Mind A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health, according to an interesting new study of the physical effects on the brain of visiting nature. Walk in Nature: Good for Brain, Good for Spirit [T]he volunteers who […]
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Close close all night By Elizabeth Bishop Close close all nightthe lovers keep.They turn togetherin their sleep,Close as two papersin a bookthat read each otherin the dark.Each knows allthe other knows,learnt by heartfrom head to toes. If Thou Must Love Me By Elizabeth Barrett Browning If thou must love me, let it be for noughtExcept
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It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. – Ernest Hemingway 9 things you can do to appreciate “the now” Show gratitude: Find something every single day that you’re thankful for. Big or small, it all matters. Tell people how much you appreciate them.
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Sometimes you just have to make some chocolate chip cookies, sit down with a glass of milk and eat a couple of them. Here’s a recipe I haven’t tried yet but looks really good. Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 1/4 cups of flour 3 tbsp. of cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking
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Explore yourself In three words, describe your personality. List five of your most dominant interests. Describe your character, including your virtues, vices, strengths, and weaknesses. List the past four opportunities that opened doors for you. Who facilitated those opportunities? In the coming year, what opportunities would you like to have open to you? Who are the people
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“Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” Bruce Lee
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The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but
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You do a really good job of taking care of yourself physically. You work out, you eat right, but that’s not all there is. Your mind needs to be in good shape too. What does that look like? I think it’s different for everyone, so it might take a little experimentation to discover what works
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What You Might Need Mailing address & pickup Change of address Utilities (Water & sewer, gas, electricity, trash, phone, security, etc.) Billing dates Trash pickup dates Contact numbers Extra set of keys Cleaning supplies Vaccum Broom & dustpan Mop Furniture Bath towels Sheets Toolbox Plunger From: Moving to Your First Apartment? Tips on What You’ll
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If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not people or things. Albert Einstein
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