Dr. Felf in his book, "The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-Being and Social Development", states that exposure to nature settings produces significant recovery from stress in physical measurements such as blood pressure and muscle tension. I can vouch for that!
One of my very favorite things to do is to go hiking with my two over-grown labador retrivers, Eli & Bogart, at a nearby park. It is a great place to get in touch with nature. There are many different hiking trails for several mil…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on September 23, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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It really doesn’t matter who you are, how old or young you are or what occupation you have, the one thing most of us have in common is our desire to be more, to do more, and to follow our dreams. For most of us, unfortunately, the closest we will ever get to following our dreams is in our dreams! So, what makes the difference? Why are some people following their dreams, singing their songs, living their lives to the fullest and some aren’t? Is it luck? Is it talent? Is it simply being in the rig…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on September 10, 2009 at 11:13am —
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MiniGem:
>"If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't giving to yourself." - Barbara DeAngelis
Step into Love... http://bit.ly/w3t5j ...
the Love you already are! Continue
Added by Denna J. Shelton on August 31, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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"The secret to happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles." -unknown
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on August 6, 2009 at 3:45pm —
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Exercise can be joyous! Any dreaded task can be joyous if you approach it with a playful attitude. Think back to when you were a child. Do you remember what if felt like to be playful? It feels happy, innocent, creative, free and light-hearted. Find the physical exercise that at least halfway appeals to you whether it is cycling, swimming, hiking, aerobic dance, etc. and approach it with a playful attitude. With a playful attitude, you will look forward to experiencing the joy you derive from re…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 29, 2009 at 11:35am —
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Incredibly beautiful. Grab a Kleenix! http://bit.ly/Uj7vm
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 11, 2009 at 1:38pm —
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This is too cute for words & will definitely make you smile from ear to ear! Enjoy & have a great weekend! http://bit.ly/7W7z6
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 10, 2009 at 2:02pm —
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We consists of four components: Mind, Body, Soul (heart) & Spirit. One component builds upon the other. They are sequential as well as simultaneous meaning that you must pay attention to all four to sustain a life of oustanding performance, health and joy! There must be a balance between analytical processes, feeling & creativity, and action to be in full expression of who we are as an individual contributing to the whole.
How do we know when we have become imbalanced?
Listen…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 9, 2009 at 8:42am —
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Are you thinking..."Nothing I do will make a difference anyway?" Think again... http://tinyurl.com/krgaz6
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 9, 2009 at 7:07am —
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"...We feel what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but that ocean would be less without that drop.”-Mother Teresa
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on July 9, 2009 at 7:00am —
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"Say what you mean and act how you feel, because those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter" -Dr. Seuss
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on June 24, 2009 at 8:51am —
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on June 22, 2009 at 10:30am —
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It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on June 19, 2009 at 8:30am —
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The National Consumer League states that 80% of Americans are stressed and 63% say their stress levels are rising. Over 50 million people in the US alone suffer from sleep and relaxation disorders. PEOPLE NEED TO CHILL OUT! We have become imbalanced. How can we bring more balance into our lives? I have two simple suggestions.
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on June 17, 2009 at 9:24am —
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We know a good workout can help the body. But what about the brain?
UCLA researchers claim meditation may be the key! Check it out...
http://tinyurl.com/mjdu8x
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on June 8, 2009 at 6:42pm —
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A MUST READ...
THE SPONTANEOUS HEALING of BELIEF by Gregg Braden is by far my most favorite read so far this year! His many years of research in
science and
history evidenced throughout this book brings
Spirituality and
Science together like never before!
This book takes the principles of "our thoughts become our reality" to a whole new level. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to once and for all
shatter limiting be…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on May 14, 2009 at 11:42am —
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Having gone through two pregnancies myself, I know this is a very special time for a woman and her family. It is a time of many changes in a woman’s body, in her emotions and in the life of her family. As welcome as they may be, these changes often add new stresses to the lives of busy pregnant women who already face many demands at home and at work. I know from my personal experience that there is an amazing difference in a newborn whose mother was extremely stressed throughout her pregnancy vs…
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Added by Denna J. Shelton on May 13, 2009 at 3:16pm —
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