Joe: “My dream has finally come true. I was accepted at Harvard.”
Pete: “Do you know how many applied?”
Joe: “Yah, I was selected out of 100 to be a janitor.”
Month: July 2024
From Grief to Healing: Understanding the Sacredness of Tears
Listen to my Podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 116 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 116
In Episode 116 of “Journey from Grief to Healing,” I recount a poignant moment with Babe during her final days in hospice. As I lay next to her, holding her hand and praying, a chaplain asked me a question that led to an unexpected revelation. This episode explores the profound impact of tears in coping with grief, drawing on the wisdom of writer Washington Irving, who said, “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power.”
Join me as I share my personal journey of finding strength through tears, reflecting on how they helped me navigate the intense grieving period after Babe’s passing. We delve into the cultural and emotional significance of crying, challenging the notion that it signifies weakness. Instead, we embrace tears as a powerful expression of our deepest emotions and a vital part of the healing process.
Through poetic reflections and insights from renowned writers like Khalil Gibran and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, we explore how tears can purify our hearts, cleanse our vision, and connect us with others. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of tears and a reminder that it’s human to grieve, to cry, and to find hope and clarity through our sorrow.
Tune in to “Journey from Grief to Healing” as we uncover the sacredness of tears and their role in helping us move forward, honoring the memories of our loved ones while embracing the future with renewed strength and vision.
Today’s Thought: Three Questions To Change Your Life
Leo Tolstoy famous short story, Three Questions, asks three questions through the tale he tells. The questions are: What is the right time to begin everything? Who are the right people to listen to? What is the most important thing to do? Tolstoy provides us the answers: “Remember then: there is only one time that is important—Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. The most necessary man is he with whom you are, for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings with any one else: and the most important affair is, to do him good, because for that purpose alone was man sent into this life!”
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:
Today’s Quote: Another Day is Coming, Don’t Quit
There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams
Today’s Poem: On His Blindness by John Milton
On His Blindness
John Milton
When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodg’d with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
Health Facts: 2 Ways to Help Prevent Strokes
Two little-known but important health facts about preventing strokes
1. Regular Consumption of Potassium-Rich Foods:
Potassium is crucial for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Foods high in potassium, such as bananas, sweet potatoes, spinach, and beans, can help balance sodium levels in the body and reduce hypertension, a significant risk factor for strokes. Research has shown that increasing potassium intake can lower the risk of stroke by helping to control blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health.
2. Maintaining Oral Health:
Good oral hygiene is often overlooked in stroke prevention. Poor oral health, particularly gum disease, can lead to inflammation and infections that contribute to the narrowing of arteries and increase the risk of blood clots. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups can reduce bacteria in the mouth that might otherwise enter the bloodstream and cause cardiovascular issues. Keeping gums healthy can lower the risk of stroke by reducing inflammation and preventing arterial damage.
Both of these practices, while not as commonly discussed, play a significant role in reducing the risk of strokes through managing blood pressure and maintaining cardiovascular health.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Joke: Joe is a Natural
Joe: “I used to play piano by ear.”
Pete: “You must be a natural.”
Joe: “Now I use my hands.”
Today’s Thought: Attitude Matters
I’m an early riser. By 5:30 a.m. I’m doing pushups, stretching, and core exercises. I’ve always been an early riser. I get excited for the day. Each day is like a birthday present that I can’t wait to unwrap. Some days I’d like to take to the exchange counter, but they are the rare ones. Most days turn out to be exactly what I hoped for. Attitude makes a big differences in how one feels and how things seem to turn out.
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:
