What is the life you want for yourself and those you love? Create this life in your mind. Bring it to life the same way a small child transports him/herself into a fantasy world. The more this created life becomes real in your mind, the closer the life you want for yourself and those you love becomes a reality.
Month: March 2021
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Are Dandelion Greens a Healthy Choice?
Dandelion Greens are a Superfood.
(Note: My dad would take me picking dandelion greens each spring. The dandelion greens became the salad we ate each night. In the summer, my mom would make dandelion wine from the dandelion flowers).
Dandelion are a rich source of beta-carotene and polyphenolic compounds, both of which are known to have strong antioxidant capabilities that can prevent aging and certain diseases. . . . The dandelion plant contains bioactive compounds that have been shown to reduce blood sugar in animal and test-tube studies. … Dandelion may lower blood pressure due to their diuretic effect and potassium content. Â … Animal studies have shown that dandelion protect liver tissue from toxic substances and oxidative stress.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What Kind of Story Do You Want to Tell?
“I always try to tell a good story, one with a compelling plot that will keep the pages turning. That is my first and primary goal.” ~ John Grisham
đź’ˇ Something to Think About
The easiest path is usually the wrong path. The easy path doesn’t require much thinking or difficult choices. Â The difficult path is usually the riskier choice. The path will challenge you. It will require you to learn, struggle, and demand more of yourself. Do you dare take the difficult path?
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Love Sonnet XVII
Love Sonnet XVII
Pablo Neruda
I do not love you as if you were a salt rose, or topaz
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.
I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
So I love you because I know no other way
than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Shine On and Shine Bright
“I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.”
~ author unknown
đź’ˇ Something to Think About
There’s a big difference between asking why and asking what. , One can ask, “Why are you supporting this candidate?” Or, one can ask, “What is it about this candidate that you like?” See the difference? The first way leads to confrontation. The second way leads to understanding.
🤗 A Better Life ~ A Fertile Ground for a Happy Family
Spread the Following Liberally and Watch Your Family Grow
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- Appreciate, value, and respect each other.
- Recognize each person as valuable.
- Encourage each other.Â
- Believe all dreams are possible for each family member.
- Focus on the best in each other and self at all the times.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Writing a Story One Word at a Time
“Words create sentences; sentences create paragraphs; sometimes paragraphs quicken and begin to breathe.” ~ Stephen King
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Want a Healthy Immune System?
Eat Your Way to Healthy Immune System
The best diet for your body’s defenses is one that’s based on whole, minimally processed food that’s mostly cooked at home. In addition to multiple nutrients and phytochemicals, plant-based foods also provide fiber, which feeds the healthy bacteria in your gut.  Fruits and vegetables supply most of the body’s need for vitamins A and C, which are important germ fighters. Produce is also generally rich in antioxidants, which tamp down inflammation and protect immune (and other) cell membranes from damaging oxidation. Nuts and seeds are great sources of crucial vitamins and minerals, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Beans and whole grains contribute nutrients and contain fiber to help replenish healthy intestinal bacteria. Healthy oils, such as olive, flaxseed, and canola, supply omega-3 fats, which help keep inflammation in check and regulate immune cell activity. A tablespoon or two of an oil-based dressing can also help your body absorb antioxidant carotenoids (which the body converts to vitamin A) and other nutrients in greens and other vegetables.
