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 A LITTLE LOVE ... FOR YOURSELF

2/9/2016

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     It's right around the corner, that special day when we think of hearts and flowers and chocolates and dinner out, when we exchange cards and watch romantic movies. I love Valentine's Day! (And, as some of you may know, I love getting those chocolate treats at fifty percent off the day after!)
     This year, I'd like to remind all my women friends to make this the month you show yourself some extra love. And I'm not talking about buying your own chocolates or flowers (although if you want to do that you have my permission - a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do). Instead I'm talking about taking care of yourself, chickie.
     When was the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? (We make sure we get our kids in but we often neglect ourselves!) When was the last time you had a mammogram or Thermography screening? How about a pelvic exam and pap smear? I'm especially rabid about this last one. Many doctors seem to think that after a certain age we women no longer need those. Wrong-o. We are just as vulnerable to uterine cancer when we get older as we are when we're young and menstruating. (I know this from personal experience, ladies!) 
     And how about exercise? Are you getting any? I've just been reading a fascinating book about biology ("Younger Next Year") and keeping the machinery running as long as possible and this doctor recommends exercising six days a week. (I don't know about you, but I thought I was doing good with three. I'm upping the ante!) Did you know that exercise also helps with depression? Feeling down? Get out and go for a walk in the sunshine ... or the snow. Or, if you live in the Pacific Northwest like I do, the rain. And eating right? How many fruits and veggies are you eating? How much protein? And how much sleep are you getting? Isn't it time we all started taking better care of ourselves so we can be around longer to help the ones we love?
     Another way we can take care of ourselves is to do things that are good for us spiritually and emotionally. I think of the Proverb that says a merry heart does good like a medicine. And then there's the Bible verse that talks about focusing on things that are true and noble and good. I've found that the more I focus on what's good in my life rather than what's wrong the happier I am. And I love to read a book or watch a movie that makes me laugh. Did you know you can burn calories simply by laughing? (Just do an Internet search and see how often "laughing diet" pops up. (Not that I'm saying you should use that as a substitute for eating well and exercising but hey, every little bit helps, right?) I feel so much better when I'm having fun with family and friends and laughing.
     This month I'm going to be celebrating love with my sweetie by whipping up some chocolate dipped strawberries ... and laughing. And loving. And later this month when I celebrate the fact that I'm still here I'm going to party with friends and laugh some more.
     How about you? I hope you're going to remember to show yourself some love this month. Treat yourself to a daily smoothie, take your vitamins and get out there and get some fun exercise. Make life worth living and share the love, okay? And have a happy Valentine's Day!
P.S. The picture you're seeing is of a decoration my mother made at least forty years ago. Isn't it cute? I bring it out every year to honor her and remember how much fun we had together.
4 Comments
may
2/9/2016 10:02:50 am

cute!! not too frilly...table or wall hanger decoration?

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Sherie
2/10/2016 12:50:06 am

I love your books

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Cathie Kahle
2/10/2016 07:06:29 am

This is so pretty!!

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Chere
2/11/2016 01:00:30 pm

Love your books. I've read them all. I pay on the calendar when each one comes out so I can head straight to the book store for it.

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