I think of the moments in my life where I was the happiest. I think about what was happening and who was there. What was it about these moments that brought me happiness? How can I make more of them happen? I know it is possible.
Month: August 2020
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ I Have Walked Many Roads
I Have Walked Many Roads
Antonio Machado
I have walked many roads
I have opened many sidewalks;
I have sailed in a hundred seas
and docked on a hundred banks.
Everywhere I have seen
caravans of sadness,
proud and melancholic
drunks of black shadow.
And pedants to the cloth
who look, keep quiet and think
they know why they don’t drink
the wine from the taverns.
Bad people who walk
and the earth stinks …
And everywhere I have seen
people who dance or play,
when they can and they work
its four spans of land.
Never if they get to a site
they ask where they get to.
When they walk, they ride
on the back of an old mule.
And they don’t know the rush
not even on holidays.
Where there is wine, they drink wine,
where there is no wine, fresh water.
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Is There a Connection Between the Gut and Brain?
True or False: What is happening in your gut can affect your brain’s health.
Answer
True: Your gut and brain are connected physically through millions of nerves, most importantly the vagus nerve. The gut and its microbes also control inflammation and make many different compounds that can affect brain health.
🤗 A Better Life ~ I’m Still Learning
Most of us don’t see eye to eye with other people. Maybe our political views are different. Perhaps we root for different teams. Our differences may be in music, food, religion, dogs or cats or both. The list goes on. Is it worth disputing the merits of everything? I only have a partial glimpse of the world, not the entire glimpse. When I accept this premise, I discover that your glimpse of the world adds flavor and texture to mine. Thank you for being different from me. I’ll learn something from you.
💡 Something to Think About
Everyone’s road has its share of potholes. I think I’ll fill a few in for my family, friends, and neighbors.
🤗 A Better Life ~ No Time to Feel Sorry for Myself
Recent research stated that connecting with friends, family, neighbors is a sure fire way to prevent depression. Today, three daughters called, a brother emailed me, and several friends connected with me. I am blessed and know that life is good. I hope your life is filled to overflowing with meaningful connections. If not, start connecting. It will make all the difference for you and for those with whom you connect.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Want an Idea on How to Create a Scene?
“With most of my books, I’ll actually go out and look at the setting. If you describe things carefully, it kind of makes the scene pop.”
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ A Good Idea
Meeting someone halfway is a good way to get all the way.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ It’s Never too Late to Start Again
“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.”
~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ 11 Tips to Jump Start Your Immune System
11 things you can do to boost your immune system:
- Live well.
- Call on good bacteria.
- Imbibe responsibly.
- Get your shots.
- Fit in your recommended activity.
- Stop lighting up.
- Go to bed already.
- Stress less.
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Cut down on added sugar consumption.
