Memorial Day

“ME” Monday® 5-25-2020 Memorial Day

Life is not predictable.

As we remember our fallen heroes and celebrate the ones who made it home, what will our celebrations look like this year?

Traditionally, each year we crowd the supermarkets to buy our favorite barbecue foods, snacks, and drinks while planning large gatherings with friends, neighbors, and family.

This year, some of us will have an intimate barbecue with a small group; some of us may just stay home with a home-cooked meal.

It may be different but can’t ‘different’ be great?

Nothing stays the same. Every day something changes to bring a new opportunity.

So, what can we do to make experiencing change better?

A life-long friend of mine thought of a wonderful idea to bring a large group of us together this year and merge the celebrations. It will be a gathering of old friends from our youth from multiple neighborhoods getting together for Memorial Day on a reunion Zoom call!

How memorable will that be!

Many of us have experienced a change in our daily routines.

Some are blending work schedules with home-schooling our kids. Some are learning new recipes and creating more meals at home.

Have the variations of your routines created new habits?

If you are not barbequing this Memorial Day, what WILL your celebration look like this year?

How many veterans or military personnel do you know?

How might you honor them today? An audio or video call could bring a smile to many faces.

If each of us called just one veteran or military personnel we know to honor them, what could our Memorial Day celebration feel like?

What if we focus on the little things that change each day into big wins? Could we all win the battle against unwanted change?

Memorial Day is also “ME” Monday® so in addition to honoring our heroes, honor yourself, and plan something special for yourself today! It’s the first step toward everything better!

Be safe. Be healthy. Be self-responsible. Be POWERFUL!

This is your now!

Lynn Lessell CHC, CLC, FBS, TCM

The Identity Coach

Certified in Health & Life Transformation