Less than a week and the Holiday season will be in full swing. I love this time of year I feel completely busy doing things I enjoy such as; baking, decorating, visiting tree farms, Christmas parades and yes spending lots of time with family.
But during these events the fun and overwhelmingness can become a great burden to someone that either has suffered a great loss or has a lack of self-control with food or finds themselves at social events where they feel completely awkward. If one of these examples is you take heart, Jesus is the reason we celebrate both in Thanksgiving and during Christmas and He made you just the way you are and will continue to perfect you in His image until the day of His return.
With a little forethought and planning you can plan to be a better more relaxed and focused YOU this season. Instead of feeling alone, or guilty because you ate too much food at the party, and yes even if you skipped the annual office party or you haven't exercised in 5 days you can change today, this season is for making a plan and waking up everyday to improve on that plan until you have have accomplished your goal and it has become reality.
5 tips for a Happier You this Holiday season
1. Everyday is a New day, never wait for the New Year it is just like any other day
2. Only you can choose your actions and reactions in all situations
3. Enjoy God's Creation get out into the fresh air and breath
4. Fill your plate 3/4 full first with vegetables then add your treat (yes I had to add a food tip)
5. Exercise it is a cure all for the over-eater, the depressed, the tired and the overly stressed
I have put into motion my plan, it focuses on two things family and health.
I signed up for a Thanksgiving 5K and plan to train and run a New Years Day 1/2 marathon.
and for my family we are planning many inexpensive outings to completely enjoy each other and celebrate this wonderful time of year, the season of Thanksgiving.
What's your plan for a better more enjoyable You? The day doesn't matter, your age doesn't matter, your economical situation doesn't matter but your intentions do matter. Find the inner person God is still working on and learn to love it.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Valleys to Mountain Tops
Have you ever had a moments where you are sitting in church, a lecture or any teaching and you just know that speaker is talking to you. Well I had one this week as I was down in a valley of self-pity God was there to tell me "He is enough" His grace is everything I need and should want.
Any idea or thought that we place into action and intend for our own good or personal gain only leads to one conclusion; we need a Savior and His name is Jesus.
This application of needing Jesus is relevant in everyone's life young and old. I encourage you to seek His Saving Grace and know YOU are His greatest love and He only want to protect, guide, love and give you eternal life. He threw me the rope from my valley this week and has continued to show me blessings albeit they might be small in the eyes of others, but I know where they come from and I am grateful.
May you feel and know when Jesus is passing down a rope to help you out of your personal valley.
Any idea or thought that we place into action and intend for our own good or personal gain only leads to one conclusion; we need a Savior and His name is Jesus.
This application of needing Jesus is relevant in everyone's life young and old. I encourage you to seek His Saving Grace and know YOU are His greatest love and He only want to protect, guide, love and give you eternal life. He threw me the rope from my valley this week and has continued to show me blessings albeit they might be small in the eyes of others, but I know where they come from and I am grateful.
May you feel and know when Jesus is passing down a rope to help you out of your personal valley.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tyring to find the perfect logo
I have been dreaming up a logo that is simple and yet stands out among the many wellness centers and spas in this world. I have the idea in my head but I want it to be genuine and say exactly what we stand for and that is, when you open your heart and give your self-will to God, He will give you in return a life not full of easy streets but an abundant life full of His beauty.
I'm looking outside at the drops of rain left on the blades of grass as the sun sprinkles it with it's rays of light. The trees are green from their drink of afternoon rain and my flowers have perked up and are in bloom with an array of colors adorning my garden. I want so badly to have the Well Watered Garden reflect this very feeling; fresh and renewed from allowing Jesus to come and strengthen and wash away the dirt, the dryness the aches and pains of life. Our lives are in need for living water and may we on the receiving end accept the living water and be like the trees and flowers allowing us to stand tall and let our colors shine.
I'm looking outside at the drops of rain left on the blades of grass as the sun sprinkles it with it's rays of light. The trees are green from their drink of afternoon rain and my flowers have perked up and are in bloom with an array of colors adorning my garden. I want so badly to have the Well Watered Garden reflect this very feeling; fresh and renewed from allowing Jesus to come and strengthen and wash away the dirt, the dryness the aches and pains of life. Our lives are in need for living water and may we on the receiving end accept the living water and be like the trees and flowers allowing us to stand tall and let our colors shine.
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