Caring for You: Body, Mind, & Soul

The sacredness of self and our connection to the universe becomes more apparent each day as I fully embrace my mid-fifties. The caring for your section intertwines the richness of the sacred journey we call our lives.

As I experience this journey, I am sharing my own evolution, celebration, and story as Dr. Joanie celebrates her life. Hope my story and the resources I am discovering helps you celebrate your sacred life!

Body

     Food: Eat Less & Move More & Eat from the Earth

• My Pyramid USDA Government Website Food & Movement
• Prevention Magazine
• Supermarkets: Shop around the Perimeter of the Story
• Books helping me:

     Fitness: Get a fitness buddy, it helped me!

• Get good Doctors & see them!
• Walking
• Joined a Gym
• Weight Training
• My First Race in Years: Walking Run the Reagan 2/16/2008
• Aquatic Fitness: Discovering Water Aerobics

     Fun

• Active Fitness: Blending exercise with Community Service
• Try new things - water aerobics!

     Books & Resources

• Speedo

Mind

     Learning

• Reading books about Boomers
• Reading Biographies of Boomers
• Learning how to be Fifty

     Loving

• Loving God
• Loving the Saints
• Loving Self
• Loving Family
• Loving Friends
• Loving the World
• Loving the Universe

     Living

• Learning to live without the "couple" script
• Learning how the "empty nest' feels
• Learning who I am now

     Books & Resources

 Learning Greek /Latin: recommended by Dr. Joseph T. Leichter

 Studying the Baby Boomer Brain: Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg

PBS The Secret Life of the Brain

Sout

     Wisdom: Found Mentor Guides & Become a Mentor Guide

• Fr. Jim Conlon

     Willingness: Celebrate Your Life

     Windows: Open them for Fresh Air

     Books & Resources

Kids in College
Kids in Career
Caring for Parents
Caring for You
Volunteer
Boomer Activities