Appreciation. What is it really?

Appreciation.  What is it really?

How about this definition of the word “appreciation”?

“to see the nature of”  or “to increase the value of”

When you start where you are and you are appreciating where you are – right NOW, you can more fully understand where you are.  Often when we do this kind of self analysis it is easy to be harsh and unfair and critical in ways we would never be if it were anybody else!

To fully appreciate all the parts of our NOW means acknowledging not just the stuff we would like to be different but also the parts that we really like and appreciate.  There is much about where we are and who we are right NOW that is really wonderful and we want to keep.  And to appreciate this more fully try making a list of the things you really like or appreciate about your life right now.

Go ahead and jot them down. I’ll wait….  :)
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Got your list? Great!

A fun daily exercise is to list 5 things you really appreciate about your life each day on a Post-It note and stick it on your computer monitor or similar place where you rest your eyes frequently throughout the day.  Each day write a new appreciation Post-It and save the previous ones in a special spot.  (Some time in the distant future you may want to read through these, as they may delight you!)

I believe that as one more fully appreciates their life in a daily focused way, with greater consciousness, they automatically “increase the value of” their life and of course the lives of those that live around them.

I appreciate those that invest the time to read my blog …. and I hope and my intent is to “increase the value” of your life experience.

Flowers boost mood and Spring well being

Did you know that flowers can spring forth feelings of well being and boost your mood?

Several studies document what us flower lovers already knew. Receiving flowers makes us feel special and improves our mood. Flowers in our environment uplift and inspire. Somehow when you around flowers you just FEEL better.

Have you ever noticed how everyone around the flower recipient feels better and the mood improves in the group?

Have you ever stopped to “smell the roses” and felt better somehow?

Well according to a recent study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D. of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, being around flowers for as little as a week can actually affect our human behavior.

That’s right. People who live with flowers in their environment are more likely to have improved moods, increased feelings of compassion and reduced anxiety.

Flowers have an immeditate impact on happiness with long-term positive effect on moods.

Etcoff’s study found that people who live with fresh flowers are more likely to have increased feelings of compassion and kindness towards others

Studies also show that this positive reaction to flowers is universal across all age groups and increased contact with friends and family.

Additional research by Diane Relf of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute also shows:

-People communicate better in the presence of flowers or plants.

-We tend to eat food more slowly when flowers are on the table.

-Flowers restore people from mental fatigue and enhance self-esteem.

-Certain types of potted plants, as well as the growing mix used with these plants, remove some pollutants from a room’s atmosphere.

-Placing plants and flowers in a room significantly increases humidity, which reduces some of the effects of dry air such as common colds.

-Other studies have shown that plants can improve the self-concept of prison inmates and help relax psychiatric patients.

Flowers enhance our world more profoundly than simply enjoying the colors and scent.

Here is a beautiful site to browse for flowers on your computer when you can’t be near the real thing.

Fresh Roots is about re-inventing your world.

Don't settle for "good enough"

Here you can learn new things, discover little-known secrets for health, wealth and fulfillment. 

Learn new things, find solutions, and maybe put down some “fresh roots” of your own and begin anew.  Create your own “second chance” or “do-over.”

Don’t settle for “good enough.”

You can be more.  You CAN have more.   And you can enjoy your life more.

Fresh Roots is all about sharing information and being of service to others.  We hope you explore, share and enjoy the rewards and benefits of our experience.  Use what speaks to you, share with others, comment and engage.  There is power and energy in the interaction of people.  And by sharing we enhance our experience.

Fresh Roots focuses on ways to enhance the quality of our life by keeping what serves us and adding new ways to live or tweaking the little things.  By sharing little-known secrets for health, wealth and fulfillment, we complete the circle of life.

Each person is experiencing their own life adventure and in a unique place in time and space.  And while not everyone wants to re-invent themselves, a lot of us are looking for little (or large) improvements in our lives. 

Small changes can and do improve our lives to a larger degree and some cases it is the seeminly ”little things” that make all the difference.  For example, adding one too many things to do to an already busy day can push us over the top into breakdown.  And by simply eliminating one thing from our agenda can give us the space to enjoy a relaxed day.

The secret is in the harmony and balance of our daily life flow.

In searching a lifetime for solutions to problems, I have found two things that can profoundly change people’s lives: The Holosync Solution and Nutritional Cleansing.

The Holosync Solution is based on cutting edge brain technology that allows the listener to achieve deep meditative states literally at the touch of a button.  You can get a free demo CD that explains how it works with a sample by clicking here. 

The benefits of meditation have long been known.  Holosync takes the latest brain science and enhances the experience by pushing the brain. Sort of like exercise for the brain.  The result is new neural pathways, reducted stress levels, increased abilty to cope with life and the unexpected and improved outlook on life.

The other solution is Nutritional Cleansing. Our bodies are constantly being taxed by impurities and toxins from our environment. This toxic bodyburden can become too much for the body to filter out when the body does not receive the necessary daily nutrients. Our commercial food supply is deficient and in some cases bankrupt. The system that gets results that we use is Isagenix. A large part of the lifestyle and wellness coaching I do, revolves around teaching people how to cleanse, how to listen to their bodies and learn to optimize their health. Coaching is free for all cleansing clients. Please call 360-693-7711 for your free assessment. We can help you optimize your life!

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