“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break, and all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.”
~ L.R. Knost
Physical Health Eat Well It doesn’t have to be ‘Whole Paycheck’ only to be a basket full of healthy food options. Good picks that are super power foods don’t have to break the bank. https://www.triathlete.com/nutrition/affordable-healthy-foods/ Be Active Cardio, like many aspects of physical wellness, has many myths circulating around it. Let’s debunk some, shall we? https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-cardio-myths-are-making-you-fat? Let's move! We're going to move through 6 different exercises for 5 rounds. Each move is 45 seconds long. You'll work your whole body, trust me! http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8640862 Spiritual Health "Shame prevents you from doing the things you really want." https://www.thecut.com/2020/07/ask-polly-i-feel-ashamed-of-almost-everything.html Mental & Emotional Health Stressed? Anxious? Try a hug. https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/havening-technique-self-hugging-anxiety/ Social Health
Sometimes, an argument is not what you really need. There are ways to avoid them without just giving in.
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-stop-an-argument-from-escalating?
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Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. Today’s link is from National Geographic, arguably some of the best photography out there. A decade of history, captured in 15 pictures.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/best-pictures-the-decade-2010s/
Trying to stress-bake some of this election angst away. Chocolate cupcakes anyone?
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/susie-s-devil-s-food-cupcakes-with-fudgy-topping
New recipe: peaches are good all of the time, from their summery juices dripping down your arm to cold-weather recreations (using frozen fruit).
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/peach-cobbler
New post: Maybe especially important to consider other perspectives this week, as we (patiently) wait for election results.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/20-20-and-then-some
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