KJV Quote of the Day -6

Proverbs 17:22

A MERRY heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Feel Good Picture #2

Lose yourself in this intimate moment of silence,
Inserting yourself into the scenic backdrop
Of the living Earth.
Be as a sliver of grass rising from the island
And breathing deep, the nourishment of the natural life.

                                     - - M.O. 2010



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KJV Quote of the Day -5

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Rest is Good

There is nothing like REST for the recovery of body and mind.  

This 3-day holiday weekend allowed me an extra day of much-needed time.  Time is always the struggle of our modern life and this was one time I was going to take every minute of it to enjoy.   I even took the advice of friends and sat down while watching a movie.   Not only did I watch "Holiday" with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, but I also watched "Julie & Julia".  Both were just what I needed to pamper myself.   Along with napping and puttering around the house and yard with the dogs.   A dog's life is what I enjoyed for at least one of those day and just as I suspected of my canine's world:  It was GREAT!    My body's health feels great today and my mind is free.

Now, the challenge comes in keeping this restful, stress-free feeling and hanging on to it for the rest of this short work week.  Thank goodness for another holiday coming up.   Just in case a little bit of stress decides to jump on my bandwagon, I'll have a chance to recharge before the start of a new year and a new approach to life.

Rest IS good.

Stress Relief Tip - Botanical Garden visit



Breathe in the beauty of a botanical garden. 
Stroll amidst a variety of colors and scents.
Aromatics distract our senses and can provide a peaceful alternative
to the stress of our thoughts.

Botanical Gardens in Virginia

Williamsburg Botanical Garden:  http://williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org/

Norfolk Botanical Garden:  http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/home

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond):  http://www.lewisginter.org/

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna):  http://www.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens

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Feel Good Picture #1

When you're down, just a picture of a cute puppy can make you SMILE!
If  you have a doggie at home, give him/her a big cuddle and be thankful for that unconditional love.

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When it's Your Dad

So many things fall into the background and are of little importance when bad news comes in about your Dad.  Mine just got diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and will have surgery in 2 weeks. 
God, please take care of my Dad according to Your will and please comfort our Mom.

With love,
your child