February is National Heart Health Month, and it’s the perfect time to pause and remember just how valuable our hearts truly are. Not just the physical organ that keeps us alive, but the heart that carries our memories, our stress, our love, and our resilience.
Heart disease hits close to home for me. In my family, it’s far too common. My Grandpa passed away before he ever reached his 60th birthday due to heart disease. My dad endured a quadruple bypass. My Grandma had heart surgery. And sadly, the list goes on. These experiences have shaped how I look at health and how intentional I try to be about taking care of my own heart.
That’s one of the reasons I’m so drawn to photography and nature. Being outdoors, slowing down, watching the light change, hearing the wind, and capturing moments through my lens brings me peace. It lowers my stress and recenters me. It’s my happy place. And it’s one of the many ways I work to keep my heart strong and healthy—both physically and emotionally.
We live in a fast-paced, high-stress world. Our days are full, our minds are busy, and too often we put ourselves last. But stress takes a real toll on our hearts. That’s why it’s so important to find what brings you calm. Maybe it’s a walk in nature, time with loved ones, prayer, exercise, music, journaling, or simply sitting quietly and breathing.
This Wellness Wednesday, let this be your reminder: your heart is worth protecting. Find your happy place. Make time for the things that bring peace to your heart. Small moments of calm can make a big difference over time.
Take care of your heart—it carries you through it all.
Mary
Wild About The Gap 
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