October 29, 2025

Hello Followers,

HAPPY HUMP DAY!

Life is a journey of highs, lows, twists, and beautiful moments.

Are you ready for the holidays to begin!

Celebrating life is not about ignoring the hard times but rather choosing to focus on the beauty, growth, and joy that come along the way.

 It is time to embrace life!

The purpose of life is not simply to live, but to live fully.

Living fully is not just about breathing; it is about diving deep into experiences and soaking up every detail.

Time to begin!

It is time to dive into the incredible health benefits of holy basil and explore easy ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle today.

Basil-ically, basil is always a fresh idea.

So, again do not underestimate the power of spices and herbs in promoting health.

Final thoughts on Holy basil:

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum) is referenced often in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen herb that can help treat many conditions, especially those related to stress.

This herb is available in leaf, powder, supplement, and essential oil form.

Used for thousands of years, there have been very few holy basils side effects reported, yet it is known to support overall homeostasis and balance.

One of the most common uses for this adaptogen is treating anxiety.

Other reasons to add it to your routine include to fight acne, diabetes, some types of cancer, hormonal issues, fevers, respiratory disorders, headaches, and dental issues.

Tomorrow we will be adding our ninth herb to the list, SAGE.

KNOWLEDGE IS A TREASURE, BUT PRACTICE IS THE KEY TO IT

DID YOU KNOW!

Research shows that people who read regularly have brains that are structurally different from those who do not.

The areas of the brain responsible for turning written words into meaning particularly regions linked to language processing, comprehension, and imagination develop more densely over time in frequent readers.

When you read, your brain activates neural circuits that interpret symbols, connect ideas, visualize concepts, and process emotions.

With consistent reading, these circuits are reinforced and expanded, much like muscles growing stronger through regular exercise.

This leads to improved cognitive flexibility, deeper understanding, better memory retention, and enhanced ability to think critically and creatively.

Scientists have even found increased connectivity in the brain’s white matter among avid readers, which helps information travel faster and more efficiently between different brain regions.

This neural growth not only boosts literacy and learning but may also help protect the brain from age-related decline, improving long-term cognitive resilience.

In simple terms: reading does not just change what you know, it changes how your brain is built to think, feel, and understand the world.

Dan and I welcome you to join us with the next book for our book club.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE OCEAN, soothing wisdom from the sea – By Richard Harrtington

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PLAIN CAN BE SUCCESSFUL

The Atlantic cod does not look very remarkable but is one of the most popular fishes for people to eat around the world.

It is a predatory fish that lives close to the sea floor, where it feeds on smaller fish and range of shellfish, squid, and crabs.

It can live to be twenty-five years or more and is a prolific breeder, a large female will produce several million tiny eggs, a tiny fraction of an inch across at a time.

Cod gathers to spawn together in enormous numbers, although fishing has reduced their populations dramatically in recent decades.

In this 10-minute guided meditation you will focus on calming the mind to find the inner peace you desire.

You will gently quiet racing thoughts while releasing the tension you did not realize you were holding.

With the use of mindfulness, you will feel your nervous system begins to settle and your spirit begins to soften.

If you are longing for clarity, balance or simply need a break from the overwhelm of daily life, this meditation will have you ready to take on the day from a place of inner peace.

Until Thursday, in a world full of spices, basil truly stands a-cut above the rest.