This past Friday was the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" campaign in support of healthy hearts and prevention of heart disease and stroke. http://www.goredforwomen.org/index.aspx. This is a great time to take inventory of not only our heart health, but the fact that our "hearts" are a very integral part of what a woman is. Here is a message that was sent to me some time ago, but I think it really captures a woman's "heart"
Women have strengths that amaze men
They bear hardships and carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous
They fight for what they believe in
They stand up to injustice
They don't take "no" for an answer, when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have
They go to the doctor with a child or a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when friends get an award.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet are strong when they know there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors
They will drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show just how much they care aabout you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
However, if they have one flaw..it is that a woman forgets her own worth.
February is a great month to start thinking about prevention of heart disease and stroke, eating a healthy diet, exercising and watching our vital signs. As women, we need to take time to take care of our own health which is not an easy thing when we are juggling busy work schedules, our children's soccer and piano practice, snow days, caring for our aging parents, it's hard to squeeze this in, but I don't need to tell you that, you already know it.
A woman's heart is far more than the clinical pathophysiology, her heart is who she is and everyone she touches, every day, knows that. So, taking care of our "hearts", feeling good about who we are, valuing ourselves is also just as important. Each day presents a new opportunity for you to create a better life and achieve your heart's desires. What one thing do you do daily to feel good about yourself? What actions do you take to change your life for the better? Today, you have a fresh chance to take care of your physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Be nice to yourself and replace your "self-talk" with positive statements. Love what you see in the mirror. Instead of focusing on the "imperfections" focus on your best features. Support other women because when you support women, you are supporting yourself. When we stop worrying about being "perfect", following our passions and being true to ourselves we become more in touch with the authenticity of our genuine strengths that make us the nuturing caretakers we are, every day.
Women have strengths that amaze men
They bear hardships and carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous
They fight for what they believe in
They stand up to injustice
They don't take "no" for an answer, when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have
They go to the doctor with a child or a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when friends get an award.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet are strong when they know there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors
They will drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show just how much they care aabout you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
However, if they have one flaw..it is that a woman forgets her own worth.
February is a great month to start thinking about prevention of heart disease and stroke, eating a healthy diet, exercising and watching our vital signs. As women, we need to take time to take care of our own health which is not an easy thing when we are juggling busy work schedules, our children's soccer and piano practice, snow days, caring for our aging parents, it's hard to squeeze this in, but I don't need to tell you that, you already know it.
A woman's heart is far more than the clinical pathophysiology, her heart is who she is and everyone she touches, every day, knows that. So, taking care of our "hearts", feeling good about who we are, valuing ourselves is also just as important. Each day presents a new opportunity for you to create a better life and achieve your heart's desires. What one thing do you do daily to feel good about yourself? What actions do you take to change your life for the better? Today, you have a fresh chance to take care of your physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Be nice to yourself and replace your "self-talk" with positive statements. Love what you see in the mirror. Instead of focusing on the "imperfections" focus on your best features. Support other women because when you support women, you are supporting yourself. When we stop worrying about being "perfect", following our passions and being true to ourselves we become more in touch with the authenticity of our genuine strengths that make us the nuturing caretakers we are, every day.
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