What do You do when Life gets complicated?

Have You ever felt like

Running away?

Dona Anderson

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With all the stress and worry in the World right now this is probably what a lot of us are thinking.

Story time.

The later 1950's kid version

One day a few of us on our block decided to "run away" well sort of.

We got as far as the baseball diamond several blocks away and after getting something to eat that took all the money we had, we went home - tired, piggy banks empty and waited for supper.

Our big exciting get away only lasted a couple hours or so.

Mom never knew - (?) unless my sister told.

The adult version

For me,

Lots of time when life got confusing, stressful, too busy, broke, too many problems, chores, moving and even the pets as puppies took what little energy we had left, the thoughts of running away seemed to cross my mind.

 Just to get away for a day or so to have  peace and quiet, sleep, relax, not have to  cook, clean, take the bus, or go to work.

But we survive, 

and get through it the best we can.

We learn,
to ask for help, change the schedule, prepare ahead of time, relax and exercise more often and let go of some of the have to do's in favor of the want to do's.

Thankfully - Life, home and work changes as years go by. 

The pressures, expectations, roles all change as we grow, learn, prepare, age and manage our days and life.

No, I never did "Run Away" but I have to say it did feel good thinking about it for a few minutes.  

What I should have done was taken a Wellness Day when needed. 

And used more of the benefits that were available so I would have been much healthier and happier instead of having everything hurt for years. 

That would have made a huge difference.

Now I can relate to this message better 

Say to yourself ...

I give myself Permission to Rest

It's nice now that there are more wellness words, information, thoughts and services to use for your Self Care. 

These words are normal now -

Spa days, Retreats, Meditation, Yoga, Relaxation, Homeopathy, Stillness, Acupuncture, Chiropractors, Massage, going for a run, or walk or just to stop

& take a breath.

What's on your list to help You?

Let us know in the comments.

Thanks for your visit today
new posts every Tuesday,

and Thanks for helping me spread Wellness around 

the world by sharing at the links below.

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PS. Honestly ...

I don't know where all  this stuff comes from each week

but you get to come along with me to see what's next!

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Take Care

That's our Scottie girl Lucy above.

She's 6 now - all grown up. 

Fred Rogers: Look for the Helpers

Mr Rogers x 2

Did you see the Movie
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?

If so, you may remember the message I'm sharing below.

And while searching for that it I found this video so I had to share both.

Two messages for us today.

Dona Anderson

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I didn't get to see Mr. Rogers TV show but I knew it was important for little ones

and, for some reason I HAD to see the movie.

Tom Hanks did a wonderful job.  

Here's the message, say it slow like he did.

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. 

When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. 

The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”

― Fred Rogers

Here's the video, Look for the Helpers

I also like this video. 

Both let us feel that there's Hope.

Thank You Mr. Rogers
& Thanks for your visit today.

Links for sharing below.

Check out the Web version

to see the labels and archives.

A new word I learned recently from a Ted Talk I have scheduled in a few weeks is Sawubona from South Africa which is to say Hello but also goes deeper into saying I see you and more which is something I think Mr Rogers was about.  

Toby Keith- My list

This is the headliner for this years

Summer of Music 2019

Dona Anderson

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How many Hundreds of to do lists have you had?

This song encourages us to be present and connect to the people, places and life around us.  

Time goes by so fast - we have to find ways to slow down, enjoy and notice more of the moments in our life.

I'm also wondering it you've noticed this - that more and more we use the BUSY word. It's often the first word that comes out when you ask someone how they are.

It has kind of become our excuse for many things.

I hope our new lists this year will include family moments, real relaxation, staying in touch with friends, sleeping in, taking the dog for an extra walk, sitting in the garden, going for a drive, going to a parade and there's so many other things.

Let yourself breathe and get in touch with celebrating your life and the many gifts we all can receive but may not take time to notice.

This is my new mantra ...

Start Living

Before it's over - take some time this summer to see what you're needing.

Don't wait for that rainy day -
plan what to do for that rainy day,
plan for that sunny day,
plan for those nights to stay up late and watch the stars,
and plan for some time to be with just YOU.

Make time for living

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Lots more great music coming up!

You'll find songs about love, angels, remembering friends, memories, wishes and dreams, and healing for our beautiful earth.

It all starts with this one - a reminder we sometimes need to start living. 

Links below to share with others and comment.

Thanks, and I hope you'll come back here next week.

Let's spread the Mantra - Start Living!!!