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Mind, Body, Soul
Considering
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since we're starting a new year - it's always a good
time to think about what to bring with us into 2018 and what should
remain in 2017.
Whatever we leave behind serves to remind us of where we've been...what
we've already conquered...what remains to be done.
Sometimes thoughts will look like new thoughts. Upon examination - it's
a "new twist" on an old thought. And I find - I've already dealt with
that thought or idea. I do not know from where these "new ideas" come.
Maybe something we see or hear sparks a memory and that starts the "new
thinking."
Keep up the back stretches and the "Dead Man" relaxation pose. Consider
the following. Remember that no one can possibly incorporate everything
into their lives. Choose one or two that seem to "jump out" at you or
that "look interesting" and build from there.
10 Habits Of Incredibly Happy People
1) They Have A Growth Mindset: Our core attitude falls into either a
"fixed mindset" or a "growth mindset."
2)They Make An Effort To Be Happy: No one wakes up feeling happy every
day. Happy people constantly evaluate their moods and make decisions
with happiness in mind.
3)They Help Others: Helping others gives you a surge of oxytocin,
serotonin, and dopamine...which are all hormonal creators of good
feelings. (Interesting to me is that when a woman goes into labor, her
body releases oxytocin. If they "induce" labor...they give Pitocin,,,a
synthetic hormone.)
4)They Have Deep Conversations: Happy people avoid gossip, small talk,
and judging others. They interact on a deeper level which builds
emotional connections.
5)They Get Enough Sleep: When you sleep - it is believed that your
brain recharges itself and removes toxic proteins.
6)They Stay Positive: Bad things happen to everyone. Instead of
focusing on "could haves" and "should haves" - they focus on and
reflect on...that for which you are grateful.
7)They Surround Themselves With The Right People: If a person were
smoking...and you did not smoke...you would move "out of range of
contact" with the smoke. It is the same with negative people.
8)They Spend Money On Other People: Research shows that this makes you
happier than when you spend it on yourself...especially when you go out
of your way to get them something you know they will like.
9)They Exercise: Getting your body moving...for as little as 10
minutes...releases GABA - a neurotransmitter that makes your brain feel
soothed and keeps you in control of your impulses.
10)They Slow Down To Appreciate Life's Little Pleasures: By nature - we
fall into routines. But, in doing so...we can fail to appreciate the
little things in life. Savor the taste of your food, revel in an
amazing conversation - take a deep breath of outside, fresh air.
The following is from a Darke County girl to her boyfriend... posted
publicly. She's 25.
"I love you, Bogey. The battles we've been dealt have been both
pleasurable and painful. We've touched the flame, but have blown it out
to continue to see the flame again. But no matter what, we have held it
down for one another. My heart is with you. This year will be better, I
promise you. I will be brighter. Yes, I can't promise the days will
always be sunny and 75. But baby, I can handle the temperature at -5
...as long as you got you, I got me, and we got each other... wrapped
together. I will withstand the blizzard. You are my King and I know I
am your Queen. We just gotta see through the darkness when it tries to
trap us. Fight that fight. We were born to win and see the bigger
picture.
Love you louder than your words, louder than your doubts, more than the
haters ever wanted. We will get through the struggles for one another
and be together...no matter the situation." (I don't know if she wrote
this herself or took it from somewhere else. Either way...I think it
speaks volumes).
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com
The best is yet to be!! MONA
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