I have been very healthy over the course of my life, however I’ve had a few bobbles here and there. However when I reflected on my health today, I have to say that I’m feeling groovy!

Happy New Year, friends. For me 2023 is all about SERVICE. Yes, I chose a word for the year. I know there are varying opinions about resolutions and goals. I get it, and they are certainly not for everyone. But I find them helpful for me.

I cannot believe the year is almost over. I saw something on social media about rather than finishing the year HARD or with POWER that we should end the year SOFT. With relaxation and rest. With intention and ease. I’m not going to lie, that will be a challenge!

There’s that phrase that says that God will not give you more than you can handle. I think on it when I have lots on my plate or I am going through a series of challenges. Maybe I’m not invincible, but it usually motivates me to keep on going. However, curiosity got the better of me, and I did a little bit of research on the phrase.

Being sick sucks. I started feeling the ick last Thursday and it’s gone from a scratchy throat to congestion to a cough. And of course, I rested a bit and then I did what I usually do - I push through it. My body just couldn’t take my long day yesterday - and my voice started going, going, and it’s GONE today.

I’ve had a bit of time lately to consider where I am in my business. I met with a mentor from SCORE to talk about marketing and business planning. He really said a whole bunch of stuff I already knew - including the suggestion of being consistent.

I am currently reading ‘Atlas of the Heart’ by Brené Brown. And if you are one of my current counseling couples, you certainly know that because I mention it in our sessions! Today I listened to the chapter on ‘Places We Go When Life is Good.’ Since it’s Gratituesday, I thought I’d share the power of GRATITUDE.

The holiday of Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement - starts tonight and it’s considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. I’m a more cultural, rather than practicing Jew. I don’t go to synagogue. however for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur I do abstain from working and fast as I aim for some “good Jew” points.

I continue to do a lot of reading, and thankfully I have space in my life to reflect and dream. This makes a ripe environment to figure out what I want, but also take stock of all of the good things. Welcome back to my weekly lists. The comment section is always open to question, encourage and share your own lists. Off we go!

For the past 2 weeks, I’ve created miracle mornings to start my day. In my book club we are reading Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning. The basic gist of the book is that in order to make changes in your life, you need to work on personal development. Elrod began a daily practice of Silence, Affirmation, Visualization, Exercise, Reading and Scribing.