Poem for Today ~ To My Mother

To My Mother

Christina Rosetti

To-day’s your natal day;
   Sweet flowers I bring:
Mother, accept, I pray
   My offering.

And may you happy live,
   And long us bless;
Receiving as you give
   Great happiness.

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Feeling Good Tip for Today ~ Mom Makes Me Smile

Every time I think of my mom, I smile. She’s been gone a while, but the things she taught me have stayed with me.

Here are a few of the things my mom taught me.

      1. My mom taught me to pray.
      2. My mom taught me to respect and treat women with dignity.
      3. My mom taught me to be kind to everyone no matter their station in life.
      4. My mom taught me to be hospitable to all who walked through the door.
      5. My mom taught me that often the best advice was given softly.

What did your mom teach you? What memories of your mom make you smile?

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MOM

Health Tip of the Day ~ Foods Naturally High in Magnesium

Foods Naturally High in Magnesium

Why you want to eat foods naturally high in magnesium: Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, bone health, and heart health.

      1. Leafy greens: Dark, leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are excellent sources of magnesium. One cup of cooked spinach, for example, contains around 157mg of magnesium.
      2. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds are all good sources of magnesium. A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds, for example, contains around 191mg of magnesium.
      3. Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are all high in magnesium. One cup of cooked black beans, for example, contains around 120mg of magnesium.
      4. Whole grains: Whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread are good sources of magnesium. One cup of cooked quinoa, for example, contains around 118mg of magnesium.
      5. Fish: Some types of fish, such as mackerel and salmon, are good sources of magnesium. A 3-ounce serving of cooked salmon, for example, contains around 26mg of magnesium.
      6. Dairy products: Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese are good sources of magnesium. One cup of plain yogurt, for example, contains around 47mg of magnesium.

Joke of the Day

Joe: “My uncle used to be a judge. He became an alcoholic and lives in the park.”

Pete: “That’s too bad.”

Joe: “People still respect him. When they see him, they still say, “Can I approach the bench?”

Positive Thought of the Day ~ Surprise Yourself

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”

NOTE: Still the negative voices. Ignore them when they scream at you. Act like the salmon who swim upstream to spawn. Put your face into the wind and keep moving. Nothing can stop you from chasing your dream if you keep chasing it. Who knows, one day you may surprise yourself and all the doubters.
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