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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 

Friday, December 16

Today is Friday, December 16, 2022. Starting the day humming today. Preparing for a day focusing on love and joy.

A quote by Victor Hugo, “when grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.”

Photo by: Anastasia Nelen

December marks the end of another year. This is a time for reflection, appreciation, and grace.

Giving yourself grace allows you the space to take a step back if needed to reassess your expectations.  Are there any changes you would like to make; do you need to step back and adjust your goals?

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.

Establishing a regular practice of pausing makes it easier to reset when you need it the most. You can start your practice at any time, even now.

  • 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. 

Experience an Affirmation meditation:

  • Find a comfortable position in bed, 
  • Repeat your affirmation: My body is calm, my mind is at ease, I breathe in goodness, I exhale peace [or choose your own affirmation].

Recharge yourself, tap into your strength and share positive energy when you repeat:  

“I am [*Name*]. I can do this. This is temporary. I have successfully handled difficult challenges in the past. 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