Today is Thursday, September 9th, 2021; Karen's Korner #4524
A week ago at our ecumenical Bible study, leader Carolyn Bowman began our time together introducing a 'positivity challenge' written by Sabra Ciancanelli, editor of Guideposts magazine. There are 21 of them on ways to' feel less stressed and more blessed'.
Carolyn told us five; five more this week on our way to twenty-one of them.
So I am going to type five today; first of four installments:
"Do a happy dance.
Move to music. Dance sparks joy.
(Carolyn had us do one stanza of the 'hokey pokey!)
Change up your morning routine.
Add a devotional practice.
Take a deep breath.
Learn a stress-relieving breathing exercise, like five-finger breathing. Make a fist. As you inhale through your nose, slowly uncurl your thumb and index finger. As you exhale through your mouth, slowly open your middle, ring and pinky fingers. When you exhale for longer than you inhale, your nervous system shifts into a state in which your whole body feels more peaceful.
Surround yourself with love.
Go through your photos, and find one that makes you smile. Put it on your fridge, your mirror or by your bed.
Take a growth walk.
Go outside and notice everything that is growing. Including you. Reflect on how you are becoming your best self."
Who knows you might add one of these to your daily routine!
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