Hello,
Happy Wednesday, another day of hunkering down – day 23nd
for Dan and I.
How have you been!!
Last night we went out to see the biggest full moon of
the year. Yes, it was so bright and
shining over us. It was like
protecting us and saying don’t worry everything will be alright.
Being confined and staying healthy is a whole new concept
for us. We are usually exploring and
checking out areas that we have not been to.
Since we moved to Virginia, we had plans to travel to towns and the
green way that surround us. However, with this isolation and staying home we
will have to put it off for a while.
For now, we walk for an hour, we read, putting puzzles
together, blogging, editing, cooking, ordering on line instead of going to the
grocery store, ordering take out to be delivered and doing regular household
chores. I thought the other day of a way
to give back to others and let them know we are thinking of them. Ten years ago; I was making homemade cards
and have some remaining, this is the perfect time to use them. While everyone is hunkering down, a homemade
card would just lighten up their world.
When was the last time you made a homemade card or even received one? My daughter along with my grandson always sends
me one. They are treasures and up lift
our spirits.
You know that
wonderful, warm-fuzzy feeling that comes over you when someone goes out of his
or her way to spoil you, feed you, treat you, welcome you, bless you, support
you or help you out? The feeling is
gratitude, and it feels even better when you express it!
A homemade card or note of thanks is one of the most
heartfelt and meaningful ways to express gratitude. Maybe you can’t repay your
recipient for the nice thing he or she has done, but you can reflect the
thoughtfulness with the time and care you put into writing and sending a warm,
gracious thank-you card or note.
Going out of your way by just saying I’m thinking of you,
especially during this standstill time will uplift and brighten someone. So, I challenge you to do the same and send a
homemade card to a friend, family member, and maybe someone on the front
line. Just three a week, can make a
difference in the world. It starts with
you.
An act of kindness through a card brings hope, love,
peace, happiness and joy. Sending a card helps in benefiting you sometimes by
laughter. Laughter can have amazing
health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of heart attacks to affecting
diabetes. In this day and age of so many medical breakthroughs, who would have
thought something so simple like laughter could be so beneficial to a person's
health?
If you know someone who is sick or chronically ill, send
them a humorous greeting card! You will be amazed at how much this can improve
their overall health and your own. By sending a funny card to anyone, whether
they are sick or not, you are boosting their emotional and physical well-being
and at the same time, doing the same for your own well-being.
So, giggle, belly laugh or laugh until your sides hurt
and you are out of breath! Send funny homemade cards to everyone you know on
occasion and be assured that you are boosting your own health, as well as those
you love!
WHAT GOODNESS HAS GROWN FROM YOUR OWN GRATITUDE?
Until tomorrow, Happy Holy Wednesday, and Passover Week.
Laugh of the day
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