Joe: “I know my dad’s looking down on me.”
Pete: “When did he die?”
Joe: “He didn’t die, he’s just condescending.
Month: October 2024
Today’s Thought: Being Lost is No Fun
I recently watched a YouTube video on how to survive if you get lost in the woods. I have been lost while hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park. I was fortunate and eventually found the trail back. We can get emotionally lost where it feels like we don’t know where we are going. It can get to the point of wanting to give up. The outdoors guide in the video provided some tips for surviving being lost in the woods I think are applicable to when we feel emotionally lost. The first tip was to stop and get centered, not to panic. That’s important when we are in a highly emotional state. If we stop and get centered we’ll calm down. Things always look better when we’re calm. The guide then suggested considering this calm space as our center and then heading off for two-hundred yards leaving markers so we can find our way back. If we don’t find the trail, he said to try another direction also leaving markers so we can return to the center. When we are emotionally lost, once we center ourselves, we can probe different directions, testing which direction is best for us. If we probe in one direction and it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t right. We can return to our center and set out a probe in another direction. Being lost is no fun whether it’s physical or emotional. Find your center, wait until you’re calm, then gently probe until you find your way again.
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 Quote: Are You Brave Enough?
“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” – Stephen King,
Today’s Poem: but if a living dance upon dead minds by e. e. cummings
but if a living dance upon dead minds
e. e. cummings
but if a living dance upon dead minds
why,it is love; but at the earliest spear
of sun perfectly should disappear
moon’s utmost magic,or stones speak or one
name control more incredible splendor than
our merely universe, love’s also there:
and being here imprisoned, tortured here
love everywhere exploding maims and blinds
(but surely does not forget, perish, sleep
cannot be photographed, measured;disdains
the trivial labelling of punctual brains…
-Who wields a poem huger than the grave?
from only Whom shall time no refuge keep
though all the weird worlds must be opened?
Health Facts: Be Proactive in Maintaining a Healthy Pancreas
Here are two lesser-known but important ways that diet can promote a healthy pancreas:
- Incorporating Foods Rich in Antioxidants: Diets rich in antioxidants can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the pancreas, which may be crucial in preventing pancreatitis or pancreatic injury. Foods like berries, leafy greens, and cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, kale) are packed with antioxidants that can protect pancreatic cells from damage.
- Including Healthy Fats from Omega-3 Sources: Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit pancreatic health. Consuming sources like flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia seeds can help reduce inflammation and support the overall function of the pancreas. Healthy fats are also easier for the pancreas to process compared to trans fats, reducing its workload and promoting better health.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Joke: Joe’s Girlfriend is a Heavy Drinker
Joe: “I asked my girlfriend why she drank so much wine.”
Pete: “What did she say.”
iJoe: “She said when she drinks she less embarrassed to be with me.”
