Joe: “My girlfriend said it wasn’t safe for me to be driving.”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe; “I said, ‘Bad brakes never stopped me before.”
Month: April 2022
👍 Today’s Good Word ~ Determintion
Determination – def: the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult.
Determination is the ingredient that allows us leap over hurdles, climb mountains, and swim great rivers. It locks in our focus on what we want to accomplish. Determination separates those who succeed from those who want to succeed but lack this special gift. Nurture your determination, fan its embers, and it will carry you to wherever you want to go.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Asparagus – Low in Calories, High in Nutrients
Asparagus is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper, calcium, and protein. Plus, it’s a rich source of antioxidants. Not only is asparagus low in fat and calories (one cup sets you back a mere 32 calories), but it also contains lots of soluble and insoluble fiber, making it a good choice if you’re trying to lose weight. Because your body digests fiber slowly, it keeps you feeling full in between meals. To maximize the veggie’s calorie-torching potential, pair it with a hard-boiled egg: the combination of fiber-rich asparagus with the egg’s protein will leave you feeling satisfied.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Who Had the Better Day?
Two people look out their windows at the pouring rain. One person gets angry because he wanted to go golfing and the rain ruined his day. He takes his anger out on those around him. The other person looks at the rain, she wanted to go for a run. What did she do? She donned weather proof gear and headed out into the rain. Who had the better day? Why let little things upset you? Adjust and adapt, make the best of it.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Live Life to the Limit
“Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.” ~ Pope Paul VI
💡 Something to Think About
It’s amazing what a little bit of love can do. A text, phone call, or email can pick someone up who is feeling blue. It doesn’t take much to turn another’s day around. We don’t have to look much further than our neighborhood or family. Turn off the self light and turn on the love light. The world be shine brighter because of you.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Fiber Up!
Fiber does digestive grunt work. . . . It’s important to get the right amount of fiber to keep your digestive system running smoothly. Fiber also provides a lot of health benefits beyond digestion, such as help with weight loss and with balancing gut bacteria.As a whole, fiber delivers a lot of health benefits:
- supports weight loss
- reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease, and more
- lowers risk of diabetes
- increases digestive and bowel health
- fuels healthy gut bacteria
- may lower risk of colorectal and breast cancer
In general, “dietary fiber” is an umbrella term for the parts of plants and other foods that your body can’t digest. Your body does not break down fiber. Instead, fiber passes through your system and eases symptoms such as constipation.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Words to Live By
“Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.” ~ Saint Francis of Assisi
🤗 A Better Life ~ A Better Way to Spend Your Energy
When a mind is closed, the only way to unlock it is from the inside. A closed mind builds walls to prevent conflicting information from entering. Don’t waste your energy trying to open a closed mind’s door. Maybe, one day, they’ll have an awakening and open the door. Turn your attention and energy to those with open minds and you’ll find life much more pleasant.
💡 Something to Think About
Which dancing partner are you dancing with today? Is it love? Is it anger? Is it hope? Is it despair? It’s better to sit out the dance if the only dancing partners are going to hold you down. It’s better to dance with partners who lift you up, inspire you, and fire you up for the chase.
