Well folks, it looks like we are headed into the sultry days of summer. Here in the “Q” lucked out and got a bit of some much needed precipitation during monsoon season. I’m elated for those warmer temps and all that summer has to offer. With the warmer temps, comes the maintenance of summertime.
WEED AND FEED
This past weekend was hot yet beautiful. John was eager to get outdoors, plant, mow, trim, fertilize, and seed the bald spots in our lawns. As I watched him out the window, weeding and feeding, I got inspiration for this week’s blog. Weed and feed.
ELEVATE OR DECIMATE
My thoughts were interesting as I watched him work on the lawns. He went to great lengths to pull and poison the weeds in an effort to obliterate them. He gave food, water and nutrients to the lawn and plants in an effort to help them thrive. The decision was to elevate or decimate. Then it came to me. Weed the negative and feed the positive. That is precisely how we should consider handling situations in everyday life.
NEGATIVITY TRAP
Have you ever allowed yourself to fall into the “negativity trap?” Perhaps either you or someone around you is a beacon of doom and gloom. Mostly what spews from that person is bellyaching, bitterness, or cynicism. If you are around these people, I urge you to relocate ASAP. If you are one of these people, do some soul searching and see if you can pull yourself out of the doldrums. It is a trap that anyone can fall into. If you keep feeding it, it will grow and infect others around it. Try a more positive approach. Feed the positive and weed the negative.
HOW DOES THIS TIE INTO HEALTH?
I was reading an article from Psychology Today. It reminds us that happy, healthy brains are more creative, quicker and more mentally alert. Every thought releases brain chemicals. Being focused on negative thoughts, saps the brain of it positive forcefulness, slows it down and can go as far as dimming your brain’s ability to function, even creating depression. On the flip side, thinking positive, happy, hopeful, optimistic, joyful thoughts decreases cortisol and produces serotonin, which creates a sense of well-being. This helps your brain function at peak capacity. Happy and healthy go hand in hand!
DIAGNOSIS
If you have been given a diagnosis that is not exactly what you were hoping for, stay optimistic. Try to maintain a positive outlook even in the face of adversity. According to a series of studies from the U.S. and Europe, optimism helps people cope with disease and recover from surgery better. Even more impressive is the impact of a positive outlook on overall health and longevity.
HDD
As always, if we can help put your mind at ease while maintaining good health and when diagnostic ultrasound is indicated, don’t hesitate to call us at 505-350-3397.