Afternoon on a Hill
Edna St. Vincent Millay
I will be the gladdest thing Under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers And not pick one. I will look at cliffs and clouds With quiet eyes, Watch the wind bow down the grass, And the grass rise. And when lights begin to show Up from the town, I will mark which must be mine, And then start down!
“The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.” ~ Meg Cabot
The Vintage Man
Hafiz
The
Difference
Between a good artist
And a great one Is:
The novice
Will often lay down his tool
Or brush
Then pick up an invisible club
On the mind’s table
And helplessly smash the easels and
Jade.
Whereas the vintage man
No longer hurts himself or anyone
And keeps on
Sculpting
Light.
Build a Strong Core
Core-strength exercises strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominal muscles, back muscles and the muscles around the pelvis. Strong core muscles make it easier to do many physical activities. You can do core-strength exercises on a carpeted floor or mat. Breathe freely and deeply during each core-strength exercise. Focus on tightening your transversus abdominis, the deepest abdominal muscle and the one you feel contracting when you cough.
Core exercises are available at the MayoClinic. via a slide show. Repeat each of these core-strength exercises about five times. As your core strength improves, build up to 10 to 15 repetitions. If you have back problems, osteoporosis or other health concerns, talk to your doctor before doing these core-strength exercises.
To share our stories is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the storyteller, but for those who hear our stories and feel less alone because of it. ~ Joyce Maynard
Resilience: A Big Benefit of Connecting with Others
Building positive relationships with people can make a difference in how resilient you are. Resilience, the ability to bounce back after stressful situations, is strengthened when you give and receive support. Try to connect with people who have a positive outlook and can make you laugh and help you. The more positive your relationships are, the better you will be able to face life’s challenges.
It’s cleaning day so naturally, I’ve already polished off a whole chocolate bar.
Tough times never last, but tough people do. ~ Robert H. Schuller
My two feet stand firmly on the ground, my head is held high,
my eyes look to the future.
A Thought for Washing Day
Julia Ward Howe
The clothes-line is a Rosary Of household help and care; Each little saint the Mother loves Is represented there. And when across her garden plot She walks, with thoughtful heed, I should not wonder if she told Each garment for a bead. A stranger passing, I salute The Household in its wear, And smile to think how near of kin Are love and toil and prayer.
