Walking Wednesday: Walk Your Problems Away

Walking is good physically, mentally and emotionally.  Even spiritually.  

The other day I read How Walking in Nature Changes the Brain.  This article made me think about my own walking activities on the walking path in my town.  During the past few weeks, my mother, friends and myself have met on the walking path and walk 2.5 miles for the next 50 minutes. Sometimes, we would talk with each other, and sometimes we would be deep in thought, reflecting about our daily lives.  When deep in thought, at times, I come up with ideas and projects to start, or solve issues.  

 When I am personally reflecting, I observe nature.  I study the majestic trees, listen to birds calling, rabbits hopping across fields.  There is a sense of harmony, a balance. It is evident to me that God exists and giving us signs that things will balance out.   Being surrounded by nature helps a person forget about their daily "noise" or concerns.  Something about nature soothe's a person.  That's when I realize everything will be ok. 

Join Lisa Loeb and Crayola "Inside the Crayon Box" LIVE on Wednesday, March 7th

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Creativity matters. It´s a skill that all children can learn and when it´s practiced every day, kids become the critical thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders in the classroom, and they´re better prepared for professions of the 21st century. 

Crayola wants every child to be creatively alive, so they´re inviting parents "Inside the Crayon Box," for a special live chat with celebrities and trusted parenting experts that will inspire and spark ideas to expand your child´s creative thinking. If you find yourself looking for new ways to inspire your children to express their ideas and build their creativity, you´ll want to join the chat to learn and share!

The first "Inside the Crayon Box" live chat is Wednesday, March 7 at 9 p.m. EST. Join Crayola and musician, children´s author and mom, Lisa Loeb for a 45-minute live streaming video chat on the Crayola Facebook Page. Lisa, best-known for her number one hit "Stay (I Missed You)," will share as personal stories, practical advice and ways she brings a little creative play into every day for her daughter. You can ask Lisa questions during the event, too! 

Interested in the topics to be covered during the chat? 

• Why Does Creativity Matter? Creativity is not about who´s the best artists or becoming an architect. It´s a way of thinking that encourages kids´ original ideas and develops their confidence.
• Growing Up Creative. Lisa will share stories about growing up in a home where creativity was encouraged.
• Simple Tips. Easy Ideas. Like most moms, Lisa juggles a lot. She´ll share simple, easy ways she sparks her daughter´s creativity as part of their daily routine.