Welcome to the Meditative Movements e-Newsletter. This edition's affirmation is "I live in the moment". This affirmation is particularly important to me because I am aware of how precious life is. Recently my friend discovered she has four brain aneurisms. Another friend was in a serious motorcycle accident. It's sad that these things happen but they do remind me that my life is really about embracing all of lifes moments. When I truly am in the moment, and not thinking about the past or worrying about the future, I am living my life in confidence. To help remind me that life is a gift, I have placed a red gift bag on my end table. When I see it I think, life is a gift, live in the present moment.

   Today my husband and I are celebrating his mother's life. She died a couple of years ago and to remember her we prepare some of the dishes she lovingly served to her family. Dinner this evening is Klub which is a Norwegian potato dumpling and it will be served with a beef pot roast and carrots. For dessert is Canthy's own pineapple pie (recipe below).

   So I encourage you to celebrate your life by living in the moment.      Ellie

It's important to realize that repetition is the key to making the thought changes that allow for life changes. Changing ourselves takes both time and focus – one affirmation and one movement at a time.

For example, if you are trying to lose weight, you can either consume fewer calories or burn more calories per day to accomplish your weight loss goal; it’s simple math, one pound equals 3500 calories. Just assume for a moment that you eat 500 more calories per day than you need. After a week you would be one pound heavier. To then lose that one pound you would need to increase your physical activity per day or reduce your food intake. Whichever choice you make, it involves a change in behavior each day, and this takes time and patience. It's really the same with this program. By stating the affirmations and performing the exercises each day, you retrain your mind, your body, and your being in a new and vibrant way. Please remember and accept the fact that you will be discouraged at times but with effort and focus change can and will prevail.

This is an excerpt from the Meditative Movements book.

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Did you know that spa and skin care professionals can incorporate a meditative movement approach into their services? I was asked to write an article that showed how to rejuvenate customers from the inside out. As you know our bodies respond naturally to the soothing, enhancing, protecting care provided by skin care professionals and spa treatments. The natural beauty within each of us can be further supported by repeating affirmation mantras while moving.

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The trips are designed for everyone from novices to seasoned outdoor veterans. Over the years, they have found that attitude is far more important than experience or ability. By their very nature, WI experiences have a way of fostering positive attitudes. They really do follow the same approach toward life that I hope you get from my program.

1 c. crushed pineapple
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. flour
Pinch of salt
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 T. cornstarch
2 T. melted butter
2 egg yolks

Use 3 egg whites for meringue. MERINGUE: Beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until stiff. Add 1/2 c. sugar and beat again. Put on filling and bake in 375 oven until golden brown.

Favorite Recipes Dell A.L.C. Women Cookbook Frost, MN 1973