CARPE ANNUM!

What shall 2016 bring?  Weight loss? Muscle gain?  Out with the old, in with the new? There are countless ways to approach the new year.  Over the holidays, my husband and I enjoyed quiet time with family and friends.  One of our highlights was being part of a meditation that was guided by a dear family friend, who we lovingly refer to as our spiritual muse.  What a gift to have "Auntie Etch" in our lives.  On this particular night, we were reminded how we're all connected and the importance of having a servant's heart.   I love the idea of a servant's heart.  But how do you keep yourself from being overwhelmed? Or broke?  The world has so many needs.  Exercising a servant's heart, I've learned, doesn't have to be extravagant and can easily be carried out in our day-to-day interactions with neighbors, friends, and with people whom we come in contact.  A smile, a kind word, a helpful hand--these are some of the basic ingredients.  As a dancer, I've learned that I can't focus on just one aspect of my life....physical movement, for example...while neglecting other important areas (e.g., healthy diet, getting enough down time and sleep).  To operate at my optimal best requires approaching wellness in a comprehensive way that includes body, mind and spirit.  Sharing the gift of super-good, positive energy throughout the year with people near and far is an important part of a good wellness regime--I will do my best to incorporate this into my daily workout.  Carpe Annum!  Let's seize the year and truly make it count.  ~ Arianne M.