“No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.”
~ Robert Frost
Month: December 2020
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Hope
Hope
Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Wild seas of tossing, writhing waves,
A wreck half-sinking in the tortuous gloom;
One man clings desperately, while Boreas raves,
And helps to blot the rays of moon and star,
Then comes a sudden flash of light, which gleams on shores afar.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Bye Bye Blues
When loving others, it’s impossible to be blue. Love chases the blues away. Love, Love, and Love some more.
💡 Something to Think About
New Year’s Eve. When my wife was alive we would visit Starbucks each New Year’s Eve, buy coffees, grab a table and brainstorm all the good things that happened to us during the year. She put each of the good things in a gratitude journal. By the time we finished brainstorming, our moods were lifted, we knew the year, even with all its twists and turns, was good to us. Since her passing, I continue to journal all the good things that happened to me during the year. I can’t sit inside Starbucks this year, but that won’t stop me. I’ve got a pen and paper and it’s itching to write. Try it, and you’ll see there were many good things in your life this year. God bless you and I hope 2021 brings you many more good times.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Never Look Back, The Future is Waiting
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”
~ Walt Whitman
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ How Long Should You Exercise Each Day?
Get Up & Get Moving – You’ll Feel Better & Live Longer
As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight, maintain weight loss or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Want to aim even higher? You can achieve more health benefits if you ramp up your exercise to 300 minutes or more a week.
Reducing sitting time is important, too. The more hours you sit each day, the higher your risk of metabolic problems. Sitting too much can negatively impact your health and longevity, even if you get the recommended amount of daily physical activity.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I took my girlfriend to see my family.”
Pete: “How did it work out? Did your family like her?”
Joe: “It went well until my wife met her.”
🤗 A Better Life ~ Smile, Good Things are Coming Your Way
Patiently wait and life surprises you in ways you may not have imagined. Don’t quit. Don’t give up.
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Is It Time to Value Yourself?
Good Mental Health Begins with Valuing One’s Self
Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in another language.
💡 Something to Think About
Researchers report that psychological flexibility is a trait of happy people. They don’t start screaming and arguing when confronted with disappointment or disagreement. They’re able to adapt to situational demands and simultaneously maintain their deeply help core values. Being aware of what is happening and reflecting on it before acting is a good practice to sharpen psychological flexibility skills.
