Month: October 2024

Episode 142: The Journey of Grief – Awakening to Healing Through Poetry

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In Episode 142, we explore the inevitability of suffering and grief, a universal experience that touches us all. For those who have experienced the pain of loss, suffering becomes a deep, shared journey. Understanding grief can be transformative, awakening in us empathy, resilience, and the desire to heal.

This episode reflects on the poetry of Patience Strong, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Mary Oliver to guide us through the emotional tug of war between light and darkness. These poets illuminate the difficult but profound path from grief to joy, helping us navigate the struggles that arise when we feel torn between holding on to pain and reaching for healing. Their words offer hope that moments of joy will return, signaling the resurrection of life within us.

Tune in to hear insights on grief, healing, and the soul’s awakening, along with reflections on the beautiful power of poetry to comfort and guide us through life’s most challenging moments.

Keywords: Grief, Healing, Suffering, Awakening, Poetry, Patience Strong, Rainer Maria Rilke, Mary Oliver, Joy, Episode 142, Path to Healing

Today’s Thought: Don’t Get Conned

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When my daughters were young I’d tell them bedtime stories every night. They looked forward to the stories. When I was too tired or not in the right mood to tell them a story, they’d beg. What dad can resist that kind of pressures, right? The stories were purely fictional but my daughters listened to them as if they were real and happening in real time. That time was a wonderful age of innocence for them.. Fast forward to today. Some people can tell complete fabrications and people believe them. That’s what conmen do. They gain our confidence and then we believe what they are saying. A good way to test a conman is to ask him/her to show proof. They’ll usually weave a twisted tale to take your mind off the subject and you won’t realize they never answered your question until you’ve been swindled.

Can You Solve this Anagram?    

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Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain 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! 

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Today’s Quote: It’s Never Too Late to Dream

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You may not get everything you dream about, but you will never get anything you don’t dream about. ~ William James

Today’s Poem: Still the Dawn by Eli Siegel

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Still the Dawn

Eli Siegel

Came the dawn
To the man.
Ran the man
From the dawn.
Still the dawn
Waits for man.

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Health Facts: Foods With the Highest Levels of Flavonoids

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Flavonoids are a group of plant compounds with powerful antioxidant properties, and they are found in various fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Here’s a list of seven foods with the highest flavonoid content, ordered from highest to lowest:

  1. Tea (especially black and green tea) – Both types are rich in flavonoids, particularly catechins and flavonols.
  2. Berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries) – Berries are loaded with anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid with potent antioxidant properties.
  3. Citrus fruits (such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits) – These are excellent sources of flavonoids like hesperidin and quercetin.
  4. Apples (especially with the skin) – Apples contain flavonoids such as quercetin, primarily found in the skin.
  5. Onions (especially red onions) – Red onions are rich in quercetin, a powerful flavonoid.
  6. Kale and other dark leafy greens – Kale and other greens like spinach contain flavonols such as kaempferol.
  7. Dark chocolate (high cocoa content) – Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, especially flavanols, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

These foods are all excellent sources of flavonoids and provide a variety of health benefits related to heart health, brain function, and inflammation reduction.

Today’s Thought: Truth Matters

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Truth matters.It matters the same way honesty and respect matter. We set ourselves up to be hurt or disappointed when we believe what we are told at face value. The only time I think taking what I am told at face value is from someone I’ve known and learned to trust. When I discover someone is lying, I make an assumption if they’ll lie in one matter, they’ll lie in other matters as well. Trust is something earned over time. Be wise, check out the facts. Don’t let others tell you the facts.

Can You Solve this Anagram?    

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Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain 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! 

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Today’s Quote: Do You Dare to Fly?

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Your hopes, dreams and aspirations are legitimate. They are trying to take you airborne, above the clouds, above the storms, if you only let them. ~ William James

Today’s Poem: Taking Things Easily by Patience Strong

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Taking Things Easily

Patience Strong

Calm your mind, get quiet within
And hold yourself in check,
Try to do too much and you will end a nervous
                  Wreck.
Do not rush and tear through life,
Conserve your energy.
Keep on at a steady pace
And take things easily.

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