Greetings Fellow Life Enthusiasts!
I am feeling AMAZING! I just danced to a fun song I like. Moving my body to the upbeat tunes helped in releasing endorphins, the feel good hormones.
In addition to watching what I eat to prevent sluggishness and feelings of fatigue, exercising in the form of dancing elevated my feelings of being well.
Want to feel better now? Of course you do!
Get up and move! If you have kids, put on a kids song and dance around the house. Dance with your significant other, friends, or even alone - as us single people sometimes do! Whether you're dancing alone or with someone, just get up and move.
Okay, stop reading this and go dance. Go! Have fun!
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
P.S. I think my fingers are dancing so pardon any typos! :-)
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Attract The Ability To Improve How You Look And Feel
Greetings Dear Readers!
Happy Thursday to you! I want to share how to attract improvement in how you look and feel.
For those who say that I am lucky to have my 103 pounds figure at 5'0'' and it's due to genetics, they are mistaken. I do have good genetics, BUT I once gained 30 pounds on my petite frame. By the way, I am continuously improving as well, after all I am in the process of attracting a 4 pounds weight loss!
My 30 pounds weight gain happened when I was about 24 years old and stationed in Alaska (I'm a USAF veteran). Dear Reader, I went up several sizes. By the time I got to the 5th size up from my normal size, I decided to improve how I looked and felt. I attracted improvement in body and how I felt. This is how I did it:
I begin to spend time working out again up to 5 days a week. I did not spend hours upon hours exercising, but I made it a point to be active on a consistent basis. I also reduced the amount of food I ate as well as selected foods with higher nutritional value.
It has been over 12 years since I gained and loss the weight, and I have not relapsed! I avoided a relapse in my weight gain experience because I made lifestyle changes instead of fad-dieting or exercising only when I felt I needed it. Again, I made it a lifestyle.
This morning I've already had my breakfast (old-fashioned oats with one chopped apple), vitamins, orange juice, and a cup of coffee. After this post I will spend at least 30 minutes exercising prior to hitting the shower and going about my day. These actions are attracting continued physical maintenance of my body and improvement in how I feel.
You CAN attract improvement in how you look and feel.
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Happy Thursday to you! I want to share how to attract improvement in how you look and feel.
For those who say that I am lucky to have my 103 pounds figure at 5'0'' and it's due to genetics, they are mistaken. I do have good genetics, BUT I once gained 30 pounds on my petite frame. By the way, I am continuously improving as well, after all I am in the process of attracting a 4 pounds weight loss!
My 30 pounds weight gain happened when I was about 24 years old and stationed in Alaska (I'm a USAF veteran). Dear Reader, I went up several sizes. By the time I got to the 5th size up from my normal size, I decided to improve how I looked and felt. I attracted improvement in body and how I felt. This is how I did it:
I begin to spend time working out again up to 5 days a week. I did not spend hours upon hours exercising, but I made it a point to be active on a consistent basis. I also reduced the amount of food I ate as well as selected foods with higher nutritional value.
It has been over 12 years since I gained and loss the weight, and I have not relapsed! I avoided a relapse in my weight gain experience because I made lifestyle changes instead of fad-dieting or exercising only when I felt I needed it. Again, I made it a lifestyle.
This morning I've already had my breakfast (old-fashioned oats with one chopped apple), vitamins, orange juice, and a cup of coffee. After this post I will spend at least 30 minutes exercising prior to hitting the shower and going about my day. These actions are attracting continued physical maintenance of my body and improvement in how I feel.
You CAN attract improvement in how you look and feel.
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
You Are A Human Being; Not A Garbage Disposal
After having lunch at a restaurant this afternoon, I was closing out my ticket when the server asked, "Don't you want to take that (left-over food) with you? After all," she continued, "you paid for it."
I smiled and politely declined.
Her concern was nice, but... we should not feel that we have to eat everything on our plates just because it's there. We are human beings, not garbage disposals. I know, waste not - want not. I agree - to a certain extent.
We should not deliberately be wasteful, but the portion sizes served in that particular restaurant was more than I needed. I ate enough to fuel my body and left the rest. Sure, I could have saved the rest for later but I knew that I was not going to have any more of that particular meal.
We must not give in to storing extra calories on our skeletal frame. Only consume what is needed to fuel the body and function at an optimal level.
I feel more concerned about storing too many calories on the only body vehicle provided for my soul in this lifetime, than leaving food on a plate because excessive serving sizes.
Remember: "Eat to live, not live to eat."
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
I smiled and politely declined.
Her concern was nice, but... we should not feel that we have to eat everything on our plates just because it's there. We are human beings, not garbage disposals. I know, waste not - want not. I agree - to a certain extent.
We should not deliberately be wasteful, but the portion sizes served in that particular restaurant was more than I needed. I ate enough to fuel my body and left the rest. Sure, I could have saved the rest for later but I knew that I was not going to have any more of that particular meal.
We must not give in to storing extra calories on our skeletal frame. Only consume what is needed to fuel the body and function at an optimal level.
I feel more concerned about storing too many calories on the only body vehicle provided for my soul in this lifetime, than leaving food on a plate because excessive serving sizes.
Remember: "Eat to live, not live to eat."
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Inspiration to SMILE :-)
Greetings Dear Readers (Life Enthusiasts!)
Today I 'almost' felt tired. Everyone feels tired every now and then but I did not want to feel tired because I had things to do. To respond to my 'almost' feeling of being tired, I smiled. Yes, I smiled.
And guess what happened! In less than ninety seconds, I felt rejuvenated. I decided to keep smiling and the feeling of being refreshed continued as I kept smiling.
Smile. Now. Then KEEP ON SMILING. Smiling turns your frown upside down. So do it. Do it now. Smile!
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
p.s. I'm smiling :-)
Today I 'almost' felt tired. Everyone feels tired every now and then but I did not want to feel tired because I had things to do. To respond to my 'almost' feeling of being tired, I smiled. Yes, I smiled.
And guess what happened! In less than ninety seconds, I felt rejuvenated. I decided to keep smiling and the feeling of being refreshed continued as I kept smiling.
Smile. Now. Then KEEP ON SMILING. Smiling turns your frown upside down. So do it. Do it now. Smile!
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
p.s. I'm smiling :-)
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Sleep In Peace, Wake in Joy
Salutations Dear Reader!
What a beautiful morning it is as I sit and look at the trees outside my bedroom window. I had a very peaceful sleep, as I do most nights.
When we do what we can throughout the day and willfully accept that some things will be left for another time, we sleep peacefully.
Rest is a vital component for a better quality of life. It would be a challenge to wake up, ready to go, if your sleep was not sweet and restful.
If you have a challenge with sleeping well on a frequent basis, start writing what you're thinking about & know that whatever concerns you have will be dealt with at the appropriate time. Think of what you are grateful for as you fall asleep. Continue to take deep breaths as you allow your body to gently relax.
To wake in joy is to be appreciative for a new day! Have excitement and enthusiasm for every moment. Your life is so special and wonderful!
As I watered my plants this morning, I thanked the heavens for the exchange of oxygen between plants and mammals. Whether you live alone or with someone, most likely there is a family member, close acquaintance, or perhaps a significant other in your life. Be grateful for having someone to share your life's journey. Thank the Universe for manifesting such wonderful beings.
Sleep in peace. Wake in Joy!
Best wishes for an optimally beautiful day!
Kaja Green-Tovar
What a beautiful morning it is as I sit and look at the trees outside my bedroom window. I had a very peaceful sleep, as I do most nights.
When we do what we can throughout the day and willfully accept that some things will be left for another time, we sleep peacefully.
Rest is a vital component for a better quality of life. It would be a challenge to wake up, ready to go, if your sleep was not sweet and restful.
If you have a challenge with sleeping well on a frequent basis, start writing what you're thinking about & know that whatever concerns you have will be dealt with at the appropriate time. Think of what you are grateful for as you fall asleep. Continue to take deep breaths as you allow your body to gently relax.
To wake in joy is to be appreciative for a new day! Have excitement and enthusiasm for every moment. Your life is so special and wonderful!
As I watered my plants this morning, I thanked the heavens for the exchange of oxygen between plants and mammals. Whether you live alone or with someone, most likely there is a family member, close acquaintance, or perhaps a significant other in your life. Be grateful for having someone to share your life's journey. Thank the Universe for manifesting such wonderful beings.
Sleep in peace. Wake in Joy!
Best wishes for an optimally beautiful day!
Kaja Green-Tovar
Friday, February 21, 2014
Three Things A Person Needs For A Great Day!
Greetings!
Below are three things needed for a GREAT day!
1) Nourishment to sustain life
Unless you have decided to fast from food, adequate fuel in the form of healthy foods is required for you to maintain an optimal level of energy as you go about your day. Be sure to get plenty of H2O as well!
If you are a busy parent, student, or worker check out the following links for breakfast, lunch, or dinner ideas:
Breakfast - http://www.kajafitness.com/5_Breakfast_and_3_Meal_Ideas_from_Kaja_.html
Lunch/Dinner - http://www.kajafitness.com/5-lunch-dinner-meals-and-3-snack-ideas-from-kaja.html
***By the way, I know you already have air or you would not be here visiting with me. :)
2. Security/Safety
You need to know that your basic needs are consistently being met. Wherever you are now is a blessing because you are still here. As long as you have life, you can grow as a human being. All your needs will continuously be met and supplied in proportions to your belief and expectations.
Knowing that you are safe in the essence of the Universal Spirit (or whatever name you choose for the one Deity over all) allows you to feel a sense of peace as you endeavor to have a better quality of life.
3. Purpose
Deciding why you want to pursue certain goals, or complete particular tasks, will help you stay motivated throughout the day.
Feel free to share whatever else helps you have great day.
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
Below are three things needed for a GREAT day!
1) Nourishment to sustain life
Unless you have decided to fast from food, adequate fuel in the form of healthy foods is required for you to maintain an optimal level of energy as you go about your day. Be sure to get plenty of H2O as well!
If you are a busy parent, student, or worker check out the following links for breakfast, lunch, or dinner ideas:
Breakfast - http://www.kajafitness.com/5_Breakfast_and_3_Meal_Ideas_from_Kaja_.html
Lunch/Dinner - http://www.kajafitness.com/5-lunch-dinner-meals-and-3-snack-ideas-from-kaja.html
***By the way, I know you already have air or you would not be here visiting with me. :)
2. Security/Safety
You need to know that your basic needs are consistently being met. Wherever you are now is a blessing because you are still here. As long as you have life, you can grow as a human being. All your needs will continuously be met and supplied in proportions to your belief and expectations.
Knowing that you are safe in the essence of the Universal Spirit (or whatever name you choose for the one Deity over all) allows you to feel a sense of peace as you endeavor to have a better quality of life.
3. Purpose
Deciding why you want to pursue certain goals, or complete particular tasks, will help you stay motivated throughout the day.
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Feeling secure that all of your needs are being met while knowing it safe for you to feel free to live a purposeful life, will result in you having a GREAT day! Feel free to share whatever else helps you have great day.
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Excited About Writing This Morning
Greetings Dear Reader!
I am so excited this morning. So many good things are happening. First of all, I feel amazingly calm and forward-looking today. As some of you know, my book The Musings of a Commitment Phobic Woman is available on Amazon.com:
I am working on the second book for this story and incorporating more humor and wit! This morning just feels right. Most mornings do! However, I am extra elated because I am getting much writing accomplished. I started a draft on a non-fiction book to address what is happening with our youth as I am a parent of a wonderful adolescent young adult. More about the book will be provided over the next few days!
Dear Reader, when we do work that we love it makes for a better quality of life! I am so grateful to have self-published two books so far (one non-fiction and one fiction). I guess it's the Gemini in me that allows me to write both genres!
For me, writing nonfiction is much easier and quicker than writing fiction (although I enjoy both!). With either genre, when you are passionate about your topic, the process of putting words to paper (or computer screen) is smooth. Of course, if things aren't so smooth, we can pinpoint why and determine how to make it better for a smoother next time.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
I am so excited this morning. So many good things are happening. First of all, I feel amazingly calm and forward-looking today. As some of you know, my book The Musings of a Commitment Phobic Woman is available on Amazon.com:
I am working on the second book for this story and incorporating more humor and wit! This morning just feels right. Most mornings do! However, I am extra elated because I am getting much writing accomplished. I started a draft on a non-fiction book to address what is happening with our youth as I am a parent of a wonderful adolescent young adult. More about the book will be provided over the next few days!
Dear Reader, when we do work that we love it makes for a better quality of life! I am so grateful to have self-published two books so far (one non-fiction and one fiction). I guess it's the Gemini in me that allows me to write both genres!
For me, writing nonfiction is much easier and quicker than writing fiction (although I enjoy both!). With either genre, when you are passionate about your topic, the process of putting words to paper (or computer screen) is smooth. Of course, if things aren't so smooth, we can pinpoint why and determine how to make it better for a smoother next time.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Best wishes for our (yours and mine) optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Sharing Treasure - Divorce Parents Sharing The Life Of Adult Offspring
This weekend I am in Mississippi visiting my darling, magnificent treasure, and the man from my past is here too. We, the man from my past I, met up and took the drive to Mississippi together since he had to come through the state I was in. The man from the past and I share a most marvelous treasure.
We sometimes scheme and vie for ways to make this treasure more our own, although the treasure should not be disputed for as being more his or more mine. This weekend I find myself with an invisible muzzle over my mouth because I need to make sure I do not upset or tamper with the sacredness, the wholesomeness, of our shared treasure.
As I intricately tango with the man from my past in an effort to keep our treasure stable and well, I hope the dance steps stay smooth and the experience result in my personal growth. My gratitude for the blessing of such a beautiful divine treasure aids me in the dance.
For the love of my beautiful, magnificent, divine treasure I humble myself and reject engaging in tit-for-tat. I resist telling the man from my past how I am the one who did the most physical caring and nurturing of the treasure. This is not to take away how well he has contributed to the upkeep and development of our treasure. I simply feel entitled to speak the truth and the truth is that I sustained the treasure inside of my body for nine months then providing nurturing from my very bosoms. I did it all with love, joy, and much gratitude for the gift of the treasure being part of my life experience.
How is your treasure (your offspring) shared with the person (former spouse - male or female) from your past?
Today I shared this for all divorced parents working together as best you can to nurture your treasure.
Start a conversation. Leave a comment.
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
We sometimes scheme and vie for ways to make this treasure more our own, although the treasure should not be disputed for as being more his or more mine. This weekend I find myself with an invisible muzzle over my mouth because I need to make sure I do not upset or tamper with the sacredness, the wholesomeness, of our shared treasure.
As I intricately tango with the man from my past in an effort to keep our treasure stable and well, I hope the dance steps stay smooth and the experience result in my personal growth. My gratitude for the blessing of such a beautiful divine treasure aids me in the dance.
For the love of my beautiful, magnificent, divine treasure I humble myself and reject engaging in tit-for-tat. I resist telling the man from my past how I am the one who did the most physical caring and nurturing of the treasure. This is not to take away how well he has contributed to the upkeep and development of our treasure. I simply feel entitled to speak the truth and the truth is that I sustained the treasure inside of my body for nine months then providing nurturing from my very bosoms. I did it all with love, joy, and much gratitude for the gift of the treasure being part of my life experience.
How is your treasure (your offspring) shared with the person (former spouse - male or female) from your past?
Today I shared this for all divorced parents working together as best you can to nurture your treasure.
Start a conversation. Leave a comment.
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Passage Written by the Late Dr. Ernest Holmes
Usually, I write from my experiences or feel a need to share a personal story or something going on in the world.
This evening I wanted to share a written passage by the Late Dr. Ernest Holmes:
"Peace comes from the absence of fear, from a consciousness of trust, from a deep, underlying faith in the absolute goodness and mercy, the final integrity of the universe in which we live, and of every cause to which we give our thought, our time, and our attention. If we would have peace outwardly, we must first realize peace inwardly. Peace is greatly to be desired; nations at war with each other destroy themselves finally." -Dr. Ernest Holmes
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
P.S. The image is my personal photo of the Payette River in Boise, Idaho. This photo reminds me of the peace and beauty that exist in nature.
This evening I wanted to share a written passage by the Late Dr. Ernest Holmes:
"Peace comes from the absence of fear, from a consciousness of trust, from a deep, underlying faith in the absolute goodness and mercy, the final integrity of the universe in which we live, and of every cause to which we give our thought, our time, and our attention. If we would have peace outwardly, we must first realize peace inwardly. Peace is greatly to be desired; nations at war with each other destroy themselves finally." -Dr. Ernest Holmes
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
P.S. The image is my personal photo of the Payette River in Boise, Idaho. This photo reminds me of the peace and beauty that exist in nature.
All Actions or Inactions Have a Consequence
Greetings Dear Reader!
On twitter there was a link to a news story about an off-duty police officer killing one of three people who tried to rob him. See the following link to get the story: http://www.suntimes.com/25516404-761/off-duty-sheriffs-officer-fatally-shoots-man-who-tried-to-rob-him-cops.html
My response to the story link that was tweeted: There are always consequences to our actions. Go to work, get paid. Try to rob someone, lose your life or freedom. Consequences :)
I did not tweet that to say that people get what they deserve, but to state that we reap what we sew; we get back what we put out; every action or inaction has a consequence.
If the robbers focused on doing handyman jobs instead of trying to take what someone else worked for, they would most likely still be alive. If the officer didn't have the profession he did, he might not have been able to protect himself. Consequences!
If I don't write new posts for this blog, someone will lose interest in checking out this page. If I frequently post my opinions & observations, then someone, somewhere, will benefit from my postings. Consequences.
Consequences, the result of our actions or inactions, can be positive or negative.
Leave a comment. Start a conversation.
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
P.S. Yes, I did mean "our" in the closing. Your optimal health and wellness, and mine as well.
On twitter there was a link to a news story about an off-duty police officer killing one of three people who tried to rob him. See the following link to get the story: http://www.suntimes.com/25516404-761/off-duty-sheriffs-officer-fatally-shoots-man-who-tried-to-rob-him-cops.html
My response to the story link that was tweeted: There are always consequences to our actions. Go to work, get paid. Try to rob someone, lose your life or freedom. Consequences :)
I did not tweet that to say that people get what they deserve, but to state that we reap what we sew; we get back what we put out; every action or inaction has a consequence.
If the robbers focused on doing handyman jobs instead of trying to take what someone else worked for, they would most likely still be alive. If the officer didn't have the profession he did, he might not have been able to protect himself. Consequences!
If I don't write new posts for this blog, someone will lose interest in checking out this page. If I frequently post my opinions & observations, then someone, somewhere, will benefit from my postings. Consequences.
Consequences, the result of our actions or inactions, can be positive or negative.
Leave a comment. Start a conversation.
Best wishes for our optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
P.S. Yes, I did mean "our" in the closing. Your optimal health and wellness, and mine as well.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Motivational Ditties
"I feel great. I feel fine! I feel this way ALL the time!" - chant from a friend
The above chant was shared with me in 2012 and whenever I say it in a cheering tone I still smile.
When we need a pick me up it's good to have a personal chant, quote, or mantra to motivate us.
Some motivational ditties (or mantras, chants, or quotes) are listed below:
1) To who much is given, much is required. - Source Unknown, though I've seen something like this in spiritual texts.
2) "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Deceased French Philosopher, Teilhard de Chardin
3) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
4) "The Universe/God/Holy Spirit (you pick) did not bring me this far to let me fall." - Kaja Green-Tovar, probably be said by others.
5) "Everything happens for a reason. I trust the Universal Spirit." - Kaja Green-Tovar, though I imagine someone, somewhere says something similar, hopefully.
6) "What work I have done, I have done because it has been play. If it had been work I shouldn't have done it." - Mark Twain
Feel free to post your motivational ditty (chant, mantra, quote).
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
The above chant was shared with me in 2012 and whenever I say it in a cheering tone I still smile.
When we need a pick me up it's good to have a personal chant, quote, or mantra to motivate us.
Some motivational ditties (or mantras, chants, or quotes) are listed below:
1) To who much is given, much is required. - Source Unknown, though I've seen something like this in spiritual texts.
2) "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Deceased French Philosopher, Teilhard de Chardin
3) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
4) "The Universe/God/Holy Spirit (you pick) did not bring me this far to let me fall." - Kaja Green-Tovar, probably be said by others.
5) "Everything happens for a reason. I trust the Universal Spirit." - Kaja Green-Tovar, though I imagine someone, somewhere says something similar, hopefully.
6) "What work I have done, I have done because it has been play. If it had been work I shouldn't have done it." - Mark Twain
Feel free to post your motivational ditty (chant, mantra, quote).
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Participate in Life Now, Give Yourself SOMETHING to Improve Upon
Greetings Dear Reader!
This evening a friend of mine told me they had not started a project they were passionate about because in their exact words, "I'm not good enough yet."
I found my friend's statement about not being good enough to be incredulous. Fervently, I told this friend that she was definitely "good enough" and in fact she was "more than good".
When we want to do something we must go for it while it is something we feel strongly about. Sure, we might need to improve upon whatever it is we're doing but at least we give ourselves something to even improve upon in the first place.
When I self-published my first book The A-B-C Book of Health and Fitness Motivation, I was brand new at the self-publishing process through Create Space (a subsidiary of Amazon.com). However, I decided that the contents of the book was something I felt too passionately about to not get it out to the public.
I have improved with the book writing and self publishing process. After writing my second book, Musings of a Commitment-Phobic Woman, I feel better about generating the book cover and submitting the contents of my book, via Create Space, for publication on Amazon.com.
Another example of being new at something but doing it anyway instead of waiting for what SEEMS like the perfect time is with my YouTube postings. I am so glad I started posting videos with the acceptance that I would learn and improve upon my postings along the way.
Dear Reader, if you really desire to do something, please go for it. We all need improvements in some area but do give yourself something to improve upon in the first place!
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
This evening a friend of mine told me they had not started a project they were passionate about because in their exact words, "I'm not good enough yet."
I found my friend's statement about not being good enough to be incredulous. Fervently, I told this friend that she was definitely "good enough" and in fact she was "more than good".
When we want to do something we must go for it while it is something we feel strongly about. Sure, we might need to improve upon whatever it is we're doing but at least we give ourselves something to even improve upon in the first place.
When I self-published my first book The A-B-C Book of Health and Fitness Motivation, I was brand new at the self-publishing process through Create Space (a subsidiary of Amazon.com). However, I decided that the contents of the book was something I felt too passionately about to not get it out to the public.
I have improved with the book writing and self publishing process. After writing my second book, Musings of a Commitment-Phobic Woman, I feel better about generating the book cover and submitting the contents of my book, via Create Space, for publication on Amazon.com.
Another example of being new at something but doing it anyway instead of waiting for what SEEMS like the perfect time is with my YouTube postings. I am so glad I started posting videos with the acceptance that I would learn and improve upon my postings along the way.
Dear Reader, if you really desire to do something, please go for it. We all need improvements in some area but do give yourself something to improve upon in the first place!
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness!
Kaja Green-Tovar
Friday, February 7, 2014
Last Night I Cried
Greetings Dear Readers!
I am so happy this morning. With each new day comes light. That is the law of the Universe. We can always count on it to happen and I am so grateful for the consistency of Universal laws.
So... last night I cried. I cried as a result of how I was feeling. My thoughts and feelings resulted in emotions that led to tears. I am so glad I was able to cry as I lay in my bed about to fall asleep. I am especially grateful since I do not cry easily.
Tears lubricate our eyes and cleanse them (our eyes) of irritants. My perspective is that my emotional tears served to lubricate my feelings so that I did not become hardened. My tears cleansed what was emotionally irritating me. I felt relief as the tears poured out the irritation from my mind.
While I love the sassiness of Jo Dee Messina's country song titled, No Time For Tears, I want each person reading this to... make time for tears. Yes, make time to lubricate your emotions so you do not become hardened. Let your tears serve to wash out irritating feelings, emotions.
Last night I cried, and today... I feel awesome!
Share your thoughts on crying. Leave a comment.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
I am so happy this morning. With each new day comes light. That is the law of the Universe. We can always count on it to happen and I am so grateful for the consistency of Universal laws.
So... last night I cried. I cried as a result of how I was feeling. My thoughts and feelings resulted in emotions that led to tears. I am so glad I was able to cry as I lay in my bed about to fall asleep. I am especially grateful since I do not cry easily.
Tears lubricate our eyes and cleanse them (our eyes) of irritants. My perspective is that my emotional tears served to lubricate my feelings so that I did not become hardened. My tears cleansed what was emotionally irritating me. I felt relief as the tears poured out the irritation from my mind.
While I love the sassiness of Jo Dee Messina's country song titled, No Time For Tears, I want each person reading this to... make time for tears. Yes, make time to lubricate your emotions so you do not become hardened. Let your tears serve to wash out irritating feelings, emotions.
Last night I cried, and today... I feel awesome!
Share your thoughts on crying. Leave a comment.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Life is Crazy? Maybe, maybe not.
A dear long-time friend girl texted me that their life is "crazy".
My genuine and loving response was: "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Depends on YOUR perspective." I I was sure to close the text by telling my friend I love her because I do. Seriously dear reader, our perceptions are important!
What we see in our lives is the thing we are paying close attention to. Is life crazy? It really depends on an individual's perspective. How we think or feel about something, our opinion, is our perspective.
Some people think Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting is crazy. Some other individual think it's the coolest and best way to condition the mind and body. Personally, I think it's the same, just on different sides of the same coin. By that I mean it's crazy and a cool way to get into good physical condition; however, I would not want to enter the ring with anyone. Nope, no thanks! :)
A 24-hour Shakespeare-Bardathon may be crazy to one person while it may be the delight of one's week or whole year for another person. I, for one, find it to be absolutely delightful! I had the opportunity to participate in one when I lived in Alaska some years ago. Never heard of a Shakespeare Bardathon? Visit http://www.fstalaska.org/bard-a-thon/ to learn about it. After all it's beneficial to learn something new on a daily basis!
Are things really crazy in your life, in the world around you? Maybe, maybe not. It totally depends on your perspective.
Start the conversation. Leave a comment to share your point-of-view. :)
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
My genuine and loving response was: "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Depends on YOUR perspective." I I was sure to close the text by telling my friend I love her because I do. Seriously dear reader, our perceptions are important!
What we see in our lives is the thing we are paying close attention to. Is life crazy? It really depends on an individual's perspective. How we think or feel about something, our opinion, is our perspective.
Some people think Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting is crazy. Some other individual think it's the coolest and best way to condition the mind and body. Personally, I think it's the same, just on different sides of the same coin. By that I mean it's crazy and a cool way to get into good physical condition; however, I would not want to enter the ring with anyone. Nope, no thanks! :)
A 24-hour Shakespeare-Bardathon may be crazy to one person while it may be the delight of one's week or whole year for another person. I, for one, find it to be absolutely delightful! I had the opportunity to participate in one when I lived in Alaska some years ago. Never heard of a Shakespeare Bardathon? Visit http://www.fstalaska.org/bard-a-thon/ to learn about it. After all it's beneficial to learn something new on a daily basis!
Are things really crazy in your life, in the world around you? Maybe, maybe not. It totally depends on your perspective.
Start the conversation. Leave a comment to share your point-of-view. :)
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Everything Happens For A Reason (#2)
In a previous post titled Everything Happens For A Reason (#1), I wrote about things happening for a reason due to the law of cause and effect. I stated that how we respond to people or situations is what matters most regardless of why something happens.
Recently, I ended a close friendship with a male companion. This person and I are both good people but we stopped being compatible as close friends. The fact that our friendship ended is a little emotionally upsetting because we became very familiar with one another, and got used to being around each other and spending time together.
However, I know that our friendship came to an end for a reason or reasons (with an 's'!). I know that in being spiritual beings having a human experience, sometimes we meet people who ride with us on the journey of life until it's time for them to make an exit or take a detour in a different direction.
When this happens we may feel sad. We might miss them very much. However, in keeping up our faith that everything really does happen for a reason, we should do our best to look at the good of the present and expect the very best for the future.
Wasting too much lamenting, about what could have or should have been, only serves to take away from what you could be doing now in preparation for what you desire to do next. Read that last sentence in bold type again and again until it sinks in for you.
Regardless of what is going on in your life, there is always something to be grateful for. Focus on the good and know that everything really does happen for a reason.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
p.s. I'm loving this beautiful thing we call Life!
Recently, I ended a close friendship with a male companion. This person and I are both good people but we stopped being compatible as close friends. The fact that our friendship ended is a little emotionally upsetting because we became very familiar with one another, and got used to being around each other and spending time together.
However, I know that our friendship came to an end for a reason or reasons (with an 's'!). I know that in being spiritual beings having a human experience, sometimes we meet people who ride with us on the journey of life until it's time for them to make an exit or take a detour in a different direction.
When this happens we may feel sad. We might miss them very much. However, in keeping up our faith that everything really does happen for a reason, we should do our best to look at the good of the present and expect the very best for the future.
Wasting too much lamenting, about what could have or should have been, only serves to take away from what you could be doing now in preparation for what you desire to do next. Read that last sentence in bold type again and again until it sinks in for you.
Regardless of what is going on in your life, there is always something to be grateful for. Focus on the good and know that everything really does happen for a reason.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
p.s. I'm loving this beautiful thing we call Life!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Everything Happens For A Reason (#1)
"Everything happens for reason." That is my response to things that happen in my life. I believe this statement to be true because of the law of cause and effect.
My declaration that everything happens for reason is a not a way of relinquishing accountability or taking control of my life. It is away of acknowledging that, yes somehow such and such happened. If possible we can decipher how such and such came to be; then decide on the best response (or if a response is even warranted). Sometimes we are unable to decipher why something happens but in trusting that there indeed is a reason, we can better go with the flow.
The following are two examples of things happening for a reason.
Example 1:
One day while visiting the office of someone I knew, an acquaintance we both knew showed up. I did not expect to see this acquaintance but I was glad to see them. While the three of us chatted, the person I was visiting mentioned that our acquaintance was having an issue. It just so happened that I was able to help.
If I had not shown up, I imagine a source of help would have come from some other place, but I was able to help while I was there. This person was so excited that I happened to be able and willing to help when it was needed. My being there was for a good reason. It turned out well for each of us. The friend who needed help, received it; and I was grateful for being able to give it. The friend who brought up that help was needed felt good in speaking out and getting everything going so the issue became a non-issue. Everything happened for a reason.
That was an example of something good happening for a good reason.
My declaration that everything happens for reason is a not a way of relinquishing accountability or taking control of my life. It is away of acknowledging that, yes somehow such and such happened. If possible we can decipher how such and such came to be; then decide on the best response (or if a response is even warranted). Sometimes we are unable to decipher why something happens but in trusting that there indeed is a reason, we can better go with the flow.
The following are two examples of things happening for a reason.
Example 1:
One day while visiting the office of someone I knew, an acquaintance we both knew showed up. I did not expect to see this acquaintance but I was glad to see them. While the three of us chatted, the person I was visiting mentioned that our acquaintance was having an issue. It just so happened that I was able to help.
If I had not shown up, I imagine a source of help would have come from some other place, but I was able to help while I was there. This person was so excited that I happened to be able and willing to help when it was needed. My being there was for a good reason. It turned out well for each of us. The friend who needed help, received it; and I was grateful for being able to give it. The friend who brought up that help was needed felt good in speaking out and getting everything going so the issue became a non-issue. Everything happened for a reason.
That was an example of something good happening for a good reason.
***Read on for a different example. ***
Example 2:
Once a message was left with someone I knew regarding a debt I needed to pay. I was temporarily embarrassed, but I knew the phone call happened for a reason. The phone call happened because I delayed in making a payment to pay a bill.
I was embarrassed for a reason, too! I was embarrassed because I knew that my character, or the order of personal affairs, could be viewed as questionable.
The phone call should not have been surprising since I procrastinated in paying the bill. It didn't matter that I kept meaning to call and make the required payment. Admittedly, if that call had not come to my job I might have continued to procrastinate in paying that particular bill! I would not have put it off forever, but I might have fallen further behind the due date.
However, upon getting the message, I paid the bill in full.
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The two examples above show that when things happen for whatever reason, it is up to us how we think, feel, and respond.
Feel free to make comments to this post.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Want More Peace in Your Life?
To have peace is to be untroubled, content, and without strife. So how can you attain peace in your life? By THINKING peace, you will have peace.
That sounds so simple, you may be thinking. However, it is true. To have peace you must think in a peaceful manner. Your perceptions must be determinedly peaceful. Take note of the term determinedly. Determining to have peace is vital because while we are spiritual beings having a human experience, we experience different feelings when faced with people or situations that make us feel uncomfortable in some way.
By choosing (determining) to be peaceful, we are exerting calm, conscious control over how we respond. When confronting any person or situation that we are not in agreement with, we get to determine if our response will be a peaceful one.
Sometimes a peaceful response is to simply be silent. Other times, it may be to acknowledge the other person's point-of-view while agreeing to disagree without putting the other person down, name-calling, or engaging in some other belligerent tactic. Occasionally, a peaceful response might entail gathering statistical data to show the other party why you think a certain way and then let the individual decide for him or herself how they will proceed.
Basically, calmly staying true to yourself while letting others be who they are will help you to inherit a more peaceful existence.
I hope reading this has been helpful in your quest for a more peaceful life.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
That sounds so simple, you may be thinking. However, it is true. To have peace you must think in a peaceful manner. Your perceptions must be determinedly peaceful. Take note of the term determinedly. Determining to have peace is vital because while we are spiritual beings having a human experience, we experience different feelings when faced with people or situations that make us feel uncomfortable in some way.
By choosing (determining) to be peaceful, we are exerting calm, conscious control over how we respond. When confronting any person or situation that we are not in agreement with, we get to determine if our response will be a peaceful one.
Sometimes a peaceful response is to simply be silent. Other times, it may be to acknowledge the other person's point-of-view while agreeing to disagree without putting the other person down, name-calling, or engaging in some other belligerent tactic. Occasionally, a peaceful response might entail gathering statistical data to show the other party why you think a certain way and then let the individual decide for him or herself how they will proceed.
Basically, calmly staying true to yourself while letting others be who they are will help you to inherit a more peaceful existence.
I hope reading this has been helpful in your quest for a more peaceful life.
Best wishes for your optimal health and wellness,
Kaja Green-Tovar
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