This mission is a tale of (at least) 2 significant American qualities.
1. It was the third mission to the moon, and many people had become bored; it did not get the same attention from the public as earlier NASA flights.
2. The unexpected occurred, and because of courage, persistence, ingenuity, expertise and the ability to think out of the box, the three astronauts came back to Earth safely.
What does this have to do with wellness?
1. Our bodies are miraculous machines, but do require attention- they need to be given the right building blocks and environment to thrive. Too many people have become complacent, listening to advertising, eating processed foods, etc, and surrendering personal responsibility for a robust healthspan.
2. Many people who advocate for wellness using lifestyle and other non pharmaceutically based approaches are considered dangerous, or foolish.
"Houston we have a problem"---
The Apollo 13 mission got our attention when catastrophe struck, and we were captivated by the drama .
We have a health crisis today.
We also have solutions that are right here- right now.
Carpe diem- like the Apollo 13 ground and flight crew.
Lead your own health team.
More information on the Apollo 13 mission:
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-4029/Apollo_13a_Summary.htm.
Check it out, and watch the movie.
Take the time to nurture relationships and establish new ones. It's easy to let time slip by and lose touch.. We support our communities and they support us
Nature follows cycles whether we are watching or not. These salmon know where they are going. I invite you to sit mindfully with them , and if you wish, share what that is like.
A dear friend is helping others with significant challenges today, and this is posted for her,
and for you.
Our Deepest Fear
By Marianne Williamson
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness
That most frightens us.
We ask ourselves
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small
Does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine,
As children do.
We were born to make manifest
The glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us;
It's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.