Today’s Inspiring Photo: You Have a Song: Sing It!

Today’s Inspiring Quote: Dare to Try. Live the Adventure

It’s better to have tried and failed than to live life wondering what would’ve happened if I had tried

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Sonnet 116: ‘Let me not to the marriage of true minds…’ ~ A Poem by William Shakespeare

Sonnet 116: ‘Let me not to the marriage of true minds…’

William Shakespeare

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.
Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle’s compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

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What Happens to Your Body if You Sub Water for Soft Drinks for One Month?

Switching from soft drinks to water for a month can have several beneficial effects on your body:

  1. Weight Loss and Reduced Calorie Intake: Soft drinks are high in sugar and calories, contributing to weight gain. Water, on the other hand, is calorie-free. By replacing soft drinks with water, you significantly reduce your daily calorie intake, which can lead to weight loss.
  2. Improved Hydration: Water is the most effective hydrator for your body. Proper hydration is essential for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, joint lubrication, and nutrient transport. Soft drinks, especially those containing caffeine, can lead to dehydration.
  3. Better Dental Health: The sugar and acids in soft drinks can erode tooth enamel and contribute to cavities. Water, especially if fluoridated, can help in maintaining dental health.
  4. Stabilized Blood Sugar Levels: Soft drinks can cause spikes in blood sugar levels due to their high sugar content. Switching to water helps in stabilizing blood sugar levels, which is particularly beneficial for people with insulin resistance or diabetes.
  5. Improved Digestive Health: Water aids digestion and helps prevent constipation. Soft drinks, especially those with high sugar content, can disrupt gut health and may contribute to bloating and discomfort.
  6. Reduced Risk of Certain Diseases: Regular consumption of sugary soft drinks is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Replacing them with water reduces these risks.
  7. Enhanced Kidney Function: Adequate water intake is crucial for kidney function, helping them to filter waste from your blood efficiently.
  8. Improved Skin Health: Hydration is vital for maintaining healthy skin. Replacing soft drinks with water can lead to better-hydrated skin, possibly reducing signs of aging and dryness.
  9. Increased Energy and Better Brain Function: Dehydration can affect your brain’s performance and energy levels. Water helps in maintaining optimal brain function and energy levels.
  10. Less Caffeine and Artificial Ingredients: Many soft drinks contain caffeine and artificial additives, which can affect sleep and may have other negative health effects. Water is free from these substances.

Remember, individual results can vary based on various factors such as overall diet, physical activity, and individual health conditions. For specific health advice, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional.

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Today’s Joke: Joe Quit His Job as a Taxi Cab Driver

Joe: “I quit my job as a taxi cab driver.”

Pete: “Why did you quit?”

Joe: “I got fed up with people telling where to go.”

Episode 45: M’s Trip to NYC Provided a Lesson on Grieving and Suffering

In Episode 45 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, M and I meet. I want to talk about my emotional storm. Instead, M encourages me to talk about suffering without thinking about the words I’m saying. M told me to let the words roll off my tongue. When I finished, M shared a story about her trip to NYC and how it taught her a wonderful lesson about suffering. She shared it with me and changed how i viewed suffering.

You can listen to Episode 45 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 45

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Thinking Out Loud: Is It Time to Take a Personal Inventory?

How many undervalue the power of simplicity ! But it is the real key to the heart. ~ William Wordsworth

NOTE: What do I need? I ask myself this question every so often. It’s not an easy question to answer and it’s different for everyone. Another way of asking this question is to ask, will this (whatever it is) add stress to my life or will it add benefit. We can do without the stress. We need things that add benefit. I think there is a direct relationship between simplicity in our lives and the happiness and/or peace we feel. The more complicated our life and lifestyle the more stress we experience. The less complicated our life and lifestyle the less stress and more happiness and peace we experience. Is it time to take a personal inventory?

Today’s Inspiring Photo: Be a Light in the Darkness

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! 

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As Winds that Blow Against a Star: A Poem by Joyce Kilmer

As Winds that Blow Against a Star: A Poem by Joyce Kilmer

Joyce Kilmer

Now by what whim of wanton chance
Do radiant eyes know sombre days?
And feet that shod in light should dance
Walk weary and laborious ways?

But rays from Heaven, white and whole,
May penetrate the gloom of earth;
And tears but nourish, in your soul,
The glory of celestial mirth.

The darts of toil and sorrow, sent
Against your peaceful beauty, are
As foolish and as impotent
As winds that blow against a star.

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