POSITIVE
THINKING DAY
1 Maccabees, Chapter
12, Verse 39-42
39 Then Trypho sought to become king
of Asia, assume the diadem, and do violence to King Antiochus.
40 But he was afraid that
Jonathan would not permit him, but would fight against him. Looking for a way
to seize and kill him, he set out and came to Beth-shan. 41 Jonathan marched out to meet him
with forty thousand picked fighting men and came to Beth-shan. 42 But when Trypho saw that Jonathan
had arrived with a large army he was afraid
to do him violence.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the
earth-yes. Jonathan was speaking softly yet at the same time he was carrying a
big stick which was his large army with him. As a former police officer, we
would in order to prevent any trouble show up in force thus preventing the need
to take action. Yet we must always be
cautious for often evil men are vile and full of trickery. In this case
Jonathan is finally undone for he is sucked into accepting gifts and praise
from Trypho thus letting go of his stick; his army and is finally captured and
killed. Pride goes often before the fall.
Positive
Thinking Day is a time set aside each year to concentrate on all things
positive. An American entrepreneur started this day in 2003 so that people
could commemorate the many rewards that can be found in thinking positively.
How
to Celebrate Positive Thinking Day
If
you are not sure what to do to celebrate, here are a few suggestions. Start the
day positively by saying “Today is going to be a good day!” This will set the
tone for the day ahead of you.
Say
some affirmations. These are positive sentences about you or your circumstances
that can give you boldness, confidence and self-esteem.
·
Hang around with positive people.
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Show gratitude for the simple things in
life.
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Read or watch positive, motivational books
and movies.
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Be kind to someone today.
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Finally, the best thing you can do for
yourself and others, today and everyday is to simply smile.
Fitness Friday
Recognizing that God, the Father created man on Friday
the 6th day I propose in this blog to have an entry that shares on
how to recreate and renew yourself in strength; mind, soul and heart.
Sleep
is an important element of life and along with it is the rest or recreation.
One must regenerate not only the body but the mind and soul as well.
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Ways to Re-Create[2]
1. Salt
Water Fishing-As
the title indicates, salt water fishing takes place out at sea giving fishermen
the opportunity to catch large and exotic fishes such as the Marlin. The big
draw back to this activity is that you have to have access to a boat (either
own, know someone who does, or rent), and own special fishing gear that can
handle large catches.
2.
Bird Watching- With about 10,000 species of birds
and only a handful of people who can claim having seen over 7000 of them, bird
watching is become a popular recreation activity. It’s believed that bird
watching is an expression of the male hunting instinct while others links it
with the male tendency for “systemizing”. Either way, bird watching is a great,
safe way to enjoy nature.
3.
Skiing- Also known as downhill skiing,
Alpine skiing began as a club sport in 1861 at Kiandra in Australia. Today,
most alpine skiing occurs at ski resorts with ski lifts that transport skiers
up the mountain.
4.
Snowboarding-An American born sport that is
getting world wide attention, snowboarding was developed in the 1960’s and
became part of the Olympics in 1998. Like any other extreme sport, snowboarding
does present risks of injury (especially for new participants), in fact, you
are twice as likely to get injured while snowboarding than Alpine skiing.
5.
Overnight Backpacking- Not to be confused with
backpacking for traveling purposes, overnight backpacking describes a multi-day
hike that involves camping. Aside from the health benefits, backpacking allows
adventurers to enjoy remote places that are usually un-accessible by any other
means.
6.
Showshoeing-Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy
the outdoors during winter months while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
In fact, as of 2006, at least 500 American schools have started offering
snowshoe programs in their physical education curriculum to help combat
obesity.
7.
Skateboarding-Skateboarding appeals to people all
over the world. In a 2002 report, it was found that there were 18.5 million
skateboarders in the world. 85 percent of those who had used a board in the
last year of the poll were under the age of 18.
8.
Trailrunning-An increasingly popular sport,
trail runners have increased from 4.5 million to more than 6 million in the
United States alone between 2006 and 2012.
9.
Snorkeling-If you want to check out an
underwater world without the mess of complicated equipment and tanks,
snorkeling are for you. Not only is it simpler than scuba diving, but cheaper
as well since you are not required to have a license and or permit to dive.
10.
Bowhunting- Unlike hunting with a rifle,
Bowhunting places the hunter in closer proximity to its prey and is more
physical (in that you burn more calories by using a bow rather than firing a
gun). This activity entices many new participants; however it is a
controversial sport due to the fact that animals tend to die slowly when struck
by an arrow.
11.
Cross-Country Skiing-Considered to be one of the most
grueling endurance sports out there, cross country skiing promises to test your
fitness. If you are looking for a sport that burns the most calories per hour,
this is it.
12.
Wake Boarding-No waves? No problem. Wake
boarding makes up for the lack of waves with a boat by dragging you along. This
activity is relatively safe, popular, and will definitely keep you fit if done
consistently.
13.
Fly Fishing-A perfect activity for enjoying the
outdoors, fly fishing requires some technical skill (mainly casting techniques)
but these are relatively easy to learn.
14.
Sailing-Probably one the most romantic
outdoor activity on this list, sailing captivates the imagination and offers
participants a chance for a relaxing trip on the seas. The only downfall to
this activity is the price of a sailboat.
15.
BMX Biking-BMX bicycling is an impressive
sport to watch, which is probably why so many people attempt to get into it. If
you are thinking of doing the same, be warned, you can’t fear getting hurt as falls, scrapes, and fails are common.
16.
Surfing-A challenging sport, surfing
definitely requires so
me skill development. Nevertheless, many people attempt
this dynamic sport.
17.
Scuba Diving-With the opportunity to experience
a rare and stunning encounter with a world outside the norm, it’s not
surprising why so many people try out scuba diving. Just be careful as scuba
diving can get a bit expensive and certification is required for solo divers.
18.
Climbing-The danger factor should be obvious
with this one. Nevertheless, climbing appeals to many first-time participants
and many more find it to be a great outdoor activity. If you’re thinking about
giving this a try, I suggest starting out in an indoor climbing facility.
19.
White Water Rafting-With six grades of intensity, white
water rafting appeals to veterans and novices alike. With that said, if you
want to try rafting for the first time, be sure to stick to the lower grades
since white water rafting can be dangerous.
20.
Sea Kayaking-Kayaking in the sea will allow you
to enjoy an active lifestyle while gliding through open waters. It’s a
relatively easy sport to get into and for the most part safe (unlike the next
item on our list).
21.
White Water Kayaking-A surprisingly popular activity for
first time practitioners, white water kayaking is a pretty intense sport. If
you’re not careful, you can end up seriously hurt, or worse…dead. Nevertheless,
35% of first-time participants indicate that this is their sport of choice.
22.
Adventure Racing-You just never know what you will
get with adventure racing. As the name suggest, the ‘adventure’ can consist of
swimming, running, climbing, kayaking, etc. There usually is no time limit and
some races can even last days.
23.
Triathlon Consisting of three continuous and
sequential endurance disciplines (running, bicycling, and swimming), a
triathlon does not require a particular high level of skills per se. However,
the training for such an event can be grueling.
24.
Windsurfing-An engaging combination of sailing
and surfing, windsurfing takes the #2 spot on our list. If you’re itching to
try this sport, know that it does take some patience and perseverance to become
proficient. You must develop your balance and core stability; acquire a basic
understanding of sailing theory; and learn a few techniques.
25.
Stand Up Paddling-Stand up paddling (SUP) is the #1
activity for new time users. Similar to surfing in that you stand a board. In
SUP, waves are not required, and you can enjoy a tranquil stroll while enjoying
a total body workout.
“Submit yourselves
therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”-James 4:7
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