Tag: mental-health

Eating Right isn’t Easy.

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Someone sent me a spiritual video. I was going to wait until I wasn’t tired, but then I realized I am always tired. I was told I would like it, because of my faith.  Here is that video I watched that got me thinking about what I should be eating. I hope you like it’s called: Biblical Eating:The Ancient Secret toModern Health. https://youtu.be/uLw_ceSYpI4?si=fWn4Xnl6-wXvxs3E 

I knew some of what they were talking about, but I have never gone that deep. What is a good herbalist?  Someone who has knowledge of what he or she is talking about,  who can tell you where you can get their same product or tell you where they got their products from is a good herbalist. Since I know a person in my town, I will be talking to her and getting a closer look into what should and shouldn’t be going into my body.

(a short sidestep) I went to my favorite yarn store, it was a time to crochet with friends, and someone bought these strawberry snacks. I’ve never heard of it. I knew I shouldn’t even taste one, but I did. It was so good. I’ve never even heard of these snacks before. I think I’ll ask Google where I can get them. Walmart & Amazon

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It is so hard to always eat right and it’s even harder when you have a sweet tooth. I do have an idea. I came across a book that could help me with my goal. I am also trying to read more uplifting books. I think I will read a little and get a cup of tea.

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What is a “Food Journal” you might ask? A journal is where you write down your thoughts, a short note, a poem or two. A food journal is more than just writing down your favorite recipes. You can also add your favorite restaurants. What they served, what you liked or disliked, who was there and why? Can you recreate what you enjoyed? This could also be a record of what food you like anywhere in the world. The notebook has pages where you can write a recipe as well as blank lines to fill with a taste of your words. 

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Devotionals from Lysa TerKeurst (3 book series) Kindle Edition by  Lysa TerKeurst (Author)

God doesn’t pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day. 

I am still working on breaking down my second book, and I cannot wait until the day I can post one chapter each week.

   ** Hello, I just wanted to say the story you are about to read isn’t real and is copyrighted.  I may or may not add affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of and like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to : amazon.com   

Bye IV Now, LD* 

P.S ~ I added a few pictures, but for some reason, I cannot post them. I have tried one time too many, and it didn’t work. I really need to start working on my book and let these little setbacks go. (I checked one more time & it worked ~~~ YEAH~~~) Bye***

You Don’t Know Me…

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People are so ridiculous with their opinions I want to scream. Then I realized it doesn’t matter how loud you are, because they feel their opinion is right and your thoughts don’t matter, even when it’s you they are talking about.

I know I have to go to the doctor, but my landlord doesn’t care about how much I am in pain. They care about being paid and I care about a roof over my head.

A crazy thought popped in my head. I wanted to ask him (my bus driver, the person who believes I should put my health over any bill) if he was going to pay my bills? I kept that to myself, but I bet he would have shut up.

People shouldn’t act like they know you, when they barely know your name, and are clueless of your dreams. I’ve been meaning to redo my to do list.

Tired eyes want to close, but since I have to clock in soon I better get up. Even though a cat nap really sounds good. .

A different day, but the same thoughts. A nap sounds good right now.I haven’t had a toddler in my house in almost thirty years. Taking care of my niece and nephew ages 4 and 2. Watching them run and play in the park, a late bath, and dinner. I just knew they were going to be asleep by 8 o’clock and not two hours later.

The good thing about babysitting, your little ones you were playing with will go home, and you can sleep again. I love them and I enjoy playing with them, but I will also be glad when I can just see them online. I am tired, but I have to get back to the job hunt.

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A notebook is more than pages stacked together in a pretty shell for taking notes, jotting down a quick thought, an idea for a story, or even a poem or two. “A Time to Write is a composition notebook where words may have a way to make you feel calm, create something new, or encourage you to set all your dreams free. Writing them down can be fun in this book, which has lines like any other book and a cute page to take notes. 

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Bye IV Now, LD*

Getting Back to my Words….

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I didn’t want to take a break, because more items kept being added to my work list. I’m like I’ll just work through this pain as I started praying for a better job. 

Then I stopped, closed my eyes, and said I was going to listen to my body. So, I am going to put my phone down and crochet for the rest of my short break.

Okay I was ready to relax, at least until I saw that I broke my cute blue plastic crochet needle. I normally don’t take that one and it seems something always happens when you are rushing.

I was just thinking about how sweet it was going to be to sleep late tomorrow, but of course I had to think about the rent. When all those fruit tray orders came in, my mouth asked to come in, before my brain could stop the words from coming out of my mouth.

This made me also think about that pineapple on my counter. Time to make me a smoothie. I got myself a small ninja blinder and I hardly use it. I also started thinking about writing poems again and there are times when a quick thought crosses my mind, but it is almost always lost. There was a time when I always had a special book for that very reason. Time to relax with a cup of coffee.

https://amzn.to/4euaftn “A Time to Write,” is a composition notebook where words have a way to make you feel calm, create something new or encourage you to set all your dreams free. The lines of this composition notebook may not have any words now, but I am sure someone can change that. There are also a few pages that have a – to do list, and a debt tracker for bills or savings. Have fun with your words….

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https://amzn.to/3QVii8Q This journal has a gratitude question page, answering a few questions can help you understand your feelings. There is a page to list your prayers. Also, a few cute pages with hearts on it to write down your memorable moments and grateful thoughts ❤️ ❤️…..

Bye IV Now, LD*

My Next Step

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I am in the middle of breaking down my second book and turning them into a blog post. I know I can get up to 50 pages copyrighted and each post should have at least 1,500 words. I was going to put an ad at the bottom of the post. 

That was my idea anyway. I knew I had to buy a plugin, but didn’t know it cost so much. Then I had a surprise to my question, because I thought adding  ads was affiliate marketing? The person who answered my question about the price seemed confused. 

Let me go ask google and see if I am right or wrong, because I am doing my best to keep a roof over my mother’s head and food for her to eat. Now I can and have gone to bed hungry, but I need that roof to be there.

{}This is the answer I got back from Google: Affiliate marketing involves promoting products or services through affiliates who earn commissions, while advertising typically uses display ads to reach target audiences directly. Both aim to attract customers, but their methods and personalization differ.{}

Okay, I believe I write, just saying it wrong, and I am moving forward. I I

didn’t want to go into my rent money, but I am. I will just have to cut my grocery list, because I have to step out of my not so comfortable zone and try something new.

I have already started doing that by doing Tai Chi. I am beyond tired of being in pain coming home from work, and I can no longer go for my morning walks on my day off.

I may not like change, but that is life. If we don’t change, then we get left behind, and I rather move forward. I am now going to take that next step, because tomorrow will be a better day.

I am also going to keep my word. If and when I add any ads to my post it will have something to do with my storyline and I will research the item if I hadn’t tried it myself.

**side note : I wonder how I could actually try new items? Another question to look up at another time.

Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV [18] “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. [19] See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

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Bye IV Now, LD*

Two Thoughts…..

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Two thoughts:

  1. The meaning of the word, “Smile”.

*https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile

Smile (noun) : a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward and which expresses especially amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn.

When a baby smiles, every adult gives a smile back. Is that smile, because he or she is happy or just has gas? That question will never be answered. Smiling is based on one’s feelings and maybe showing a different expression then what they are actually thinking. Example :

Happy ~ A full smile, with teeth showing

             ~ A full smile, without showing teeth.

             ~ A laughing smile

Thinking ~ one shows a smile, because their thoughts are happy, a good idea, or stopping themselves from saying some hurtful words to someone or binding their time until they can find another job.

Knowing ~ People judge you for every little thing and they believe their thoughts are true about who they think you are and you just look at them with a smile, because you know your self-worth and their opinions doesn’t matter. 

I didn’t realize my smile put people off and I don’t look friendly. I normally give a half of a smile, unless I am laughing, or get caught off guard when I am smiling for myself.

  1. Talking to the computer to type out your words. I thought that would be a good idea – until I did it.

When babies are smiling, are they smiling because they are happy     Smiling shows one feeling or does it? When babies smile, are they smiling ’cause they’re happy, they’re hungry, or  maybe it’s just gas?As we get older we we still smile when we’re happy. Or maybe we smile because we don’t want no one that know what we’re feeling. Smiling isn’t just.Showing teeth. Some people smile with their teeth.Some people smiled, their mouths closed ’cause they had bad teeth. Are they happy when you’re smiling? Are they thinking when they smiling or you?A smile could be for any reason, it just depends.And every, everybody’s face.Shows different emotions when they are smiling.I smell.Well it depends on what I’m thinking. If I’m just smiling cause hey.I’ll do a half smile.Enough normal for me.And that’s not what I look like. I’m not smiling to be performing. I’m not smiling just to be smiling. Sometimes I could be upset and I’ll put I’ll plaster a smile on my face.The bike might the hold back my words. Sometimes I’ll smile.That’s a quick thought, just come through my head and.Hey.And this is who I am.But a smack of me for mean anything. It’s all depends on how that person is feeling and how someone else looks at you when they see you smiling. Some people may think you’re smiling ’cause you.Let’s see, I’m gonna put this When a little kid is getting ready to do something, they’ll.Take take my niece foot for for for example.Just once you get an idea, something that she knows she’s not supposed to be doing, she’ll look up and look around. Then if she noticed someone looking at it, just she hold her head down a little bit. Then she had the smile on her face. It’s not a happy smile, it’s a interesting smile.Then I’m like, OK, what you doing? Whatever it is, don’t do it.Then you just have to laugh because a smile could either show what you what you’re feeling, show what you’re thinking, or don’t show it on.It just all depends on the person.So a smile could be more than just a smile.What’s in your smile say about you?What are you?Projecting towards the world When you smile, do you care what others think of you when you’re smiling?Does it matter?What people think about you if they see you smiling? Are you performing when you smile, or are you smiling for yourself?My question is.Why are you smiling? What makes you smile?Is it for someone else?Was it for you?Remember.A smile is more than just a smile. 

It came out as one large paragraph (what you see in yellow). I didn’t feel like turning it into something that makes sense. I don’t think I will be doing that again, but at least I answered the two questions I was thinking about. It’s time for me to get back to work.

Bye IV Now, LD*

PS- I had what’s in yellow so small you couldn’t read it, but after it was copied & paste it got bigger.