Month: March 2023

Poem of the Day ~ Absence

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Absence

Claude McKay

Your words dropped into my heart like pebbles into a pool,
Rippling around my breast and leaving it melting cool.

Your kisses fell sharp on my flesh like dawn-dews from the limb
Of a fruit-filled lemon tree when the day is young and dim.

Like soft rain-christened sunshine, as fragile as rare gold lace,
Your breath, sweet-scented and warm, has kindled my tranquil face.

But a silence vasty-deep, oh deeper than all these ties
Now, through the menacing miles, brooding between us lies.

And more than the songs I sing, I await your written word,
To stir my fluent blood as never your presence stirred.

 

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Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Recognize the Unhappy Moments

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What To Do When a Low Period Hits You

A positive attitude is generally a good thing, but bad things happen to everyone. It’s just part of life. If you get some bad news, make a mistake, or just feel like you’re in a funk, don’t try to pretend you’re happy. Acknowledge the feeling of unhappiness, letting yourself experience it for a moment. Then shift your focus toward what made you feel this way and what it might take to recover.Would a deep breathing exercise help? A long walk outside? Talking it over with someone? Let the moment pass and take care of yourself. Remember, no one’s happy all the time.

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NOTE: I seldom have down periods, but I do get knocked down time and again. When it happens I talk to my emotions. I tell them to enjoy their visit but not to let the door hit them in the ass when they leave. I’ll also visualize the ocean tide. It helps me realize the emotional storm I’m struggling with will leave.

Positive Thought of the Day ~ Tap into Your Strengths

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“Fight and push harder for what you believe in, you’d be surprised, you are much stronger than you think.”

~ Lady Gaga
We don’t know what we can do until we have to do it. Why wait to find out? Tap into your reservoir of strength and live the life you were destined to live. The only thing holding you back is a false signal. Don’t listen to it. Take the first step. Don’t quit. Don’t give up. You got this.

Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ Create the Best Possible You

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“Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.”

~ Les Brown

Photo of the Day ~ Make Someone’s Day

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Let someone know our world is a welcoming and inviting place.

Some days one friendly person  makes all the difference

Health Tip of the Day ~ Feed a Good Mood

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Eat With Your Mood in Mind

Your food choices has an impact on your overall physical health. Some foodsscan also affect your state of mind. For example:

    • Carbohydrates release serotonin, a “feel good” hormone. Just keep simple carbs — foods high in sugar and starch — to a minimum because that energy surge is short and you’ll crash. Choosing complex carbs, such as vegetables, beans, and whole grains, can help you avoid a crash while still providing serotonin.
    • Lean meat, poultry, legumes, and dairy are high in protein. Protein-rich foods release dopamine and norepinephrine, which boost energy and concentration.
    • Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fatty fish, have been found to have anti-inflammatory effectsTrusted Source that extend to your overall brain health. If you don’t eat fish, you might consider talking with a doctor about possible supplementation.
    • Highly processed or deep-fried foods tend to leave you feeling down and so will skipping meals.

If you want to eat with your mood in mind, consider starting with making one food choice for your mood each day.

For example, swap a big, sweet breakfast pastry for some Greek yogurt with fruit. You’ll still satisfy your sweet tooth, and the protein will help you avoid a midmorning energy crash. Consider adding in a new food swap each week.

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Joke of the Day

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Joe: “I had an aha moment and saw my life as a big examination.”

Pete: “What insights did you get?”

Joe: “I should have studied harder.”

Poem of the Day ~ Evening Song

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Evening Song

Willa Cather

Dear love, what thing of all the things that be 
Is ever worth one thought from you or me, 
             Save only Love, 
             Save only Love?

The days so short, the nights so quick to flee, 
The world so wide, so deep and dark the sea, 
              So dark the sea; 

So far the suns and every listless star, 
Beyond their light—Ah! dear, who knows how far, 
             Who knows how far? 

One thing of all dim things I know is true, 
The heart within me knows, and tells it you, 
             And tells it you. 

So blind is life, so long at last is sleep, 
And none but Love to bid us laugh or weep, 
             And none but Love, 
             And none but Love. 

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Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Breathe the Tension Away

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Loosen up Your Tight Shoulders and Clinched Jaw

You’re tense, your shoulders are tight, and you feel as though you just might “lose it.” We all know that feeling.

Instinct may tell you to take a long, deep breath to calm yourself down. Turns out, that instinct is a good one. Research supports the fact that slow breathing and deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress.

The next time you feel stressed or are at your wit’s end, work through these steps:

    1. Close your eyes. Try to envision a happy memory or beautiful place.
    2. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose.
    3. Slowly breathe out through your mouth or nose.
    4. Repeat this process several times until you start to feel yourself calm down.

If you’re having a hard time taking slow, deliberate breaths, try counting to 5 in your head with each inhale and exhale.

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Health Tip of the Day ~ What are the Health Benefits of Bok Choy?

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Bok choy is full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that make it a beneficial addition to your diet. Bok Choy along with being crunchy and delicious, bLike other dark, leafy greens, it’s full of antioxidants and other compounds that help to promote better health.

Health benefits of bok choy include:

                1. Aids in the prevention of cancer.
                2. Fights inflammation.
                3. Lowers the risk of heart disease.
                4. Promotes bone health.
                5. Protects eye health.
                6. Boosts immune health.
                7. Keeps skin healthy.
                8. Helps insure a healthy pregnancy.

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