The Dog
Ogden Nash
The truth I do not stretch or shove
When I state that the dog is full of love.
I’ve also found, by actual test,
A wet dog is the lovingest.
Month: June 2024
Today’s Quote: Believe in Yourself
Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. ~ Helen Keller
Today’s Health Fact: It’s Your Choice, a Hot or Cold Shower. Which One Has the Benefits?
Cold Showers Can Enhance Mental Health: Taking cold showers has been linked to improved mental health. Cold exposure can stimulate the production of noradrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Additionally, cold showers can increase alertness and improve mood.
Today’s Joke: Will Joe Take the Advice?
Joe: “My psychologist told me I can conquer my fear of buffets.”
Pete: “What did your psychologist tell you to do?”
Joe: “he said the first thing I had to do was to help myselfl.”
Today’s Thought: Change is Possible If . . .
If you can change your mind, you can change your life. ~ William James
William James, father of American psychology, offers deep wisdom. Before we can change our lives, however, we have to desire to change more than we desire to maintain our current behavior. Consider a person who smokes, the person knows smoking is bad for his/her health, yet the person finds immense pleasure in smoking and is reluctant to give it up. When the person is diagnosed with lung cancer, the smoker suddenly has the desire to change his/her mind. Changing our mind takes courage to admit we are dissatisfied with our current status desire to change it to a better alternative. When we can honestly examine our lives and are open to accurate information we can transform our lives for the better.
Today’s Quote: It’s Your Dream – Go for It!
Give your dreams all you’ve got, and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. William James
Today’s Poem: As One Listens to the Rain by Octavio Paz
As One Listens To The Rain
Octavio Paz
Listen to me as one listens to the rain,
not attentive, not distracted,
light footsteps, thin drizzle,
water that is air, air that is time,
the day is still leaving,
the night has yet to arrive,
figurations of mist
at the turn of the corner,
figurations of time
at the bend in this pause,
listen to me as one listens to the rain,
without listening, hear what I say
with eyes open inward, asleep
with all five senses awake,
it’s raining, light footsteps, a murmur of syllables,
air and water, words with no weight:
what we are and are,
the days and years, this moment,
weightless time and heavy sorrow,
listen to me as one listens to the rain,
wet asphalt is shining,
steam rises and walks away,
night unfolds and looks at me,
you are you and your body of steam,
you and your face of night,
you and your hair, unhurried lightning,
you cross the street and enter my forehead,
footsteps of water across my eyes,
listen to me as one listens to the rain
Today’s Health Fact: Laughter is Wonderful Medicine
Laughter Can Improve Heart Health: Genuine laughter has been found to improve cardiovascular health. It increases blood flow by causing the inner lining of blood vessels to dilate, reducing the risk of heart disease. Laughter also reduces stress hormones and boosts mood, contributing to overall wellness.
Today’s Joke: Joe Stopped Wearing Glasses
Joe: “I’m not wearing glasses anymore.”
Pete: “Why’s that, Joe?”
Joe: “I’ve seen enough.”
