ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND, 2013
DAYS UNTIL FALL
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
June 22nd is Lose the Headache Day. Is daily stress building up in your life? Did spring allergies linger a little too long?
Folks celebrate the Feast of St. Acacios the Martyr on June 22nd. Martyred by beheading, St. Acacios of Cappodocia has been known as the patron saint against headaches.
To mark this day, many headache sufferers opt to take a nap, sit under a shady tree, enjoy a quiet stroll or sip a cup of tea in solitude. On June 22nd, or any day, it's time to distress, decompress and lose the headache.
For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.
Lily Tomlin
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
The mark of a successful man is one that has spent an entire day on the bank of a river without feeling guilty about it.
Author Unknown
Don't lose your head over a headache. Stress is one thing we all should try to avoid and if it can't be avoided we need to learn how to deal with it.
Very often a tension headache is caused by eye strain. If you work at a computer all day like I did for many years, you should take a 10 minute break away from the screen every hour.
Headaches can also be caused by dehydration, so we should try to increase water intake to between 6 and 8 glasses a day. In the heat of summertime, this is especially important.
Then there are times when relieving stress can be as simple as calming your mind. Spend some time relaxing and try to visualize yourself in a calm scene, such as a green forest or blue ocean, and enjoy your surroundings.
Summertime is a good time to relax and have some fun.
I hope you all have a super Saturday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Some of the secret joys of living are not found by rushing from
point A to point B, but by inventing some imaginary letters along the way.
Douglas Pagels,These Are the Gifts I'd Like to Give to You
I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts. I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day.
694. for water, that soothes and cools
695. for summer fun
696. for shade on a hot day
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.
Etty Hillesum
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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