The Want of You
Angela Weld Grimke
A hint of gold where the moon will be;
Through the flocking clouds just a star or two;
Leaf sounds, soft and wet and hushed,
And oh! the crying want of you.
Month: March 2023
Positive Thought of the Day ~ Jump into the Day
“Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.”
– Leonardo da Vinci
We have a choice each morning we open our eyes. We can choose to jump into the day and give it all we have or we can drag our butts through the day wishing the day away. Healthy people choose the former wishing there were more than 24 hours in the day. These are the folks that find happiness in the challenges and they’re always looking for the next adventure. Here’s hoping you jump into the day and take on your next great adventure.
Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”
~ Marchus Aurellus
Photo of the Day ~ Search in the Right Places
What are you searching for? Everything you need is within you and close by.
Don’t overlook your treasures.
Health Tip of the Day ~ Watermelon is so Good for You
Watermelon Packs a Health Punch
Though it lacks protein and iron, the nutritional value of watermelon shouldn’t be underestimated. It also lacks fat, sodium and cholesterol and is American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified. Even watermelon seeds have benefits, with magnesium, iron, healthy fats and zinc. Even more impressive, it has 170 milligrams of potassium, an essential mineral that supports nerve and muscle function, and the fluid balance in your body. And in addition to vitamin C, it contains good amounts of vitamin A. Disease-fighting antioxidants in watermelon like lycopene and cucurbitacin E, may help protect you from diseases such as cancer or diabetes. Lycopene also gives watermelon its red color.
Positive Thought of the Day ~ Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Confidence Grows When We Take on New Challenges
Step out of your comfort zone: Sometimes, the best way to build confidence is to do something that scares you. Try taking on a new challenge, whether it’s something small like trying a new hobby, or something big like giving a speech in front of a crowd. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can help you grow and feel more confident in your abilities.
Poem of the Day ~ Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day (Sonnet 18)
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day (Sonnet 18)
William Shakespeare
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,
Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st.
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
Feeling Good tip of the Day ~ Create a Joyful Day
Today is in Your Hands
Create something good to look forward to. You can have a virtual coffee with a friend, a walk outside or a book to finish will give you purpose each day. Even if you’ve had a hard day, you can create something that sparks joy. Maybe it’s running yourself a nice hot bath or ringing a friend that makes me laugh. You can create something to look forward to — it doesn’t have to be a big thing. It trains your brain to notice things in the present.
Joke of the Day
Joe: “When I was in high school, I ran track, but was afraid to run the hurdles.”
Pete: “That was too bad, Joe.”
Joe: “It wasn’t a big problem. I quickly got over it.”
Health Tip of the Day ~ Mom Was Right, Eat Your Leafy Greens
Leafy Green Veggies Provide Great Health Benefits
Leafy green vegetables such as kale, spinach, Swiss chard, and bok choy are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Adding a variety of greens to your diet may help boost brain health and lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure. Leafy green vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber but low in calories. Eating a diet rich in leafy greens can offer numerous health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and mental decline.
