Archive for the ‘Pay Attention’ Category

It’s 89 degrees outside and I am
making a blueberry rhubarb pie!

One of my favorite things to do,
when I have a little time to fuss
in the kitchen, is to make a pie.

There was a moment that I thought
I must be crazy to bake in such heat,
but my attention was captivated by
what my hands were doing.

Without any prompting, the appendages
of digits on my forelimbs, had a
mind of their own.

I watched with amazement as my hands
wandered in and out of the flour
container measuring and sifting
the ingredients to prepare the
pie crust.  

The  memory of shape and thickness
came naturally as my hands grabbed the
rolling pin and began flattening
the dough.  They knew exactly when
to stop rolling.  

A moment of tender reflection
twinkled in my mind, as I remembered
my mother’s love of baking pies.

Take time to stop and watch the
actions of your own hands. Perhaps
you can pay attention when you are
driving, typing on the computer,
gardening, knitting, cooking,
brushing your teeth, eating dinner
or getting dressed.

Smile at your hands and say out loud,
“thank you”.  Offer this gesture
of gratitude to your hands for all
they do for you.

Loving your hands is a simple
and honest way to connect to your
body.  Loving yourself is the
beginning of connecting to your joy.

Enjoy the pie!
Smiles, gena

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It was a treat to be a tourist in
New York City on a beautiful day.
Off the tip of Manhattan, we took
the ferry boat from Battery Park
and began a day down history lane.

In the harbor of New York City,
Ellis Island sits in the Shadow of
the Statue of Liberty.  It is a
historic museum of memories,dreams,
triumphs and struggles

From the 1830’s until the 1920’s over
12 million immigrants passed through
the port to make a better life for
themselves.

There is a display, in the foyer
of the museum, where bags, baskets
and suitcases are piled high depicting
the worldly possessions of such brave
people.

Many of the ancestors had only the
clothes they were wearing.  And they
carried courage, boldness, fearlessness,
trust and faith in the pockets of their
hearts.

Their dreams kept them moving forward
with conviction to make things better.
The stories are still inspiring.

The self love and unconditional acceptance
they held for themselves became the foundation
for well being and prosperity.

What are your dreams today?  What kind of
suitcase will you pack in order to make
the day better and more positive for
yourself?

You do have ancestors, whether or not they
came through Ellis Island and those relatives
had faith in themselves.

You  have some of that amazing “DNA”.
You are charged with remembering your
essence and your own magnificence.

Love the parts of yourself that carry YOUR STORY.
Let the journey continue with you…towards
your own happiness, well being and joy.

Be well and stay that way,
Gena

p.s.  Here is a link to the photos from the past!
http://ellisisland.org/photoalbums/ellis_island_then.asp
or just google Ellis Island…and be inspired!

While I was up too late, working on
the computer, a horrifying  rain
storm blew through the area
around midnight.

In less than an hour, trees and
power lines dropped like leaves
falling to the ground.  When the
lights went out and the computer
sounded off, I was sure it Kansas,
in the middle of Dorothy’s
tornado.

Destruction happened quickly and
without warning.  There was a
whirlwind of debris all over the
neighborhood.

In the morning light and the calm of
the next day, we were able to
assess the damage and put things
back in balance.

In the wake of the fury, we could only
wait for the storm to pass before we
could make things right.  

Have you had the experience of an
emotional storm rise inside you,
without warning, and throw you off
center?

In that emotional fury, did you
choose to express the energy as an
angry outburst,a disappointing encounter,
an irritating look, a frustrating
conversation, an annoying attitude
or even a violent attack?

If you wait for the storm to pass, just
wait it out, the emotional energy will
move THROUGH you rather than USING
you to do damage to those
you love and cherish.

Practice being your own best friend and
wait with yourself until the tempest moves on.

Linger in a place of patience, compassion,
love, gratitude and forgiveness.  The energy
will calm, your thinking will clear, your attitude
will become kind, your heart will open and you
will make a different choice of behavior.  

There will be no mess to clean up in the morning.

Practice the self love you are learning and
remember to be your own best friend.

Be well and stay that way,
Gena

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At any given time there might be brilliant
yellow dandelions decorating your lawn.
Almost by magic, and within just a few days,
the flowers become perfect spheres of fuzz
just waiting to catch the wind.

Check this one out! http://bit.ly/aa0vrt

When was the last time you blew
apart the parachuting seeds from the
top of a transformed dandelion?

The act of using your breath to send
such delicate intention out into the world
can be inspiring and uplifting.

Forget the fact that you are pollinating weeds
in your front yard. Believe it or not,
dandelions can enrich your lawn
and be beneficial to your health.

Go ahead and blow! Have the wonder of a child
and watch the seedlings take flight as they
spin and twirl in space.

http://bit.ly/9ZHrih

Recognize that there are precious parts of
you filled with love, compassion, gratitude and joy.
When you allow those pieces of your character
to take flight, you are enriching yourself
as well as others in your world.

Perhaps like the dandelion, we are in a continual
state of transformation. Use your breath as the
vehicle for lightness of heart and joy in your life.

Just BREATHE!!

Smiles, gena
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Last week I took an unexpected spill and
bruised my hand and fingers. This week gravity
demanded another visit and I actually tripped
out the door!

My ankle folded under me and I was sure it
was broken. UGH!! The thought of breaking my
skeleton had me in a temporary panic.

BREATHE! BREATHE! BREATHE!
The voice in my head shouted.

Thankfully the emergency visit to the clinic
and x-rays confirmed it was just a very bad sprain.

I love my bones!

I take care of them and have faith they will
carry me, gracefully, into my seasoned years.

Listen to my personal health affirmation on
“Love Your STRONG Self”. The audio is fr*ee
at this link from chapter 9 in my book.

http://www.lysscentral.com/audio/strong-self

Design an affirmation for yourself. Make it personal,
positive, present tense and filled with emotionally
charged words. If you would like some support, please
email me and I would be happy to assist.

Loving all the parts of you is a safety plan for
protecting and ensuring your health, well being and preciousness.

Give this affirmation a go:

“Everything I eat turns to health,strength,fitness and beauty”!

Be well and stay that way,
gena

P.S. For more audio affirmations find them in my book
“Love Your Slim Self”
You can order a copy at htpp://lysscentral.com

Things fall. Is gravity the culprit or Cupid? Trees topple, apples drop, stars descend, rain comes down and even people tumble.

Walking across a parking lot the other day, I fell. There was no slippery spot, no uneven pavement, nothing heavy in my arms and I was not in a hurry.

One moment I was walking merrily along and the next I was kissing the ground.

Nothing broken, just some badly bruised fingers and an embarrassed self image.

Every time I feel the swollen black and blue of my hand, I am grateful that gravity gracefully took me down virtually unscathed.

Being your own best friend is a practice of being gentle,easy and compassionate with yourself.

Don’t be too hard on yourself when you slip up, make a mistake or forget something.

Pretend that falling in love with yourself is actually the gravity which support you and your own specialness.

Loving yourself unconditionally is just the beginning of this journey. You will come to understand that you really are precious and there is nothing that can ever take you down.

Be well and stay that way,

Gena

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Stopping at a scenic overlook while on my way home could have been considered a waste of time.

Instead, it was a moment of peaceful reprieve from a very busy “running around” day.

The little parking area looked out over a spectacular view of the river that meandered through hills and meadows below.

When I consciously took a deep slow breathe, the awareness of natures beauty helped bring me back to a calm and energized place.

Stop for a moment, wherever you are in your day, and offer yourself affectionate attention of loving kindness.

Take a breathe and don’t overlook the fact that you are learning to love your endearing self….which is never a waste of time!

Be well and stay that way,

Gena

Your auto manual suggests that you change the oil in your car on a regular basis. The reasons for an oil change do not interest me, I just know my car will last longer and run better if I do it .

I love my little red Mazda and it is my intention to keep her humming for a long time.. The dealership sees me every 5,000 miles and occasionally they throw in an oil change for free!

Interestingly enough, a bright pink post card arrived today from my doctor. In big letters across the top it said: “It’s time to schedule your routine visit.”

The medical community knows that we do not pay much attention to our own life mileage unless there is something wrong. You remember to change the oil in your automobile, but do you ignore making that regular check-up for your health and well being?.

While having the oil changed by the mechanics, I called and made the appointment for that timely visit with my physician. I want to keep humming along  and certainly out live my little red car.

Love yourself enough to have a consultation and check up with your health care professional. Remember you are precious and it is vital that you become your own best friend.

Just do it, make your appointment. The best health care is: “Excellent Self Care”

Smiles, Gena

P.S. Check out my book “Love Your Slim Self” at the website:  or Pass along the hope that falling in love with yourself is just the beginning!

My visit with my granddaughters in Budapest, Hungary was simply delightful.

Even though it was sad to say good-bye, the drive to the airport was filled with stories and laughter and pink explosions from bubble gum.

It was a shock to find out that, because of a flight delay, I would have to fly to Zurich, Switzerland, spend the night, have another four hour lay over in Germany and finally catch the plane to Boston.

I had no control over the fact that I could not get home in time to “do” everything that was waiting for me.

I would have to spend an unexpected twenty-four hour lay-over in a strange place with nothing to do but “be”.

Hummm….What a way to learn the lessons I want to teach you!

We are really good at “Human Doing” and need practice at “Human Being”!

Indeed, I did the best I could. NOTHING! I selfishly indulged myself, without feeling guilty.

I made the lay-over fun by changing my disappointment to an attitude of loving gratitude and took myself out to dinner.

If you can’t change the circumstances around you, change your attitude of mind. Create your own “Lay-Over”, find a new way to make it fun and take your lovely self out on a date!

Smiles, Gena

P.S. Join me for a evening of fun, inspiration and well being! April 12, 2010 7:30pm-9:00pm Pazzo (Basketball Hall of Fame) Springfield MA Bring a friend and pass this along.

On my way to Budapest to visit my granddaughters, the flight was full and my seat was on an aisle.

I cooperated with some seat shuffling in order to accommodate an elderly couple who wanted to sit together.

Since I was willing to move, I found myself sitting next to a gentleman with a warm smile, an easy attitude and a delightful enthusiasm for life.

As total strangers, we took a risk and enjoyed interesting conversation, some laughter about the state of “things” and took the opportunity to share life-time stories.

My granddaughters would say, “we made friends”!

Is there a part of yourself that is a stranger to you? Perhaps a part of yourself that you have not paid much attention to or noticed.

Sometimes when you meet strangers, you can turn them into friends and as you learn more about yourself, you will take the risk of becoming your own best friend.

Be well and stay that way,

Gena

p.s. Save the date: “Love Your Slim Self” April 12, 2010 7:30pm Workshop and Book Signing along with Sheila Magalhaes of HeartSong Yoga Pazzo Restaurant Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, MA http://lysscentral.com
http://heartsongyoga.com

Please pass the invitation along to people you love
and care about…as well as strangers!