Month: July 2023

Feeling Good Tip ~ Is Your Work Contributing to Your Happiness?

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Is Your Work Contributing to Your Happiness or Your Stress

According to an online article in Time Magazine, “Karl Pillemer of Cornell University interviewed nearly 1500 people age 70 to 100+ for his book “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” What piece of advice were they more adamant about than any other? More adamant about than lessons regarding marriage, children and happiness? Don’t stay in a job you dislike.

NOTE: There are aspects of every job that are unpleasant. There are aspects of every job that are enjoyable. When the negative aspects outweigh the positive aspects you’ll never be happy in that job. If the positive aspects outweigh the negative aspects you’re in a good place. When I was in academia I found the most posiitive parts of my work were teaching, meeting with students, and the creative aspects of my work (writing, lunches with like minded colleagues, etc.). These positive aspects far outweighed the negative aspects of academic life (endless meetings, colleagues who enjoyed arguing as much as breathing). Take stock of your work. Which aspect of your work has the greater weight: the positive or the negative.

Poem for Today ~Tasting the Earth

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Tasting the Earth

James Oppenheim

In a dark hour, tasting the Earth. /

As I lay on my couch in the muffled night, and the rain lashed at my window, /  And my forsaken heart would give me no rest, no pause and no peace, /  Though I turned my face far from the wailing of my bereavement… / Then I said: I will eat of this sorrow to its last shred, / I will take it unto me utterly, / I will see if I be not strong enough to contain it… / What do I fear? Discomfort? / How can it hurt me, this bitterness?

The miracle, then! / Turning toward it, and giving up to it, / I found it deeper than my own self… / O dark great mother-globe so close beneath me… / It was she with her inexhaustible grief, / Ages of blood-drenched jungles, and the smoking of craters, and the roar of tempests, / And moan of the forsaken seas, / It was she with the hills beginning / to walk in the shapes of the dark-hearted animals, / It was she risen, dashing away tears and praying to dumb skies, in the pomp-crumbling tragedy of man… / It was she, / container of all griefs, and the buried dust of broken hearts, / Cry of the christs and the lovers and the child-stripped mothers, / And ambition gone down to defeat, and the battle overborne, / And the dreams that have no waking…

My heart became her ancient heart: / On the food of the strong I fed, on dark strange life itself: / Wisdom-giving and sombre with the unremitting love of ages…

There was dank soil in my mouth, / And bitter sea on my lips, / In a dark hour, tasting the Earth.

Thinking Out Loud ~ Are You Following the Herd?

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In his work, Self Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson writes, “Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.” Pps. 122-123

NOTE: The great herd tries its best to conform and make sure what it says conforms to what the herd wants it to say. Researchers point out that the greatest ideas and innovations come from the edges. They come from people who do not conform to the herd but intuitively listen to a different voice. If you’re feeling an internal conflict, it may be time to think about leaving the herd mentality and walking to edge.

Healthy Lifestyle Tip ~ The 5 Most Beneficial Foods to Eat

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What Are the 5 Most Beneficial Foods to Eat?

?I am a curious guy. I asked the AI program ChatGPT , “Based on nutritional impact, what are the five most beneficial foods to consume. Please eliminate any food with more than 3 grams of saturated fat per serving.”

Here’s how ChatGPT responded:

Choosing beneficial foods with limited saturated fat content is a wise approach to maintain a healthy diet. Here are five nutrient-rich foods that fit this criteria:

  1. Salmon: A fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and essential nutrients like vitamin D and selenium. Omega-3 fatty acids have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, and promoting brain function.
  2. Spinach: This leafy green is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, and folate. Spinach is also low in calories and contains fiber, which can aid digestion and support overall health.
  3. Quinoa: A highly nutritious grain that provides a good source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. Quinoa is also gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
  4. Berries (e.g., blueberries, strawberries, raspberries): Berries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. They offer numerous health benefits, such as supporting immune function, improving heart health, and contributing to healthy skin.
  5. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a protein-rich dairy product that contains probiotics, calcium, and vitamin B12. Probiotics are beneficial for gut health, while calcium supports bone health and vitamin B12 is essential for energy metabolism.

By incorporating these nutrient-dense foods into your diet, you can enhance your overall health and well-being while minimizing your saturated fat intake.

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Word Jumble Challenge: Unscramble the Nutrition and Fitness Word

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Today’s Word: tgu ehhtla

Yesterday’s Word: Probiotics

The Answer to Today’s Word will appear in tomorrow’s Word Jumble Challenge

Joke of the Day

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Joe: “I’m 6 feet 3 inches tall and my girlfriend is four feet 10 inches tall.”

Pete: “How’s that working out?”

Joe: “I call it a long distance relationship.”

Daily Quotes – Claim Your Right to Win

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You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

Zig Ziglar

Photo for Today – Two Hearts – One Love

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Daily Quotes – Two Best Things to do in Making a Decision

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In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing,

the next best thing is the wrong thing,

and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

Theodore Roosevelt

Thinking Out Loud – Are You and Independent Thinker?

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Think Your Own Thoughts

In his work, Self Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson writes, “What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness. It is the harder, because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.” P. 118

NOTE: Maintaining one’s independence of thought is important in a world that screams at us telling us what is right or wrong. Some stop thinking and allow others to think for them. They then become the parrots of these people muttering things they themselves do not understand. An independent thinkers weighs what he hears and makes a judgement on the worthiness of what he heard. Question everything.

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