Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
“Without an outlet, we soon become loaded down with all we have taken in
from the world around us … keeping us from living the best life possible.”
2009 heralded a new year of change for many people. For me, it offered the chance of a new life.
The past year had been very hard. As a family, we had to make some difficult changes. As a person, I had to grieve the loss of some important relationships as well as put some dreams back on the shelf. I had hoped that the dawn of 2009 would transform what had been so painful into new opportunity. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Stefanie Johnson
There are magical places that exist within each one of us, inside our minds, hearts, and souls. By visiting these places, we can tap into the infinite and bring peace and abundance into our lives.
Each journey is unique, as we are unique. So you may want to have a notebook and pen nearby to record your experience afterward. You may choose to have another person read the meditation to you so you may experience it more fully.
Find a comfortable place, close your eyes, open your mind, and prepare yourself to travel within.
This week, let’s explore The Sunlit Beach. On the shores of the Sunlit Beach, you can relax, let your troubles melt away, and escape the gray winter doldrums on the golden sands and crystalline blue tides. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Stefanie Johnson
Life takes energy. Lots of it. There are always new challenges popping up, new fires that need putting out. For the average person, staying on top of things can be challenging enough - but for someone with chronic fatigue, it can be completely overwhelming.
For those who suffer, don’t give up the fight! These tips can not only help you use what energy you have more efficiently, but may help increase your store of energy: Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Stefanie Johnson
Some people dismiss Pilates as a fad, or as something only actresses and models do, not the average person. Really. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Pilates provides a great workout for many different kinds of people, and there are many benefits to doing it. You should be doing it, too.
It’s true that, compared to many other forms of exercise, Pilates is relatively new. Fr example, it lacks the ancient roots, the mysticism of yoga or tai chi. Yet, even without that, practitioners of Pilates tend to be very passionate about the method and its principles. And they have good reason to be. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Blake Cothron
We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the fuel that gets us going in the morning and keeps us going until lunch. How many of us make sure that we are giving our bodies the best we can offer for breakfast?
It’s very easy to give ourselves vibrant, delicious nutrition even in the morning rush to work.
What comprises a healthy meal? We could say that a healthy meal is the right balance of nutrients and types of food. The right balance between carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins and minerals, and flavor.
We can achieve this balance even in a rush with a little planning and healthy meal plan. Read More »
