Thankful Thursday March 26

Good Morning Sunshine!! It's Thankful Thursday!! What are you thankful for today??  I'm thankful for Movement!! Movement in our Bodies, Movement of our Mental and Emotional Well Being and Movement of Progress!! All we need to do is just take One Step. Sometimes Life can get us broke down for a period of time and all we can do is just put one foot in front of the other. And sometimes we can be going through such a hard time that it feels like we are crawling through molasses. And then there are times where all we can is just breathe that next breath and be ok with that. It's All Movement! It's All Progress! This period of time that can be so unbearable is only temporary. And if we are making progress, we will get through it. Ever heard that saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."  Same goes to these times. One breath, one step, one bite... Progress!! We can get overwhelmed with all the things we try to do, all the hats we try to wear and all the things that we have to be for other people. However, just take a moment, take a breath and just take the time to appreciate how far we have come. We may not be where we want to be, even though we are no longer where we once were, we have moved Forward!  May your day be filled with Progress Making, Moving Forward Successes!! Happy Thankful Thursday!!

Curiosity Wednesday March 25

Good Morning Campers!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for #Curiosity!! The saying "Curiosity killed the cat" doesn't mean anything to us,  we're not cats!! If we approach life being curious to how we react to something, then maybe we'll get a different result. When we approach something like  we already know the answer, it's not being curious, it's being controlled. Being Curious, can give us Beyond Our Imagination results!! We just have to remain  open minded to that result. We can apply this theme to our goals in fitness. If we think, I'm curious to how my body will react if I lift something heavy for a month. We may be able to lift heavier. We may have built better muscles. We may even Feel Better!! When we think about our business,  I'm curious to see if this idea works and not put a box around the outcome. We may have just invented the next Big Thing!! When working on our relationships  if we think,  I'm curious if they will forgive me or hang out with me or fall in love with me, we let go of any preconceived expectations!! And the answer doesn't have a right or wrong... It just is the answer. Stay Curious. Stay Open. Ignite Your Life!! May your day be full of Curiosity!! Happy Wednesday!! #staycurious #beopen #igniteyourlife #positive #inspiration

Green Tuesday March 17

Good Morning Campers!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for the color #Green!! Well it is my favorite color and it conveys many positive messages in the brain. Green represents environmentally friendly. It brings a peaceful feeling as it is soothing. It relaxes our brains and can alleviate depression and anxiety. It offers a sense of harmony. A Green traffic light means "Go Forward". It is the color of paper money in the US. Green represents #Positive, #Renewal, #Stability, #Endurance, #Perseverance and #Hope. So today as many of us celebrate St. Patrick's Day,  may your day be filled with all the wonderful things of how the color Green can improve your Life. Happy Tuesday!! Happy St Patrick's Day!!

Be Kind Sunday March15

Good Morning Campers!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for the Opportunity to Celebrate the Life of a Wonderful 17 year old young man!! Yes, he left us too soon. Yes, our hearts breaks for the family and his loved ones. Even though, his time was done here, his time has just began in Heaven. The Legacy he left behind was how he lived his life.  He was not your average typical teenager. He had a way of looking at things differently. From a very young age, he was a peacemaker. He didn't like it when people fought or even disagreed. He was wise beyond his years, as his self awareness was far advanced than most people. He understood his Uniqueness and his Strengths. He had a passion for the Environment and for Conservation. He lived his life by leading by example. He was Kind to Others. He gave back by tutoring Second graders. He played the piano and ran track.  He was a well rounded kid. He had an artistic eye where he could draw anything. His idea of fun on the weekends was Family Game night. He will be missed by many, as he touched so many lives. To honor him, We can Be Kind to Others and Be Kind to the Environment. Love on your Family before its too late!! May your day be filled with an opportunity to Love your Family, Be Kind to Others and Be Kind to the Environment!! Happy Sunday!!

  

Spring Friday March 13

Good Morning Campers!! What are thankful for today?? I'm thankful for Spring is upon us!  Many of you will be on Spring Break next week or sometime soon.  Personally, I don't get a Spring Break.  I do Love Spring!! It's the time of year that the grass that has been brownish turns green again until the heat of the summer burns it back brown.... Lol. Animals come out of hibernation and you can hear the birds chirp. If you think about it, the tarnished refreshes itself to become better. What was once  desolate, replenishes itself. In your Life, is there something that has been cold and weathered just waiting to be renewed?? A relationship maybe, your resume,  fitness goals?? We go through the ebbs and flows of life and sometimes we forget about the stuff we pack away for the winter. Spring is an opportunity to get back to those things we have neglected and work on them and then, Move (Spring) forward!! Spring brings us the feeling of cleaning out the old stuff, that's why it's called Spring Cleaning!  Is there any cleaning out of old feelings that needs to happen?  There might be a relationship with another person or it could be the negative inner conversation with yourself.  Whatever needs your attention, take moment and deal with it. Then take a breath of Fresh Air and Feel Better for what you have Accomplished!! May your day be filled with Fresh Air to get Spring started on the right foot!! Happy Friday!! #spring #freshair #finallyfriday

Thankful Thursday March 12

Good Morning Campers!! It's #ThankfulThursday What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for where I came from. Growing up in a small town,  we looked out for each other.  We came to each others sides when we needed them to.  We helped our Neighbors!! We didn't look to be compensated,  we just knew that they would help when we needed it. Our society has changed as cities have grown and people move away from their original neighborhoods. We don't take the time to connect to the people who live across the street, as we are so busy looking down at our latest technological device. What if you needed help, who would help you?  In recent events in my own life, I've had people reach out to me from the old stomping grounds and as far away as India and Australia.  The point is that even if you're not living next to someone anymore, you can still reach out to them.  So if you know that someone has gone through a rough patch,  send a text,  an email or send a card and say I'm thankful for you, I'm thinking about you, I'm praying for you. It will help them through their day more than you know.  May your day be filled with love from people from where you came from. Happy Thankful Thursday!! #neighbors #reachout  #smalltown

Precious Moments Wednesday March 11

Good Morning from Camp Sunnyside!! What are you thankful for today??  I'm thankful for the Precious Moments we have!! I'm thankful that we can have a wonderful loving moment with a loved one and when they're gone,  we can remember how precious that moment really was!! We only get one shot in this world, Hug your Friends, Show them Love And Make sure they know that you love them!! If you knew that you had limited left, what would you do?  Would you forgive the people who have hurt you?  Would you ask for forgiveness to the people you hurt?  Or would you just travel and see the world alone?  When we lose a loved one, we ask ourselves those questions.  And then I think, why aren't we doing those things today,  before it's too late?!? For me, after my grandmother passed away, I try to be upfront and honest and love on my family and friends as much as I can. Greet them with Hugs. Tell them I love them. Which may not seem like a lot but it does help. Once they're gone, you can recall those Precious Moments that you shared!  If there had been a person in your Life that you wanted to talk to and you're waiting for a sign,  This Is It!!  I encourage you to reach out to anyone who has been on your heart and/or mind and just let them know, you're thinking about them. It may just make their day!!  This very thing happened to me yesterday.  Thisperson who has been mind for over a year, called me.  It was great hearing from her.  Sometimes, all we need to know is that we are not forgotten.  May your day be filled with people who reach out to you and show their love. And may you be able to have a precious moment with them. Happy Wednesday!!