Think of the imagery of climbing a steep hill. The difficulty you experience increases with the weight in your backpack. If you reduce the weight in your backpack you’ll have more energy to complete the climb. It’s the same way in life. There are people around us who make the climb more difficult; and, there are people around us who make the climb a lot easier. Discard those holding you back, embrace those who make your climb easier.
Month: July 2021
💡 Something to Think About
A “real” friend will stand by me in good times and bad.
A “real” friend will accept me as I am, the good and the bad.
A “real” friend will not betray me.
A “real” friend will challenge me to become better.
A “real” friend does not need to be asked to help, they’re on it from the start.
This is the kind of friend I want to be to others.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I got fired today.”
Pete: “Why did you get fired?”
Joe: “I don’t know, I wasn’t doing anything.”
🤗 A Better Life ~ Setting Boundaries
The happiest people I know are those who know how to set their boundaries. They define the space they need to protect so they can refresh, renew, and revitalize their energy. Define and set your boundaries. You’ll feel happier.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Guard Your Sacred Writing Space
“Don’t let people interfere with you. Boot ’em out, turn off the phone, hide away, get it done. If you carry a short story over to the next day you may overnight intellectualize something about it and try to make it too fancy, try to please someone.”
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Will Stretching Before Bedtime Improve Sleep Quality?
Stretching into a Good Night’s Sleep
Among natural sleep remedies — from drinking chamomile tea to diffusing essential oils — stretching is often overlooked. But this simple act may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep. Why does stretching have this effect on sleep? It’s likely a mix of things.
For one, getting in touch with your body by stretching helps to focus your attention on your breath and body, not the stressors of the day. This awareness of your body helps you develop mindfulness, which has been shownTrusted Source to help promote better sleep.
Stretching also offers potential physical benefits, helping to relieve muscle tension and prevent sleep-disrupting cramps. Just make sure to stick to gentle stretches — doing a big workout before bed can have the opposite effect.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ An Important Reason for Writing
“Don’t write for money. Write because you love to do something. If you write for money, you won’t write anything worth reading.” ~ Ray Bradbury
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Don’t Look Back
Whatever you do, do it right, don’t quit, don’t doubt, don’t look back. You’ll surprise everyone, even yourself at what you’ve done.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “My doctor is concerned my hypochondria is getting worse.”
Pete: “What did your doctor do?”
Joe: “She put me on stronger placebos.”
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Together We Can Do Amazing Things
“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack. ”
~ Rudyard Kipling
