Joe: “This morning I asked my iPhone, “Siri, why do I have trouble keeping a girlfriend?”
Pete: “How did Siri answer?”
Joe: “She activated my front camera.”
Today’s the day I change my bed sheets. It’s part of my weekly routine. The bed sheets I took off the bed are in the washer and soon will be in the dryer. Changing sheets is a healthy thing. Throughout the week, bed sheets can accumulate sweat, skin cells, oils, and hair. These can serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which may lead to skin irritations or infections. Changing sheets is a metaphor we can apply to our lives. Set aside a few minutes for reflection. Are there any things you need to change to help you become more physically and emotionally healthy? Pick one thing and then substitute something healthy for it. Amaze yourself!
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:
“Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.”― Oscar Wilde
I have seen dawn and sunset on moors and windy hills
Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain:
I have seen the lady April bringing the daffodils,
Bringing the springing grass and the soft warm April rain.
I have heard the song of the blossoms and the old chant of the sea,
And seen strange lands from under the arched white sails of ships;
But the loveliest thing of beauty God ever has shown to me,
Are her voice, and her hair, and eyes, and the dear red curve of her lips.
Joe: “My psychologist told me that I like to pursue damaged people and help them.”
Pete: “What did you say to your psychologist?”
Joe: “I said, ‘You do Too.'”
Welcome to episode 88 of Dr. Ray Calabrese’s podcast, ‘Journey from Grief to Healing.’ In this empowering episode, he shares his understanding of the grieving process, emphasizing that healing, although arduous, is possible and achievable for all.explore the complex and deeply personal process of grieving. Far from the commonly held belief that time heals all wounds, we learn that time merely allows us to adjust to loss in our unique ways. As the intensity of grief lessens with time, memories persist, albeit with a softer voice. We discuss the transformative power of relaxation techniques in offering temporary relief and potentially rewiring the brain for the arduous journey ahead. The episode touches on the physical manifestations of grief, such as “broken heart syndrome,” and stresses the importance of not rushing the grieving process. Finally, we delve into the profound benefits of mental visualization in healing and reigniting hope, learning to dream again and envisioning a life filled with possibility.
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
NOTE: I have a friend who has an addiction. My friend’s addiction is clear to those who love him. It is not clear at all to my friend. He claims he can handle his addiction. His addiction is now affecting him physically. He refuses to see the association between his addiction and his physical problems. He sets up a protective wall around himself that only those who act co-dependently can enter. He’s at a crossroads in his life. As Frankl points out, he is being challenged to change himself. Each of us will find ourselves in situations we cannot change. We can fight those situations and find ourselves increasingly frustrated or we can turn our attention inwards and ask, “How can I change what I am doing now so that I end the suffering I am imposing on myself and act in ways that will improve my life?”
