IT'S THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

I don't know about you but for some reason it just doesn't feel like the day before Christmas, I know it is but it just doesn't seem like it to me. If you were in the area of any of the area malls yesterday though they were pretty crowded with all those last minute shopping. Speaking of malls, I have to go over in the area of the Short Pump Town Center later this morning for a delivery. I am going to feel like I am working for the government after today, I am going to be off for the next 4 days which is fine with me. The Virginia Cavaliers beat Hampton last night 74-48 in a game the Cavs needed to win. Well tonight the house will be packed with family & friends as we have our annual Christmas Eve get together here at the house, I just hope I don't eat to much. There will be allot of fellow and former bloggers in the house tonight. Well I hope everybody has a Merry Christmas. MICKEY

From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another.
The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.
Emily Matthews

TODAY IS
National Eggnog Day
Anniversary of Silent Night (1818)
Christmas Eve

Mini workouts. Several mini workouts can be as effective as one extended workout. For busy people it may be much easier to split a workout into several smaller sessions. Breaking up the day with several 10-minute workouts can wake you up and make you more productive during low energy parts of your day. Split exercise sessions may also make your workouts more efficient.

If a task seems overwhelming, break it down into more manageable, specific goals. Telling yourself you need to “lose 10 pounds” isn’t specific enough about how you’re going to get there. Set smaller goals in short-term increments, like walking three times for an hour in the next week or doing 10 sit-ups each day. By setting baby steps, you’ll be much more likely to accomplish your goal and also be inspired to go further.

Silent reflection
For just a while, calm your thoughts. In this moment, simply be.

There is much in your life, and there is much more to come. Yet you have always been, and you always are, more than enough.

For a moment, let go of the way you appear and the things you've done. Feel the truth and power of who you are.

In silence, there is much you can know. Beyond thought, there is much you can understand.

Touch the person who always lives inside the person you are. Be immersed in the beauty and wonder of being.

Feel the strength that is always there. And know that whatever may come, all is well.
-- Ralph Marston

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