As a Baby Boomer, I can remember lots of summer outdoors activities minus air conditioners. Today when I talk to baby boomers (and others), about summer activities, the conversation usually starts off with "it's too hot", ....and... ends with "I'm going back to my air condition home". In these days of 90-100 degrees and humidity of 50% and higher, modern Americans have become prisoners to air conditions...which means breathing artificial air, less outdoor activities such as walking around the track, or just sitting on the porch....if the activity is not in an air condition environment most Americans are just not interested!

My concern is how "it's too hot" thinking can lead to weight gain, swollen ankles and/or a increase blood pressure. Therefore I submit...fight back! Try...

• drinking at least a liter of quality water first thing in the morning, before eating anything and while the temperature is still cool...(around 6-6:30A.M.)


• eat water-rich foods...such as watermelon, citrus, beets and spinach


• swim


• open the windows and dehumidify the air. I actually water-spritz the air throughout my house/ car. A very sensuous and exhilarating feeling to have the intermingling of water and hot air!
• close mini blinds during the time when the sun is highest in the sky around 12-4P.M.
• Above all, tune out negative HOT talk on the t.v., computer and radio! Opt out for cool jazz, snow-cap mountains movies. THINK COOL


• Reduce intake of salt, sugar and meats.

Now get out their and show hot and humid weather who is boss (LOL)

SOUL Food

In a world that seems complicated at the very least and conspiratory at the other end of that thought spectrum...I am reminded to keep it simple...and the BEST way to do that is to eat that which will feed my soul.

I pinned, this poem while I waited for Mr.Wonderful(at that time) ...He was taking me to breakfast; while waiting for him to arrive at my door, I became anxious....determine to relax, reflect, and let go... I focused on what I truly desired. Peace.


SOULFOOD

Serve me up, pile the portions high.

My taste buds are salivating with anticipation...
I am mentally choosing from the choices.
Serve me up! ...Pile my portions high.
Don't skip on that which is richest

Do be generous,
for everything looks so delicious.
Forgive me if I appear greedy
but for soulfood I am needy

My soul craves respect, seems it satisfies my self-esteem
My soul nourishes on Truth it quenches my thirst..it must come first..
My soul hungers for love that energizes without compromises..
So pardon my lack of delicacy; but this is a 411 emergency!
Forget the hamhocks and sweet potaote pie
Instead, make mine soulfood delight
Serve me up and be sure, to pile my portions high
4-12-04

HEALTH CARE REFORM Part 3

Our bodies are our temples that function from the inside out. Our body systems (all nine) collaborate, integrate and synchronize based on the individual needs of each part. The smooth internal functionality depends on whether or not, we view our- selves as spirits having a human experience or just human beings having a spiritual experience. For Example, when rising first thing in the mornings do we bathe our blood , organs, muscles and cells with a minimum of 16 ounces of water? Do we ensue a healthy glow by exercising our hearts, lungs and brain, before putting on cologne, make-up and fancy clothes? Those lips that we love to cover with lipstick, chap stick and oh yes, lots and lots of meaningful kisses; but before that, do we partake of fruits, grains, nuts and vegetables? Do we remember to supplement with organic apple cider, vitamin C and flax seed oil,...?





Health Care ReForm is the BEST thing that could have happen to us as a country because it has awaken enlighten minds to a higher health consciousness and accountability. Whether WE are for or against the particulars of the proposed preliminary health bill, We (working effectively)have to OWN up to how well WE are managing OUR own essential health. To the uninitiated, it looks like CARE when those of US pontificate throughout the media, organize marches of opposition and scream insults at and about this current administration. However, how we truly feel about this issue will be written on our face, gait and/or checkbooks.

Remember: When pointing a finger three are pointing right back and that thumb looks like it is accusing the most high.

Htep

Health Care ReFORM begins with US (Part 2)

It is sooo easy to blame a government, high cost of medicine ....others for why WE are sick, in pain or stress; but consider this...who is ultimately responsible for what you eat, how you treat your body or where you spend time? Huh?

Our Mind Body and Soul are our responsibility, whenever I want to point the finger... I recite a little poem that was sent to me by an online Tagged friend. It goes something like this....

I Will do MORE than believe
....I WILL practice

I Will do MORE than forgive
....I WILL forget

I Will do MORE than teach
....I WILL inspire

I Will do MORE than care
.....I WILL help

I Will do MORE than dream
....I WILL work

I Will do MORE than give
.....I WILL serve

WOW! If WE programed OURselves to think like what this poem is suggesting, Health care would not be such an hostile debate because the underline cure for a true health care reform is to eat FRUITS, VEGETABLES, GRAINS, NUTS & WATER, Be PASSIONATE about what we do to EARN money and DO UNTO OTHERS AS WE WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO US.

Health Care ReFORM begins with US (Part 1)

How WE think of OURselves is more important than how others think of US.

Therefore, what we feed our liver, adrenal glands, and heart is crucial. We feed these vital body systems by what we hear and see, as well as what put into we OUR mouths . If you want to change your situation start with what you feed your inner-systems.

What WE Resist Persist

I like acronyms. They remind me of my commitments, resolve and /or aspirations. I have listed a few of my favorite. I hope they bless you as much as they have me and by all means share some of your own acronyms with US (unifying spirits) that have gotten you from point A to point B.



What have I fed my Soul?
A-ttention
T-ime
E-energy



Is Procrastination Holding me back?
F-eelings
A-ction
S-peech
T-houghts



I determine my own destiny
F-ocus
A-ttention
T-ime
E-nergy

Along with these mindsets I have a plan and purpose if you're interested let me know would love to share the journey with you

Open Communication

Good Morning Dearest,

I couldn't have said it better...in fact this IS the message of my blog...I will post it as my entry for the week.. I'm glad I waited on the universe to send me this week's message (innerstanding) POST Script: It is evident that WE (working effectively) must close any generation gaps...I immediately related to Getting "it" on as a call to universal empowerment; but then again I am a child of the 60s..so is "crazy" George Clinton....Continue to seek wisdom from those who.." have been there and done that"..and add your OWN flavor

143 Peace, Prosperity, & Light

Mother


Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts

Travel like a king
Listen to the inner voice
A higher wisdom is at work for you
Conqering the stumbling blocks come easier
When the conqueror is in tune with the infinite
Every ending is a new beginning
Life is an endless unfoldment
Change your mind, and you change your relation to time

You can find the answer
The solution lies within the problem
The answer is in every question
Dig it?
An attitude is all you need to rise and walk away
Inspire yourself
Your life is yours
It fits you like your skin

The oak sleeps in the acorn
The giant sequoia tree sleeps in its tiny seed
The bird waits in the egg
God waits for his unfoldment in man
Fly on, children
Play on

You gravitate to that which you secretly love most
You meet in life the exact reproduction of your own thoughts
There is no chance, coincidence or accident
In a world ruled by law and divine order
You rise as high as your dominant aspiration
You descend to the level of your lowest concept of your self
Free your mind and your ass will follow

The infinite intelligence within you knows the answers
Its nature is to respond to your thoughts
Be careful of the thought-seeds you plant in the garden of your mind
For seeds grow after their kind

Play on, children

Every thought felt as true
Or allowed to be accepted as true by your conscious mind
Take roots in your subconscious
Blossoms sooner or later into an act
And bears its own fruit
Good thoughts bring forth good fruit
Bullshit thoughts rot your meat
Think right, and you can fly
The kingdom of heaven is within
Free your mind, and your ass will follow

Play on, children
Sing on, lady