CCOO··ssCCoorrnneerrTEAM GERMANTOWN, Mike Crary here. The XO has the details but the bottom line is we are gettin g closer to sea trials. The ship looks better every day thanks to our Sailors hard work. As soon as we have a firm date for the start of sea trials, I will get that word out! I appreciate you hard work and your efforts and sacrifices are making a huge difference. Sincerely, CDR Mike Crary UUSSSSGGeerrmmaannttoowwnn)ROORZL QR XU )RR WV WHSV OOMMB BUUD D SSMMA ANNNNEEWWSSL L EETTTTEERR MMaarrcchh22001100IISSSSUUEE66In This Issue: CO¶s CornerOmbudsman¶s CornerResource Info XO¶s CornerA word from ourCMC Frequently Asked Question SES Information Save the Dates! Chaplain¶s Column Family Readiness News News You Can USE! O Om mb b u udds s m ma a n n¶¶s s CCo rrne rrSpring is approaching and some of us may already be starting our mental ³spring cleaning´ lists . In Winter, we sp end most of our time indoors and often this leads to a lot of clutter build -up. A cluttered desk, closet or room is usually an indicator for a cluttered mind as well. We hold onto material possessions that we no longer need and this creates a stuck energy in our lives as well as our homes. A good suggestion is trying the clutter test on each item in your space. Ask: "Does it lift my energy when I think about it or look at it? Do I absolutely love it? Is it genuinely useful?" If you answer "no" or "sort of" to any of these questions, let it go. Trash it, give it away or recycle it. Make room in your mind and your space for the new. This same principle applies to the clutter of limiting ideas and memories in your mind. If they are not serving the purpose of your life, it's time to say good- bye. Some find inner peace through yoga, tai chi or meditation. For others, a spiritual experience can be as simple as a walk in the park, a day at the shore, an afternoon of gardening or laughing with a child. Whatever yourpreference, create the time to connect with yourself. Enjoy deep belly breaths, write in a journal, reflect. Standing By, Ready to Serve, Sabrina HeffernanUSSGermantown Ombudsman (619)791-9460 cell
