Today’s mind sharpening anagram is a two or three word phrase. Can you unscramble the anagram to discover the two or three word phrase? It’s time to exercise your brain!
Today’s Anagram:
Month: January 2024
Today’s Inspiring Quote: What Are You Going to Do With Your Life?
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
Today and tomorrow are yet to be said.
The chances, the changes are all yours to make.
The mold of your life is in your hands to break.
Today’s Joke:
Joe: “I asked my hair stylist if she could give me something light and breezy.”
Pete: “What did she say?”
Pete: “She said, ‘Yah.’ Then she turned on the fan.”
Episode 28: Grieving Changes You – I See Now With a Different Set of Eyes
In Episode 28 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I describe how grieving and its accompanying partner suffering changed me. It is as if I am seeing my world with a different set of eyes. I also share the fourth promise I made to myself with M.
You can listen to Episode 28 on your favorite podcasting app. or click here to be taken directly to Episode 28. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to receive notifications of future episodes.
Thinking Out Loud: Live the Adventure
“I’d rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” ~ Jack London, The Turtles of Tasman
NOTE: One can be alive but not living. Living requires engagement with life, engagement with life’s challenges, and diving headfirst into one’s journey in search of his/her destiny. A child has to come out of the womb, a turtle out of an egg, and a bird after being born must fly. It’s an essential rule of life. Once we are alive, we have to live our life’s adventure. Journey on. No fear. Choose to live and not simply exist.
It’s Time to Exercise Your Brain – Take the Anagram Challenge
Today’s mind sharpening anagram is a two or three word phrase. Can you unscramble the anagram to discover the two or three word phrase? It’s time to exercise your brain!
Today’s Anagram:
Today’s Inspiring Quote: In Every Difficulty Great Opportunities Await
Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.
Ali ibn Abi Talib
The Arrow and the Song: A Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Arrow and the Song
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I shot an arrow into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For, so swiftly it flew, the sight
Could not follow it in its flight.
I breathed a song into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong,
That it can follow the flight of song?
Long, long afterward, in an oak
I found the arrow, still unbroke;
And the song, from beginning to end,
I found again in the heart of a friend.
5 Types of Apples Notable for their Nutritional Content
Apples are a famously healthy fruit, and while all varieties offer health benefits, some types are particularly notable for their nutritional content:
- Red Delicious: Known for its high levels of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins (which give it the red color), these apples are good for heart health.
- Granny Smith: These green apples are lower in sugar and calories than many other varieties, making them an excellent choice for weight management. They also have a high fiber content which is good for digestion.
- Fuji: These apples are high in vitamins and minerals, and have a higher concentration of bioactive compounds compared to some other varieties.
- Honeycrisp: This variety is known for its balance of sweetness and acidity and is also rich in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Gala: Galas are another variety that’s lower in calories and sugar, and they are rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
The health benefits of apples include:
- Rich in Nutrients: Apples are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, and various antioxidants. They also contain a range of other vitamins and minerals, albeit in smaller amounts.
- High in Fiber: Apples are high in soluble fiber, which is beneficial for gut health. This fiber can also help in controlling blood sugar levels and reducing cholesterol.
- Weight Loss Friendly: Due to their fiber content and low calorie-density, apples can be filling and satisfying, which is beneficial for weight management.
- Heart Health: Regular consumption of apples has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. This is partly due to the soluble fiber in the apples, which helps to lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Lower Risk of Diabetes: Eating apples is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This may be due to their polyphenol antioxidant content, which is thought to have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels.
- Gut Health: Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic. This means it feeds the good bacteria in your gut, which is crucial for overall health.
Remember, while apples are healthy, they should be consumed as part of a balanced diet. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is the best way to ensure you’re getting a range of nutrients.
