Gabriela Mistral
The night, it is deserted
from the mountains to the sea.
But I, the one who rocks you,
I am not alone!
The sky, it is deserted
for the moon falls to the sea.
But I, the one who holds you,
I am not alone !
The world, it is deserted.
All flesh is sad you see.
But I, the one who hugs you,
I am not alone!
Understanding these facts can help emphasize the importance of balanced training, adequate rest, and recovery periods to maintain optimal health and performance.
Joe: “Do you like Orion’s Belt?”
Pete: “I guess.”
Joe: “I give it three stars.”
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:
Be calm, be strong, be grateful, and become a lamp full of light, that the darkness of sorrows be annihilated, and that the sun of everlasting joy arise from the dawning-place of heart and soul, shining brightly. ~ Abdu’l-Bahá
William Butler Yeats
When you are old and grey and full of sleep,
And nodding by the fire, take down this book,
And slowly read, and dream of the soft look
Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;
How many loved your moments of glad grace,
And loved your beauty with love false or true,
But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,
And loved the sorrows of your changing face;
And bending down beside the glowing bars,
Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled
And paced upon the mountains overhead
And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.
Impact on Heart Health: Energy drinks can significantly impact heart health, even in healthy individuals. They often contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants like taurine and guarana, which can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure. This can result in palpitations, arrhythmias, and, in some cases, severe cardiac events. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that consuming energy drinks can alter the heart’s electrical activity and increase blood pressure, which can be particularly risky for individuals with underlying heart conditions.
Effect on Mental Health: Regular consumption of energy drinks can negatively affect mental health, contributing to increased anxiety, stress, and even depression. The high caffeine content, combined with other stimulants, can lead to overstimulation of the nervous system. This can cause jitteriness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Poor sleep quality, in turn, exacerbates mental health issues, creating a cycle of dependence on energy drinks for alertness and subsequent negative impacts on mental well-being. Research has shown a correlation between energy drink consumption and increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents and young adults.
Joe: “This morning, over breakfast with my girlfriend, I was telling her about my talk today. She gave me some advice.”
Pete: “What did she say?”
Joe: “She said, ‘Don’t try to be charming, intelligent, or witty. Just be yourself.”
A friend sent me a short video of a mother Robin feeding her babies. It won’t be long and the baby robins will be taking their first solo flight. They’ll get a bit more training on hunting for insects and worms then they’re on their own. There always comes a time pf letting go in life. As much as we want to hold on to people or things there comes a time to let go. When our children grow and leave home we won’t stop caring for them and being parents, but they’re on their own. They’ll be knocked down and have to find the courage to rise and go on. As long as they know they have someone who loves them, they’ll get up, shake it off and get going again.
Have you ever spent lots of time trying to pick out the perfect gift for someone? You find it and and know the person you gift it to will love it. When you gift it, you can see the expression on the other person’s face. They don’t like it. They may say thank you, but you know it’s either going back to the store, regifted, or tossed out. It’s happened to me. One thing is for sure, we can’t control other people and how they respond. We can control our reaction and our attitude. In this case, we expressed our love through our time and careful choice of the right gift. That will never change. We can thank the receiver of the gift for teaching us a great lesson: always be grateful. The gift wasn’t the physical present. It was the effort and love behind it.
