Feeling Fine in 2009--My Boca Balanced Living Contest Entry

For me, balanced living is having a healthy body, mind, and spirit.  I work with eight very active toddlers, and it is very hard for me to take proper care of myself because at the end of the day, all I want to do is put on my flannel pajamas and sleep.  There are a few things that I would do with this gift from Boca.  I love to buy organic produce, but my budget does not permit this very often, so I would set aside a portion of the money to buy some organic produce.  I also recently attended a yoga class for the first time, and I really would like to continue taking classes, so another portion would be set aside for yoga classes.  When I was in the Yoga class, I was able to shut out all of the noise and the busyness of the week and concentrate on me.  Because I am constantly picking up the children and getting down on their level, I have to deal with back and knee pain.  I have had massages twice before and they are extremely beneficial to my body, so I will set aside some of the money for therapeutic massages, as well.  I also believe that when one has taken care of themselves, they are then able to help others.  Finally, I will donate a portion of my gift and my time to the hospice that was of great help to my family in my grandmothers last days.