Over the weekend, I received a number of messages from people who are gravely concerned about the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
The most effective preventive measure is to wash and sanitize our hands frequently. Washing and sanitizing is more effective than wearing a protective mask, as the primary mode of transmission is through direct contact with fomites, defined as objects or materials that have the capacity to carry infection. Read more about Thoughts on the Coronavirus
Every mouthful of this savory buttercup squash soup delivers an abundance of nutrients that support immune function: carotenoids, vitamin A, real vitamin C, and manganese. It's also a good source of most B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it an excellent choice for protecting your heart and blood vessels.
Before ingesting, please be aware that one or more bowls may cause you to roll around on the ground, as you won't know what else to do as you declare it to be the best squash soup you've ever had. Read more about How to Make Buttercup Squash Soup
Earlier this year, I decided to untether from my cell phone. I have a feeling this will rank among a few of the best decisions of my life when my time here is up.
Why untether? Primarily because on careful reflection, I concluded that having my iPhone on me for most of my waking hours was hurting my quality of life in a significant way. In constantly being available for the world to put me into reactive mode, spending my energy on issues that don't need my immediate attention right now or ever, I have far less capacity to be fully present in the moment. Read more about The Magic of Untethering from My Cell Phone
For those who wish to try a session of guided visualization with a focus on naturally gravitating toward our best weight and health, this is a session that I wrote and recorded many years ago - it's best utilized when we are able to be in a quiet room and can rest on our own for a good 15 minutes or more.
The best investment that we can make is in our own development. When we improve ourselves and pursue skills and experiences that bring us fulfillment, we are able to give so much more to those around us.
Sleep is the safest healing agent. Whenever we are in the midst of a health challenge, one of the best actions we can take to restore wellness is to get more quality sleep.
There is no destination that will allow us to feel like we've finally made it. If there is a universal answer to what brings fulfillment, it likely includes equal measures of working to help others and fostering gratitude for what we have.
