Month: January 2024

Thinking Out Loud: Let Me Introduce You to Tree

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To some people a tree is something so incredibly beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes. To others it is just a green thing that stands in the way. ~ William Blake

NOTE: There is a place called the Rose Garden in Columbus, Ohio, it sits on the edge of a great, green grassy field. A bike riding/running/walking trail borders the grassy field and runs parallel to the Olentangy River. Just beyond the field there is a duck pond. A stone’s throw to the north of the duck pond stands an enormous tree. I’m not sure of its type but its circumference is large. It takes five or six people holding arms outstretched and grasping each other’s hand to surround the tree. I have no idea how old the tree is, but I named it tree. Tree was as alive to me as any person I’d meet. Tree provided shade in the summer, colorful leaves in the fall, and even when it was dormant in the winter, you could almost hear its pulse slowly beating waiting for spring. I hope you have a tree or something similar wherever you live. When you talk to it, it talks to you.

Episode 43: My Grieving Breakthrough

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In Episode 43 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I achieved a breakthrough in in my grieving process. I believe it to be a significant and transformative step forward. The hurt hasn’t gone away, but I am now, moving toward a positive emotional space. 

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Thinking Out Loud:

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Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Erica Jong

NOTE: Discovering and following our talent takes great courage. It means, in many cases, letting go of what we’re doing now to go after something our heart tells us is the right choice. Choosing to follow your talent often means great sacrifice, enduring numerous setbacks and criticism. It’s as if the universe is asking us if we’re worthy of possessing the talent. It is assessing our courage and fortitude as we pursue it. The quest in following our talent, is akin to Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey in his book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. If we dare to follow our talent, the quest will change us. Are you ready for the change?

Today’s Inspiring Photo: Families Are Important

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Today’s Inspiring Quote: Change Provides Opportunities

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People fear change, Change is not knowing what’s going to happen. People sometimes mistake change as a negative. I look at change as exciting, look at it as an opportunity to make your life better. Fear builds mountains, Faith removes them. It’s time for you to conquer new horizons. Today is going to be a GREAT day for a change!

Marc Mero

Immortality: A Poem by Matthew Arnold

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Immortality

Matthew Arnold

  

Foil’d by our fellow-men, depress’d, outworn,

We leave the brutal world to take its way,

And, Patience! in another life, we say

The world shall be thrust down, and we up-borne.

And will not, then, the immortal armies scorn

The world’s poor, routed leavings? or will they,

Who fail’d under the heat of this life’s day,

Support the fervours of the heavenly morn?

No, no! the energy of life may be

Kept on after the grave, but not begun;

And he who flagg’d not in the earthly strife,

From strength to strength advancing—only he,

His soul well-knit, and all his battles won,

Mounts, and that hardly, to eternal life.

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Healthy Nails and a Healthy Diet Go Together

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According to ChatGPT, maintaining healthy nails often starts with a balanced diet that provides the essential nutrients your nails need to grow strong and healthy. Here are some key foods and nutrients that are beneficial for nail health:

  1. Protein: Nails are primarily made of a protein called keratin. Thus, consuming adequate protein is crucial. Include sources like lean meats, fish, poultry, tofu, legumes, and nuts in your diet.
  2. Biotin: Biotin (vitamin B7) is known for strengthening nails and promoting growth. Eggs, almonds, cauliflower, cheeses, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and spinach are good sources of biotin.
  3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These healthy fats help prevent dry, brittle nails. Foods rich in omega-3s include fish (especially salmon, mackerel, and sardines), flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.
  4. Iron: Iron deficiency can lead to brittle, concave, or spoon-shaped nails. Incorporate iron-rich foods like spinach, lentils, red meat, fortified cereals, and quinoa into your meals.
  5. Zinc: This mineral supports nail growth and repair. Foods like oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, and chickpeas are great sources of zinc.
  6. Vitamin C: Necessary for collagen production, which helps keep nails strong. Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli are excellent sources of vitamin C.
  7. Calcium: Important for nail health, calcium can be found in dairy products, fortified non-dairy milks, almonds, and leafy green vegetables.
  8. Vitamin E: This antioxidant helps combat nail damage. Nuts, seeds, spinach, and avocados are all rich in vitamin E.
  9. Magnesium: Essential for nail growth, magnesium can be found in almonds, spinach, cashews, and whole grains.
  10. Water: Adequate hydration is crucial for maintaining the moisture balance in your nails, preventing them from becoming brittle and dry.

Incorporating a variety of these foods into your diet can help improve your nail health. However, if you’re experiencing significant problems with your nails, it’s a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional, as nail issues can sometimes be a sign of underlying health conditions.

Today’s Joke: Joe Made a Simple Mistake

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Joe: “My girlfriend asked me if I knew the difference between toilet paper and the shower curtain. I told her, I didn’t know the difference.”

Pete: “What did she say?”

Joe: She said, ‘So, you’re the one.'”

Episode 42:Making Progress in my Grieving Journey – Journaling my Gratitude for Babe

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In Episode 42 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I take M’s advice and journal about my gratitude for the life I lived with Babe. There were no tears, no pain, no suffering. I was filled with good memories and I smiled all the while I journaled. I am making progress.

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Thinking Out Loud: Good Things Are Coming Your Way

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The rain will stop, the night will end, the hurt will fade. Hope is never so lost that it can’t be found.

Ernest Hemingway

NOTE: Hope is the miracle elixir that pulls us up out of a bottomless pit. When darkness and despair close all the doors, hope opens a window and the sunlight shines through and on us. When all is lost and there seems no way out, hope hollers to us, “Tomorrow will be brighter than today.” If we have hope we can conquer any why. If we have hope, we have a chance, we haven’t given into the forces of darkness. Never give up. Never quit. Keep hope alive in your heart and turn it into a roaring fire. Yes, tomorrow will be better than today. Good things are coming your way.

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