Recapturing childlike joy and spontaneity renews our zest for life. It awakens the creative and adventurous spirit within us. Turn loose your childlike joy and spontaneity and enjoy the moment.
Month: January 2023
Today’s Joke
Joe: “I had a job interview yesterday and was asked, “What drives you?”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, “The bus most of the time.”
Today’s Health Tip ~ Plant Based Foods are Good For You
“Plant-based diets are so often recommended by dietitians because of the impressive amount of health benefits they offer,” says Siera Holley, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. “Plants are nutrient-dense, which means they contain more beneficial nutrients – like vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants – than calories,” she notes. All of those components are health-supporting, Holley says. “From health maintenance and prevention to disease management, research continually shows the positive impact diets consisting primarily of plants offer.”
Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of clinical cardiology and director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness with National Jewish Health in Denver agrees, saying quite simply that “plants are our friends. Every professional society, including the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, the American Diabetes Association – they all recommend a plant-based diet as one of the best ways to prevent disease. And it’s probably the single best antidote, if you will, to the traditional American lifestyle.”
Today’s Poem ~ Dawn
Dawn
Emily Dickinson
When night is almost done,
And sunrise grows so near
That we can touch the spaces,
It ‘s time to smooth the hair
And get the dimples ready,
And wonder we could care
For that old faded midnight
That frightened but an hour.
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Don’t Stop Dreaming
“The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge (Albert Einstein).”
Don’t stop dreaming. Don’t stop believing. Awaken the fantasy within you and build dreams deeper than the Grand Canyon. The dreams will carry you into tomorrows that are full of wonderful promises. Keep Dreaming.
Today’s Poem ~ Not to Hurt
Not to Hurt
St. Francis of Assisi
Not to hurt our humble brethren (the animals)
Is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough.
We have a higher mission:
To be of service to them whenever they require it.
Today’s Inspiration ~ My Wish for You
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.
Today’s Joke
Joe: “My girlfriend tells me being a waiter is a respectable job.”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I said, ‘It puts food on the table.'”
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Believe Life is Worth Living
“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact (William James).”
Why not choose to sing and dance and love? Each day is a day to celebrate the gift of life. It’s nothing we’re entitled to. It’s a gift. And, each day is a renewal of this wonderful gift. Fill the day with gratitude for life, those who love you. those you love. And, sing and dance and enjoy the ride.
Today’s Health Tip ~ Does Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Contribute to Longevity?
Walking is Great and the More Steps is Better
And while taking 10,000 steps (about five miles) per day is a common goal, research suggests you may see health benefits with even fewer steps. For instance, one observational study published in the March 2020 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a greater number of daily steps was associated with a lower risk of premature death from any cause. Of the nearly 5,000 adults ages 40 and older included in the study, those who walked about 8,000 steps per day were half as likely to die prematurely as adults who scored 4,000 steps a day. Those who took 12,000 steps daily saw slightly more benefits, though researchers concluded increasing step count, regardless of step intensity, was beneficial for lengthening your life span.
