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Light Up Lives With Positive Encouragement
You know the saying misery loves company? Well, misery isn’t the only one, trouble loves it too. If you are going to do something “bad” or cause some sort of chaos, you never want to do it alone, right? You always need a partner in crime to go down with you. It is as if we feel that as long as someone else is doing it with us, we won’t feel as guilty. But really all we are doing is encouraging others to do wrong.
Word of the Week: Rive
Hurricane Wilma Damage- 2005
The word of the week is: Rive
Pronunciation: [rahyv]
What We Can Learn From The Birds
I love watching and taking pictures of birds. They are so beautiful to watch, and we can learn a thing or two from the birds. I have plenty of pictures to share, but for now I will add just a few.
Word of the Week: Halcyon
The word of the week is: Halcyon
Pronunciation: [hal-see-uhn]
adjective
1. calm; peaceful; tranquil (halcyon weather)
2. rich; wealthy; prosperous (halcyon times of peace)
3. happy; joyful; carefree (halcyon days of youth)
4. of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
noun
When I think of calm and peaceful, I envision sitting on the beach watching the beautiful sunset or sunrise and listening to the waves crash onto shore. The picture for this post was taken in Naples, FL during my mini vacation with my boyfriend last August. The noun defintion of halcyon (the mythical bird and kingfisher) also relates to the ocean which also makes this picture so fitting. May your day today be very halcyon! Here are a couple more pictures of the beach from that same trip below.
Word of the Week: Ephemeral
The word of the week is: Ephemeral
Pronunciation: [ih-fem-er-uhl]
adjective
1. lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: (such as the ephemeral joys of childhood)
noun
Think about how a butterfly is on the Earth for such a short period of time, yet contributes so much. We don’t just need butterflies to pollinate flowers in order to continue the plant life cycle, but they also add beauty to our lives. They may not live very long (2-4 weeks) but they live their life with a purpose, which is how we should live ours. Time goes by fast, so live each moment intentionally and to the fullest. And when you have the chance to make someone else’s life a little more beautiful, take the opportunity and run with it.
photo above taken and edited by me. Quote said by Rabindranath Tagore.
Find Inspiration in The World Around You
Here are some photos I have taken with some quotes that I like. All the photos were taken by me and the quotes I have read somewhere at one point.
Motivation Monday (Health)
Eating healthy can be difiicult and anything that can make it a little easier is a plus. I put together two lists if you are looking for food high in fiber or high in protein. These lists do not have everything on them, but should give you some examples and serve as a reference.
*correction to the protein photo above: that should be 1/2 cup of Quinoa.
Think of each day as a day to make a change and another chance to better yourself. Don’t get discouraged if you screwed up yesterday, make it better TODAY. You only have one body and if you ruin it, you will be the one who will suffer. So take responsibility, make smart decisions and don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Make things happen, you have the power so use it!
A great quote that may help:
“The number one reason why people quit is because they look how far they’ve got to go, instead of how far they’ve come.”
information sources: todaysdietitian.com, nutritiondata.self.com
Word of the Week: Parsimonious
The word of the week is Parsimonious
Pronunciation: [pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs]
adjective
Definition: characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy. Unwilling to spend a lot of money; cheap.
I find myself to generally be a parsimonious person.
-picture taken and edited by me.
Word of the Week: Enamor
The word of the week is Enamor
Pronunciation: [ih-nam-er]
Definition:verb- to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored. To charm or captivate.
note: The photo for this entry was taken and edited by me.
5 Things That Make Me Smile
There are so many wonderful things in life to smile about that it would take me years to explain them all. So instead, here are just five samples of the blessings in my life.
I enjoy a cool breeze on a hot summer day, a night sky full of bright stars, and the variety of colors that nature has to offer. These leaves are from an avocado tree in my backyard, aren’t they pretty against that blue sky?
Yes I know, paper is a thing of the past and everything is now digital, but I still love my good ole paper magazines. I am subscribed to so many I can’t even count. My favorites are Health, Food Network, Entertainment Weekly, Whole Living and Wired. I say those are my favorites, but I love so many others as well.
I love nail polish, but I’m not really that good at painting nails. I also have a bad habit of leaving my nail polish on too long, which doesn’t look too appealing. Nail polish makes your hands look so much nicer, but it doesn’t last long enough (unless you get it professionally done).
I absolutely love jewelry and accessories. I don’t wear anything expensive (I might have 3 or 4 pieces that are actual real gold or silver) most of it is costume jewelry. I think I like earrings and necklaces the most since they seem to be the most visible. I am the type of person that would rather buy a bunch of things at a cheaper price than one expensive thing. Plus, I don’t want to worry about losing something very valuable.
I saved the best for last. I love my poodle, Teddy! He brings me joy everyday just by looking at me with his cute little face. He may drive me crazy sometimes when he barks at squirrels or dogs from the window, but I love him to pieces.
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