Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) August/September 2015 Unleashing Your Magnificence | Page 67

on a conscious level, our relationship to the food we eat changes. We slow down and appreciate all the work that went into the food we are about to consumer. 7 ENJOY SUMMER’S SEASONAL BOUNTY Oh, the ecstasy of summer foods! Cherries, watermelon, peaches, tomatoes, corn, arugula, rhubarb, melon, berries — it is a feasting bonanza. Take a walk through any farmer’s market and delight in all the produce summer has to offer. Get it while you can! 8 VOLUNTEER With so many hours of daylight it’s a great time of the year to volunteer out of doors. Walking trails, nature trails, community gardens, farms, and conservancy organizations would all welcome your help. Meet other like-minded people, give back to your community and experience the boost in mood and wellbeing that service provides. 9 TRY SOMETHING NEW It’s a great time of the year to try out an abundance of activities. Landscape painting, trapeze school, any number of outdoor sports (have you always wanted to know how to play lacrosse? Join a summer beginners league.), surfing, bicycle touring, or whale watching. Make a list and go! What summer health tips would you add to this list? Jot an email and let me know! HAPPY SUMMER! Read Online! Melissa Rapoport - Melissa Rapoport works with people want to reclaim their bodies and love their lives once and for all. She creates personalized programs that incorporate nutrition, life goals and developmental psychology that result in lifetime change. Ready to give up diet books, unfulfilled dreams and failed attempts? Start by taking the quiz, “Are You Sabotaging Your Health?” and you will receive your own Personalized Health Report at www.MelissaRapoport.com. 67 HEALTH & WELLNESS BREATHE, STRETCH, READ, WRITE — ALL GREAT WAYS TO SPREAD YOUR WINGS, FIND YOUR VOICE AND CONNECT TO YOUR SOURCE.