“You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” ~ Johnny Cash
Month: October 2021
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Is It Time to Cut Out on Your Own?
Some days you have to go along. Some days you have to cut out on your own. Know the difference and never fear cutting out on your own. You’ll never get too far going along all the time.
💡 Something to Think About
We don’t have to tell people who we are. They see us. They watch us and form an opinion of us usually within the first sixty seconds of meeting us. We do the same thing with others. What do you want others to see within the first sixty seconds? Will it be the real you? What three words would you want people to tag on you?
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I interviewed for a sales job and during the interview the boss said, “You’re missing pages two and three of your resume.””
Pete: “That’s too bad, Joe. What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, ‘Page two will cost you $20 and page three will cost your $30.” The boss said, ‘You’re hired.'”
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Happiness is Close By
Happiness is walking right next to you. You don’t have to look for it. Ask it to dance with you and then hold on tight and follow its lead.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Celebrate the Journey
Celebrate the road that took you to today. It made you strong. It taught you. It took you places you never dreamed you’d see. When you finish celebrating, set out, new adventures await.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Only One Way to Go – Straight Ahead
“Don’t go backwards – you’ve already been there.” ~ Ray Charles
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Juke Box Love Song
Juke Box Love Song
Langston Hughes
I could take the Harlem night
and wrap around you,
Take the neon lights and make a crown,
Take the Lenox Avenue busses,
Taxis, subways,
And for your love song tone their rumble down.
Take Harlem’s heartbeat,
Make a drumbeat,
Put it on a record, let it whirl,
And while we listen to it play,
Dance with you till day–
Dance with you, my sweet brown Harlem girl.
and wrap around you,
Take the neon lights and make a crown,
Take the Lenox Avenue busses,
Taxis, subways,
And for your love song tone their rumble down.
Take Harlem’s heartbeat,
Make a drumbeat,
Put it on a record, let it whirl,
And while we listen to it play,
Dance with you till day–
Dance with you, my sweet brown Harlem girl.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ 5 Foods to Improve Your Digestion
Better Digestion With These 5 Foods
- Whole Grains: Doctors say that if you want your gut to work better, choose whole grains, since optimal colon function requires at least 25 grams of fiber daily.
- Leafy Greens: Leafy greens, such as spinach or kale, are excellent sources of fiber, as well as nutrients like folate, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. Research shows that leafy greens also contain a specific type of sugar that helps fuel growth of healthy gut bacteria.
- Lean Protein: People with IBS or bowel sensitivity should stick with lean proteins and avoid foods that are rich in fat, including fried foods.
- Low Fructose Fruits: berries and citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit, contain less fructose, making them easier to tolerate and less likely to cause gas. Bananas are another low-fructose fruit that are fiber-rich and contain inulin, a substance that stimulates the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
- Avocado: Avocado is a superfood packed with fiber and essential nutrients, such as potassium, which helps promote healthy digestive function. It’s also a low-fructose food, so it’s less likely to cause gas.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Give Your Characters Some Freedom
“You can’t blame a writer for what the characters say.” ~
