Saturday, November 28, 2015

Forgive? U Krazy?

Forget the happy face--deal with it for reals!

How To Forgive, And Why You Should 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/forgiveness-why-you-should-forgive_n_1846888.html

I know, I'm messing in your business. Mine, too. But first, I would like to say what I mean by forgiveness. To me, that doesn't mean remaining a victim. You can stand up for yourself and still forgive who hurt you. The consequences of their actions will only change because you will not remain impaired or injured by them, but the incident can make you more empathetic and actually stronger. 

Their negative consequences of being a jerk or bully or worse will continue. To me, forgiveness doesn't even mean no legal action, or never speaking to them again, or throwing their stuff outside on the front lawn. That might be the right thing, the fair or safe, or just thing to do. To me, forgiveness means you believe you aren't in charge of the consequences this person deserves. A person of faith would think God is keeping track. Just by logic, a jerk, or bully, or criminal will have consequences sooner or later. 

You are just not in charge of the ones that don't affect you directly. No revenge. No taking up your thought life with what you'd like to happen to them. That is not healthy--that sucks up your energy and good plans for the future. It robs you of the joy of the present.

To be honest, this is my hardest Jesus Instruction. The Lord's Prayer--forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trepass against us. Arggh. Real clear. Takes humility to admit we aren't perfect and need forgiveness, and grace to forgive others, and faith to let God handle it..

Look out for you and your future. Don't let that ugly occurrence put you in prison--emotional or otherwise.

These are all non-religious sources concerning the psychological benefits of forgiveness.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/reading-between-the-headlines/201506/the-healing-power-forgiveness 

 Anger, Forgiveness, and Healing

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/201010/anger-forgiveness-and-healing 

How To Forgive, And Why You Should

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/forgiveness-why-you-should-forgive_n_1846888.html 

How Do You Forgive Even When It Feels Impossible?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mindful-anger/201409/how-do-you-forgive-even-when-it-feels-impossible 

So, here you think I've given you a way out of forgiving--read on:

Why You Don't Always Have to Forgive

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/disturbed/201208/why-you-dont-always-have-forgive 

 

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Keep Moving To Keep Moving

Gardening is a marvelous activity: refreshing, always changing, and you get flowers!

Use it or lose it, right? So, if we plan to keep moving, we better give moving. Oh, the many sedentary temptations--I cannot even count them. Being an English major, I could just sit and read, write, enjoy videos endlessly, and it becomes increasingly inexpensive to to so. Except the cost to your health. Sedentary lifestyle is the new smoking, they say, as debilitating to your health. 

Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 

Physical Exercise for Brain Health 

http://www.brainhq.com/brain-resources/everyday-brain-fitness/physical-exercise 

Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110 

Also, simple stretching gets the oxygen to your brain, where is belongs. Teachers, get you students to do simple streches and movements as a point of transition in class. You do them, too.

5 ways stretching benefits your health

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fitness/training+tips/5+ways+stretching+benefits+your+health,10989 

How Stretching Can Improve Flexibility And Health

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fitness/training+tips/5+ways+stretching+benefits+your+health,10989

Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495 

5 Ways to Sneak Exercise Into Your Daily Routine

http://www.nextavenue.org/5-ways-sneak-exercise-your-daily-routine/ 

Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle

 http://www.lifespanfitness.com/workplace/resources/articles/health-risks-of-a-sedentary-lifestyle

Is sitting on your backside dangerous? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COIGHiMveG4 

Friday, September 18, 2015

Gardening? Okay, That Sounds Like Fun.


Great articles. Gardening is good for us. And don't forget aromatherapy. Flowers, herbs, and the scent of the dirt after a rain!

6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening
http://learn.eartheasy.com/2014/09/6-unexpected-health-benefits-of-gardening/

Why gardening is good for your health 

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/08/why.gardening.good/ 

Proof: gardening is healthy

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-193859/Proof-gardening-healthy.html 

Gardening’s Surprising Health Benefits

http://www.nextavenue.org/gardenings-surprising-health-benefits/ 

Edible Front-Yard Gardening

http://www.nextavenue.org/edible-front-yard-gardening/ 

Small-space gardening

http://www.sunset.com/garden/landscaping-design/small-space-gardening 

23 Gardens You Can Totally Grow In Your Tiny Flat

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseypippin/flat-gardens#.yjKOVnRyQ 

 

 

 


6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening
6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening