motd Sunday March 25, 2012

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LET THE SUN

SHINE IN!

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Watch any weather report these days and

you'll know that here in the U.S., much of the country

just about skipped winter. There was not nearly as

much snow and cold weather this year as we've had

in winters past. Still, spring is here and that means

we'll be spending a lot more time outside. I love it! It

feels go good being outdoors, wrapped in the arms of

Mother Nature. In fact, this is the perfect time of

year to awaken your senses!

As we get older, our brains

don't process what we hear, see and smell like they

did when we were kids.

As we grow older, we become more forgetful and easily

distracted. That's because our brains don't process

what we hear, see and smell like they did when we were

kids. (That's according to a study at the University

of California.)

According to that study, the reason we become less

sensitive as we age is because we tend to tune out our

surroundings and do many of our daily tasks without

really thinking. We've gotten so used to doing the

same old things everyday, those daily routines don't

challenge our brains and we end up stuck in a rut!

Awaken your senses! Open the windows of

your home and take in the sights, sounds, smells of

and actually feel the

world around you. Better yet, now is the perfect time

of year to start a walking program. I'm not talking

about a mall-walking, either. Hey, they're great when

it's cold outside and you want to beat the low

temperatures. But now that spring is here, your daily

walk outdoors are not

only a good workout for your body. They're a good,

therapeutic workout for your minds, too!

Feel the sun's warmth on

your face. Hear the birds singing in the trees as

they welcome this new season.

Feel the sun's warmth on your face. Hear the birds

singing in the trees as they welcome this new season.

Smell the blossoms of new spring flowers as you walk

around your neighborhood or through a city park.

Delight in watching children play, just like you did

when you were a kid.

Your brain needs that kind of stimulus everyday. And

believe me, you can't get it from sitting at your

computer or lounging around watching television and eating. Spring is here

everybody. Get out of that house! Make a walk

part of your daily routine. It's the perfect way to

de-stress, think about your life and burn

some extra calories while you're at it.

If it's sunny where you are today, I want you to stop

reading this message for a minute to take a look at

the day outside. (I'll wait for you to get back.)

Oh, there you are! Well, I hope you saw a mostly blue

sky, fluffy white clouds and a brilliant yellow sun.

Now remember this message as you begin your new day

and every-day

by...letting the sun shine in to your life!

Love,