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Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright Inc. All rights reserved. part publication may reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those Zoomed In, Out Elucidation our W Group Publisher, Media PHOTO COURTESY OF MEDIA, INC. read about health, learn TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, Internet, even ask Siri it. But what does really mean In 1948, World Organization WHO defined way state complete physical, mental social well-being merely absence disease infirmity. Of course, passed an updated definition was needed, so 1986 described resource everyday life, objective living. positive concept emphasizing personal resources, physical capacities. tend think ways-- mental, spiritual, emotional, financial, name few--and categories, no surprise we often neglect some while trying do better others. Sometimes, that lifestyles. get busy see doctor only when feel something very wrong. Worse yet, ignore signs needs improved because... well... were too deal That puts pressure doctors other medical professionals. cant expect them keep doing part. also goes watching loved ones. How help helping ourselves Think happens computer tech gadgets stop working correctly. As soon app program glitch, Internet connection down have important Zoom meeting, take quick action. Are fast body shows symptoms problem At least options still meeting find workarounds until device repaired. one mind. falters, there workarounds. previous publishers letter, explained how decided turn off my notifications after health. operate way, great relief getting buzzing sound blinking light announcing new message every few minutes. realized distracted was, at iPad much. After half Covid-related changes work online habits, Im ready cut back team meetings. going reduce amount they up, Ive heard friends business partners planning same. call zooming out. allowed meetings rule days form distractions. For sake scale back--and maybe relearn meet person. addition benefit overall wellness. elucidates wellness being optimal individuals groups. say focal concerns realization fullest potential individual physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually economically, fulfillment ones roles expectations family, community, place worship settings. Wellness requires good zoomed out Why zoom healthier lifestyle Whatever looks like wish stay and, so, own balance well-being. gulf coast zeitgeist BY DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF Gulf Coast Florida, July August red-letter months rest recreation. If vacate normal abode, empty blocks regular schedule job, school, maintenance, etc. relax, explore fun. old adage rings true play Jack dull boy Jill girl. duty Ours culture dominated belief value life measured much done each day--that who determined do. wonder seeing otherwise bright carrying stress, resulting maladies such depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart trouble, alcohol drug addiction high divorce rates few. Recently, young woman leading seminar stress management. She walked around room glass water her raised hand. Most participants guessed would query half-empty half-full, no-- she asked everyone guess weighed. Then went point weight didnt matter perceived load did, depended held minute, hour, painful ache arm day--call ambulance. longer lifted, heavier becomes. Her clear carry burdens time, becomes more difficult on. You put awhile picking again refreshed, able handle time. closed session following recommendation Each day, much-needed Rx late afternoon, burdens. Do evening bed. Youll lift come morning. weekend arrives, periods rest, honoring appointment. Turning two-day marathon chores hobbies prescription exhaustion, RR. moderns actually owe balancing RR ancient Hebrews Biblical tradition sabbath--the seventh day week set apart sanctuary Called queen week, labor practicing gratitude creation engine worship, celebrating best clothes, visiting ones, reading, singing, dancing, filling senses nature food contemplation quite opposite dour forced time-out lengthy church services practiced Puritanical traditions Christianity. more, historians first century Common Era aka A.D., among gave birth Rabbinic Judaism early Christian Church, customary men women mini-sabbaths during week--a break 20 minutes anywhere three five day. People nap, read, think, pray, perhaps chat neighbor then reinvigorated, return tasks. am reminded poster hung office frequented depicting stool these words Sometimes sits thinks... sometimes sits. 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Hendrick, 45-year-old sales executive minted Southwestern Corporation, himself bind. intended describing divestiture structure. Nonetheless, designing client interface separate entities Company, despite recent breakup, reluctantly Growing eldest Irish-Catholic Philadelphia, approached assignments make-it-work attitude. head team, forging relationship toughest client, West. 1986, Telcordia Technologies planned historic St. Simons Georgia, companies rented golf top executives regional companies. event, list attendees names, stuck him Annette. Hers female among, describes, bunch curmudgeons used king hill. Annette, promoted eight large Catholic rural Minnesota, accustomed shattering ceilings. pursued mathematics college, followed MBA, hired Company engineering role. confronted men, phenomenon familiar. 37 Bubble Room Captiva Island 1990, trips couple Denver 1993 whom learned named Ed, confidently said, Thinking today, memory remains remember statement, smile, like, guy swift. conversation evolved remembers asking choose West Both claim yesterday, jokes, We, referring company, West, you, Eds Technologies. interaction, quickly discovered seemingly challenges. thinking nuts. gotten animosity palpable. destined failure, reflects short is, failure. companions. lived New Jersey, based Minneapolis. Throughout fiscal Denver, conferences, work-related eat co-workers, alone, stories upbringings remark surprising similarity experiences, geographical differences. couldnt night reflecting differences urban America, yet instant, values-based communicate. attribute calls shared culture, thinks that. Tevye Fiddler Roof talks tradition, reflects, notion sort stream experience. trip, calling dinner. felt date, neither why ED ANNETTE HENDRICK 38 dating. adamant meals werent adds, end, agree, blended. natural, either searching for. Annettes lights playful smile me. Not dating, assigned full-time Jersey. Minneapolis, maintained long-distance relationship. Luckily, remarks laugh, telephone basically free. Much benefited luck, serendipitous blessings. accepted assignment dating half, offered rotational position brag accomplishments, notes highest-level technical company. after, officially engaged. fairly process, teases, chimes in, Objection well. restaurant calm Chicagos Navy Pier, breeze coming Lake Michigan, asked, claims question simply hypothetical, confident Chicago, to. proposal came later 1991, eager vows official. married home, building engagement. always nest. relationship, Jersey later, retired, fulfill dream. 55, enrolled relocated Hampshire. Science Applications International SAIC years, Las Cruces, Mexico, practice Hendricks Concord, Hampshire 1998, attending Christmas Yorkies Coco Zach 39 wedding Minnesota 2010 finally good, 2013. unpredictable, jokes statement. gets bored easily new, remarks, I, part, along. On wholeheartedly president San-Cap Catholics serves responsibilities treasurer Historical Museum Village. homeowners association member Catholics. Sanibels Housing Resources former vice Isabels Mens Society. believes together, mastered greet busy. Tarpon Bay cruise giving family. marriage, grandchildren great-grandchild sewing blankets anticipation. puppies, Kobe Piper, prepare 30th anniversary, love. loves husbands infectious humor. likes wife. reflects. Even errand, missing. resident student Princeton studying journalism, affairs, international relations Chinese. Mardi Gras fund raiser pair Yorkies, Piper Kobe, Nina Burt conducts monitoring subtle ELMQUIST EYE UV Month. 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