One of the phrases that broadcasters most like to call out after a gymnastics competition is whether the athlete managed to Stick the Landing.No wobbling. No hopping on one foot. Perfect placement. Sticking the Landing is such a satisfying feeling that Life gives us multiple opportunities to accomplish the feat. We find a broader definition […]
This Kristin Finnegan* poster came into my life 37 years ago. Its visual/verbal message has encouraged me through many delayed or dismantled fitness and life goals. Now I have an equally sustaining phrase from the Headspace meditation app – “Continue On Our Way.“ The meditation teacher’s voice gently instructs, that whether a life circumstance is
Split-second ideas emanating from a quiet mind can induce great transformation in the physical activity realm. Those split-second ideas have a magical way of converting “have-to’s” to “get-to’s” to “want-to’s” in our thinking about exercise. Idea-to-activity conversion leads to transformation, to a radiant exercise energy that attracts just right movement forms, no matter the stage
Yesterday instead of doing my usual Sunday activities of studying and writing, I skipped work to play pool. Uh-oh! Was it dereliction of duty or having a good time through healthy living? My Orange County, CA, American Poolplayers Association (APA) pool playing team qualified in the Spring of 2020, prior to the pandemic, to compete
Might this be an “X” rated blog post? In Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary the word “Seduce” (basis of “Seduction”) can mean leading astray – usually by temptation, persuasion or false promises. Today we consider how our wondrous technology seduces into sedentary behavior – prolonged sitting – which is “X” rated for healthy living. The one exception may be wearable
We become aware of Pendulums through children and backyard swings or by playing certain sports: 1. The bowler’s arm swings back and forth in pendulum to create momentum and direction before releasing the ball; 2. The golfer’s lead shoulder drops down for the putt, setting into motion a pendulum sway of the arms and club
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors become permanent Fixtures in our lives if we give them time to settle. Removing or adding a body/mind Fixture sometimes requires hammer and nail work to the psyche. Self Care is probably the most structurally critical, life affirming, aesthetically enhancing Fixture we can incorporate into our lives. Most of us know
Skillful Living takes decisions. Whether in health, hobbies, harmonious relationships or career – it’s the Way Down Decisions that launch us toward longed-for results. Way Down decisions have a “brought up from the center of my being” feel to them. What makes these deeper decisions different from the sincere “I’m changing now” declaration? The difference
Unbidden ideas like to show up while bathing. Recently when showering, I took a small step to reach for the soap when “Bam” – clear as day my mind told me “You are stepping into the future.” “How fitting.” The thought finished… “Even the smallest Exercise step we take leads to a better tomorrow.” We
This week we focus on National Best Friends Day, which happens on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Best Friends and Tip #9 in Ten Tips for a Happy Healthy Life, featured in our January 4, 2021, blog post, share Appreciation’s reciprocal qualities. We can capture Friendship’s essence from this Mayo Clinic article1: Good friends are good
Monday Morning Vitality Tips and Special Events
