Month: March 2023

Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Experience Awe and Feel Better

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Slow Down and Experience the Awe Around You

The psychologist Dacher Keltner in his recent book shows the beneficial effects of awe on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The research reveals that experiencing awe can reduce stress, quiet our inner critic, and inspire us to act more altruistically toward the people around us. The experience of awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that exceeds our current understanding of the world. It is the feeling of being overwhelmed by something larger than the self. For example, watching stars in the night sky reminds us of the universe beyond our experience. The experience is indescribable and beyond words. Awe comes in many forms, such as great music, visual design, and people’s courage, kindness, or strength in overcoming adversity. Our experiences of awe are accompanied by tears, chills, and goosebumps.

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Joke of the Day

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Joe: “I was boiling water and as I stared at it I became sad.”

Pete: “Why was that, Joe?”

Joe: “I realized it will be mist.”

Health Tip of the Day ~ The Mighty Benefits of Flaxseeds

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The Tiny But Mighty Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, are small, brown, or golden-colored seeds that are rich in fiber, protein, and essential fatty acids. Here are some potential health benefits of consuming flaxseeds:

  1. High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Flaxseeds are an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
  2. Improves Digestion: Flaxseeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can help promote regular bowel movements and improve overall digestive health.
  3. Lowers Cholesterol: Flaxseeds are high in soluble fiber, which can help lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.
  4. May reduce cancer risk: Flaxseeds contain lignans, which are a type of phytoestrogen that may help protect against breast, colon, and prostate cancers.
  5. Helps manage blood sugar: The fiber and healthy fats in flaxseeds may help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, making them a good option for people with diabetes.
  6. May improve skin health: Flaxseeds contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help improve skin health and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 Flaxseeds  are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.

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NOTE: Try mixing a tablespoon of flaxseeds into my Greek yogurt. It works well for me.

Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ Now is the Time to Begin

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Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. BEginning makes the conditions perfect.

~ Alan Cohen

Poem of the Day ~ The Dream Keeper

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The Dream Keeper

Langston Hughes

Bring me all of your dreams, 
You dreamers. 
Bring me all of your 
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them 
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too rough fingers
Of the world. 

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Photo of the Day ~ Celebrate Victories

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Celebrate victories. Celebrate your victories

and the victories of those you love.

Positive Thought of the Day ~ Put the Shovel Down

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This morning I heard a song by Slaid Cleaves. One of the lyrics stuck with me. “If you want to get out of the hole you’re in the first thing you got to do is put the shovel down.” I like those words. I know they’ve applied to my life time and again. It was only when I became aware I was making the hole I was in deeper by my continuous digging. My life got better when I learned to put the shovel down and climb out of the hole.  Are you stuck? Put the shovel down and climb out of the hole.

Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Show Sadness the Door

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The Antidote to Sadness is Kindness

In many cases, sadness is a normal human reaction to different life changes and events, but there are some habits that can help with this. “If you find yourself feeling a bit down, a great thing to do is something kind for another person,” explains Vanessa. “When we do kind things for others, it actually activates the reward system in our own brain. It releases the reward neuron dopamine. If we’re doing something for someone else, then it also takes our mind off our own worries as well.”

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The more we move out of ourselves toward others, the more feelings of self-pity, sadness, and depression leave us. Instead of dwelling on our problems when we engage with others to brighten their day grace happens, our day becomes brighter as well.

Positive Thought of the Day ~ It’s Your Time to Shine

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“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

You were born to shine. What’s holding you back? Let go of fears. Let go of the restraints others have tied to you. The world is waiting for you. You have a special gift that no one else in the world has to offer. It’s your time. Shine, shine, shine!!

Photo of the Day ~ Love Always

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Love Makes the World Go Round!

 

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