Let Me Arise
Violet Fane
Let me arise and open the gate,
to breathe the wild warm air of the heath,
And to let in Love, and to let out Hate,
And anger at living and scorn of Fate,
To let in Life, and to let out Death.
Month: February 2023
Today’s Inspiration ~ Don’t Let an Opportunity Pass You By
“If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Today’s Positive Thought ~ The Places You’ll Go if Dare Let Go
“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all (Dr. Seuss).”
Oh, the places you’ll go if you let go of what’s holding you back. Let go of the fears that scream at you and wake you at night. Let go of the myths handed down to you. Let go and fly – oh, the places you’ll go. Let go.
Today’s Health Tip ~ Calm Stress by Enjoying Making Your Meal
Learn to Love the Stir
This is the “wax on, wax off” of cooking. Whether you’re moving onions around a pan, blending spices into a soup, or for the real pros, whipping cream into a frothy dessert topping, the repetitive parts of cooking are opportunities to sink in, focus, and savor. Yeah, sure, it might take you longer than you’d like, your arm might be getting sore, or your kid might be asking for the third time when dinner will be ready. Instead of giving in to your impatience, use these moments as opportunities to show up and be present. Breathe in the aroma of the simmering spices, feel the warmth of the flame under the pan, or watch the bubbles in the water as they slowly come to life in a boil. By giving yourself fully to the task, you can start to take notice of all the little wonders happening underneath the “chore” of cooking.
Today’s Inspiration ~ Making Dreams Real
“Dreams get you started; discipline keeps you going.”
Think About It ~ Turn Toward Tomorrow
There are only memories behind us. Some good and some painful. The future is not behind us. It is in front of us. Whatever the past, let it go and turn toward tomorrow. Walk in the sunlight without fear. You can handle everything that comes your way.
Today’s Health Tip ~ Eat the Rainbow for Good Heath
Focus on the Color of Your Food
One easy way to spruce up a simple dish and make it a mindful exercise is to be aware of the colors going into your recipe. Eating food that’s a monochromatic beige is way less interesting than eating a dash of green, a shock of red, and a burst of yellow.
Adding color to your meals brings your senses into the experience. Your eyes get to engage and enjoy the food as much as your mouth does. As a bonus, eating your colors also ensures you’re getting varied nutrition and a range of phytonutrients. Red, purple, yellow, blue, and even white foods all offer a variety of vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Certain colors in foods may even help prevent disease.. Next time you’re making a spinach omelet, take a moment to notice how satisfying it is to your sense of sight to throw in the vibrant red of a cherry tomato and the crumbly white of a bit of feta cheese.
An integral part of mindfulness is enjoying the beauty in simple, everyday things. Focusing on the color of your food is one way to attenuate the senses to the sensual pleasure of mealtime.
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Ride Life’s Wonderful Adventure
“The boat is safer anchored at the port; but that’s not the aim of boats (Paulo Coelho).”
If we’re looking for safety we may as well hide ourselves in a dark cave. It takes heaps of courage to set out and ride life’s adventure. We’ll surely face trials, but we’ll also have triumphs. Dare to set out. Dare to ride life’s wonderful adventure.
Kindness Works ~ Kind Acts Benefit Everyone
Kind Acts are a Win-Win
Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves — it can also boost the giver’s health and happiness, according to research. It’s a win-win for all. Putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return — or what is called being altruistic — stimulates the reward centers of the brain, studies have shown. Those feel-good chemicals flood our system, producing a sort of “helper’s high.” Volunteering, for example, has been shown to minimize stress and improve depression.
Today’s Joke
Joe: “I broke up with my dentist girlfriend.”
Pete: “What did you say to her?”
Joe: “I said, “No hard fillings.”
