Rain, rain, rain. Everyone’s happy when it sprinkles enough
to water the flowerbeds. When daily downpours ruin our picnics and outdoor
plans, we’re ticked off, and that’s when the complaints begin. Next week
they’re forecasting temperatures in the nineties. It’s great for visits to the
beach and garden parties, but after several humid heatwaves and a lot of perspiring,
we’re back to complaining. Too much of a good thing causes things like this to
happen:
Customers agreed to the request until the final, shocking
smile. Regardless of the thingswe enjoy,
balance is key. A beautiful garden requires sun and rain. Since we can’t bring on sunshine or hold back the rain, we
need the appropriate perspective to deal with both circumstances. What helps
you maintain perspective and balance?
The empty yards and sidewalks in your neighborhood might
cause you to wonder if the Pied Piper lured the kids away. Nowadays everyone
stays inside huddled over computer games or immersed in social media. I read an
article about how spending time outside helps lower blood pressure, reduce
stress, and improve mood levels. See if you’re willing to go this far to achieve
those benefits:
This lady took outdoor living to new heights. Sometimes we
need to withdrawal from the world periodically to ensure a healthy, balanced life.
Imagine yourself on an island, enjoying the wilderness and living by your own
rules. What rule would you establish to maintain mind-body-spirit balance?
Last week, I couldn’t believe the amount of salt someone
had deposited on a sidewalk. It looked like they wanted to skip salting the
next storm and all the ones to follow. How much is too much? Granted, salt
melts ice on slippery sidewalks, but you don’t need a cupful dumped in one spot
to do the job. That’s called overkill. Too much salt can be bad for the body
and it kills your concrete by pitting it with divots and pockets.
On the other hand, thousands of years ago salt offered
tremendous benefits by preserving foods, and then there’s this phenomena:
It’s affordable, it’s healthy and if you know a father who wants to stay physically fit, then it’s the perfect gift. Perhaps the dad on your list already has one, but if not, this may be the best Father’s Day gift idea ever—maybe.I’m referring to the exercise balls that measures about two feet in diameter, like the ones you find in the gym.
In April, we bought one for each kid and I’m amazed at how often they sit, lie and play on it while watching T.V. Without any effort, they’re improving their balance and strengthening the much-touted core. Fitness aficionados know that the core refers to the trunk, specifically the stomach and back muscles, but the ball will help tone legs and, given the appropriate exercises, arms as well.
Imagine the special dad in your life—a hubby, a son, an uncle or a brother—using the exercise ball while watching a game. That’s at least two to three hours of unintentional exercise. When he invites friends over, well, let the competition begin! The ball adds another dimension to the visit when guests try to out balance, out exercise, and out trick one another. If you think things could get out of control, hide your breakables now.Here’s a video that defines “out of control.”
If the dad in your life begins to use the ball like that, don’t blame me.
You’ll also love this gift because you can borrow it to improve your own balance which, experts say, is crucial for overall well-being. So, how well are you maintaining a good life balance? What are your strategies for juggling life’s most important balls (emotional, spiritual, health, family, leisure and career)?
