What is Your Stress level telling You.

Please Take Care of YOU

What does that mean to you.

How do You take care of yourself ...

Stress even affects how we look and age. 

Another post for your
Wellness Toolbox.

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Let's start today with a 
few moments to Relax.  

Soften your shoulders,

your back ... your hands ... and face ...

Soften your breath to allow it to move 
through your whole body and mind
 letting go of Stress and moving
towards Relaxation.

A One Rose and message is waiting for you when

you feel ready.

   

A November Rose from 2 years ago.

Feel the Simplicity of this time  to rest and be with your breath a simple precious gift ...

Each Breath is our most precious Gift.

It's with us every day, every hour, every minute ...

 it becomes our friend, our teacher, our companion.

Please take care of You as your whole body breathes

 in Gratitude, Patience and Love.

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Feel the Simplicity of this time  to rest

 and be with your breath

 a simple precious gift ...

One Rose Wellness cards is a set

of 105 messages all from the pages

of Simply, One Breath At a Time.

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for sharing with others as we
spread Wellness around the
World. Links below.
   

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from a Star is Born 

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

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We're at the Movies this week. 

Welcome to week 3 of Summer of Music.

What's your Favorite song from a Movie.

If you've forgotten some from years ago, 

you can ask Google to help. 

I did.

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PS. I haven't had enough of this song Yet. 

Love it.  💚

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You want Me to do WHAT?

I don't want anymore Jobs! 

What happened to the old me,
the quiet shy one.


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Simply take one step then another and another.

Dona's photo message

Life sometimes gets a bit confusing and it's only later when we take the steps or fill in the pieces of the puzzle that it hopefully starts to make some sense.

I often say that I’m doing things I wouldn’t have ever imagined and two of them came to me as I was resting after yoga and were things at the time I really didn’t know anything about.

Reflexology and Reiki.

Reflexology came first.

I was just thinking about another purpose for my yoga room and the word Reflexology came to my mind.  I knew it had something to do with feet but nothing else. 

So I began checking it out - what was it, what do you need and where I could get training. 

Here comes the freaky part - when I looked up for where I could get a trainer for the type I was interested in ...  

She worked in my little town and was the trainer for Western Canada and parts of the US as well.  

Who could have imagined that? 

How do I turn back now?

I booked a session for myself to learn more and, 

before leaving I was signed up for my first training.  

And, I used to hate

anyone touching my feet.

Reiki came to me several years

later in a similar way.

I wasn't thinking about needing to learn another healing practice or use for my yoga room but I was curious when it just popped into my mind loud and clear. 

It just popped into my

mind loud and clear.

I didn't know anything about it so again I looked it up to learn more and find out about training. 

The universe was plotting
against me because ...

A week or so later I saw an advertisement in the paper for a free level one workshop at the Woman's Resource center we had.

It was full so put my name on the waiting list.

But the same lady was teaching a different workshop the day before that I was able to go to.  

I mentioned to her that I had called about the Reiki workshop but it was full.  

Later in the day she came to me and said there was a cancellation for the Reiki workshop, and did I want to take that spot. 

YES, OK Ok ...

That introduction led me wanting to learn more and finding a teacher near by for the rest of training.

I guess it is about putting what you want out there,
and seeing what comes back. 

Both of these practices have been helpful in my own self healing, and I enjoyed introducing them to friends and family. 

I’m sure there will be more reasons come up as to why I was introduced to and then agreed to learn and use these healing practices. 

But for now ...

I think the important part was the one for listening ... without that, none of this would have happened!

Have you had any similar things in your life?

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Anyone play guitar or cello?

My Yoga room sometimes turns
into a part time music room.

The words I hear in my head now are

 Practice Practice more Practice.

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Together we continue to spread Wellness

around the World every day. 

Thank You.

We never know what will get our attention

and get us to say YES.

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Make Someone Happy

''A Place to be Happy

feel Happy,

and Breathe Happy'' ...

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Our last Heart & Love post - well maybe
 not but the last for February. 💚 

I'm sharing the Song today. 

Make Someone Happy

Let's all try to do this today and if it's really fun we can do it again tomorrow and, the next day, and ...

Sleepless in Seattle 

I don't know how many times I've seen this movie.  

It and Pretty Woman were my saviors when I stayed up late making stain glass jewelry, sewing or whatever it was years ago.

What are some of your favorite movies?

Take Care & new post next week.

Little message at the top of post is from my book 
Moving Forward from the Heart

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Wellness Messenger - Listen to the words of your Heart

One Rose Wellness Message

February is about our Heart with some Love mixed in.

When One Rose will do ...

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Dona's Dream - help others and send wellness out into the world. 

This message starts us off  

Messages are from the pages of
 Simply, One Breath At a Time.

Feel the gentle pulse of your

whole body resting,
now listen to the
words of your heart ...

Guided Relaxation invites you to gently connect to your breath and body.

It offers ways to access and experience deep relaxation of the body & mind to reduce stress and bring in comfort, presence and healing.

Each breath matters and our daily Wellness matters not only for how we live each day but also for how we connect and communicate with others.

Stress affects so many areas of our lives and health and often we don't even realize the how and where, we just go about living our crazy busy life the best we can. 

Please take care of YOU.

 ... listen to the

words of your heart ...

Thank You for sharing to help others!

Relax and breathe

Here's another relaxation for you.  
One of my top 3 favorites.


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A wonderful song is on the list for 
next week as Heart with some Love
month continues.

What a Wonderful World | Playing For Change

Another One of my favorite Songs

You'll love it too!!

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Cheerful. Happy. Colorful. Fun.

It is a wonderful world!

  

If  you've visited here frequently you will

have noticed I have Many Favorite Songs!

Can't help it - so much to like.

If you're still in the New Years' spirit or just want to stand up, sing and dance around - please go for it. 

I did a few times, and it's great for just letting yourself move and sing to let go of Stress and get your Smile on.

We really need all of us together singing loudly and protecting our Wonderful World before it's too late.

Change is happening so fast ...

Thank You.

Needing a few more moments to soften,

breathe and let your heart sing.  

Here's a short Meditation

from last summer.

Enjoy. 

Let's send prayers out to Australia
and others in need of help.

Thanks for helping these weekly posts travel the World.
Already 14 countries have visited here in one week.

links below.

Very glad I found this video in the Archives (December 2015) when I went looking for past posts to put in the Christmas combo I did in November.

I listened and fell in love with it all over again. Song first recorded in 1967.

SOMEWHERE Special along the JOURNEY

Not sure where

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We are nearing the End of another year and it seems to be that time of Reflection again on what we did, when we laughed, what we learned and the changes if any that happened.

Some of it may be wonderful, some not so.

I know I'm bad for change and just figuring out new appliances in the summer was  frustrating. 

But we get through it and move on to be thankful for all the good and see what we can learn from the rest.

I chose this picture for it being beautiful, powerful energy that goes on and on.  I remember taking it years ago but not exactly where it was.

A stop along the road,  part of our travels, somewhere along our journey of life.

You can't just be a visitor to being there, seeing this place where nature rules and not have felt it.

You felt it ...

The mist in the air, the sound of the falls, the knowing it is doing what it's suppose to do.

It leaves behind something deep inside, in those places where you know there is so much more to our Earth, Life and how we choose to be part of it.

The important part - how we choose to be part of it.

Thank you for being here today...

In case you Missed it

If you missed the 3 posts on What is Wellness
here's a more recent post where I shared links
to all 3.

I found that in getting to know more about what Wellness is,
we can learn more about how to protect it.

I Hope you come back for my weekly new posts.  

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Alan Jackson - The Older I Get

We're all getting older

Our 3rd Summer of Music continues with this song that
will bring up lots of different memories for each of us ...

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Are you already starting to say
remember when,
not already,
where did the time go
and so many more...

Our lives are an accumulation of Moments

with lots of learning as to what we want in those moments...

Next week's song sounds

like Angels singing.

Check the Archives if you've

missed some of the earlier 

Summer of Music picks.

Regular posts return in September

Thanks for your visit & sharing
with others at the links below.

Toby Keith- My list

This is the headliner for this years

Summer of Music 2019

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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!!!

Ted Talk - Adam Grant

Are you a Giver or a Taker

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Very interesting talk and results.

Loved when he talked about the 5 minute favor -

 find small ways to add large value to other peoples life.

Yes - givers WIN!

and it's Ok to be a receiver too.

My Books became even more Valuable ...

Because of them, I get to share

weekly posts with You.

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Message from Simply, One Breath At a Time - DA/2008

These weekly posts are my Gifts to help you build a wellness toolbox. You can call it your recipes of good ingredients and feelings for Health & Wellness.  

Your time is valuable.

So I keep the posts short and share a variety of  information and entertainment to enjoy or help you take those precious breaths toward Relaxation, Inspiration, Imagination, Gratitude and more.

From my Heart to yours

Thank you to new and previous viewers and to my wonderful email subscribers for continuing to share these articles, wellness moments and tools in person and with Family, Friends and others at the links below. 

The posts have continued to travel far and wide throughout the world, even to places I've never heard of. (google helped to find you)

This Blog is a sampling of things we can do and use to help us build awareness and find resources we can feel comfortable using.

No rules - no drama - no right or wrong - just follow along to what feels good to you in the moment.

My best work is in the books I wrote that continue to help the lives of its readers and listeners, and this Blog wouldn't exist without that first book that started it all.

We all have unique goals/dreams in life and mine over the last 8+ years has been to share some of the many types of Wellness that help support, bring balance and happiness into our everyday lives. 

Together let's send even more everyday

Wellness and Happiness around the World
by continuing to Share at the Links below.

Thank You 💗

We all need it.

Don't miss past posts in the archives.

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A little bit of Gratitude goes along way and
this post continues to travel around the world 

What is Wellness?

3 part series starts

next week.

Visit these Pages above to find out more information - 

Meet Dona - Resources - Wellwishers - Answers 

Welcome  & Thank You to new Subscribers,
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How do you figure What to Add in or Take out? - What's with the apple pie?

More isn't always better ...

except for something you love like apple pie & ice cream

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Not time for ice cream yet ...

Sometimes for FUN I'll give myself a word count limit for a new blog post to see what I come up with and how many words are used. 

It's interesting when I've already reached the limit and there are more thoughts and information I want to add in.

This is a really good learning experience as it makes me think about what I really want to say and how to say it. 

Then how do I make changes, what can be left out, what is really of value to the story. 

There are probably lots of situations where MORE doesn’t always make things better.

One thing I have noticed though is that sometimes one or two words placed just right can open you up to a whole different experience, space and moment.  

It can be the breakthrough, the key to opening the door and finding the real message inside! Or, it can change the whole story.

More doesn't always
make it better

When I started this post I was referring to words but it can be about other things as well. 

Whether it's filling the page with words, filling our life, toy boxes, closets, houses etc with things, or even when adding spices to a pie, more isn't always better.


Thank You for your visit.

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We all want Moments for being Calm, Quiet and Still

How to do it is

the problem ...

Help!

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Dona's Dream - to send wellness out into the world. 

A One Rose Wellness message for You today.

Messages are from the pages of Simply, One Breath At a Time.

Become calm quiet still

enjoy the beauty of this time,

this place,

this breath ...

Do You have a calm quiet place?

Today, I think of it as the times when there's a balance between the Head & Heart.

The actual place doesn't matter, it's the feeling that matters.

It could be at the ocean or in the grocery store line up.

It could be on the bus or the walking trail.

I find it when I feel present, alert and connected to my life and my breath ...

It could also be called a time, place and breath of Gratitude.

Don't be afraid to be still, to relax...to listen.

Link here to another great message 

Also use the label below One Rose Cards for more.

Thank You for sharing this message to help others!

One Rose Wellness Cards is a set of 105 messages for mini moments of meditation, awareness, inspiration, gratitude or simply a reminder to breathe.

All the messages are from the book, Simply, One Breath At a Time.

Just Breathe

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Keep Smiling ...

I also share some of my calm places in the pictures I share on the side under Wellness Moments. I change them frequently but you can save them to Pinterest and make yourself a file if you'd like.

New Combo for YOU & Love this little hummingbird!

No, it's NOT Food - much Better

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More posts below or in the archives.

It's been awhile since I made up a Combo.

This time instead of making them all similar I decided to be Wild and make them different.

A visitor to our yard.

Let's start with by linking to this - Great Love Song  Beautiful song about long lasting love thanks to Leonard Cohen.

Anyone's Anniversary

or Wedding coming up?

Link to this - My version of going Viral

The link this post talks about shows up everyday on my stats and travels the World. A few simple thoughts of Gratitude goes a long way to soften the world around us.

Link to this post - Almost Christmas

Maybe it was the title, Do You Enjoy doing Nothing that got the attention but I'm sure the relaxing thoughts and feelings softened many hearts. 

The busy Holiday season is here so make sure you take the time you need to breathe, relax and unwind.  Take Care of YOU.

After I put these 3 together, I noticed that while it isn't 
a combo of all the same type of thing it does have
 a common thread running throughout.

I'll let you discover that for yourself. 

Take Care and Enjoy.

From my Heart to yours this Holiday Season 

Thank You for sharing these articles, wellness moments and tools with your Family & Friends at the links below and in person so they continue to travel in your inner world and beyond.

We all have unique goals/dreams in life and mine for these past 8 years has been to share Wellness to help us feel better and pass on what we find to others and those who would be interested.

This Blog has been a sampling of things we can do and use to help build awareness and find resources that we can feel comfortable with.

My best work is in the books I made that continue to help the lives of its readers and listeners, and this Blog wouldn't exist without that first book that started it all.

Imagine if we could surround everyone in the world with
more everyday Happiness and Wellness.

Thank You 💗

Don't miss what's coming up in December!