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Spring is on the way. Have you noticed that the sun
rises before 7:00 am and sets after 5:30 PM? I am
always grateful when I don't get up in total darkness!
I have a riddle for you. What has four
wings and flies? If you answered a dragonfly you are
correct, but the answer could also be two birds.
The point of the riddle is that sometimes the answer
to a question or a problem is not where you expect it
to be. If you are trying to solve a particular problem
or issue, but can't seem to get anywhere, try looking
for two birds instead of a dragonfly.
My
sister-in-law is an incredible person. She raised five
children, all adults now, and for as long as I have
know her, she has had a sign which says "You don't
have to be caught up to be in control". Now that's
wisdom. She gave me about five tips for reducing
stress. The first three we all know; exercise, eat
nutritious foods and get enough sleep. But the last
two were new to me and are definitely
gems.
The fourth one was to hope
for, rather than expect, things to happen a certain
way. When you set expectations for people
and situations, you run the risk of being disappointed,
which will only increase your stress level. How many
times have you been sure something was going to
happen; you were going to get the new job, the
promotion, or an "A" on a test. Ouch, did it hurt
when it didn't happen. If you hope something will
happen, you have the opportunity to prepare for the
reality that it may not come to pass.
But this
last one is the best. Do something permanent
each day! Each day the bed has to be
made, the dishes done and the laundry never ends.
But take the time to do something lasting each day.
Write in a journal, teach someone a skill, give service
or create a work of art. You will gain a sense of
satisfaction from accomplishing something that will
last past tomorrow. I always have to clean up my
office, but the colors on the wall are just as rich and
beautiful as they were I first painted the room.
Join us for these warm and engaging
gatherings.
- Sunflower Restuarant, 1701 Pearl Street at 17th
and Pearl in Boulder
- 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
- Cost is $25.00 including lunch
Please RSVP by 5:00 pm the preceding Wednesday by
e-mail or at 720.849.2892. As always your
promptness is appreciated, or come early to meet
new women and network.
Grace and Peace,
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