A Monday Memory....

                      

With a tin foil lined open album cover, tucked tightly under our chins? We literally baked our faces.

 A lifetime ago. 

And a completely different woman.

(My current wrinkle free face is grateful I gave that up in my early '20's!)

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

source: Pinterest 

Wednesday's Wisdom....

source: Charlie Mackesy 

Tip for Tuesday....

 Puzzled as to what might be a good stress reliever?

Might I suggest the following....

I have been doing jigsaw puzzles for the past couple of months. For me, they require absolute focus and I have found them to be a wonderful way step back from the world and its problems.

I confess that while working on puzzles I frequently listen to a preset radio station the Englishman set up for me which plays only Christmas music. Very soothing and also an excellent way to calm my busy mind.

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

Wednesday's Wisdom....

source: Pinterest 

Tip for a Tuesday....

 “Prayer is vastly superior to worry. With worry, we are helpless; with prayer, we are interceding. When I hear sad news, I try to say a prayer for the victims. When I am troubled, I will say a prayer that asks for relief for myself and for all those who suffer as I do. When I am concerned about my relatives or friends I say a short prayer to myself - "May they be happy and free of suffering."”

-- Mary Pipher

 clinical psychologist and author

Yesterday, we had the heartbreaking task of taking our beloved basset hound, Bentley, to the vet for the final time. Due to the virus, we and all of the other people and pets there for appointments, had to stay in our cars in the parking lot, and the doctors and nurses would come out to us. The man in the car next to us approached us, having guessed the reason we were there after seeing us speak with our Vet. He told us how sorry he was, that he himself had just had to put down one of his dogs a few weeks ago. He then asked if if would be ok if he got back in his car and prayed for us. We said absolutely! He asked our names and the name of our boy. As he walked away, the Englishman hugged me and said, "That should restore your faith in humanity. See, there are so many good people out there."

He's right. That's what I'm focusing on now. 

(Amazingly. that I had written the quote above on Sunday, not knowing what was to happen the next day.) 

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

source: Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper

Wednesday's Wisdom....

My daughter gifted me with this App a few months ago. It's been a wonderful addition to my daily routine. The following article caught my eye and I found #6 particularly interesting. To read the entire article, click on the link below:

https://www.calm.com/blog/6-steps-to-calming-anger?utm_medium=email&utm_source=lifecycle&utm_campaign=newreleases_08022020

6 Steps to Calming Anger

6 | Give yourself time to respond rather than react to the situation.

A reaction happens in an instant; it’s informed by the past and fueled by emotions. A response takes a little longer; it includes the present and is empowered by awareness and clarity. Reactions are more likely to cause harm or bring up feelings of regret. Responses are thoughtful and tend to take into consideration everyone involved and future consequences.

Tip for a Tuesday....

Good luck to everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias!