“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.” ~ Maya Angelou
The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. ~ Anais Nin
If you say something enough times, you’re more likely to believe it. That’s the idea behind positive affirmations, statements with intention repeated numerous times to make them a part of your thinking, such as “I am feeling more peaceful each day” or “I can handle whatever comes my way.” It’s important to keep these affirmations rooted in reality. Your subconscious may flag far-fetched statements, putting you back in a negative state of mind.
Dark Green Leafy Veggies
Dark green leafy vegetables (DGLVs) are an excellent source of nutrients including folate, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and fiber. Part of what makes DGLVs so super is their potential to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They also contain high levels of anti-inflammatory compounds known as carotenoids, which may protect against certain types of cancer.Â
She Walks in Beauty
Lord Byron
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
Two men meet on opposite sides of a river. One shouts to the other, “I need you to help me get to the other side!”
The other guy replies, “You’re on the other side!”
Look Forward to Aging
Research on the topic has found that people who have a positive outlook on aging while they are young, rather than dreading growing old, have a greater chance of living longer. That’s because adjusting your opinion on aging while you’re still young can build a positive perspective that can have a tremendous effect on your life expectancy.
When it comes to great-tasting nutrition, broccoli is an all-star food with many health benefits. While low in calories, broccoli is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium, fiber.Â
Vitamin K – essential for the functioning of many proteins involved in blood clotting. Vitamin C – builds collagen, which forms body tissue and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals. Fiber – diets high in fiber promote digestive health. A high fiber intake can also help lower cholesterol. Potassium – a mineral and electrolyte that is essential for the function of nerves and heart contraction. Folate – is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells in the body.
