POETIC STANZA: Yes Poetry Does Matter

 

The evocative, sometimes riveting narrative utterance of a situation one has endured in life is penned in words to share with others. On many occasions, it tends to err on the side of un-pleasant encounters and/or dire straits circumstances while enduring the path on the journey in life.

 

Today, I reflect and am remembering one of my favorite, the late Maya Angelou, who would have been celebrating her 93^rd birth anniversary on planet Earth. She was an African American poet, author, and learned scholarly collegiate professor. She was held in the highest esteem as she left an indelible and extraordinary comprehensive ‘body of work”. I hasten to add, she was best known in her 1969 autobiography, “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sing”

 

Mayo endured a plethora of unpleasant situational encounters in her Earthly Sojourn of life. However, she did not let it make her bitter, nor did she embrace or tolerate vulgarity. Why not you may think? Here are a few narrative utterances of discourse that should shed light on why she did not resort to taking the low road, but instead always focus on Going High.

 

Maya concerning being bitter

“You should be angry-But not bitter, because ‘Bitterness’ is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use that anger in ways to diffuse the entirety of the matter. You write it, You paint it, You dance it, You march it, You vote it, You do everything about it, and you even talk it. Never Stop Talking It.”

 

Maya on the Use, and Tolerate of Vulgarity

“If we use or tolerate vulgarity our future will sway and fall under the burden of ignorance. It need not be so. We have the brains and heart to face our future bravely. Taking responsibility for the time we take up and the space we occupy”

 

Thoughts of the Heart

“I have learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart I usually make the right decision. It is important to rid yourself of pride and allow your heart to flow from humility, vulnerability, and courage”

 

Joy of Forgiveness

“Learn to forgive yourself for not knowing what you did not know before you actually learned it”

 

 

In conclusion, be constantly aware that this Earthy Sojourn is not permanent. We are just passing through. Therefore, keep the following three things in your ‘front-of-mind-consciousness’:

·        When confused and things seem hopeless-keep moving do not allow yourself to get in the way, to give in or to give up

·        When your view seems a  bit fuzzy and the natural eye cannot see or provide the substance to guide you-it is then when you must be resigned to ‘Walk by Faith’

·        When you find yourself feeling out of sorts in the midst of stressfulness, anxiety, frustration, and emotions are in a State-of-Flucks. It would be both prudent and wise to reach out to touch and connect to somebody else. Because working together in collaborate mode is always better. During such mode and genre of working together, it ushers in another listening ear. Then you can discern what to tell everybody about somebody who can help you connect to Repentance. To gain Deliverance, as you grasp Redemption, in order to become the Embodiment of a new creature in Christ. This allows the opportunity to stand in the Gap, as an Intercessor to serve all humanity. Such noble worthwhile cause shall  most assuredly bring to the forefront a bonus and the award for the Bestowal of the Enormities of Abundant Blessings from Almighty God  

 

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Author, Non-fiction books, memoirs, & Poetic Stanza, Freelance Writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blog

Sbrax57@gmail.com Recent Winner: National 2021-poetic stanza Poetry Contest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH & NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF “AVOCADOS”

 

Avocados have become an increasingly trendy sought-after vegetable. This is due to and stems from recent nutrition research. It was discovered that the fat content in avocados can be very beneficial relating to good healthiness.

 

Vitamins and Nutrients contained in Avocados:

·        Vitamins A, C, & E, act as antioxidants that help prevent cell damage in the body

·        Avocados contained a significant amount of potassium-even more than an average size banana which fights and help with pain as “Charlie Horse’ in the legs and calves of the body

·        Vitamin K, when connected  with vitamin A & E becomes fat-soluble-meaning that it helps digestion to be broken down in the body

·        Contains monounsaturated fats are necessary sources of energy and play an integral part of and a very important role in cell development and protection for good nutrient absorption in the body

·        Additionally, the Vitamin B6 in Avocados helps to reduce nausea often experience for women during pregnancy

 

OTHER DERIVATIVE of AVOCADOS

Heart Disease and Strokes contains a quarter of the recommended daily in take of folate which is excellent for helping to prevent heart disease and strokes

 

Cataracts or Macular Degeneration contains a carotenoid called lutein that has been linked to better eye health. It helps to maintain a good vision of the aging process

 

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avocados are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of nutrients such as carotenoids, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acid contained in Avocados makes it a great food for people living with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

 

Source of the study: Persea Americana and their Health Benefits via the US National Library of Medicine & National Institute of Health

 

Edited & Written by, Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Lifestyle Change Facilitator, 40 days of the Daniel Fast, Meditation, and Prayer. Freelance writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making-blog/

Sbrax57@gmail.com

 

 

 

THE VALUED BENEFITS OF MAGNESIUM

 

Magnesium is a mineral that’s vitally needed in the body, because it is such a critical nutrient. Most cardiologists dote on and highly recommend you get your daily dose for such benefits as:

·        Support for healthy blood flow

·        Makes for healthy arteries, that they are unplugged for blood to run free in the vain

·        Key support for the top indicator of heart health

·        Act as an inflammatory receptor to include C-Reactive Protein CRP

·        Factually due to CRP being great for the heart, especially in managing stressful conditions. Such that tends to take a toll in critical heart situations circumstances

·         Vital to promote fuel {ATP] for every cell in the body

·        Provides relief for Stress, and Anxiety

·        Promises positive mood control-as it causes a good night sleep of rest and relaxation

 

Know that it’s of tantamount importance to consume ‘rights foods’ that contains good sources of magnesium, i.e.:

·        Fish and seafood products

·        Green leafy veggie as romaine lettuce, spinach, collards green and kale

·        Seeds and nuts [walnuts, peanuts, and cashews

·        Whole grain products

 

Moreover, the consumption of ‘right foods’ mineral and vitamin supplements are extremely important. In addition, include in your routine to get a daily dose of magnesium vitamin supplement, 400 to 500 mg. This helps to maintain strong bones and muscle mass health. Other residual effects derived are:

·        Promote help for other supportive essentials as electrolytes as potassium works well for joint pain, and also ‘Charlie horse’ in the legs and calves of the body. And to help the body to shuttle healthy sodium to maintain proper balance [homeostasis}

 

Moreover I hasten to add, it shall be very important to confer with your family doctor and  specialist to ascertain the best magnesium that would be better absorption in the body.

 

Magnesium Facts:

·        Makes up 13% of the Earth Mass

·        The 9^th Abundant Element in the Universe

·        It is very crucial to over 300 biological processes in the totality of the human body

 

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Crisis Intervention & Prevention specialist, Freelance writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_Blogs/sbrax57@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

RELATIONSHIP The BIBLICAL CONNECTIVITY Where two becomes one…

 

Inherent in the process of relational building and development is the embodiment of “Purpose’. Often times we think that things or events just happens to us in life. However, when on the path of the journey of life we encounter an enormity of teachable moments. Such learning occurrences tend to lead us where God wants us to be.

 

It is very important to both examine and evaluate all situations as potential ‘divine appointments’ that hold the proclivities to design and shape one life. Just for a moment reflect on all the good and bad circumstances that have affected you lately. Can you possibly glean through the uncanny ability to discern God’s purpose in any of such situations and circumstances? Perhaps He is making the building of a certain quality in your life leading you to become, all He created you for and intended for you to be

 

From the Biblical perspective it is revealed that after God created the firmaments of the Heavenly and Earthly Galaxies. There was the presence of every plant of the field and every herb of the atmosphere of the field, on the face of the earth, before it grew, and God caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was no man to till the soil, but God created a mist from the earth, that watered the entire face of the soil upon the earth.

 

And then, He stoops down and scooped up dusk from the rich fertile dirt of the ground-The Lord God formed the first creature known as ‘Man’-He breathe into man’s nostrils The Breath of Life. Thus Man became a living soul-he was made in God’s image and after His likeness-and God called him Adam.

 

God place Adam-the Man He had formed from the rich fertile dirt of the ground in the garden of plants and herbs. Which became known as the Garden East of Eden? Then God created every beast of the field and every fowl of the air-where He brought them to Adam and ask him what he would call them. And whatsoever Adam called them that became the names thereof; Adam Named:

·        All the cattle

·        All the fowl of the air

·        And to every beast of the field

·        All of them were in pairs of two

 

God knew, and Adam was suddenly aware there was no help meet for him. Without any hesitation, the Lord God induced a deep sleep to overcome Adam-and as he slept God reached inside the inner recesses of Adam's body and took out one of his ribs, closed the flesh of the wound, and from the rib, God made a creature of different gender of a human being image and brought her unto Adam. And Adam proclaimed, “This is now bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh, she shall be called “Woman”

 

Know that, God’s created works were not complete until he made woman. He could have made her from the dusk of the soil of the earth, just like he did Adam. However, God chose to make her from Man’s flesh and bone without the aid or through the process we know as the birth of another woman.

 

This created process is an illustration that in a wedded union of marriage man and woman emerge as two and symbolically becomes one in the flesh. Therefore, the efforts and commitment should not be a mere focus on friendship, but more of a strident focus on “Oneness”

 

The nutriments of relationship building and development should encompass both the attributes of Nourishment and to cherish-as focus attention on the woman. This serves as edification for the full emergence of her persona. Because she the woman, is the special one to be nurtured, cherished, and prepared. This inherently brings to bear the significance of what is accomplished, which serves as being spiritually focused and directly related to the relationship held, enjoy,  and embodied with the creator. Thus the advent of “Oneness’

 

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Ordained Minister, Behavioral Modification Practitioner, w/concentration of stress, anxiety, depression and crisis intervention & prevention

Freelance Writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs

 

 

MORE INSIGHTS & INTEL FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT

-Keeping The Mind and Body Strong and Re-Connected

 

The strident focus is both wise and prudent to hold the consciousness  regarding the difference between the Mind, Soul, and Spirit

 

Know that inherent in the ‘thought-of-consciousness’ is the connectivity of the dots, and to  think outside of the box for the discerning Spirit, Mind, and Soul, which serves to augment and enhance the advent of the process for “Self-Improvement”

 

Thus, we as a people, and those who are within ‘the-circle-of-influence’ possesses indwelt knowledgeable Insight and Intel that gives rise to the fact that:

·        We live in a body

·        We are a spirit-It’s Alive!

·        We have a soul, indwelt inward

 

Such knowledgeable awareness brings to the forefront the audacity of Self-Improvement traits and attributes. After that being said, it’s just not all about the body we are the inhabitants thereof; but more about how we must develop self, to usher in the need to improve the ‘Psyche’, Soul and the Spirit. In order to reflect and seek to find “Inner Peace’, such peace relative toward reputation and integrity as to:

·        Develop affective and fervent resistance and persistence for the oriented manifestation of action. It’s prevalent to be the message that you bring, you must talk it and walk it

·        Discovering of Harmony-is tantamount to blending in unity and collective togetherness

·        Hold a strident focus on societal norms for genuine and authentic Self-Improvement through creating the capacity and establishing the platform to bring to bear truths and principles that shall serve to be impactful things to those around and near you in that impressionable  ‘circle-of-influence’

·        Be Cognizant of the Discovery of the Secret-know that the Secret is not something, that everybody is aware of; and it is not just the Gossip-but The Gospel-The Truth-The Facts. Albeit a portion of the message is indispensable to both growth and development

·        Think Positive-such positivity that leads to the most effective sought after outcomes,

·        Always encircle self with positive energy and lively vibe it shall bode well in the deliverance of life and day to day portrayal of propensities

·        Work toward empowering the ‘quieting powers’ it shall do wonders for the soul. Partake in the sipping an occasional cup of Green Tea, enjoy the tempting tastes and characteristics of the goodness Green Tea Ginger or Green Tea Mango, or even a Herbal Cinnamon Tea Blend by Tadin

·        Always Employ the art and process of “Forgiveness”-Forgiving Others is not always easy. Not something you can turn on and off at will. However, it does require a bit of spiritual consciousness of thought in some investment to pardon somebody. Remember This: When you forgive You shall tend to Unblock your blessings. It The Mind, Soul, and Spirit at work both inward and outward All Honor and Glory To God

·        Finally. You Just Simply “Smile” Why? The Smile visually connects your outward appearance of countenance glow and communicates everything vividly. Such a grin on your face and the ‘eye-to-eye connection can deliver a flash inside of you and further serve to light up another person’s day..

 

Steve Braxton, CEO, Life Coach, Business Advisor, Author of non-fiction books, Freelance Internet Writer & Blogger, http://blog-feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/

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-HOW A “JIM CROW” LAW BECAME THE MAGNATE FOR A DEMOCRATIC SENATE WIN IN 2020-21

 

Certain laws put in place by staunch segregationists designed specifically to deter the impact of black voters in the south actually had an unexpected twist not seen coming by modern-day Senate Republicans.

 

David Purdue a Georgia Senate Republican racked up 88,000 more votes than his Democratic opponent Ossoff in the first round of voting, but it fell short of winning the majority of 50% of the vote cast. In Georgia that meant the vote would go to a runoff.

 

Purdue needed 13,000 additional votes, in order to reach the 50% level. A Libertarian candidate Shane Hazel siphon off 115,000 votes

 

The Georgia runoff law versions of which exist across all the Southern States was specifically designed to decrease the political voter’s power for People Of Color. The author in prior years during the Jim Crow Era was a staunch segregationist effort that blamed “Bloc Voting” by African Americans for costing the Republican Party to lose an election.

 

Fast forward to decades later, that Jim Crow Law in the final analysis empowered Black Voters. It serves to cause a tremendous turnout of votes to be cast in the Georgia Senate election by People of Color. This resulted in both Democratic candidates Ossoff and Warnock being lifted to victory

 

This General Election in Georgia made the history books as one of the largest turnout operations ever, which sent millions of Black Georgians to the polls on Jan 5, 2021, resulting in Victory for Senate Democrats to regain the majority In the US Senate w/Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tiebreaker vote on certain issues to come before the body of the senate

 

Steve Braxton, CEO, Business Advisor, Independent Director, Author, non-fiction books, Freelance Writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/

Sbrax57@gmail.com

DAILY LIFESTYLE ROUTINE TO IMPACT YOUR SELF-IMPROVEMENT TO BE AND STAY AT OPTIMUM HEALTHINESS 

This is no best place to begin than in Self-Improvement. section of your daily routine. All things considered, your wellbeing is quite possibly the main part of life. As you begin to deal with your wellbeing, it is simply the initial step headed in the direction of your personal growth. and spiritual development Eat breakfast-get the day going right with a snappy morning breakfast. Products of the soil, granola, and milk, or entire wheat toast and peanut butter will guarantee you start on the correct foot.to Relax in the first part of the day get two or three minutes ahead of schedule and enjoy that additional time. Appreciate some green tea while watching the sunrise; require a couple of additional minutes to yourself in the shower; or take a speedy lively stroll around the square to get your heart siphoning.

1. There's nothing more regrettable than beginning your day in a hurry. A couple of moments in the first part of the day can improve things significantly.

2. Exercise with a companion Exercise discharges endorphins, which can lift your spirit just as assist you with keeping a sound weight. Nonetheless, once in a while it very well may be difficult to get up and really hit the exercise center. Consolidating your amicable jabber with exercise can make practice substantially more fun.

3. Working out with a companion, regardless of whether this is a morning walk, a twist class, an evening run, or whatever else, can keep you spurred and fired up for the remainder of the day.

4. Don't simply drink water, appreciate water- yet unadulterated water has a major effect. It's critical to drink 2 liters of water every day; in any case, this shouldn't appear to be a task. Strive to drink alkaline water

5. Pop your nutrient vitamins daily it's astounding how one little pill can help your wellbeing. Multi nutrients can give your body the sustenance it is deficient. We can't eat wonderful adjusted and sound constantly, which is the reason nutrients were made.

6. You have more significant things to stress over than your weight. Assuming you feel incredible within, it will show outwardly, paying little heed to what that darned scale says.

7. Stop Smoking-stopping is difficult; not stopping is considerably harder. On the off chance that you are a smoker, start little and get the assistance you need. Restricting your cigarette admission is the initial step to a better you and an improved way of life.

8. Aim for 30-30 minutes of activity every day is suggested by wellbeing experts. This incorporates basic changes to your way of life like joining a stroll into your evening exercises, using the stairwell rather than the lift, and riding your bicycle to work now and again.

9. Stretch-extending can keep your muscles feeling loose and assists with diminishing pressure.

10. Follow the food management that is included in The Daniel Lifestyle Change.. Attempt to get 2 servings of natural product, five servings of protein every day.

11. Reward yourself (with some restraint)- a week-by-week treat is vital for all your persistent effort to stay solid. Treat yourself to something you love like low-fat frozen yogurt or chocolate. or a nutritious smoothie

12. Accept the maturing interaction numerous individuals experience difficulty grappling with their body's progressions as they age. Comprehend that maturing is a characteristic cycle.

13. Figure out how to cherish your wrinkles, your silver hair, and your not exactly close skin. George Clooney, Harrison Ford, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, and Brad Pitt are all more than 40, and they have never looked better!

14. Limit your liquor consumption having a glass of wine with supper is fine; be that as it may, when you are drinking a container of wine an evening, or, far and away more terrible, hitting the bottle hard, at that point you are making genuine harm your body. On the off chance that you will drink, drink obligation

15. Don't disregard your oral cleanliness make it a propensity to brush, floss and use without sugar, liquor-free mouthwash every day. Make an excursion to the dental specialist once per year as well.

16. Nobody likes going to the dental specialist yet nobody needs to lose their teeth all things considered.

17. De-stress-staying solid isn't just about go, go, go. You likewise need to stop, unwind, and de-stress. Stress is unavoidable on certain occasions. The most ideal approach to manage pressure is to drive away from it for a couple of moments, let your body unwind, and afterward tackle it head-on.

18. 16. Invest in Sleep-you needn't bother with us to reveal to you how significant rest is. This is the reason it's a smart thought to compensate yourself around evening time with costly sheets, entirely supportive bedding and comfortable down covers. Your bed is your battery recharger. Ensure it's in supreme condition.

19. Get inventive with food, monotony wears on the soul this couldn't be more genuine than in the kitchen. Offer plans with companions, check web-based cooking discussions, and play around with your food, such as nuts, fresh fruits, peanut butter make it natural

20. You can in any case eat a sound (and reasonable) diet that doesn't simply comprise earthy-colored rice, flame-broiled chicken, and a serving of mixed greens. Flavor it up!

21. If you become ill, at that point be debilitated such countless individuals endeavor to work through their sickness. Stop. On the off chance that you are wiped out, stay in bed. Becoming ill is your body's way of revealing to you that you are buckling down.

22. You will feel better quicker on the off chance that you simply acknowledge the disease and enjoy a reprieve. Furthermore, you won't be defiling people around you. So get some Vitamin C, vitamin D3, and vitamin B12 liquid combo to help you get back to full health. Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Crisis Intervention & behavioral modification/ Facebook.com/Fit031/?,http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/

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