Inspiring Women Magazine May 2021

What Makes Me Feel Well?
It’s making a thing that makes my heart
sing.
My MO, I’ll tell, at procrastination I excel–
But when I sit down, and a project I start,
‘Tis the best cardio you can do for your
heart.
Something creative, something that’s
fun.
A sweater, a painting, a cinnamon bun.
Knitting, sewing, drawing – the lot!
Some cooking, scrapbooking, it just
doesn’t stop.
Coffee all day, and lots of self-care,
And I’ll suggest, if I may, frequent fresh
air.
Don’t waste life cleaning, don’t worry
‘bout dust,
Friends’ and familys’ love is the absolute
must.
(Deborah Lillian member of AAWE
Paris, Region 3 Coordinator)
A Mix of Duty to Self and
Community
Wander - walk, jog, cycle, climb,
exercise your body, seek to
understand nature.
Educate - learn a skill, study history,
exercise your brain, seek to
understand others.
Lead - set good examples, share
knowledge, seek to challenge.
Laugh - keep perspective, socialize and
celebrate, seek to find lightness.
Nest - make and keep a home, seek to
nurture and rejuvenate.
Engage - be productive in your work,
seek to add value.
Serve - be a help to others, seek your
place in community.
Share - give to receive, exercise your
soul, seek selflessness.
(Barbara Tengtio, FAUSA member)
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