Encouraged
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Because you love me I have much achieved,
Had you despised me then I must have failed,
But since I knew you trusted and believed,
I could not disappoint you and so prevailed.
Month: January 2022
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ A Story’s First Line
“But there’s one thing I’m sure about. An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.” ~ Stephen King
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “About ten years ago I threw a boomerang as far and as hard as I could.”
Pete: “How’d it work out?”
Joe: “I’ve been living in constant fear ever since.”
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Loss and Gain
Loss And Gain
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
When I compare
What I have lost with what I have gained,
What I have missed with what attained,
Little room do I find for pride.
What I have lost with what I have gained,
What I have missed with what attained,
Little room do I find for pride.
I am aware
How many days have been idly spent;
How like an arrow the good intent
Has fallen short or been turned aside.
But who shall dare
To measure loss and gain in this wise?
Defeat may be victory in disguise;
The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ There’s Always a Chance
You can’t start over. You can change on where you want to go.
It’s never to late to begin again.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Keep Moving
Each hill strengthens us for the next hill. We climb, we rest for a moment and look back to see how far we’ve come, we look ahead and see where we have to go. We’re designed to move on. Keep on moving. Keep on climbing.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Purpose of Writing
“Writing . . . is about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It’s about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy.”
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Watercress, A Nutritional Powerhouse
TheHealth Benefits of Watercress
This nutrient-dense hydrating leafy green is a great source of:
- calcium
- potassium
- manganese
- phosphorus
- vitamins A, C, K, B-1, and B-2
Watercress acts as an internal skin antiseptic and increases the circulation and delivery of mineralsTrusted Source to all cells of the body, resulting in enhanced oxygenation of the skin. Packed with vitamins A and C, the antioxidants in watercressTrusted Source may neutralize harmful free radicals, helping to keep fine lines and wrinkles away. Add a handful of this flavorful green to your salad today for glowing skin and overall improved health!
💡 Something to Think About
Above a cloudy, overcast day, the sun is shining. We can’t see it, but we know it’s there and we know the overcast will eventually give way to blue sky and sun. If we endure the tough times we experience, we know the tough times will lose their power. We know our sun will shine again and our day will sparkle with renewed energy and life.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Keep Moving, Don’t Quit
“Bad stuff happens.
Sometimes it makes no sense at all. Sometimes its unfair.
Sometimes, it just plain sucks.
Bad stuff happens sometimes.
Always remember that, but remember that you have to move on somehow. You just pick your head up and stare at something beautiful like the sky, or the ocean, and you move the hell on.”
