Week 14 Incentive; Affirmation

 Hey everyone! Wow, the month flew by quickly. And it's almost time for the final quarter resolution, so be prepared for the last steps for the year.

So, are we ready for this week's incentive? 

I think this is one of the most useful incentives so far. Yes, they all are useful for improving our lifestyle, but this one I say is very important.

Week 14 Incentive is to Use Nontoxic Cleaning Products.

You can look for information through different sites. Always do your research and find out what would work. Here are a few sites to help get started: 

            Environmental Working Group: www.ewg.org  

            Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov

   

Today's Affirmation: 

I am in control of my health and wellness

I hope you all have a good and safe evening and enjoy the rest of the month. Keep safe and healthy. Take care, my friends.

Dieter's Prayer; Daily Drawing; Affirmation

 Happy Hump Day, everyone!

How is everyone this Wednesday? Hopefully, all is well and that everyone is keeping safe.

I came across an interesting bookmark that I've found in a book I just purchase from a bookfair and like to share it with everyone. Please, let me know what you all think about it.

Well, I am picking up from what I've started back in July. I'm going to start doing daily oracle drawings and sharing each day. Please let me know your thoughts and opinions on such.

Today's card is The Winged Wise Ones. 

Always Allies and never Challengers, the Winged Wise Ones represent the aid of all the angels. When you enter their realm, know that your sincere prayers will be answered according to the will of the Divine. This also represents Divine intervention and the potential of miracles to heal and transform as if by magic.

Have faith, whatever your circumstances: Heavenly beings are watching over you. The Winged Wise Ones give you a glimpse of the future by offering messages whispered on the wind. These are translated within you as inspired thought, instantly unraveling the past and revealing the present. Be aware of the Higher Consciousness in you. This is a good time to observe your thoughts through meditation. Who is observing those thoughts? That Self is kin to the Winged Wise Ones, who have come to help you soar.

Today's Affirmation:

I am guided by my true core desire.

I like to remind everyone that the choice to take the healthy lifestyle path is up to yourself. And that you should speak with your doctor, personal trainer, and/or dietitian before making any changes.

Have a good night, be safe, and take care. 

Daily Drawing; Affermation

 Evening everyone, how are you all doing on this wonderful first day of fall, also known as the Autumn Equinox or Mabon?

The name Mabon comes from the Welsh God, who was the son of the Earth Mother Goddess. However, there is evidence that the name was adopted in the 1970s, and the holiday was not originally a Celtic celebration. To celebrate this holiday, pagans might pick apples. Apples are a common symbol of the second harvest.

So, many blessings to all out there.

Today's daily drawing is The Dragon's Duel.

The Dragon’s Duel takes place at the proverbial fork in the road. It’s both Ally and Challenger at once, as it represents the tension of opposites. Even though the truth is that we live in unity, we experience the duality of faith and doubt, love and fear, right and wrong, black and white. This aspect of your current experience
asks you to accept that although you may be going one way, another may call to you to change direction.

Now is the time to inquire whether it’s your ego or your soul leading you. There are always choices in life. Decision-making also solves inner conflict. If you’re torn between two dragons, the one that you chose to feed will be the one that wins. Which is it? If it’s not the one that serves the highest of your intentions, deliberately feed the other and the duel will be won in your favor.

Affirmation for the Day: 

I respect and appreciate others who are fit.

Have a good evening to all, I'm sorry for a short posting. A few will be like this from time to time. Take care and be safe.

Week 13 Incentive; Affirmation; Daily Drawing

 Morning everyone! How is everyone as we start this new work/school week?

Granted, it's my day off from work since my work week starts on Saturday. Was very busy during the weekend with work.

Today, it's mostly housework and catching up on my writings. So, we have the new incentives, affirmations, and oracle drawing.

We are now on week 13 of our incentives and this one is usually a hard one for majority of us. This week's incentive is to have a well Balanced Breakfast. I will admit, I do have times where I can't always eat a full breakfast and always going for just coffee with fruit and a smoothie.

But, as many of us know, having a good breakfast can help us fueling our day and keep up the energy to last for a good part of the day, til lunchtime or whenever we get hungry again.

         

Today's Affirmation: I focus on my form while I exercise.

Daily Drawing: The Mapmaker of Destiny

When the Mapmaker of Destiny appears, it’s a sign that you’re being given an opportunity to transform Fate into Destiny. At birth, each human being is given a unique map with myriad paths that intersect with one another. Your Map of Destiny shows all the places you’re meant to visit, places where you will be challenged to evolve into the highest aspects of the Self.

Remember that you’re a spark of the Divine come to Earth to experience itself in human form. As such, your path is unique. It’s also somewhat preordained, and Fate represents the events in your life that were meant to happen and that you can’t change. Fate is transformed into Destiny according to how you respond to your circumstances. Destiny offers you the ability to make great opportunities out of fated experience, so free will and choice are possible at certain points on your map.

Now is one of those times. You’re faced with a relationship or circumstance brought to you by Fate. How you respond will lead you into your perfect Destiny. Your Ally may assume the form of a soul mate come to heal your heart and be your companion. Perhaps your Challenger makes you face the things within you that must change in order for you to express your highest good. Maybe Fate brings you an Ally in the form of a wonderful new project . . . or a Challenger in the form of a failed business.

No matter which form they take, all are perfect expressions of Fate inviting you into your Destiny. Pay attention as your map unfolds now. And remember that Fate makes the map, but Destiny is determined by the manner in which you engage your journey.

I wish everyone a good day. Take care and be safe.

Week 12 Incentive; Affirmation

 Evening everyone, how has your day been?

I bet a lot was eager to be watching football again and not the reruns of past years. Sorry, I admit that I am not a big sports fan. Even though I am big on health and to stay active.

Speaking of active, who all is keeping up with the incentives, for we are now in week 12 of the 52.

This week is to practice breathing exercises or in other words, meditation. By doing these exercises brings benefits, such as easing stress, improve blood flow, and ease body pain.

Here's a technique that could be useful (page 93, for those who are following the book):

4-7-8 Breathing

1. Sit comfortably with your back straight.
2. Put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest.
3. Take a deep, slow breath from your belly, and silently count to 4 as you breathe in.
4. Hold your breath, and silently count from 1 to 7.
5. Breathe out completely as you silently count from 1 to 8. Try to get all the air out of your lungs by the time you count to 8.
6. Repeat three to seven times or until you feel calm. 

Note: If you feel dizzy or light-headed, slowly return to normal breathing and ease into a more comfortable position until it passes.

Also, today I thought to add daily affirmations of encouragement. Plus, tomorrow I will also return to daily card drawings. 

Today's affirmation is:

            -I have the power to control my health

Be safe, stay healthy, and take care everyone.

Week 11 Incentive: Nutrition Labels

 Hello Everyone! Happy September!

Wow, this month came upon us fast. Besides my weekly posts and keeping busy with all the happenings with work, I totally missed out on August's videos that I had said to do.

So, today is going to be a busy day for me. Besides this post which is a good incentive addition, I will be trying to get several videos done up that I have promised to attend.

Anyways, how is everyone doing and what are your thoughts so far on these weekly incentives. Are they helping you with improvements in your life? Have you spoken to your physicians yet about any of this to get their inputs?

As the weeks pass, we add a new incentive. Just to keep in mind. We are now up to week 11, which in my opinion is important for everyone's health. The majority of us learned this back in health class in high school or our doctors/dietitians review them with us.

Speaking of reviews, let us review the past 10 incentives that we've done so far.

1. 
   Get Plenty of SleepStay Hydrated
   
2. Stay Active Daily
3. Keep Food Journal
4. Be Optimistic (don't worry, be happy)
5. Take Multivitamin Supplements
6. Keep Dust and Allergens Outside of Home
7. 4-6 Servings of Veggies Daily
8. Enjoy Time to Self
9. 20 Minutes Stretches, 3x a week

This week's incentive is to be familiar with Nutrition Labels. 

Reading the labels on the side or on the back part of any food package helps us understand what we are putting into our bodies and the bodies of our loved ones. They help give us the idea of our average intake of calories, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates that enter our systems.

This is to be sure that we are eating right and is following the recommendations from our doctors or dietitians. Plus, depending on what programs we are following. Such as keto, maintain weight, weight loss, weight gain, muscle mass, etc. 

To me, this is always an important part of whenever I do my shopping, plus you can also download apps to help and assist you in finding the right products for yourself and your family. 

Wishes you all a good weekend, stay safe and healthy.