Yes We Can!

Kate - I second that sentiment - We can - We will - We are - in more ways than one.

I feel like my core optimism has gotten a boost. And I know that optimism is definitely on my side when it comes to health and fitness too. One of the books I'm reading is "Chasing Life" by Sanjay Gupta, MD. It focuses on the aging process and discoveries that help us age less. It's really about the healthy & fit attitude and lifestyle. There's definitely a lot of information on diet and exercise - which supports what we are learning and becoming. The last chapter I read also talked about Optimism being a part of it! People who are optimistic tend to live longer, tend to take care of their bodies more, and tend to have stronger immune systems, among other things.

This also makes me think of Marci Shimoff's book "Happy for No Reason" and making our cells happy. We have a built in pharmacy in our brains and with that many happiness-enhancing "drugs":
- endorphins (the brain's painkiller, 3x stronger than morphine)
- serotonin (naturally calms anxiety and relieves depression)
- oxytocin (promotes personal relationships and bonding)
- dopamine (promotes alertness and a feeling of enjoyment)

So let's remember to Get on the Bright Train and look at life Sunny-side Up, and Laugh - it really is great medicine!