Month: January 2024

Thinking Out Loud:

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“But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

NOTE: Standing will get you nowhere. Take a step. Act. Jump into the current and let it carry you on an uncharted journey. You’ll see things you didn’t know existed. You’ll experience people who will become your teachers and guides. You’ll gain wisdom that’s not taught in classrooms or written about in books. Let go of all ropes, handrailings, and safety belts – jump. Trust life.

Today’s Inspiring Photo: You Are Loved

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It’s Time to Exercise Your Brain – Take the Anagram Challenge 

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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:    

QUIZ START

Today’s Inspiring Quote: You Are Who You Are

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Never explain yourself to anyone, because the one who likes you would not need it, and the one dislikes you wouldn’t believe it.

Ali ibn Abi Talib

Someone Should Start Laughing: A Poem by Hafiz

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Someone Should Start Laughing

Hafiz

I have a thousand brilliant lies
For the question:

How are you?

I have a thousand brilliant lies
For the question:

What is God?

If you think that the Truth can be known
From words,

If you think that the Sun and the Ocean

Can pass through that tiny opening Called the mouth,

O someone should start laughing!
Someone should start wildly Laughing ‘Now!

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Have a Hard Time Getting Started in the Morning?

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Here are 5 Ways To Pack Energy into the Start of Your Day

  1. Gratitude Journaling: Start each day by writing down things you are thankful for. This practice sets a positive tone for the day, shifting focus to the good in your life and fostering an optimistic mindset.
  2. Positive Affirmations: Recite empowering affirmations each morning. Choose statements that resonate with your goals and aspirations. Affirmations like “I am capable and strong” or “I embrace challenges with confidence” can boost self-esteem and motivate a can-do attitude.
  3. Visualization: Spend a few minutes visualizing your day going well. Imagine successfully handling tasks and interactions. This mental rehearsal can increase confidence and prepare you for a productive day.
  4. Exercise: Engaging in physical activity, even briefly, can significantly lift your mood. Exercise releases endorphins, creating feelings of happiness and reducing stress. A morning workout, walk, or yoga session can energize and mentally prepare you for the day.
  5. Inspirational Material: Read, listen to, or watch something inspiring in the morning. It could be a motivational podcast, an uplifting quote, a spiritual reading, or a chapter from an inspirational book. This can help align your mindset with positivity and determination.

Source: ChatGPT

Today’s Joke:

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Joe: “I was having minor surgery to remove a mole and my doctor said, ‘Relax, Mike It’s just a small scalpel incision. No reason to panic.’ I said, my name’s, Joe.”

Pete: “What did your doctor say?”

Joe: “He said, ‘I know, I’m Mike.'”

Episode 25:Although I’m Grieving, I Make a Choice to Live

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In Episode 25 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I choose to live. I know I am battered by my emotions that are attempting to drown me in a river of sadness and depression, but I choose not to let them. I choose to live. My choice makes a difference to me. My choice doesn’t stop my strong grieving emotions from attacking me. Now I know they will not get the best of me.

Click Here to Listen to Episode 25

Thinking Out Loud: We Are the Creators of Our Personal Universe

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“Most people see the world as a threatening place, and, because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemis

NOTE: How do you see the world? Do you believe the news we read online, watch and listen to in other media outlets is the whole truth? We usually obtain what we are seeking. If we seek to discover the bad, we’ll find it. If we seek to discover the good, we’ll find it. In many ways we are the creators of our personal universe. Our minds act as the gatekeepers. I’ve found being grateful each morning and evening helps me to recognize the wonders in my day, no matter how small. I’ve found that a smile often gets me a smile in return. I’ve found that working with others always gets me further ahead than working against.

Today’s Inspiring Photo: Kindness Brings Smiles

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