For Saturday, March 30th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

March 30TH, 2013

83 DAYS TILL SUMMER

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's SATURDAY

TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY

Don't miss out on  Take a Walk in the Park Day. It is an opportunity for exercise and relaxation. Are you stressed out? A walk in the park is just what the doctor ordered. Its calming and therapeutic. Taken after a busy work day, it helps clear your mind and re-energize you. Or, take the walk during lunch and you will find the afternoon of work goes by quicker and easier.

A walk in the park will likely be the most enjoyable part of your day. However, make sure to do so with a clear mind and with your eyes open. In addition to avoiding a fall, open eyes will allow you to take in the beauty of nature's wonders: flowers, and trees, birds, and wildlife.

Stretch your legs and breath some fresh, outdoor air for Take A Walk In The Park Day!

If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking.  Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. 

Raymond Inmon

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.  

Paul Dudley White

Walking is good for both your physical and mental health.  I'm hoping with warmer weather I'll be out walking more.  I love to walk and even though it's a slow walk, it's still a great way relax and exercise at the same time.

Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per day. On one of my top days, I'm lucky to make 5000.  I have one of those little meters that counts them.  I guess I have lots of room for improvement.  10,000 steps is equal to about a five mile hike.  I usually only do one mile.  They say a person who walks 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2000 & 3500 extra calories per week.  

Today's pictures are of a day in early May last year when the dog wood trees were blooming.

Hope it is nice enough where you are today to get out for a walk. I may be going to see the Easter bunny this morning with DS#5 and family and DD and her family.  It's supposed to be sunny and warmer.

Have a super Saturday everyone!

Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.  

Henry David Thoreau

PRIORITY FOR TODAY:

PRESENT

When I give my attention, time, and gifts to others, I am blessed with connection. Let me connect to you and to my family and friends, following your example. God, make me fully present. Amen.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.  

Henry David Thoreau

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts. I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day, 

405. for one gleaming cupboard cleaned

406. one tabletop cleared for a vase of gorgeous daffodils, 

407.  a day to look for signs of spring

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see. 

John Burroughs

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma