Newsletter Jan. 4

Volume 1A
By Stacie Zamperini on January 4, 2021

Weekly Meditation:
“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.”        Buddha
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What an amazing year, I can honestly say I know many of us are glad it is finally over.  But no matter what happened, we are given this beautiful opportunity to live, start over, begin again.  How are we going to make this year better than the last?  Start by making three intentions, not for the year but just for today.  Take this year one moment at a time.  I think we have all learned that we have been living in the big picture.  Living in the pandemic, in a statewide, nationwide shut down, is not only difficult, but mentally draining.  Let’s make an intention together to live in the moment, stay present in mind, body and spirit. 


Three components of anxiety​

I was speaking with a co-worker of mine regarding anxiety and she taught me how anxiety is made up of three components, thoughts, feelings and actions.  This is how mental and emotional health are very often intertwined with each other.  When one of these pieces is out of sync or is in a heightened state it can create the other pieces to then fall apart.  Unfortunately, this can trigger an anxiety attack.  When you change one part towards calm or brave the other will follow in much the same way, except in a more positive direction.  By taking control of one piece it can feel much more obtainable and less overwhelming.  This coping strategy will take time and practice.  Take your time, be well and release judgment, we are all in this together.  Take it one step at a time, one piece at a time.