Today, is the first day of summer vacation for our local school district. Remember the amazing feeling of freedom that only a summer vacation brought? Gone were the Sunday night blues, (oh no, did I do my all of my homework?). Gone was the alarm clock. Finally, bit of heaven on earth ...Well, for a few weeks anyway. I still love the feelings a summer vacation memory recalls.
Father's Day weekend held for us, a brunch with friends and a late evening BBQ. It was a relaxing way to spend some time with some amazing people and just be grateful. Like many Americans, our conversations turned towards Tim Russert, the NBC journalist who died suddenly on Friday, June 13th. He was young and active and constant.
Mr. Russert's sudden death had each of us thinking once again of our own mortality. A topic we usually do not want to explore. In the end, after chats and discussions, we each came back to similar conclusions .....Live each day to the fullest. Find good in your life. Be grateful. Celebrate each day as a gift. Move forward.
After our house emptied and the dishes were put away, I found myself eager to jump onto our home gym. I pumped my little heart into a full workout, finding feelings of gratefulness with each move. I am a lucky woman!
I am surrounded by good and caring people. I have huge faith. I have my health. I have a crazy, wonderful, chaotic life. I have the power to take care of myself. A simple walk, a work out, healthy eating, all within my reach. I am blessed.
If you are reading this blog today, take a moment and choose life. Take a walk. Eat better. Tell the ones you love that they ARE loved. Love yourself. Treat yourself to a summer vacation of taking care of yourself! The worst that can happen? You feel better! The best that can happen? You feel so much better that you continue to take better care of yourself! ..enjoy!
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