An Island of Calm in a Sea of Chaos...

​​The world is a crazy place...and it just seems to get worse.  No matter where you turn, there is disturbing news and events taking place in every corner of our world.  It can be hard to find the good and still keep a smile on your face.  For me, taking time to meditate, walk on the beach or take a hike helps me get connected to my better self and keep my smile.  

Some easy ways to find your "island of calm":
- Turn off your phone for an hour
- Do not watch the news or read the paper for a day
- Find a quiet place to read a good book
- Have coffee with a good friend
- Do something kind and unexpected for a stranger
_Before you get out of bed, in the morning, remind yourself of 5 things to be grateful for

These are just a few suggestions that might help you find your smile and your island of "calm".  When all else fails...get a massage.  It is the one place you don't have to talk to anyone, falling asleep is a compliment and it is all about you!

Happy Father's Day!  Enjoy this day and celebrate the men in your life.  Being a dad isn't easy and the job gets over-looked and under-appreciated many times. My dad isn't alive anymore and he wasn't perfect but he did his best.  I am grateful that he was part of my life.  Take the time today to be grateful for those in your life, perfect or not, because they helped influence you into becoming the amazing person you are.

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