Summer

Well I must say our pot luck dinner was amazing... I would like to thank our family member for sharing her beautiful beach home with us. Food was good company was perfect. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did, I hope we will continue to get stronger and embrace others with support we all deserve. Thank You for all of your contribution.

I am looking forward to our meeting on July 19th, 2011 were will have a presentation about our Awareness Campaign "Flying for Families". Our pilot and co pilot will recapture the event beginning to end, to allow us to see this journey with all their experiences.

Hope everyone is finding themselves enjoying their summer, one thing I don’t want anyone to forget is the importance of Self-Care here is an interesting thing I came across and wanted to share with you all that might help with your self-care.

Ways to Nurture Myself


PHYSICAL

Take a walk

Ride a bike

Soak in a hot bath, with candles and music

Exercise at the gym

Stretch and move to music

Practice Yoga postures

Take a course in Tai Chi, water aerobics, or yoga

Sit in the sun for 15 minutes

Change one thing to improve your diet

Watch birds and animals interact in nature

Go swimming

Sit in a garden or park

Take a nap

Get a massage

Eat totally healthy for one day


EMOTIONAL


Deep breath and think, “I am calm and peaceful

Share feelings about an experience with a friend

Listen to music you like

Sing or makes sounds

Hug someone, ask for a hug

Pet your dog or cat

Talk to someone by pre-tending they are facing you in an empty chair

Telephone a long distance friend or relative

Notice what you are feeling several times a day

Write a letter to someone who has hurt you, but do not send it

Feel your fear and take a positive risk for change

Smile at a stranger and send them thoughts of peace, acceptance, joy

Affirm yourself daily

Watch children play; talk to your inner child in a loving, joyful way

Acknowledge yourself for accomplishments you are proud of


MENTAL


Say an affirmation

Read a book or magazine article

Express your thoughts & feelings in a journal

Make a to do list

Write a poem

Write a letter

Listen to tapes

Email a friend

List things you will do to improve your life

Update negative beliefs that limit your life

Journal write daily about your reactions, thoughts and feelings for a month

List your traits, needs and want

Make a list of short term and long term goals

Preview your day upon awakening, Review upon retiring

Work on your family tree