Sometimes we make change when we are ready. Sometimes we actually only 'hear' things when we are ready to hear them. Remember that when you feel that you keep telling someone something and they don't seem to hear you. Is it something they may just not be ready to hear? Is it something they may [...]
If you chose a workout tomorrow (or any type of good movement) that wasn't swimming, biking, and running - what would it be? If it didn't have to be tomorrow, is there a sport, activity, or exercise class you have always wanted to try? Try something new...tomorrow or make a future plan. Does triathlon still [...]
I recently learned about a study in which theological students were asked to give a sermon on the Good Samaritan. The sermon was going to be recorded - there were not a bunch of people waiting for them. They were told that it was for a study about the power of a sermon. It wasn't [...]
Ray Dalio talks about distilling the way he lives his life into written principles that guide his future actions. He wrote a book called Principles to share some of these with the world. I read and enjoyed the book - it's definitely one that I recommend and have gifted. But I haven't really grasped how [...]
How often do you tune in to how you hold your body when exercising? Using your core in the aero position will help decrease fatigue. I'm no expert in running form, trust me, but posture is extremely important to decrease injury and for your best results. If you let your mind wander like I do, [...]
It was New Year's Eve at our house. We invited people over and in my geeky way I hung large pieces of sticky paper with prompts to reflect on the year. What was your biggest accomplishment in the prior year? What did you learn? What are your goals for the coming year? For goals, a [...]
When you give to others, do you expect something in return? In what form? When is the last time you gave and expected nothing in return - really, truly? I think of myself as a generous person. I know that I truly enjoy helping others, and yet... And yet, I am starting to recognize that [...]
While the study is small, it is the first scientific study showing that heavily processed food causes overeating and weight gain.
A neighbor recently offered some of her rhubarb for our consumption. Readers in Juneau will know that it is one of the few things that grows here in abundance. I personally have never cooked with it, but I happily accepted my neighbor's offer and took some stalks. Knowing that most recipes involve baked goodies with [...]
You know those days when you have boundless energy and feel great at the end of the day about your accomplishments? Compare that to a day when you feel lethargic, uninterested in whatever you want to get done that day. Blah. We will all have days or parts of days in each category, but we [...]
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