Saint-Exupéry in writes in The Little Prince, “The little prince, who watched the installation of a huge button, felt that he would get a miraculous appearance, but the flower did not finish preparing to become beautiful, sheltered in its green room. It chose with care its colors. It got dressed slowly, it adjusted one by one its petals. It did not want to come out all wrinkles like the poppies. It didn’t want to appear in the full radiance of its beauty. . . . And then, in one morning, precisely at the time of the rising of the sun, it showed up.”
NOTE: Have you ever wanted something so badly you felt as if what you wanted wouldn’t happen? I think we’ve all had that experience. It’s easy to begin to believe that it will not happen, it wasn’t meant for us, and to push our wishes and dreams aside. What if we wait with patient expectations? Then, like the little prince, we shall see our flower arriving at the precise time it was meant to arrive.
What does he plant who plants a tree?
He plants a friend of sun and sky;
He plants the flag of breezes free;
The shaft of beauty, towering high;
He plants a home to heaven anigh;
For song and mother-croon of bird
In hushed and happy twilight heard—
The treble of heaven’s harmony—
These things he plants who plants a tree.
What does he plant who plants a tree?
He plants cool shade and tender rain,
And seed and bud of days to be,
And years that fade and flush again;
He plants the glory of the plain;
He plants the forest’s heritage;
The harvest of a coming age;
The joy that unborn eyes shall see—
These things he plants who plants a tree.
What does he plant who plants a tree?
He plants, in sap and leaf and wood,
In love of home and loyalty
And far-cast thought of civic good—
His blessings on the neighborhood,
Who in the hollow of His hand
Holds all the growth of all our land—
A nation’s growth from sea to sea
Stirs in his heart who plants a tree.
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Today’s Anagram: Ribs Octopi
Solution to yesterday’s anagram: Blood Vessels
The solution to Today’s Anagram will appear in tomorrow’s Mind Sharpening Anagram Post
Widad Akrawi
Joe: “I asked my dentist what I could do about the yellow stain on my teeth.”
Pete: “What did he say?”
Joe: “He said I should wear a brown tie.”
Get up and get going will make you better. According to the NY Times, “The researchers also found that people who moved more frequently tended to report greater life satisfaction over all than those who reported spending most of their time in a chair.” What are you waiting for? Put on some sunscreen and go for a walk. Is it too hot, play some music and practice your dance moves.
Seaweed is a popular food in mnay cultures. I asked ChatGPT about the nutritional benefits of eating seaweed. Here’s what ChatGPT reported:
Seaweed, also known as marine algae, offers a variety of potential health benefits due to its rich nutritional content and unique compounds. Here are some of the benefits of eating seaweed:
It’s important to note that while seaweed offers numerous potential benefits, it’s also important to consume it in moderation. Some varieties of seaweed can be high in iodine, which excessive intake can have adverse effects on thyroid function. Additionally, the nutritional content of seaweed can vary based on the type and preparation method, so it’s advisable to include a variety of nutrient-rich foods in your diet for a well-rounded nutritional intake. If you have specific health concerns or dietary restrictions, it’s a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet.
Blow through me wind
As you blow through apple blossoms…
Scatter me in shining petals over the passers-by…
Joyously I reunite… sway and gather to myself…
Sedately I walk by the dancing feet of children—
Not knowing I too dance over the cobbled spring.
O, but they laugh back at me,
(Eyes like daisies smiling wide open),
And we both look askance at the snowed-in people
Thinking me one of them.
Avocados are a super food and they have many health benefits. One of the big benefits is that avocados help to maintain a health weight.
Adding avocado to your meals may also benefit your weight management. Although the fat content of avocados makes them high in calories, a 2022 study published in the Journal of American Heart Association observed that people who ate one avocado per day for six months maintained a stable body weight. Therefore, avocado consumption did not contribute to weight gain. Daily avocado consumption may actually prevent weight gain, per a 2019 study in Nutrients. In addition, a 2021 Journal of Nutrition study found that enjoying an avocado a day may help to reduce visceral fat among females. The reason avocados are excellent for weight management is because of their fiber and monounsaturated fat content. Fiber has been shown to increase feelings of satiety, while monounsaturated fats (specifically oleic acid) can decrease fat storage when consumed in adequate amounts, according to a 2021 review in Nutrients.
