My mom taught me many life lessons that remain with me. She taught me how to hold a fork and knife, to be polite, to pray, to learn something new everyday, and more importantly she taught me kindness. I am grateful for her, her wisdom and love. She’s been gone for a while, but she’s never too far away from me. If your mom is alive stay in touch with her, let her know you love her. You’ll never regret it. What life lessons did she teach you?
Month: October 2024
Today’s Quote: Honesty Matters
“Don’t ever regret being honest. Period.” —Taylor Swift
Today’s Poem: An Honest Man’s Fortune (Excerpt) by John Fletcher
An Honest Man’s Fortune (Excerpt)
John Fletcher
Man is his own star; and the soul that can
Render an honest and a perfect man
Commands all light, all influence, all fate;
Nothing to him falls early, or too late.
Our acts our angels are, or good or ill,
Our fatal shadows that walk by us still.
Health Facts: 3 Strategies to Break a Sugar Addiction
Breaking an addiction to sugar can be challenging, but there are several effective strategies to help reduce sugar cravings and make the transition easier:
1. Gradual Reduction
- Instead of eliminating sugar all at once, gradually reduce the amount of sugar you consume. Start by cutting back on obvious sources like sugary drinks, candies, and desserts. Slowly replace them with healthier options like fruits, which still satisfy sweet cravings but come with fiber and nutrients.
2. Increase Protein and Healthy Fats
- Eating more protein and healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce sugar cravings. Include foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, lean meats, and legumes in your diet. These foods help you feel fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of reaching for sugary snacks.
3. Identify and Replace Triggers
- Identify situations or emotions that trigger your sugar cravings. Once you’ve recognized these triggers, find healthier alternatives to manage them, such as going for a walk, drinking herbal tea, or practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation. Keeping healthy snacks like fruit or nuts nearby can also help you resist the urge to reach for sugary foods during these moments.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Joke: Joe Broke Up With His GF
Joe: “My girlfriend is hard of hearing so I broke up with her.”
Pete: “That doesn’t sound like a good reason. Is there more?”
Joe: “Yah, she never listened to me.”
Can You Solve this Anagram?
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 Thought: Star Gazing
The sun in San Antonio is rising about 7:30 a.m. I stepped outside around 6:40 this morning and looked up at the starlit sky. The sky was clear and it was filled with stars. I glanced down to the eastern horizon, no sign of the dawn about to break. What I did see was amazing. I saw the comet, A3, racing across the sky. I was filled with awe and gratitude think how good it is to be alive. The comet will be visible in the eastern sky for another week, then it will flip to the western sky in the evening for the remainer of its visit I hope you get to see it. Let it fill you with awe and gratitude.
Can You Solve this Anagram?
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!
Today’s Anagram:
Today’s Quote: Learn the Lessons from Each Experience
“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” — Oscar Wilde,
Today’s Poem: I Bless You Forests by Aleksey Tolstoy
I Bless You Forests
Aleksey Tolstoy
I bless you, forests, valleys, fields, mountains, waters,
I bless freedom and blue skies.
I bless my staff and my humble rags.
And the steppe from beginning to end,
And the sun’s light, and night’s darkness,
And the path I walk, pauper that I am,
And, in the field every blade of grass,
and every star in the sky!
O! if only I could encompass all life,
And join my soul with yours.
O! if only I could embrace you all,
Enemies, friends and brothers, and all nature,
And enfold all nature in my arms!
