In Flow with Natalie

Unfiltered….. light and shadow. Quick pic…

I didn’t buy them, but I painted myself a few flowers for fun Friday! And it was fun! Happy Friday, everyone🌹🌸🌺💐 ̇day

Embrace all the little moments of success and improvement. Don’t buy into “ go big or go home”. That’s old school!
Stay positive, stay motivated, know that any little step, the small ones, day by day will take you where you want to go. Encourage yourself - small gains build confidence and strength. Take a small step forward for yourself today. 💕 you CAN do this! It’s for YOU! You’ve got this! 💕💕😊 ❤️

Embrace all the little moments of success and improvement. Don’t buy into “ go big or go home”. That’s old school!
Stay positive, stay motivated, know that any little step, the small ones, day by day will take you where you want to go. Encourage yourself - small gains build confidence and strength. Take a small step forward for yourself today. 💕 you CAN do this! It’s for YOU! You’ve got this! 💕💕😊 ❤️

If this isn’t a sign of happiness, I don’t know what is! 😊😊For those who haven’t seen happiness today, I offer this to you. 💕💕Take a breath, smile a little, and start the day over. I wish you a happy day!

Early morning gifts… warm sunshine, the sound of the birds, and some images around me (including those annuals that have blossomed beautifully this year - once again)! Oh,…. And how can two little dahlia plants bring so much joy every single day? … check out that driftwood in the water, three little sharks?


Taking joy in the little things, like when your annuals decide to bloom another year! Yay!!! 🌸 ❤️

Just sharing a very informative video on foot health! The importance of strong feet, toe splay, and wearing appropriate footwear ! Worth watching. 

Dang, I wish I didn’t spend 30+ years, wearing high heels most of the time ( in the name of fashion!). Now I don’t wear heels at all (pretty much can’t )

While I know there has recently been an increased tendency for menopause to be blamed for all kinds of issues, including hip issues, and other aches and pains, we have to consider that the mechanical changes to our bodies after decades of sitting at a desk and wearing high heels, etc., etc. had to have played some role, and possibly a significant one.

Not to mention, when we stop wearing heels, our body has to adjust to a completely different posture, movement, etc. I’m pretty sure it’s possible that some of the hip pain and other issues comes from the adjustments our bodies have to make after what may seem like sudden changes to footwear, movement patterns, etc.

Hopefully, the younger generations of women will avoid squeezing their feet into high heels like we did!

https://youtu.be/xcSm0pMWC4I?si=UGYnRgHcaC30-0h4

(PS, this is not an episode focussed on dementia, it’s more about the feet and foot health. Unfortunately, the titles that are often given are intended to draw more attention I guess!}

The Foot Doctor: What Your Feet Reveal About How Long You'll Live Courtney Conley, leading foot health specialist and author of Walk,...

Thanks for sharing this with me sister! So beautiful! ❤️ so good to share with the world!

We Are the World, released in 1985 by USA for Africa, stands as one of the most impactful humanitarian songs in music history. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, the track brought together an extraordinary lineup of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and Bruce Springsteen, among many others. Created to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Africa, the song transcended its musical purpose to become a global symbol of unity and compassion. Its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocal performances convey a message of shared responsibility, encouraging listeners to contribute to positive change. The song’s memorable chorus and emotional depth helped it resonate across generations, while its collaborative spirit demonstrated the ability of music to unite people for a greater cause. Beyond its commercial success, We Are the World remains a timeless reminder of the impact that art can have when driven by empathy and collective action. 📩 [we are the world 1985, usa for africa song, michael jackson lionel richie, charity anthem, humanitarian music, africa famine relief song, iconic 80s song, global unity anthem, legendary music collaboration, timeless classic]

On the theme of flow and movement… Sharing a short clip from a super interesting longer interview I listened to this week. The importance of movement and mobility and ways we can continue to maintain it as we age.

If You're Over 40 and Stiff, You Need to See This In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's interview of Dr. Kelly Starrett, they discuss:• Why does sitting on the floor matter?• Can you regain mobility at any ...