Vero Beach is such a great city - we have the sun, the ocean, and the lovely people in this town. In the August issue of Florida Travel & Life Vero Beach and Sebastian Inlet are listed as the #2 best beach in Florida! Those of us who live here already know this.

I know how easy it is to be inside where it is nice and cool. Find times each day to be outside whether it is early in the morning or later in the evening - please go outside! This is why we live here. There is nothing like communing with nature. Nature nurtures our souls and lifts our spirits. Listening to birds singing their songs, the sounds of palm fronds swaying with the gentle breeze, and reading in natural sunlight is wonderful and free! I always feel rejuvenated when I come home from the Bahamas. Why? Because I spend almost the entire time communing with nature.

So much is happening now. Time is speeding up and it is not our imagination; it is! Now more than ever it is important to be grounded in our physical bodies. Sinking our feet in the earth or into the sand is a great way to feel grounded and nurture ourselves. I remember as a child I spent almost every waking hour outside (partially because we wanted to and partially because we had to!). If it's hot, go for a walk on the beach; the ocean will cool you off and the negative ions are great for the body too! Be outside.

Once again there is talk of impending hurricanes. If you want to avoid hurricanes, look within yourself at the potential hurricane that may be building inside of you. Let go of thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. Let go and feel free! If you want to heal the planet; heal yourself. By healing yourself, you are healing everyone and everything. You are changing your ancestry and your future. Congratulations to us all!

I am grateful. I am healing myself and accepting myself more every day. I am remembering to be the child I once was and still am; I am.

With infinite blessings,
Patricia