Valentine’s Day is often a significant date for many people – we create a whole bunch of beliefs (about ourselves) based upon how many (if any) cards and gifts we get. We often value ourselves and our lovability on how others choose to demonstrate their appreciation of us. The trouble with that strategy is we all have a different weighting for how we demonstrate love and how we calibrate that weighting. How do we know how to measure love? We often compare how others are ‘loved’ to how we perceive we are loved, and rather like the grass is greener on the other side, we assume that they are loved more which makes them better (more loveable than us), or maybe we no longer receive the grand gestures previously shown to us and therefore we are less loveable! Love is a feeling, it can’t be measured! How we value ourselves based upon how someone else demonstrates their appreciation is a flawed strategy and not congruent with taking control of our mental/physical well being. Accept love from everyone who chooses to love you in any and every way they give it; give love freely and unconditionally to all. Your focus is for yourself (your wellbeing) and those most important to you; they and you deserve your attention, yet we are capable of loving (in a different way) our wider friendship groups, our community, fellow mankind, animals, environment and planet and we can illustrate this with our actions and deeds in the simplest of ways such as smiling and being kind towards each other, donating our time, our unneeded/wanted items to friends/charity, recycling and wasting less, picking up litter and turning lights off, heating down and so on. It’s quite simple and easy to do. When we give love, we feel better, so give love and feel love! I say ‘love ya’ at the end of every weekly coffee break catch up, and yes, I genuinely mean it!
This week I have included an article I published four years ago about caring for your heart, please read it and share it with everyone you know to help as many people as we can be well informed about heart health! We have news about half term classes, our next ‘Independance Day’ our new Friday course, Presenting news and a ‘heart healthy’ recipe so grab a cuppa and read on (and remember to share the love by sharing this catch up!
It’s half term and all classes are running as usual except there is no class on Friday (I’m taking the day off to rest relax and chill!)
The next Friday course is ‘Big Balls and What To Do With Them!’ Remember, for safety and effectiveness, numbers are limited – first come (with firm and paid for booking) first served! If you need a Ball get in touch and we can source one for you, we only work with anti-burst balls. You are welcome to bring your own Ball (not purchased though us). Please check it’s anti-burst.
Blackpool here we come!
I will be presenting three sessions at the IFS Convention in March and will be joined by some of our DYBO class members for the three-day event. If you would like to join us for all three days (or less) let me know a.s.a.p. and we can hook you up with the event organisers.
Save the date
Our next ‘Independance Day event’ is planned for the 22nd May with a wonderful guest presenter joining me to deliver 4 fantastic dance fitness classes! Save the date and the time – 11-3pm for a fab four hours of inspiration, perspiration and fun!
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Heart Healthy Side Dish – Saute chopped Savoy Cabbage or Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts and chopped Apple. Tastes great with Salmon or Chicken or even a Poached Egg!
Have a wonderful week – see you at classes and training, remember to share the love and this Blog, and spread the word about our fab classes and services.
Love ya,
Helen x
