Worry
a thin stream of fear that trickles through the mind, which, if encouraged, will cut a channel so wide that all other thoughts will be drained out. –Author Unknown
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.
I Corinthians 14:33
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What are your nails saying about you? continues
Hands and feet colors or designs do not have to match.
Healthy nails are not . . .
Weak, brittle nails – “Ridges and weakness can be just dry nails,” Dr. Graf says. “The nail is made of keratin, so if you have rough and dry nails that break easily, that means they’re getting thinner.” Fortunately, treatment is easy: take 500 mcg of biotin daily. Do not buff your nails, instead smooth with light block or smoothing file, this too will cause thinning and splits if not done correctly. Polishing with nail strengthener (not hardener) will add to the overall appearance and health of your nails. With that said, weakened nails are sometimes a sign of nutritional deficiencies. “Selenium, biotin, and other minerals are very important,” she continues. “If you have weak nails, get a checkup to rule out anemia or thyroid issues.”
Yellow, green, or white nails – Nail polish can cause a slight yellowing of the nails, which is temporary and largely harmless. But if your nails are yellow, green, or white, that may be a sign of a serious health issue. “Yellow or green nails can be indicative of lymphatic obstruction in the fingers,” Dr. Graf says, adding that significant color changes could also be a sign of liver or kidney disease.
This condition can also be due to overlays that have lifted, been on too long and/or moisture and dirt has gotten between the overlay and natural nail causing fungus which will lead to discoloration. This can be dangerous to the future health of the nail and nailbed.
“Basically, if your nails look funky, you’ve got to get them checked out.”
The last of this three-part series will post next week. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Think About It: The more things change, the more they stay the same. —Alphonse Karr
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Appreciate What You Have
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have,
which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.”
-Garrison Keillor
Actions and Reactions
Reactive vs Proactive
I’ve decided to be more proactive this year and less reactive. Especially, how I treat myself and how I allow others to treat me. I will no longer allow or aid food; or people to use and/or abuse me. I suppose that most of us are reactive? Just what does Reactive and Proactive mean?
Reactive people often react to their physical environment or people’s actions. They find external sources to blame for their behavior or lack of action.
Proactive is about taking responsibility for your life if it’s in your power to do so. Proactive people recognize that they are “response-able.” That means making plans and following through.
Being proactive is about “handling your business” as some would say. To me, that means that what’s in my power to do, I do on a regular basis. Is the change you want in your power to do? Or, is it under someone else’s control?
I’m taking my power back from the ‘wanna be’s’ in my life! “I wanna be slimmer.” “I wanna be more fit.” “I wanna be a better . . .?” “I wanna, I wanna, I wanna.” I can stay where I am and cry, complain and continue in my anger about circumstances. Or I can quite crying about it and just do something! Three months from now, we could be in a whole new life-style if we so chose or still be crying about the same old things, three months from now. Not me! I’ve already started. I am on my ‘To Do List.’ What about you?
I’m creating my future today!
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A mind-style shift brings about new respect and appreciation for your body and mind and circumstances. It starts with little changes. This change will require goals and plans to be proactive, consistently. Write. Every day provides a new opportunity to recharge your new self instead of hitting the wall of procrastination. It will take desire, knowledge and skill.
Think About It: Intolerance of your present creates your future.
Happy New Year
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” –George Eliot
A new year is like opening a present with potential. What potential for yourself are you anticipating? A new figure? A new career? A new man? New friends? A new hair color, cut or maybe try some weave?? Whatever your new flavor or life-style change, do you know the steps? I’ve heard it said, ‘a goal without a plan is just a wish’ or something like that.
My clients often say they don’t have time to get a manicure or pedicure. With a plan, many things are possible. It’s the year to quite playing with who we’re pretending to be and start shaping our future with goals and plans. Start from the inside out.
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” —Zig Ziglar
Life Wisdom
Turn Little Blessings Into Celebrations
Gorgeous sunsets. Laughter of children. A hot bubble bath. A vacant parking space at the mall. Celebrate each blessing. Life is a journey. Focus on all the little things that make it 
pleasurable. Do not take today for granted. You’ve already received and received and received so much from God. Talk it up. —M. Murdock
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20
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Life Wisdom
Do you know what Napoleon said about China? “There lies a sleeping giant, and let him sleep, because if he awakens, he will shake the world.”
And I believe the church is just that: a sleeping giant. We’re asleep because we have been chloroformed by the spirit of this age.
We’re bombarded on every side by all kinds of amusement. Do you know what amuse means? It’s a combination of two words. Muse means to think, and the alpha prefix in front of it means “not to.”
We are a generation that is amusing ourselves into oblivion. And it’s time to wake up!
If this were your last day on earth, how would you spend it? In amusement? Or in evangelism?
Love Worth Finding, Adrian Rogers
We can make another choice?
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