"We often think of peace as the absence of war, that if powerful countries would reduce their weapon arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we see our own minds - our own prejudices, fears and ignorance. Even if we transport all the bombs to the moon, the roots of war and the roots of bombs are still there, in our hearts and minds, and sooner or later we will make new bombs. To work for peace is to uproot war from ourselves and from the hearts of men and women. To prepare for war, to give millions of men and women the opportunity to practice killing day and night in their hearts, is to plant millions of seeds of violence, anger, frustration, and fear that will be passed on for generations to come.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
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Wellness News Around the 'Net
Physical Health
Eat Well
It is arguably very difficult to find and eat foods that are not processed -- even fruits are "processed", but ultra-processed foods are another animal, and best to be avoided.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240229/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-health-problems-and-early-death
Be Active
Your core is more than just your abs. AND having a atrong core is beneficial for more than just looking good at the beach.
https://www.valetmag.com/health-fitness/fitness/2019/core-exercises-build-essential-strength-070819.php?
Let's move!
You can do anything for 40 seconds, especially when you get a 20 second rest to prepare for the next move. Full-body and lots of fun. Ready? Start your music!
Spiritual Health
Comparing yourself to others can sometimes be motivating; however, it can also put you on a slippery slope.
Mental & Emotional Health
Anxiety has a big bad reputation, but it isn’t always a negative emotion.
Social Health
Sometimes the friend you need the most is the person you’ve known arguably the longest.
Be your best, friends
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