckle if someone saw you.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

Saturday, May 30

Today is Saturday, May 30, 2020. To protect themselves from sunburn, elephants throw mud and sand up all over themselves.

As we move forward together, moments of peaceful reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Andy Rooney

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” 

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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.
  • Witness your thoughts and emotions.
    1. Take several deep cleansing belly breaths.
    2. Close your eyes and watch your thoughts pass by like a parade.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:   

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

 

 

 

Friday, May 29

Today is Friday, May 29, 2020. Pink flamingos are cheerful, enjoying the lush greenery! Is this a flamingo party? Share the joy.

As we move forward together, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Nina Dobrev

“Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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.
  • Loosen up to be ready for dance moves.
    1. With or without music, put your hands on your hips or and swing your hips side to side. Feel the stretch on each side.
    2. Circle your hips to the right 3 times. Then circle your hips to the left 3 times.
    3. Tilt your hip forward and back and feel the stretch.
    4. It’s ok to giggle and it’s ok if someone sees you. Then you can giggle together.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

Thursday, May 28

Today is Thursday, May 28, 2020. Mating for life, swans glide together on the water.

As we move forward together, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Albert Einstein

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” 

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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 a gratitude moment.
    1. Write a simple gratitude note to someone, to share one of the many reasons you appreciate them.
    2. Send the note to that special someone and spread some sparkle.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We can do this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP   

 

 

Friday, May 22

Today is Friday, May 22, 2020. What a fabulous Friday. This is a great day to make eye contact with someone else and smile with your eyes.

As we move forward together, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages to offer a simple routine that can be a helpful anchor in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Steve Jobs

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something–your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

  • Roll your shoulders back, 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.
  • Tilt your head for a gentle neck stretch.
    1. Gently tilt your head to the right so that your right ear is closer to your right shoulder. Raise your right arm to gently rest your right hand on the left side of your head, holding that stretch for 2 belly breaths.
    2. Release and repeat the same movement on the other side by tilting your left ear to your left shoulder and use your left hand to rest on your head to hold the stretch for 2 belly breaths.
    3. Bring your head to neutral and tilt your chin up and then down. Smile and enjoy moving on.

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We can do this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP