“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.”
~ Marie Curie
Month: January 2021
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Dreams
Dreams
Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Want to Know a Cold Fighting Food that Promotes a Good Night’s Sleep?
Dried Tart Cherries Boosts the Immune System
The high antioxidant content in dried tart cherries is tied to a bolstered immune system, including a reduced risk of upper respiratory tract symptoms. These gems also support healthy sleep due to their natural melatonin content. That’s key, because research shows that people who don’t get enough sleep or quality sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as the common cold. Pop them as is, or stir into nut butter and eat off a spoon.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Need to Make a Decision?
Need to make a difficult decision? There’s always anxiety before you take the first step into the unknown. If the choice will benefit you and others, cause little or no harm, and the only thing holding you back is fear of failure or rejection, say yes and move on.
💡 Something to Think About
Listening is hard work. Listening isa sign of respect toward the person who is speaking. When we listen we make an effort to understand what the other is saying and the reasons behind it. Listening is a foundational relationship skill. I’ve often thought of listening as an act of love.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Don’t be Afraid to Ask
“If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.”
~ Nora Roberts
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “My ex girl friend keeps missing me.”
Pete: “She does”
Joe: “Yes, but her aim keeps improving.”
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Cheer
Cheer
Robert W. Service
It’s a mighty good world, so it is, dear lass,
When even the worst is said.
There’s a smile and a tear, a sigh and a cheer,
But better be living than dead;
A joy and a pain, a loss and a gain;
There’s honey and may be some gall:
Yet still I declare, foul weather or fair,
It’s a mighty good world after all.
For look, lass! at night when I break from the fight,
My Kingdom’s awaiting for me;
There’s comfort and rest, and the warmth of your breast,
And little ones climbing my knee.
There’s fire-light and song — Oh, the world may be wrong!
Its empires may topple and fall:
My home is my care — if gladness be there,
It’s a mighty good world after all.
O heart of pure gold! I have made you a fold,
It’s sheltered, sun-fondled and warm.
O little ones, rest! I have fashioned a nest;
Sleep on! you are safe from the storm.
For there’s no foe like fear, and there’s no friend like cheer,
And sunshine will flash at our call;
So crown Love as King, and let us all sing —
“It’s a mighty good world after all.”
🤗 A Better Life ~ Smile
When you smile, you light up the room. You radiate sunshine in the darkness.
Turn up those corners, let your light shine.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ A Rule for Writing
“Don’t ever write anything you don’t like yourself and if you do like it, don’t take anyone’s advice about changing it. They just don’t know.”
~ Raymond Chandler
