October 8, 2025

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HAPPY HUMP DAY!

Peace begins with a smile.

Similarly, finding your inner peace is not about avoiding challenges but rather, facing them head-on with a calm mind and a resilient spirit.

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

When our stomachs are out of order or want tone, nothing serves so effectually as a cup of chamomile tea, without sugar or milk.

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

Chamomile plants feature delicate, daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow center.

The leaves are feathery fern-like leaves.

It is aromatic, and the plant can grow up to two feet tall.

Chamomile has a rich history in European herbal medicine, where it has been used for various ailments, including digestive issues, insomnia, and skin conditions.

Chamomile has been a staple in European herbal medicine for centuries, used to treat digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety, and skin ailments.

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

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Could A Simple Thank You Reshape the Brain Forever?

Neuroscience shows that gratitude is far more than good manners, it is brain-changing science.

Every time you practice gratitude, your brain begins to physically rewire itself, strengthening neural pathways linked to positivity, emotional balance, and resilience.

Over time, this makes it easier to notice the good in life and harder to be overwhelmed by stress or negativity.

Brain scans reveal that expressing gratitude activates regions like the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate, areas responsible for decision-making, learning, and emotional regulation.

These regions then release dopamine and serotonin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals, creating a feedback loop that reinforces happiness.

The more you practice, the stronger the rewiring becomes, turning gratitude into a natural mood stabilizer.

Researchers have also found that gratitude reduces activity in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center, lowering stress responses and promoting calm.

It can even improve sleep, enhance relationships, and boost immune function.

Unlike quick fixes, gratitude builds lasting change by shaping the brain itself.

The message is simple yet powerful: gratitude is free, accessible anytime, and scientifically proven to transform the way your mind works.

Would you start a daily gratitude habit if it meant rewiring your brain for positivity and strength?

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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 SLUGS CAN BE PRETTIER

An amazing range of sea slugs take on the most delightful and varied forms of almost any group of animals.

Names like the Spanish dancer, Spanish shawl, and blue glaucus are grand, and in real life the slugs are even grander.

They live colorful lives, too.

Almost all have male and female organs, maximizing the chances of reproducing in a world of change and uncertainty.

Some feed venomous animals and use the stinging cells of their prey for their own self-defense.

In this practice, you will gently connect with feelings of appreciation and joy, big or small and cultivate a warm, open heart.

Gratitude can transform your mood, reduce stress, and help you notice the abundance already present in your life.

Until Thursday, chamomile is one of nature’s most calming herbs.