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: good time f e e l l i g h t a n d h a p p y. Wo r k i n g and serenit y. I t helps in collec t- stor ies and memor ies are hugely out together energizes and ing ones thoughts; it helps in cathartic e n c o u r a g e s o n e t o p u t o n e ’s unlocking the mind and brings b e s t fo o t fo r w a r d . I t a l s o h e l p s i n p e r h a p s a s e n s e o f c a l m n e s s. to release anti -stress hor mones Meditation also helps in focusing and of course the mind ticks one thought. I t is strangely tran- Painting, ar ts and craf ts, or igami a l o n g to o. Co m p e t i t i o n i n a f u n q u i l a n d h a p p i n e s s p e r s o n i f i e d. is highly creative and offer beau - way can be especially satisfying. with grand kids. • M oving finger s. tiful time -spending opportu- • Smi l e p lease. nities helping your grandkids • S ou l fo o d . with their school homework. Organizing, par ticipating in func- Imagination comes into play Music and meditation is food tion and festivals are integral to and can help to reignite vitalit y for the soul for early mornings a s e n s e o f we l l - b e i n g, i nvo l ve - and a sense of what is possible. w i t h f a m i l y. . W h i l e t h e b o d y ment and smiling together moves with exercise, the hear t with a sense of achievement and soul comes alive with the a n d a c c o m p l i s h m e n t . To g e t h e r sound of music. While the family ever yone feels the joy of par tic - Spending family time can include members together can join in ipation. The bonding that can games like bingo, treasure hunt, a sing -a-long or listen to their h a p p e n a f t e r i s i n d e e d h e a l i n g. o r s o l v i n g p u z z l e s a l l a d d u p to favorites, one can get lost in t h e b e a u t i f u l w o r l d o f m e l o d y. Meditation brings calmness • Let s p lay gam es. re l a x a t i o n a n d f u n . C a rd g a m e s Reading together reading sessions or book are always great. S crabble, Uno, are mind Chess all offer joyful challenges. -opening activities. Sharing