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Page 10, Boca Exposure
Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:

‘Life’s Necessary Losses’

By Dale Brown, B.S., When you lose a friend, loved one, or even people A catalyst for change – Death reminds us of the
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a you may not know very well, it makes you stop to reflect. universal nature of loss and the shared human experience.
motivational speaker who Maybe for a day, sometimes longer, you recognize that life It may lead to empathy toward others who are experiencing
has spent many years as a is transient. You vow to make some changes, let go of things a similar loss. As a result of loss, it may prompt you to
Certified Life Coach and has that don’t matter, make amends with estranged family. take risks, pursue passions or address unresolved issues.
written numerous articles Inherently, we all long to be present in the world around A shift in perspective – The loss of a loved one may
and e-books relating to self- us. There are many books describing the importance of being encourage you to focus on a deeper purpose and a sense to
improvement and ways to in a conscious state of mind. The death of a loved one is often live more authentically. This means being true to yourself,
build a high-performance the wake-up call that brings a heightened awareness of life’s aligning your actions, thoughts and choices with your
team. She is the author of fragility and the finite nature of time. values, beliefs and genuine self. It involves expressing
the book, “Small Steps... This profound experience can spark a desire to live more yourself honestly and living in a way that feels meaningful
Big Changes: The Personal fully for several reasons: and fulfilling.
Stories of a Life Coach.” Her education and years of Reflection on priorities – Step back and take a look at Inspires Acts of Kindness – Awareness encourages
experience in physical fitness and training of elite athletes what’s really important in your life. So often we become compassion. Helping others can bring a profound sense
has enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health- bogged down in minutia, spending valuable moments of joy and fulfillment.
related areas. The following introduces a new approach to stressing over stupid stuff that is insignificant in the big The acceptance of death, often called mortality
Ms. Brown’s series of columns devoted to many topics that picture. awareness, can affect happiness and overall well-being.
deal with the mind/body connection and the importance of Appreciation of the present – Remembering the love While the idea of death may initially evoke fear or
living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be shared with those you’ve lost can inspire you to express love discomfort, embracing its inevitability can lead to a deeper
reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. more openly and more often. It may prompt a renewed focus appreciation of life and more meaningful experiences.
In this life I’ve learned that in order to grow we must give on kindness and understanding toward your fellow man.
up and let go of things and people we love. The road to human
development is paved with necessary losses along the way.
At some point in our life we lose our parents, friends and
other family members. As we age, letting go can mean many
things: our vigor, our sense of adventure, our playfulness,
our waistlines, our 20/20 vision – the list goes on.
When you’re young it’s easy to look ahead to what you’d
like to accomplish, never realizing that someday that vision may
shift. There will come a time that changes your ability and your
view of what you can and cannot do. You may have to hang up
your skis, sell your golf clubs, give up your bike riding or adjust
your lifestyle to suit your later years. As much as this sounds
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Dining Out from page 9

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