plans for the new year

My big plan for the new year is learning to meditate.

Recently I have read many articles extolling the virtues of meditation.First meditation helps heal the immune system which is very important for overall health. Secondly meditation creates feelings of happiness peace and serenity all fundamental for a good life. I have started this process by getting tapes and books from the library on meditation and going online to find meditation classes in the valley.This year with my focus on the body mind connection I am looking forward to a more spiritually fulfilling lifestyle and radiant health. Happy New Year!!!!!

Loving Life in my 60s

Here are some of the ideas I have been formulating recently as I begin a new decade in my life.

Loving life starts with caring for the house we live in, our bodies. As we age it is more and more obvious that" we are what we eat"and lucky for us we are in 2010 a great age of knowledge availability. With the computer new health information and medical breakthroughs are almost daily. All we need is an open mind and the will to improve our lives then just begin taking advantage of these discoveries.

Lets all take the time to learn about nutrition, stress management and exercise they are our spring board for the good life. We must have vibrant health to maximize our potential, achieve our goals and become our best selves. Of course potential must be acted upon and nurtured to prosper and a healthy positive mental state is essential for success and happiness.

I still feel like I am standing in the middle of life and so much is still ahead of me. I just need to take care of my house and my best years are to come. I have so much to live for : My wonderful family,comfortable home, good job and so many interests and things to learn . I now have so many more gifts and love to give.

A New Decade 2010

My son Marcus has been visiting this past month . I am so happy to have him here even for this short time and really enjoying his company.
The other major change in my life is the "Brain Integration Therapy" I went through in December up in Prescott. This is a trans formative new therapy capable of eliminating dyslexia and dissolving all the resulting psychological problems brought on by years of living with a learning disability. I have been literally given a new lease on life. I highly recommend this therapy to anyone ready to improve there quality of life.
Happy New Year!!!! Lets make it Great !!!! Lets all work together to make it a better world!!
YES WE CAN ! YES WE CAN!

positive thoughts for July and my birthday 2009

Yesterday on the way home from the airport Vic and I stopped at the Town and Country farmers market . I just loved seeing all the beautiful fresh organic produce. I bought some wheatgrass green drinks and signed up for a bodytalk healing session. This turned out to be a very interesting process where I tried to relax and let my body talk to the practitioner. Heal any problems that might be blocking my best life . I am going back in two weeks and will have more to say in future posts.
I am hoping to get back on my healthy eating track now that my birthday is over and all our wonderful guests have gone home. I will be doing affirmations and get back with you soon.
Big love to all, may peace and joy find there way into your heart.

a beautiful day in June

Our weather in phoenix this June has been unseasonably mild and we have enjoyed drinking ice tea out on our patio all month.
I have been transferred to another store this week and I am very glad to announce that I feel more relaxed and comfortable in my new working environment.
I am always open to incorporating healthy eating ideas into my lifestyle. Recently I've discovered green smoothies as a great summer pick me up.They are an easy way to get lots of antioxidants into my diet and keep my body more alkaline.
Here is my recipe:
any combination of
Kale, spinach, parsley
1- banana
1- wedge of watermelon
water
I fill my blender with lots of greens then the banana and a few cubs of watermelon to sweeten. Then add water and blend. Amazingly this drink tastes great and is very filling .
Have a great day full of energy and happiness .
Let peace of mind abound in your life .

my working out

I joined LA Fitness a fitness center near our home at the first of the year to help me get into better shape and build up my energy and stamina. At first i tried to go after work but i lost interest and the club was very crowded at that time making it hard to get on to the equipment I wanted to use. I still wanted to keep my membership and use it but i just never made it over there. Then on the first of April I made a decision to get up a half hour earlier in the morning and go work out before work.Now I go several times a week and I feel much better and I have more energy. I have lost a little weight and have added more resistance and speed to my workout .

This is my one month workout anniversary. I am very pleased with my progression and plan to keep going. I also plan to make more possitive changes to improve my life.

two salads

These are two of my all time favorite salads:
I make these all the time .they are fast and easy to make
Greek salad:
sliced tomatoes,red onion,cucumber, green bell peppers,kalamata olives and feta cheese
dressing:2/3 olive oil 1/3 lemon juice season salt and oregano to taste
toss
spring mix and fruit:
spring organic mixed lettuce , sliced strawberries and oranges ,cranraisins, kalamata olives and feta cheese, walnuts
dressing: equal parts olive oil,orange juice,rice vinegar
toss
Bon appetite