Joe: “My dentist asked if I flossed. I told him I floss religiously. He said, “Really?”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, ‘Christmas and Easter.'”
Month: December 2022
What have you lost that’s made you stronger?
What have you lost that’s made you stronger? Early in my career I took on an organization I felt was purposely biased against blacks. I tried to implement changes and was told I was dangerous and fired. It was tough being fired with five young children to support. It made me stronger, more resilient and more deeply committed to social justice. Use losses to make you stronger and more resilient. Don’t let the dark forces win.
Think About It
Reach out and make a friend today. How hard is that? It’s time to break the silos we’ve built around ourselves and fortified with our digital platforms. The digital platforms give us an illusion we’re connected or important (think of those who think being an influencer is important – it’s short lived and transitory). Reach out and make it real by connecting with another whether it’s a colleague, neighbor, or family member. C’mon, you just may enjoy getting to know someone more deeply than just saying, hello.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Leave a Trail Others Will Want to Follow
“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave” (Dakota Tribe). It’s important to keep our eyes on the road ahead. It’s equally important to travel forward in a way that others will want to emulate and follow.
Today’s Poem ~ T’is So Much Joy
T’is So Much Joy
Emily Dickinson
T’is so much joy! ‘T’is so much joy!
If I should fail, what poverty!
And yet, as poor as I
Have ventured all upon a throw;
Have gained! Yes! Hesitated so
This side the victory!
Life is but life, and death but death!
Bliss is but bliss, and breath but breath!
And if, indeed, I fail,
At least to know the worst is sweet.
Defeat means nothing but defeat,
No drearier can prevail!
And if I gain, – oh, gun at sea,
Oh, bells that in the steeples be,
At first repeat it slow!
For heaven is a different thing
Conjectured, and waked sudden in,
And might o’erwhelm me so!
Today’s Health Tip ~ Do Red and Processed Meats Cause Cancer?
What Researchers say About Red Meat
The researchers classified red meat (like beef, pork, and lamb) as Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans. In other words, the evidence linking red meat to cancer is not quite as strong as processed meats. Evidence suggests a link to colorectal cancer, but the research is limited. More cancer-causing substances are formed when red meat is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling, barbecuing, and frying. Research by the National Cancer Institute (NIH) shows that even white fish cooked at high temperatures may also be linked to cancer risk, especially when cooked for longer.
There are a few ways to curb the formation of these cancer-causing substances, such as:5
- Cut the meat into smaller portions to reduce cooking time
- Flip the meat often
- Cook the meat with a microwave before exposing it to high temperatures
- Remove charred pieces of meat
- Avoid directly exposing the meat to an open flame
What Researchers say About Processed Meat
Cancer experts may say that bacon and other processed meats are now in the same dangerous boat as cigarettes. But frequency plays a role. The more you’re exposed to anything in this category, the greater the risk. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to eat those foods. And if so, how often. . . .Unfortunately for bacon lovers, there is a risk of cancer associated with red and processed meat. Other than the known risk, there is limited research regarding the amount of red and processed meat you should eat. However, the risk of cancer does increase the more you eat red and processed meat.
Think About It ~ Connecting
When we move away from I we move to WE. When we move to WE, we connect with those closest and near to us. The small WE we connect to opens our eyes to a larger WE. Our eyes and minds gradually open to those further from us. We discover how much we are alike and how we benefit each other and our WE continues to grow. How large is your WE? Do you dare open the door to your WE and let more people in and experience their richness and diversity? We need each other. We all inhabit the same home, planet Earth. We need each other’s WE.
Today’s Joke
Joe: “My girlfriend accused me of not listening to her.”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, ‘This is a strange way to begin a conversation.”
What Adjectives Do You Use To Describe Yourself?
What Adjectives Do You Use To Describe Yourself? We don’t think about describing ourselves unless we’re asked to do so on a job application. During our day, however, we constantly evaluate ourselves. What if you had to list ten adjectives to describe yourself would they all be positive? Why not? Take a moment to think about your good side and make a list of your positive traits. Here are a few suggestions:
Bright
Charming
Creative
Determined
Energetic
Friendly
Helpful
Kind
Loyal
Patient
Polite
Sincere
