“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”
~ Thomas Paine
Month: May 2020
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:
- One of my five daughters recently moved to Texas (very good thing). She drove 60 miles to have lunch with me. We worked together and made a very healthy frittata for lunch. Grateful.
- When it was time for my daughter to leave we went to the cemetery and visited my wife’s and her mom’s grave. I remembered all the moments of love. I’d do it all over again. Grateful.
- Birds singing, lizards crawling, butterflies darting aimlessly, what’s not to like or appreciate? Grateful.
- We’re another day closer to a solution. Keep doing what you’re doing. Keep doin it over and over again. We’ll beat this thing. Don’t give it power. Stay strong, laugh a lot (at least a little), and send out a virtual hug. Here’s one for you (HUUUG!)
The little things are priceless treasures to me. They brighten my day. I hope your day is filled to overflowing with the little things that make life worth living.
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. I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I’ve dedicated my whole life to finding a cure for insomnia.”
Pete: “That’s great, Joe. How’s it going?”
Joe: “I won’t rest till I find it.”
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Writing Privilege
“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.”
~ Amy Tan
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Free Your Creative Spirit
Start Journaling
It will be an interesting time to look back on.
It will a great “remember when” read when COVID-19 is a distant memory.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ 3 Cheers for Omega 3’s
The Good Fats Are Really, Really Good for your Health
Filling up on omega-3 fatty acids does a body good. These polyunsaturated fats, which play a crucial role in how your body’s cells function, have been shown to reduce harmful inflammation that could lead to heart disease, decrease triglyceride levels and blood pressure, and prevent fatal heart arrhythmias. Your body can’t produce omega-3s, though, so you’ve got to be diligent about making sure your diet provides them. The good news is the fatty acids hide in tons of foods, like beans, certain oils and veggies, and—as you probably know—seafood. Take a look at these favorite sources.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~Becoming a Better Writer
“The way you get better is putting words on the page and getting them behind you.”
~Ridley Pearson
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Kick Back
Have a Dance Party
Have a dance party with everyone in your house, even if it’s just you.
I’m going close the windows, turn up the volume and practice my two-step. LOL
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Little Things Make a Big Difference
3 Tips to Stay Healthy
1. Wipe down your doorknobs.
Using disinfectant wipes on commonly touched objects like doorknobs can reduce the spread of viruses by up to 90%, according to researchers from the University of Arizona.
2. Put down the smartphone.
When that impulse to whip out the phone strikes, resist. You’re going to feel a wave of anxiety, but don’t panic—that wave is supposed to happen. Once it rolls through, you’ll see that there’s something good in its wake: silence. Freedom.
3. Play that calming music.
The body’s internal rhythms entrain to the external rhythms of music, like when you go to the sea and you start breathing slower and your heart rate slows down and starts moving closer to the rhythm and pace of the ocean. It’s the same with music.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “My colleagues at work have given me the nickname “Mr. Compromise.””
Larry: “How do you feel about that?”
Joe: “It’s not my first choice, but I’m ok with it.”
