“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”
Day: April 20, 2023
Health Tip of the Day ~ Strawberries Are Good for You
Make Strawberries Part of Your Healthy Diet
“Strawberries are an antioxidant powerhouse,” says Jenna Volpe, RDN, who practices in Austin, Texas. “Adding strawberries to a balanced diet can potentially offer a wide array of benefits, ranging from cardiovascular support and inflammation reduction to cancer protection, a healthier gut, and more.” Some antioxidants found in strawberries include vitamin C and the carotenoids lutein and carotene, according to USDA data. Plus, strawberries are a good source of other vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Bring on the Sunshine
“If you’re looking to improve your mood fast, walking outside is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do so. Exposure to the sun boosts serotonin production, which explains why some sufferers of depression notice a worsening of symptoms during the winter months. Less time spent out in the sun can lead to a drop in serotonin, resulting in depressed mood, anxiety, and low energy. . . . Spending a few moments in the sun during peak hours relieves stress and reenergizes the body and mind. Time outdoors will be all the more beneficial if you can sneak in a short walk, ideally somewhere close to nature.” Source
NOTE: I live in south Texas where we get lots of sunshine. When it’s cloudy for several days in a row I can sense a great change in the mood of the folks around me. When the sun returns everyone seems happier. I like the feel of sun on my shoulders when I walk. Sunshine has a therapeutic action on humans. It’s best to keep our sun exposure in moderation, but try to enjoy a few minutes every day in the sunshine, you’ll feel better.
Positive Thought of the Day ~ You Have Great Potential
“Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.”Og Mandino
NOTE: You have so much going for you. You’ve only scratched the tip of the iceberg of your potential. When you comprehend your potential commit to working hard to hone your talents and to put them to use to add great benefit to our world. We need you!
Photo of the Day ~ You’ll Never Know Until You Begin
You’ll never know how far you can climb until decide to begin.
Don’t look down
Eyes up, focused on the next step.
Joke of the Day
Joe: “When I was younger I played piano by ear.”
Pete: “Do you still play?”
Joe: “Yes, only now I use my hands.”
Poem of the Day ~ True Love
True Love
Waring Cuney
Her love is true I know,
Much more true
Than angel’s love;
For angels love in heaven
Where a thousand harps
Are playing.
She loves in a tenement
Where the only music
She hears
Is the cry of street car brakes
And the toot of automobile horns
And the drip of a kitchen spigot
All day.
Her love is true I know.
