Joe: “My wife said, ‘Joe, look, I haven’t worn this in years and it still fits.'”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, ‘Dear, it’s a scarf.”
Month: March 2021
š¾ Today’s Poem ~ The Tide Rises The Tide Falls
The Tide Rises The Tide Falls
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The tide rises, the tide falls,
The twilight darkens, the curlew calls;
Along the sea-sands damp and brown
The traveler hastens toward the town,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;
The little waves, with their soft, white hands
Efface the footprints in the sands,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveler to the shore.
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
š Today’s Power Thought ~ A Better Place to Live
What if you lived in a no excuse zone? How would your life be different?
š Today’s Health Question ~ Want to Increase the Chances of Living Longer?
Get Up & Get Active, C’Mon, You Can Do It!
Science shows that physical activity can reduce your risk of dying early from leading causes of death, like heart disease and some cancers. This is remarkable in two ways:
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Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity. People who are physically active for about 150 minutes a week have a 33% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who are physically inactive.
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You donāt have to do high amounts of activity or vigorous-intensity activity to reduce your risk of premature death. Benefits start to accumulate with any amount of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity.
š¤ A Better Life ~ Can You Answer These Questions?
What do you most value about:
Yourself and the way you do your work?
Your unique skills and gifts?
What do you think your closest friend(s) values about you?
What do the people you work with value about you?
Write your answers in a journal; you will see how valuable you are to our world.
š Today’s Inspiration ~Ā Keep on Working, Don’t Quit
“Long ago I learned nothing gets done by just wishing it. You have to do it.” ~ Louis L’Armour
āļø Writersā Wisdom ~ What is Plot?
“Plot is what happens in a story, but action itself doesnāt constitute plot. Plot is created by the manner in which the writer arranges and organizes particular actions in a meaningful way. Itās useful to think of plot as a chain reaction, where a sequence of events causes other events to happen.”
~ Source
š” Something to Think About
Why is it that our neighborhoods have turned into multiple silos? We may not know the names of the people who live next to us. We hide within the walls of our silos venturing out to work, shop, or eat. It’s time to break down the walls and connect with those in our proximity. It takes courage to reach out and introduce one’s self. You never know, you may find a new friend.Ā
š Today’s Health Question ~ Is It Time to Do the “Mango”?
The Mango is a Delicious Superfood
Mangoes are packed with antioxidants that can help fight off cell damage and keep your body functioning at its best. The specific antioxidants found in mangoes are particularly potent in protecting against degenerative disease, like heart disease and digestive illness. A review in Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative MedicineĀ found there may be other protective benefits, like antibacterial andĀ anti-fungalĀ benefits. Several studies have noted the anticancer effects of these antioxidants as well, particularly for cancers that originate in the digestive tract.
š Today’s Power Thought ~ Answer the Heart’s Call
When the voice within your calls, answer. Listen to it. And, take its advice.
