Month: August 2020

🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Leisure

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Leisure

W. H. Davies

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare

No time to stand beneath the boughs,
And stare as long as sheep and cows

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare

😎 Today’s Happy Brain ~

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Push the Boundaries for a Life Long Healthy Brain

Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found that brainy activities stimulate new connections between nerve cells and may even help the brain generate new cells, developing neurological “plasticity” and building up a functional reserve that provides a hedge against future cell loss.

Any mentally stimulating activity should help to build up your brain. Read, take courses, try “mental gymnastics,” such as word puzzles or math problems Experiment with things that require manual dexterity as well as mental effort, such as drawing, painting, and other crafts.

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🤗 A Better Life ~ Good Choices Lead to a Happier Life

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Want to Feel Good About Yourself?

Choose activities that are virtuous and meaningful, rather than obsessing about feeling good all the time. Hedonism won’t necessarily make you happy, even if you feel good in the moment. If we pursue pleasure, it shouldn’t be at the expense of living a meaningful life. We also need to pursue a purpose, and practice forgiveness, gratitude, and generosity—those give us a sense of competence, autonomy, and connection, which are core human needs.

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🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Keep Your Dreams Alive

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“You may not get everything you dream about, but you will never get anything you don’t dream about.” ~ William James

Today’s Smile 😃

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Joe: “I s

Pete: “That’s great.

Joe: “Only problem, I woke up in the fireplace.”

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🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Does Strength Training Help Prevent Osteoporosis?

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True or False: Strength training can help prevent osteoporosis or keep it from getting worse.

Answer:

True: Exercise triggers the cells that form bone into action. Your hips, spine, and wrists can get the biggest benefit from strength training. They’re also the places most likely to be affected by osteoporosis.

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