Set aside reacting to people, news, or situations. Watch, listen, and reflect before responding.
Memories can bring back happy or sad moments. Treasure memories that inspire or cause one to rejoice. Let go of memories that bring back unpleasant situations. Move on. Move on.
I have a small bird house hanging from my large live oak tree. A male and female couple built a bird nest inside the bird house. Eggs have been laid and hatched. I watch the male and female flitting back and forth to the bird house with bits of food in their mouths working non stop. I don’t hear them complaining because they have to work to feed their offspring. What a wonderful lesson they teach us: Take responsibility. Do what you are supposed to do. And, sing while you are doing it!
“There is only one plot-things are not what they seem.” ~ Jim Thompson
I Shall Keep Singing!
Emily Dickinson
I shall keep singing!
Birds will pass me
On their way to Yellower Climes —
Each — with a Robin’s expectation —
I — with my Redbreast —
And my Rhymes —
Late — when I take my place in summer —
But — I shall bring a fuller tune —
Vespers — are sweeter than Matins — Signor —
Morning — only the seed of Noon —
Where’s the rush? Is it time to change the Tempo? You’ll get there. Slow down and you’ll have a chance to smell the flowers, grab a cup of coffee, and offer a passing smile to a stranger. What you don’t get done will be there tomorrow.
Joe: “I sold my vacuum on Ebay?”
Pete: “Why did you sell it, Joe?”
Joe: “It was only good for collecting dust.”
Before you take any supplements for disease prevention, it’s important to know whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks. To make that conclusion, you need to look at the results of well-designed studies. A recent randomized trial in men suggested multivitamins have possible benefits for cancer prevention. For many of the other popular supplements, including vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, results from randomized controlled trials should be available within the next five years, according to Dr. Manson.
Until then, be judicious about your use of supplements. If you’re lacking in a particular nutrient, ask your doctor whether you need to look beyond your diet to make up for what you’re missing—but don’t take more than the recommended daily intake for that nutrient unless your health care provider advises it.
“Years ago, I heard an interview with violinist Yehudi Menuhin. The interviewer said, “Do you still practice?” And he said, “I practice every day.” He said, “If I skip a day, I can hear it. If I skip two days, the conductor can hear it. And if I skip three days, the audience can hear it.” Oh, yes, you have to keep that muscle firm.” ~ Donald E. Westlake
Together we can do infinitely more than arguing over whose ideas are best. Working together is hard work, it pays off big time.
