Joe: “My girlfriend claims she can wax my chest without me feeling any pain.”
Pete: “What are you going to do?”
Joe: “I don’t think she can pull it off.”
Month: November 2022
What If I Chose Not to Respond?
What if I chose not to respond to a disrespectful remark? That’s a tough one, for sure. Yet if I choose to respond I am throwing more wood on the fire. I don’t think anyone needs to stand still for disrespectful remarks. There is a simple way to do deal with it. Say nothing, turn, and walk away. Let the angry person swirl around in his/her personal pot of angry stew. When the situation calms down, it is important engage with the person who made the disrespectful remark.and say something like, “I felt disrespected yesterday. If there is a problem, I’d like to hear it in respectful words and discuss it civily.” Nothing more is needed. You’ll find out quickly if reconciliation is possible or if it is time to move on.
A Better Life ~ Do You Feel the Beat?
I like to dance. When I’m listening to music I can feel the music, my body wants to move with the beat. When we are living in the present moment, we have an opportunity to feel the beat of life surrounding us. We feel the beat of sorrow, joy, and love as people pass through our day. Feeling life’s beat creates an opportunity to actively engage in the beat (much like walking out on the dance floor). We intuitively know how to respond to each situation. Instead of standing against the wall and watching life’s dance, we can choose to dance and make the world a bit better..
Today’s Poem ~ Steam of Life
Stream Of Life
Rabindranath Tagore
The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day
runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.
runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.
It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth
in numberless blades of grass
and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers.
It is the same life that is rocked in the ocean-cradle of birth
and of death, in ebb and in flow.
I feel my limbs are made glorious by the touch of this world of life.
And my pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment.
Think About It
When I was in school, teachers used a chalk board. In elementary school I had the job of erasing and washing the chalk boards after school (It was a punishment for for my talkative behavior – LOL). I didn’t mind the job. Today we use our technology to quickly delete our work on our computers or tablets. We can do the same things with minor incidents that interrupt our days. If we erase or delete them from our active mind, we give ourselves the freedom to move on. When we fail to erase or delete minor irritations we allow them to fester and affect our attitude and moods. I always felt a sense of pride when the chalk boards were clean and Ms. Borchers would say, ‘Thank you, Ray.’
What If I Didn’t Know the Day I Was Born?
What if I didn’t know the day I was born, what would be my estimate of my age? Our age is a number. Sometimes we let that number tell how to act, what to wear, when to go to bed, and what to eat. I’ve known people who refused to let the number tell them what to do. A friend decided at the age of 69 to go to law school. She earned her law degree and worked for the poor. Another friend completed a triathlon at the age of 75. Conversely, I’ve known people in their 30’s and 40’s who were old. Age is real, but it doesn’t have to dictate how we live our lives. Living life to the fullest is a great goal for each of our days.
Today’s Health Tip ~ 6 Tips for Dealing with Chapped Lips
Remedies for Chapped Lips
1. Choose the right lip balm ~ When browsing the pharmacy aisles, look for a healing ointment that contains petrolatum, essential oils or glycerin. This remedy will lock in the moisture and help heal cracks and splits in your skin.
2. Stay hydrated – Dehydration may be a related reason why your lips are feeling dry. Drinking plenty of water is known to be good for your skin — and this includes your sensitive lips.
3. Don’t lick your lips – When your lips are dry, it’s natural to want to lick them to make them moist. But licking your lips actually has the opposite effect.
4. Don’t bite, brush, or rub your lips – It’s much better not to scrub your lips or pick the peeling skin off with your teeth or your fingers,” Dr. Piliang advises. “That just creates cracks and sores on your lips and can make things worse. Instead, apply a very heavy ointment-based balm that will be soothing and will help to heal your lips.”
5. Treat chapped lips right away – When it comes to treating chapped lips, time is of the essence!Treat severe peeling and cracks right away. If you let chapped lips go, they can become worse, possibly infected or may even lead to a cold sore.
6. Make lip protection a habit – Getting into the habit of adding lip protection to your morning, bedtime and outdoor routine is the way to go.. . . And be especially sure to apply lip balm before you go to bed every night. Many people sleep with their mouths open. Eight hours of breathing in and out through your mouth can seriously dry out your lips — and lip balm can help a great deal.
Today’s Joke
Joe: “I don’t understand my girlfriend, she says I’m lazy.”
Pete: “Why would she say that?”
Joe: “I have no idea. I didn’t do anything.”
Today’s Power Thought ~ The Words We Speak Make a Difference
When our speech uplifts, inspires, and touches hearts, the speaker makes a difference in the lives of all who receive his/her words. The ripples of his/her words spread well beyond those who are listening to him/her.
Today’s Inspiration ~ A Path to World Peace
“If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.”
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