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Weekly Newsletter – 4/30/2024

The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is feeling pretty accurate this year! As I walk around town I am noticing all the beautiful flowers blooming this Spring! If you haven’t yet planted any seeds, flowers, fruits or vegetables in your garden, now is a great time to do so!

The challenge this week is to take some time to cultivate your garden. If this is not something you have done in the past, I challenge you to try it this year! It can feel really rewarding seeing the growth of your plants. If having your own garden does not appeal to you, then I challenge you to visit the botanical garden to admire the beauty and see some new growth this spring!  

Cheers,

Catherine Tro, Director of First Impressions

Full Market Commentary

Best Regards,

John J. Demboski, CFP® Certified Financial Planner™ Professional

Healthy Living Tip

Everything You Need to Know About Walking Meditation

You’ve likely heard about sitting meditation, where you’re encouraged to find a comfortable place to sit or recline, but have you ever heard of walking meditation?

Walking meditation follows similar principles to sitting or lying meditation, but instead of staying in the same place, you focus on your footsteps and walking. The goal is to be mindful of every step and experience something we usually do automatically. You can focus on each step’s mechanics, breathing, or the sights and smells on your walk. And you don’t have to walk far to enjoy the benefits! A 10-minute walk will leave you more focused, mindful, and centered.

Tip adapted from Greater Good in Action at Berkeley10

Photo of the Week

African Cheetah

 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 

Weekly Riddle

It has dozens of fine teeth, but you can hold it in your hand, and it will never bite you. What is it?

 

 

Last Week’s Riddle: What 10-letter word (in English) can you type using only the topmost row of letters on a computer keyboard (the Q-P row)? Hint: the first two letters of the word are next to each other in the Q-P row.

Answer: Typewriter

Sources:

1. The Wall Street Journal, April 25, 2025

2. Investing.com, April 25, 2025

3. MarketWatch.com, April 21, 2025

4. CNBC.com, April 22, 2025

5. The Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2025

6. CNBC.com, April 24, 2025

7. The Wall Street Journal, April 25, 2025 

8. MarketWatch.com, April 24, 2025

9. IRS.gov, October 17, 2024

10. Berkeley.edu, December 12, 2024

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