You never know until you try. You can weigh the pros and cons, but you’ll never know until you try. The best outcome you’ll have, you’ll be successful. The worst outcome is you’ll lean about yourself and gain confidence to try again.
Month: November 2021
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Failure Isn’t Final
Failure isn’t final as long as you’re willing to try, try, and try again. Never quit.
Never give up.
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Think Of It Not, Sweet One
Think Of It Not, Sweet One
John Keats
Think not of it, sweet one, so;—
Give it not a tear;
Sigh thou mayst, and bid it go
Any—anywhere.
Give it not a tear;
Sigh thou mayst, and bid it go
Any—anywhere.
Do not lool so sad, sweet one,—
Sad and fadingly;
Shed one drop then,—it is gone—
O ’twas born to die!
Still so pale? then, dearest, weep;
Weep, I’ll count the tears,
And each one shall be a bliss
For thee in after years.
Brighter has it left thine eyes
Than a sunny rill;
And thy whispering melodies
Are tenderer still.
Yet—as all things mourn awhile
At fleeting blisses,
E’en let us too! but be our dirge
A dirge of kisses.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Foods that Cause Inflammation & Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Foods that cause inflammation
Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible:
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- refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries
- French fries and other fried foods
- soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
- red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage)
- margarine, shortening, and lard
Anti-inflammatory foods
An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods:
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- tomatoes
- olive oil
- green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards
- nuts like almonds and walnuts
- fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines
- fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges
💡 Something to Think About
Each day gives us the opportunity to learn. Our learning can be self directed or it can unexpectedly come to us. We’ll learn if we are open to learning opportunities. Don’t let a day pass by without learning something new. It’s a sign you’re alive and growing and looking forward to tomorrow.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Who Are You Trying to Please with Your Writing?
“Write to please just one person. If you open a window and make love to the world, so to speak, your story will get pneumonia.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I used to think the brain was the most important organ.”
Pete: “it’s not?”
Joe: “Well, consider who’s telling that.”
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ You’re Stronger than You Realize
“The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s about what you’re made of, not the circumstances.” ~ Unknown
