Showing posts with label food for thought. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food for thought. Show all posts
Sunday, December 29, 2024

Turning Post-Holiday Blues into Optimistic Anticipation

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The holidays often come with a mix of joy, planning, and creativity, providing us with something to look forward to. As the decorations are ...
Saturday, December 28, 2024

Anticipation as a motivator

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 Having something to look forward to now that Christmas is over, can be a powerful motivator and mood-booster. Here are some ideas on how to...
Friday, December 27, 2024

Anticipation of a full year 1

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  Christmas is over, and the anticipation of the day was a key driving force in motivating you as you looked forward to something that gave ...
Tuesday, December 24, 2024

More anticipation

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Children eagerly await Christmas is tomorrow, and they look forward to new experiences and milestones. As seniors, we can learn from this se...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The future is not set in stone

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 This is a time when forgiveness, love, and hope shine brightest, even amidst the challenges and uncertainties that life may bring. For many...
Monday, December 16, 2024

You are loved and needed

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During the holidays, it’s easy for some people to feel disconnected or doubt their place in the world. But there’s something we can learn fr...
Thursday, December 12, 2024

Make life meaningful this holiday season

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The holidays are coming up fast, and this should be a joyous time, and it is for many, but for some, it is not. Life events make it hard to ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The elderly

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My thoughts for the boomers still going strong after all these years.  You know, they call us “The Elderly” ' but I think we deserve a b...
Saturday, October 26, 2024

Consider the following

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"Life" is a gift to you. How you live your life is your gift to those who come after you. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well!...
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Joy comes in small things

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 Indeed, perfect happiness often lies in the small, everyday moments, rather than grand events.  Remember, happiness is not a destination, b...
Friday, September 20, 2024

The Power of a Smile: Boosting Your Brain

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Smiling is not just a simple expression of joy; it can have profound effects on our well-being. Engaging in activities that induce smiling a...
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Smiling in a group can help the mood

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I am a leader in a number of groups and I think it is important for the members of the group to be on the same page. Synchronizing a group...
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Smiling can lead to longevitty who knew?

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One notable study was conducted by Wayne State University in 2010. Researchers looked at baseball card photos of Major League players from 1...
Monday, September 16, 2024

Seniors need to smile more

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Smiling and laughter can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals over 65 for several reasons. Smiling releases endorp...
Sunday, September 15, 2024

Smile and the world smiles with you

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The power of a smile cannot be overstated. It’s a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, conveying warmth, kin...
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Silence is golden but my eyes still see.

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 The idea that there is silence at the center of each person, an untrammelled space where the inner voice grows free to speak, is a powerful...
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Speak to the highest within

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Whenever conferring with another either face to face or across the miles—whether a human being, departed spirit, or sentient tree, always sp...
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Something to think about

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I was sent the following quote the other week. "Those who achieve great things, defeat long odds, and become legends, don’t have anythi...
Monday, July 1, 2024

life without continual acts of self-revision would be boring

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Happy July 1st to all of us in Canada. We celebrate the birth of our country and how it has changed to be a more caring place. As a country,...
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Revamp Your Personal Identity in Retirement: A Guide for Seniors

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I was recently asked to write an answer to a question about how an executive could rebrand themselves to stay current. I did not accept the ...