Years ago Oprah suggested keeping a gratitude journal. I listened. I kept a journal, writing down at least 5 things, every day, that I was grateful for. This was at a time in my life when both my parents and my mother-in-law were struggling with steadily declining illnesses, from which they would never recover. My children were young, my schedule was hectic and some days … [Read more...] about Practicing Gratitude
Archives for November 2009
Pilates and the Flu?!?!
What in the world do Pilates and the Flu have to do with one another, you ask? The story goes something like this. Back in 1918 when the influenza pandemic wiped out somewhere between 50 to 100 million people around the world, Joseph Pilates was serving as a soldier for the German Army. Health conditions in the the internment camps were very poor, but it is said that … [Read more...] about Pilates and the Flu?!?!
4th of July, Labor Day, Christmas
Each year, around Independence Day, a friend reminds me how quickly time goes. One minute we are watching fireworks, the next we are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa and ushering in a new year. The older we get, the quicker this all happens! We all need to find ways to stay fit and calm as we rapidly approach Thanksgiving and the 5 weeks that follow. This … [Read more...] about 4th of July, Labor Day, Christmas
Finding Peace
In a recent conversation about life, a young friend said "we make our own drama". I was impacted by the truth and simplicity of this single statement. Just as we make our own drama, we also find our own peace. Last year, when visiting my family doctor for an annual exam, she was concerned about my elevated blood pressure and heart rate. Being extremely in touch with my … [Read more...] about Finding Peace
SilverSneakers News
COMING TO TAMARAC FITNESS CENTER--JAN. 1 2010 7935 West McNab Road (between University and Pine Island on the north side of the street) call 954 726 1070 for details! look for Tuesday and Thursday morning classes (scheduled to take place at 9:30 am) … [Read more...] about SilverSneakers News