Joe: “I lasted only one day working as a massage therapist. The owner fired me.”
Pete: “What happened, Joe?”
Joe: “The owner said I was rubbing people the wrong way.”
Month: June 2021
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Our Blessings
Our Blessings
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Sitting to-day in the sunshine,
That touched me with fingers of love,
I thought of the manifold blessings
God scatters on earth, from above;
And they seemed, as I numbered them over,
Far more than we merit, or need,
And all that we lack is the angels
To make earth a heaven indeed.The winter brings long, pleasant evenings,
The spring brings a promise of flowers
That summer breathes to fruition,
And autumn brings glad, golden hours.
The woodlands re-echo with music,
The moonbeams ensilver the sea;
There is sunlight and beauty about us,
And the world is as fair as can be.
That touched me with fingers of love,
I thought of the manifold blessings
God scatters on earth, from above;
And they seemed, as I numbered them over,
Far more than we merit, or need,
And all that we lack is the angels
To make earth a heaven indeed.The winter brings long, pleasant evenings,
The spring brings a promise of flowers
That summer breathes to fruition,
And autumn brings glad, golden hours.
The woodlands re-echo with music,
The moonbeams ensilver the sea;
There is sunlight and beauty about us,
And the world is as fair as can be.
But mortals are always complaining,
Each one thinks his own a sad lot;
And forgetting the good things about him,
Goes mourning for those he has not.
Instead of the star-spangled heavens,
We look on the dust at our feet;
We drain out the cup that is bitter,
Forgetting the one that is sweet.
We mourn o’er the thorn in the flower,
Forgetting its odour and bloom;
We pass by a garden of blossoms,
To weep o’er the dust of the tomb.
There are blessings unnumbered about us, –
Like the leaves of the forest they grow;
And the fault is our own – not the Giver’s –
That we have not an Eden below.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Setbacks Won’t Set You Back
How badly do you want your dream? Take the first step, a real step toward it, and then take another. Refuse to quit. Refuse to let roadblocks or setbacks set you back. You’ll turn your dream into a reality.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Writing for the Joy of Writing
“The main thing is to write for the joy of it. Cultivate a work-lust that imagines its haven like your hands at night dreaming the sun in the sunspot of a breast. You are fasted now, light-headed, dangerous. Take off from here.” ~ Seamus Heaney
💡 Something to Think About
How much time have you spent worrying about things that never happen? Think about how those worrying moments could have been filled with joy, laughter, and love.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I told my boss three companies were after me and I needed a raise.”
Pete: “That’s great, Joe. What companies were after you?”
Joe: “Gas, water, and electricity.”
🤗 A Better Life ~ Take Time for Yourself
Take time for yourself. In the time you reserve for yourself, you’ll hear your inner voice offering you insights and wisdom.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ A Way to Live Life
“Cherish yesterday, Dream tomorrow, Live today.” ~ Richard Bach
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Want a Simple Guide to Healthy Eating?
Healthy Eating is Full of Nutrient Dense Foods.
Examples are:
- Lean Protein Sources (chicken breast, turkey breast, fish, egg whites)
- Healthy Starchy Carbohydrates (brown rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal)
- Lean Fibrous Veggies (broccoli, mushrooms, squash, zucchini)
- Fiber Packed Fruit (apples, berries, oranges, grapes)
- Healthy Fats (flaxseed oil, avocados, walnuts, olive oil)
🤗 A Better Life ~ Tomorrow Will Be Better than Today
Today might be a tough one. It doesn’t mean tomorrow will be tough as well. Expect tomorrow to be better than today. Each of us has the power to make our day a great one. Here’s a tip: practice gratitude for everything. Can you see? Can you hear? Can you read? WOW! I’m getting psyched writing this post. I think I’ll go sit on the patio and continue being grateful.
