Find Time To Exercise

Did you realize how many benefits exercising has? It can make you feel better about yourself, give you more energy, and help relieve stress.

Finding the time to exercise isn’t always easy, especially if you are a busy mom. Here are some tips to help you find the time:

- Schedule it in: Pencil in some exercising time, just as you would any appointment. If it’s on your schedule, you are more likely to follow through on your exercise plans.

- Get a buddy: Ask a friend to meet you for workouts. It’s a lot harder to skip your workouts when you know that there will be someone at the gym waiting for you.

- Join a 24 hour gym: If your schedule is irregular and you find that gyms are closed during the free time you have to work out, find a gym that is open 24 hours a day. Many chains that offer this service are popping up all over the country. (check out www.anytimefitness.com to see if there is a location in your area)

- Buy some DVDs: Invest in some fitness DVDs and you won’t have to worry about making it out to the gym. Whenever you want to work out, you can simply pop in a DVD.

Reiki for the heart

February is the month many states and provinces designate as heart month. Please take a moment and consider those who suffer from some type of heart disease. If you are lucky enough to be free of this type of ailment, don't forget to show the Universe your gratitude!

If you are a practitioner of an energy or alternative health system like Reiki please take a few minutes this month to send healing to all those, animal and human, suffering from the various stages of heart disease. If you are not, then please send your prayers and warm thoughts.

If you are suffering from any form of heart disease, take a moment now, relax, sit comfortably and take 3 slow deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Take as long as you like to view the attached photograph (from my cousin's resort). It has been charged with Reiki. Let the universal ki energies flow over you.

May you know love and laughter and walk with strength in the light.