We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~ Herman Melville
Month: June 2024
Today’s Joke: Joe Joins a Self Help Group
Joe: “Six months ago I joined a self-help group for anti-social people.”
Pete: “How’s it working out?”
Joe: “No idea. We haven’t met yet.”
Today’s Quote: Turn on the Light
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ~ J. K. Rowling
Today’s Poem: Greenness by Angela Weld Grimke
Greenness
Angela Weld Grimke
Tell me is there anything lovelier,
Anything more quieting
Than the green of little blades of grass
And the green of little leaves?
Is not each leaf a cool green hand,
Is not each blade of grass a mothering green finger,
Hushing the heart that beats and beats and beats?
Today’s Thought:
Imagine you’re a detective. You’re at a crime scene. You remember all your TV crime shows so you’re all set. There are three witness to the crime. You decide to question them separately since you don’t want them colluding on what they should tells you. One thing you won’t do is to ask them how they’re doing and then walk away. You’ll have a whole list of questions to ask. Some of the witnesses answers will lead to questions you haven’t thought about.
When we want a good relationship with someone it’s important to show interest in them. We politely probe to discover more information about their likes and dislikes. It’s as if we are detectives and we are attempting to draw information from the person we’re with. We forget about ourselves and focus totally on the other person
Brain Teaser Alert: Can You Decode This Anagram?
Welcome to our daily anagram challenge! Test your word-solving skills with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!
Today’s Anagram:
Health Fact: Want to Calm Down the Itch?
Use of Basil Leaves: Basil leaves contain compounds like eugenol, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Crushing a few fresh basil leaves and applying them to the insect bite can help reduce itching and swelling. Basil also has antimicrobial properties that can help prevent infection.
Today’s Joke: Joe Tries to Console a Widow
Joe: “I went a co-workers wake last night and I said, plethora to his widow.”
Pete: “What did she say?”
Joe: “She said, “Thanks, that means a lot.”
Healing After Loss: Embracing Memories and Moving Forward ~ Episode 110
Listen to my Podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 110 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 110
Podcast Description: Episode 110: Each morning, I start my day by checking my iPhone and iPad for messages, emails, and sports scores. Recently, I played a love song playlist suggested by Apple Music. These songs, once tear-inducing, now bring back cherished memories of my life with Babe, making me smile. Reflecting on my reaction to the songs, I realized how far I’ve come in my grieving journey. It’s been long and challenging, but now the road is smoother, though not fast.
I compared my transformation to growing from a child to an adult, with grief teaching me resilience and compassion. This journey, though filled with anger and frustration, has made me mentally and emotionally stronger. A recent conversation with a man who had suffered strokes highlighted our shared experience of loss and growth through suffering.
Quoting J.R.R. Tolkien and Brian Jacques, I emphasized that grief teaches us valuable lessons and helps us grow. Our experiences shape us, and choosing to be better through them makes us blessings to others. Remember, your best days are ahead, and your journey has made you the special person you are today.
