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Mind, Body, Soul
Dickens Says
By Mona Lease

Greeting, Gals!! "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going
direct the other way."

I thought this appropriate. Charles Dickens wrote these words, during the French Revolution, in his novel, "A Tale of Two Cities." Those cities were London, England and Paris, France.

It was a time of political change....new promises...new hope. I kind of believe this all had to do with how prepared you were. Promises are always made. Some are kept....some are not kept.

This novel was written in 1859. To date...it is some 158 years old. I stand amazed that little has changed.

As we head into 2018...we'll keep track of our progress...our personal goals and dreams. I see a change coming...I've probably said this previously. Tanning salons have fallen by the wayside. I don't see people "laying out in the sun" like I used to when I was young.
 
I don't think this has much to do with "whether sunbathing is healthy." I don't see people using the spray-on tanners either.

I think this has to do with the fact that it's more "chasing and maintain the illusion." I think that we...as women - are saying we don't  want "The American Dream." Some of us don't want to own our own home...we don't want to deal with the responsibility. And that's ok...that's who they/we are.

I think some are cut out to be homeowners...they don't need to reach for the aspirin or Rolaids to deal with it. Some of us are cut out to be Drs and Lawyers....some are not. And that's fine. It's a matter of knowing who you are.

Keep exercising, Keep stretching and reaching for your goals. As you read this...you are one day closer to realizing what you dreamed. Enjoyed the following!!

"Practice the Pause. When in doubt, Pause. When angry, practice the Pause. When tired, practice the Pause. When stressed, practice the Pause. And when you pause, pray." - TOBYMAC#SPEAKLIFE

10 Health Benefits of Music: (1)It Improves Mood: Helps regulate emotions. (2)Reduces Stress: Music that is slow, low pitch and no lyrics, reduces stress and anxiety in healthy people. Those in medical procedures benefit greatly from this. (3)Lessens Anxiety: Music combined with standard care (cancer patients) gave patients less anxiety than those with just the standard care. (4)Improves Exercise: Music enhances aerobic exercise, boosts mental and physical stimulation to increase overall performance. (5)Improves Memory: Repetative rhythm and melody help the brain form patterns to enhance memory. Stroke patients show better focused attention, more verbal memory, and less confusion. (6)Eases Pain: Patients recovering from surgery - who listened to music before, during, or after their surgery - had less pain and more overall satisfaction. (7)Provides Comfort: Those who have a serious illness or are in end-of-life care demonstrated enhanced communication, coping, and expression of feelings with music therapy. (8)Improves Cognition: Those with Alzheimer's benefit with better recall of seemingly lost memories and maintaining some mental abilities. (9)Helps Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Music allowed these sufferers to have improved social responses, better communication skills, and increased attention skills. (10)Soothe Premature Babies: Music therapy impacts vital signs, improvers feeding behaviors and sucking patterns, and can increase prolonged periods of quiet-alert states." - Pfizer Medical Team Aug 30 2017

"Three Wise Women would have asked for directions...arrived on time...helped deliver the baby...cleaned the stable...made a casserole...and there would be Peace On Earth." - Peace Love, and Everything Else

"Giggles, Secrets, Sometimes Tears, Sisters and Friends Through the Years." - Peace, Love, and Everything Else

Read:  "A Tale of Two Cities."  I always wonder if people had been more prepared...if it would have made a difference in their daily lives. Seriously...the "rich" got their money either from those before them...who did not spend it...or  those who did not get an "inheritance" saved their money. There's no other....it there?

"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com

The best is yet to be!! MONA


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