What do most Americans do when they have downtime? For many, after a hard day’s work, coming home and relaxing with your feet up and enjoying a brewski works just fine. Some just want to devote time to something they’ve sworn they would get back to later…reading, upholstering, dance lessons, listen to music, sleep. These are just a few of the things Americans want to do when they have more time. But has anyone ever just considered going to a park and just sitting still and catching the sights and sounds of the birds, watching people jog, feeling the wonderful breeze on your skin that makes you just want to start writing anything because, at the moment, that peace tells you to, or even listening and watching the waves of the creek or pond (whichever you may have) sway back and forth? What a terrific feeling and way to reconnect with yourself. Sure, you can take facebook with you and even your emails. But all that would defeat the purpose. What wouldn’t defeat the purpose would be to either sit and do nothing or chant (meditate) or yoga. Live. So what if you have issues that need tending to, you yourself are no good making hasty decisions. I am sure there are those out there who might disagree and say that you don’t need a park to get clarity or relaxation. Oh yeah? All I’m asking you to do is to try it! You’ll definitely like it. Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall…just take a moment and give something back to your life, that’s all!
For couples, you can enjoy the park together just as long as you go with one thing in mind: relax. Learn to relax at the park of your choice. I guarantee you, you won’t be able to wait ’till you can do it again.

This article will help you to think about some of the things that you could do to make your Mother feel special. There are some things that you could do even if you don’t have money available to you, as it is more about making her feel as though she means a lot to you rather than feeling as though you’ve just spent a lot of money on her.

• Spread things out throughout the day. Don’t just give her presents in the morning and then forget about it for the rest of the day. Have something planned for every couple of hours, whether that’s a present, or one of the other ideas which is explained in this article.
• Get some flowers. If you can afford to get her some flowers delivered, then this is an amazing way to show her that you care, but even doing something like getting some cheap boquets from the local shop can look nice in the lounge and brighten up the room for your Mum. Every little thing that you do will show her that you care, so make sure that you do your best to do this.
• Make her breakfast in bed. This is good way to start the day, and it will mean that she has a little bit of extra time to relax at the start of her day. You could try and add a little something that she doesn’t normally have, for example an egg, or maybe a few small chocolates in the shape of hearts to show her that you care about her.
• Take on responsibilities. If your Mum has things that she normally has to do on a Sunday (for example ironing, washing, etc) tell her that you are going to do these for her today. You might want to try and get everything like this done while she is relaxing in the bath after breakfast, as it means that she is doing something that she is going to enjoy, and you don’t have to miss any quality time with her while you’re working.
• Cook her a nice meal. Of course, you could always go out for a meal, but this can be very expensive and there is often no need to do so. Cook her some of her favourite foods, and make sure you do dessert as well. If she is still lucky enough to have parents, this might be a chance to invite them over to make sure that she is able to see them. Never underestimate the effect of a nice table setting. Maybe make placemats, or put a small flower next to each place setting, just to make things a little bit more special.
• Make the most of the weather. If you are lucky enough to get a sunny day, make the most of it and take your Mum for a walk in the afternoon. It is a good chance to have a nice chat with her, and the sun will make you both a lot happier and more relaxed. If you aren’t lucky enough to live within walking distance of somewhere that is nice to walk in, you could drive for anything up to around half an hour to try to get to somewhere that you could walk. 

No matter which of these tips you decided to take, this Mothers Day is sure to be great for both you and your Mum. We should never forget just how lucky we are to have our Mothers, and this day is the perfect one to be able to show this to them. 

RHR

Step HR1

Rec. HR 1

Step HR 2

Rec. HR 2

Step HR 3

Rec. HR 3

MHR

75

179

74

152

82

132

86

204

Questions:

1.     Were you surprised by your results?

I wasn’t really surprised by my results in that I expected my RHR to be around the 70’s. I also knew that after exercise, especially of high intensity, the heart rate will naturally increase.

2.    Which step test did you record your highest HR? Why do you think this is?

My highest HR was step test 1. I think this was the highest because my body was not warmed up yet. After exercising for a while, your heart rate will gradually slow.

3.    Did you work near your MHR?

My highest heart rate was 179bpm and my maximum heart rate is 204bpm. Therefore, I did not work near my MHR. This means that I could have worked harder and faster.

4.    Did you return to your RHR?

My resting heart rate was 75bpm. None of my recovery heart rates returned to my RHR.

5.    Did you carry out the prac properly? If not, how could you have gained more accurate results?

I think I did carry out the prac properly, although I may have miscounted my heart rate. To gain more accurate results, I could repeat the whole prac a few times and then average each section of the table.

Marvelous things happen beneath the skin in the heat of the sweat bath. The capillaries dilate permitting increased flow of blood to the skin in an attempt to draw heat from the surface and disperse it inside the body. The bather’s skin becomes cherry red. The heart is pressed into a faster pace to keep up with the additional demands for blood. Impurities in the liver, kidneys, stomach, muscles, brain, and most other organs are flushed out by the faster flow of juices. The skin and kidneys filter the wastes, excreting them in sweat and urine.

Exercise Your Heart!

Some researchers claim that the rapid flexing of the heart and blood vessels in the heat of the sweat bath is a healthy exercise that puts little more strain on the heart than strolling on level ground. The increased capillary volume, they say, keeps blood pressure normal. Other medical people, however, qualify their commendations. One Finnish study observed that whereas blood pressure of healthy persons remains approximately normal in a sweat bath, there occurs a marked reduction of pressure in persons suffering from high blood pressure. However, this effect is only transient,

How Hot Do We Get?

While the surface temperature of the skin may rise as much as 1O degrees C, inner temperature increases up to 3 degrees C. This is the “fever” that Hippocrates and generations of medical people after him sought, and is created as one reclines in a sweat bath! Of course it is unlikely that “every disease” can be cured by fever, but it is common knowledge that many bacterial and viral agents do not survive well at temperatures higher than normal body temperature. It is also possible that damaged cells repair themselves quicker in fever conditions due to the increased metabolic rate. Recovery from illness then comes easier and quicker.

The inner temperature rise also affects the function of important endocrine glands, the pituitary in particular. Located in the bottom center of the brain, the pituitary is known as the master gland because its hormones regulate both metabolism and the activity of other glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes. Urged by the heat, the pituitary accelerates the body’s metabolism and affects the interplay of several of the body’s hormones. Some people have gone as far to say that sex drive is increased and growth stimulated in the sauna bath.

Exercise Your Lungs Too!

The oxygen needs of the body increase by about 2O percent so the lungs, another important eliminator of body wastes, join in the body’s quickened pace. (The lungs’ rapid exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen is hindered in some sweat baths. In high humidity water condenses on the tiny alveoli where this exchange takes place and breathing may be slightly more difficult. On the other hand, if the air is too dry, as occurs in many American saunas, mucous membranes may become dry and damaged.) Clogged respiratory passages are opened by heat, giving relief from colds and other minor respiratory problems. Sweat bathing is not recommended for those suffering from pneumonia or other acute respiratory diseases.

Hang out with older people!!

you’ll get to listen to a lot of stuff,& you’ll learn to shut up for a change. Not that I’m assuming you’re a talkative person, but when you’re around an older person,you do realize they like to talk, a lot. Try listening to them, they have stories to tell that might impress you, teach you or simply entertain you.They might be repetitive at times, but just taking a time out of your life & being a listener for a while would make you reflect on your life depending on what you’ve been hearing from someone who has been living on earth for more than 60 decades. Can you even imagine the amount of things & experiences they have to talk about.!!

Plus,there is just something about old people that gives you this inner warmth, that’s a bonus =)

Now, after you’ve done your listening, you need to do your action.

Hang out with kids !!

Yup, kids will make you forget who you are & go wild.Rediscover your inner child, move around, jump, dance, play .. You need this physical activity.It’ll make you feel more alive than ever. You’ll laugh, that’s a guarantee !!Kids tend to liberate us from feelings of commitment, stress & responsibility, that is if you REALLY let go & try to be yourself around them & drop all the weight you’ve been carrying on your shoulder.Don’t just hang with them like a guardian or a chaperone, hang with them like you’re their friend, mingle, join the activity,Specially, if it’s something you haven’t done in ages.

Trust me, you’ll feel so liberated & revived that you’ll have this foolish smile on your face when you go back to resume you’re work & routine.

You Will Be REFRESHED!!

It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of

our daily existence that

we can finally hear the whispers of truth that

life reveals to us, as it

stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts.

: o ) K.T. Jong

Ten days into the new year, have you taken the time to reflect on those days. Maybe today is the day to do that.  Take a moment and just ask what have I discovered about myself this year that I have not realized from last year.

I mean we have 355 days to go till this year unwinds.

What have your discovered thus far?

What time have you spend taking the time to be still … and quiet … and maybe even reverent with the life you have lived this far this year.

Ok, stop right now and take that time.

The video of the day is for you … click play and for the next few minutes reflect on what you have discovered this year thus far.

Hit the play button or the link below:

What have you discovered Music to reflect upon 

Did you take the time …. did you ask what have I discovered about me this year?  May your day be blessed as always : )

Scripture of the day : 

1 John 3:18 

…. let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

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The holidays were better for us this year than in previous years.  Not just because we had some money to spend, but because I wasn’t as stressed as I usually get, especially with all the family get-togethers.  I wish I knew why I put so much pressure on myself to perform a certain way or do so much, maybe it has to do with wanting to be a superwoman.  But thinking about it, there really is no superwoman, it is all in our minds.  Even our mothers couldn’t do everything.  Things did suffer, we just didn’t see it or we didn’t pay attention. 

So I think that my goal this year, at least one of my goals, will be to just relax.  To not get so wrapped up in how I should or should not perform.  To enjoy the moment.  To pray more.  To teach more.  To be me more.

XXOO

Cyndi

These simple ways will help you eat healthier, lose weight, read more, exercise, and try different thing. These steps are universal step, which means they will work for any New Year Resolution.

1.            Tell other people your goals for this year; announce them on your social networks like face book, my space, and twitter. Tell all your friends and family your goal and your plan to achieve this goal. Make yourself accountable for your goals by exposing your goal.

2.            Don’t use time, just reminders because things change and it’s hard to set a certain time for one thing every day. For example if your resolution is to go to the gym more, set a reminder every evening that way when you wake up and your planning you daily schedule you can set a time for that day to go to the gym.

3.            Set mini goals in between now and the time you want to achieve you big goal. If you put in mini goals in between then you will feel that you resolution is more achievable and you won’t get overwhelmed. For example if your resolution is to read more books this year, then start out reading 25 pages a day for a month, then read 50 pages a day next month. These mini goals will help you feel like you’re making progress.

4.            Once you have completed a few mini goals find some gadgets that will help you achieve your goal. If your goal is to read more then get a nook or kindle, if you’re trying to lose weight go online and join a diet program that will help you set meal plans, exercising plans and a log of your progress. Technology is out there to help with almost any resolution you just need to find it.

5.            Find a community or group to interact with while trying to accomplish your goal. There are tons of online communities doing the same thing as you and they are great to turn to for advice or support if you start feeling overwhelmed. An online community is way to turn you resolution more fun, interact with other people, and make new friends.

6.            Keep track of your progress by starting a blog or journal and add pictures and add quotes to your blog or journal. This will be a good tool to keep your motivation, prove to yourself that you’re making progress and a great way use the notes to evaluate what you could do to improve.

These are all great ways to help you achieve your goal and help fit your goal in with your everyday life style but these steps won’t complete your goal for you so go out there, get started and just do it.

Reference:   Shapiro, Stephen. “New Year’s Resolution Statistics.”  02 Jan. 2012. .

There’s nothing better than sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, with a nice mug of hot cocoa in your hands. Sit back, relax, and enjoy peace.

Reminders of Quiet

Remember to remind your kids to be calm, relaxed, quiet, and good during the Christmas season, or Santa won’t bring them presents! A household of quiet always helps the holiday nerves.

Christmas Music

Listening to Christmas will get you to enjoy the holidays. The music may be nice at first, but make sure you don’t listen to it too much, or it may start to annoy you.

Family Activities

Enjoy yourself by setting up some family activities or events during the Christmas time. This may be something like helping make breakfast, setting up the Christmas tree, or maybe something exciting like ice skating. Be creative and make your kids love the season!

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Be sure to comment and include your thoughts and ideas. How do you relax during the holidays, so that you don’t become stressed out over everything? What are some fun activities you and your family do?

What you see is sometimes more important than what you hear. When talking to a person, what I see from the person’s face and the gestures greatly influence the way I appreciate his/her message. That is one important thing I look to find the person’s sincerity. From simple clear reflection on the eyes, I know I could feel it.

During my recent travel to a vacation island, I thought the pump boat would flip over. The waves were like vicious beasts as we cross the blue sea. I was relieved when I learned that it was only a 10-minute travel. If it lasted for at least 1 hour bouncing and gripping on the wooden seats of the boat, perhaps I would go throw my stomach out.

I was 1 of the 8 passengers on the boat and there were only 3 crew navigators. As we stepped on the ladders of the dancing boat, some of the passengers were horrified. They were whispering words of panic. I wasn’t alarmed by what I heard because I have been to worse sea travels before. When I saw their pale faces, I got a little worried. I studied the life jacket above my head remembering how to put on it. I imagined myself swimming hopelessly through the big waves slowly swallowing me down. That would be a sad ending of my life. All of my pending dreams began fading out in the air. My mind shouted “I can’t die this way. Not this time!”

I looked at the driver’s “mini-cockpit”. I saw every inch of his muscles struggling to maneuver the steering wheel. It seemed like he was wrestling a big monster trying to kill him. This thought made me wonder if I were in his place, I didn’t think I could do just what he did. While busy on the wheel, he also gave instructions to his crew members who were busy on their navigation routines. His voice was powerful yet polite enough to win over the respect of his crew members.

In an instant the driver looked straight into my eyes as if he knew I studied his every move. Peace and calmness, I saw on his face. I knew he wasn’t worried. Probably he had been to navigate on worse conditions. I knew he was more than positive about what he was doing. Right there and then, I knew I would be safe that time. There was magic in his stare that tamed my worries.

This old guy didn’t even talk to any of us passengers but his warm and calm face was more than an assertion that everything was alright. If his face showed panic, I think I would also panic. That’s how important a person’s gestures and facial expressions are!