I shall pass this way but once perhaps, in life’s eternal turn, Let me make of it what I can, do my best to learn.
Seek out the truth, be kind to all, consider what I am, Try to be what I should be, forever an honest man.
You are what you are and have made yourself, no less nor great than this, Be what you are, be true to all, not in ignorance, bliss.
Know yourself, know others too, understand it all, Seek out a meaning where none is known, avoid a heady fall.
Life is but a transient phase, in some eternal plan, Where for a time, we pass the time, as humans only can.
Waste not the chance for life is short, it may not come again, Although, perhaps, with circle’s turn, revolving, as a game.
Enrich the soul, build it strong, seek out a higher know, Give freely that of what you are, be not afraid to grow.
I shall pass this way but once perhaps, follow me be true, But follow your own path, the one you’ve made, don’t be me, be you
Time flies and memories fade. People change and new friendships are made. Only the true remain forever at our side. Eventually the disappointment and pain will subside.
It is all about the journey and what has yet to come. Life is what you make of it; you are what you've become. Life is too short to hold onto regrets. Forgiveness is key even though you may never forget.
Cherish the good and remove the bad. Some people don't realize till it's gone what they've had. Moving on is a way of life. There will always be obstacles, pain, and strife.
You must believe that you are strong enough to fight. You have to believe in yourself to do what is right. Always do for YOU no matter what you do, Because in the end the only one who has your back is you.
Never be afraid to take a stand, And always be willing to lend a helping hand. A little bit goes a long way. All it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day.
Your chance to live is now, so what are you waiting for? The world is yours for the taking and so much more. Endless possibilities are forever at your disposal. The chance to live another day is life's golden proposal.
Never let anyone tear you down, And never let anyone steal your shine and make you frown. So will you sit in the shadows and let darkness win again? Or will you rise up and make the light your friend?
Here is your chance, so what will you do? You've got this because I believe in you!
English: Radio Stars, Oct. 1934. Dress designed by Gladys Parker. A contest was held for this dress; a fan had to write Hanshaw a letter telling which dress they wanted and why in 75 words or less.
Like many others at the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, I was suddenly working remotely, socially distancing from family and friends, and leaving the house only for trips to the grocery store. I craved the ability to get out and escape the overbearing presence screens had in my life.
That‘s when I discovered my love of camping. Weekend camping trips let me take advantage of the gorgeous freshwater springs, trails and nature preserves in my area.
I felt the difference almost immediately — out in the woods I wasn’t scrambling for my phone or thinking about work deadlines. My attention span seemed to lengthen and level out. I relaxed. I came home feeling rested and a little more cheerful, and these trips became a way to manage the stress of the pandemic.
Aside from a nice weekend getaway, what I was actually experiencing were the benefits of nature on my mental health — something researchers and healthcare providers have long noted.
“There are many studies that demonstrate how spending time in nature can improve mood, lower anxiety, and improve cognition and memory,” says Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner Jodie M. Smith, APRN., C.N.P., D.N.P., M.S.N. “Making time for nature is important in order for us to maintain resiliency and promote self-care in a world that demands a lot from us.”
Below, Smith discusses exactly why nature is so good for your mental health.
How does nature benefit mental health?
First and foremost, Smith says that nature can be an effective tool to manage stress.
“Stress stimulates our sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for increasing our blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar in order to react to a stimulus that is causing us stress,” says Smith.
And while not all stress is bad — for example, stress can motivate you to meet a work deadline or keep an eye on your kids at the pool — prolonged or chronic exposure to stress can chip away at your emotional and mental well-being.
But nature may be able to combat stress and its effects. For example, one study showed that exposure to nature can regulate the sympathetic nervous system in as little as five minutes.
“This means that we can get an almost immediate benefit from stepping outside,” says Smith. And doing so on a recurrent basis may prevent cumulative effects from stress, which could mean a lower risk for chronic disease, illness and mortality.”
Even for those without serious mental health conditions, nature may help you manage emotions like loneliness, irritability and possibly even road rage.
Finally, there is evidence that nature exposure is associated with better cognitive function — like memory, attention, creativity and sleep quality.
But perhaps the best part is that nature makes it easy to soak in these benefits.
“Being present in nature doesn’t ask or require anything of us, so it frees up our mind to think more deeply and clearly about things,” says Smith.
Next time you’re outside, take a moment to listen, touch, smell. Notice the environment around you and simply be present
Root Yourself in Nature
Walk barefoot in the grass. Go hug a tree, it will feed off your negative energy and recycle it into positive energy. Sit a while and listen to the birds. Nature knows how to raise energy effortlessly—follow her lead.
So here we are, at the edge of a new season, not just in nature, but in spirit. Let’s leave behind what no longer serves and step into what’s possible.
Somebody asked me recently what do I think about the people out there who are seen as failures by their peers. (The definition of failure can be different from one person to another). I know that there are people who are being very patient while working on themselves, or an important project that hopefully will result in them achieving their dreams. They do this silently and diligently. They may appear to be failing but, they the are far from failing and diligently working towards their goal.
Beware of judging others. Because you never how things will turn out. I have seen this happen so many times. May I leave you with this, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race ” Calvin Coolidge.
Blessings and Love... Carol Anne..
You are powerful. You are needed. And you are never alone.
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