A grieving friend text me this morning and told me she decided to go on living. Her words cheered me. She chose to live. Choosing to live is a deeply personal choice. She chose to pry the hands off her that were holding her from walking through the door to the light. She had a breakthrough. She’ll still have tough moments. The storms that visit her will be temporary interruptions. She will experience a clearing after each storm. The distance between the storms will continue to expand over time. Yes, life is to be lived, enjoyed, and celebrated.
Month: June 2022
Today’s Good Word ~ Beauty
Beauty – Def: the quality of being pleasing, especially to look at, or someone or something that gives great pleasure, especially when you look at it.
I live in the American southwest. Every morning and evening blesses me with a beautiful sunrise or sunset. I see beautiful birds flocking to my feeder and serenading me with their beautiful songs each morning. I see beauty in the face of people of all ages, races, shapes, and colors. What a wonderful, amazing, beautiful world that I have the joy of experiencing. I hope you see beauty in everyone and everywhere your journey takes you.
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Today’s Health Tip ~ Coffee Drinkers Have a Lower Risk of Death
Fire Up Your Morning Cup or Two of Coffee
Drinking a few cups of coffee a day — even with sugar — is linked to a lower risk of death, new research shows. People who drank a moderate amount of coffee every day, either plain or sweetened with around a teaspoon of sugar, were about 30% less likely to die from any cause during a seven-year period compared with non-coffee drinkers, according to findings from the U.K. Biobank cohort, an ongoing study of health information in the United Kingdom. . . . “Drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of dying whether or not you added sugar,” said Dr. Christina Wee, deputy editor of Annals of Internal Medicine, who drinks coffee with cream and sugar regularly and enjoys it.
Today’s Inspiration ~ Are You Ready to Soar?
“Who would attempt to fly with the tiny wings of a sparrow when the mighty power of an eagle has been given him.” ~ Kenneth Wapnick
Today’s Smile
Joe: “I on the rotation diet.”
Pete: “I’ve not heard of it. How doe it work?”
Joe: “Every time you turn around, you eat.”
Something to Think About
I can look into the night sky and see the moon, planets, and constellations I am filled with awe. When I am filled with awe I know I am part of something bigger. I don’t understand it. I don’t even try. I am along for the ride as planet Earth races through the cosmos. Somethings you set thinking aside and enjoy. For me, this is one of those things.
A Better Life ~ Dream On, Dream Big
What are your dreams? Do you have big dreams? Or, have you forgot how to dream? Have your dreams turned into bucket or wish lists? It’s not too late to rekindle the dreams you once had. The world is full of examples of people whose dreams were delayed but the embers still glowed. When their life situation changed, they fanned the embers of their dreams and turned the embers into a roaring blaze. In a world where everything possible, what dream would you have? If you can dream it, it is possible. Commit yourself to taking the first step toward your dream and then another and another. Dream on, dream big, your possibilities are endless.
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Today’s Good Word ~ Truthful
Truthful – Def: honest and not containing or telling any lies.
Being truthful is a mark of one’s character. It is the glue that holds relationships together. If we are truthful in all matters, people can trust us. They know that we will not cheat, lie, or create a narrative that has no basis in truth. Being truthful means that what we tell others is accurate and honest. It is also a way of taking responsibility for our actions and the results of our actions. That’s not always easy, especially when situations are not to our liking. We don’t spin an event to make it look better than what it actually is. Truthful folks are sorely needed in our world at every level. They are a shining light. Make your light shine.
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Today’s Power Thought ~ Light it Up
Don’t let problems, setbacks, and challenges define you. Let the wonderful things in your life and your potential define you. Walk in the sunshine and light it up!
Today’s Inspiration ~ It’s All in the Timing
“Know that everything will happen at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right people.” ~ Wayne Dyer
