āI can hardly wait for tomorrow, it means a new life for me each and every day.ā
~ Stanley Kunitz
Month: April 2020
Today’s Inspiration ~ Hope is Like a Star
āHope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity. ā C. H. Sturgeon
Today’s Poem ~ Have No Doubts
Have no Doubts
Saadi
Have no doubts because of trouble nor be thou discomfited;
For the water of lifeās fountain springeth from a gloomy bed.
Ah! ye brothers of misfortune! be not ye with grief oppressed,
Many are the secret mercies which with the All-bounteous rest.
š Today’s Health Tip ~ Three Cheers for Chocolate
Chocolate: A Great Antioxidant Food
Dark chocolate is delicious, nutritious and one of the best sources of antioxidants. Generally speaking, the higher the cocoa content, the more antioxidants the chocolate contains. Dark chocolate has up to 15 mmol of antioxidants per 3.5 ounces (100 grams). This is even more than blueberries and raspberries, which contain up to 9.2 and 2.3 mmol of antioxidants in the same serving size, respectively (3Trusted Source).Ā Moreover, the antioxidants in cocoa and dark chocolate have been linked to impressive health benefits such as less inflammation and reduced risk factors for heart disease.
For my part, I have a piece of 100% cocoa with my blueberries each day. Yah, it’s bitter, but once you get used to it, it becomes a real treat.
āļø Writers’ Wisdom ~ Schedule Writing Time
“I needed to find my way to write. I need about six hours of uninterrupted time in order to produce about two hours of writing, and when I accepted that and found the way to do it, then I was able to write.”
~ Robert B. Parkter
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
- Saw a dog jump into a pool below a fountain. The dog knew how to have fun. Thanks for the reminder my canine friend.
- A simple black bean soup is working its magic in my slow cooker. It’s going to go great with a piece of crusty Italian bread and side salad. Simple, delicious, and nutritious. Grateful.
- Met two neighbors on my walk – we kept our social distance. We caught up on a lot of stuff. Nice to have good neighbors.
- It’s heading toward 98 in south Texas (36.67c). Blue skies, southerly breeze. I’m going to pour a large glass of iced tea and head to the patio as soon as I finish this post. Cheers!!
- The times are tough, but we can help each other find a reason to smile, even if it is watching birds, a lizard, or a monarch butterfly. We’re another day closer to winning. Hang in there.
What I share are seemingly small and inconsequential things, but they are priceless to me.
Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Ā I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
š Today’s Power Thought ~ It’s Going to Be a Great Day
Rise, shine, sing a happy song. May blessings flow toward you and troubles disappear
š Today’s Power Thought ~ Today’s the Day!
Today’s the only day I got, I’m going to make it shine brighter than the sun.
š Today’s Health Tip ~ We May Be Stuck inside, But We Can Dance
Turn up the Music, and Dance, Dance, Dance with Your Partner
Whether you prefer a rumba beat or two-step tune, dancing makes for a great heart-healthy workout. Like other forms of aerobic exercise, it raises your heart rate and gets your lungs pumping. It also burns up to 200 calories or more per hour, reports theĀ Mayo Clinic.
