Candace’s Corner
·
Foodie:
World Bee Day-explore
health benefits-Grasshoppers anyone?
·
James Stewart,
born on May 20, 1908, was a remarkable actor
·
Bucket
List: Go fjording
·
Pray Day 7 of
the Novena for our Pope and Bishops
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Spirit
Hour: Akvavit
MAY 20 Tuesday of Fifth Week of Easter
John, Chapter 14, verse 27
Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled
or AFRAID.
Shalom, which means peace, is a Hebrew
salutation. Yet Christ tells us that HIS shalom is different. It is a gift of
salvation a messianic blessing.
Through the spirit we are born again, sons and
daughters of the eternal. The world and its attractions to sin lose its sparkle
to us. Yes, we may fall from time to time, but the spirit and peace of Christ
is always with us, and we rise up again.
10 things happy professionals do
before 10 a.m.[1]
Success often seems like a visionary goal — a feat
in life that’s attempted only after many strides, plenty of pitfalls and a
healthy serving of endurance. However, for those who consider themselves
fulfilled by their career, it’s not only a sense of accomplishment and an
impressive LinkedIn profile that defines their satisfaction with their work. In
fact, their overall desire to work harder and effectively doesn’t just stem
from extra zeros on their paycheck, but rather, it derives from a place of happiness.
As the old rhyme reminds, contentment isn’t a destination, but a process — and
if you’re smart, a priority for both your professional and personal life. How
do you carve in time to, well, improve your overall mood and outlook?
Here, life coaches and psychologists explain the
joint secrets happy professionals share:
1. They
get enough sleep
Even if college was many
moons ago, you’ve likely pulled an all-nighter in the past year. Or you’ve been
so overworked and double-booked that you spent more time tossing and turning
than resting. For those people who wake up ready – and elated – to tackle the
day ahead, the eight hours that come before the alarm clock dings are just as
important as the minutes that follow it. As licensed therapist Melody Li explains, many workers overlook the power of a good
night’s sleep in an effort to push their minds and bodies to the limit. As
studies indicate and Li reminds, not reaping the rewards of shuteye usually
results in poor memory, difficulty problem-solving and unexplained ups and
downs. Professionals who tuck themselves into bed instead of watching Netflix
(or their favorite YouTube videos on repeat)? They wake up in better spirits.
2. They
take their time
Sure, there are some
mornings that warrant that tempting snooze button, but to rise on the right
side of the bed, yoga therapist and natural health expert Dr. Lynn Anderson Ph.D., giving
yourself time to linger is key. When you feel frazzled or pressed for time,
you’ll not only make more mistakes which can bum-out your confidence levels,
but you don’t allow yourself to ease into the day’s tasks in an enjoyable
manner. “Get up early enough to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and
organize the day. Rushing and running late leads to stress and stress is like a
fire extinguisher for happiness. It’s a poisonous gas that makes a mess. Being
organized and relaxed creates happiness,” she shares.
3. They
make their bed
Seems simple enough, but how
often do you leave your apartment or home in shambles? It’s easy to forget in
the hustle of the morning, but motivational speaker and workplace expert Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D. says there’s a sense of glee found when your living
area is prime. “A happy professional builds confidence and self-efficacy by
completing a simple chore like making her bed before heading to the office.
This act sets a ‘can do’ mindset into motion for the day. It’s an easy task to
check off the to-do list,” she shares. “When we accomplish one item on our
agenda, we are more driven to accomplish others. Also, as a double bonus, many
find it especially comforting and gratifying to climb into a made bed at the
end of a long day!”
4. They
are able to see gratitude and practice humility
We all have that Wonder
Woman (or man) in our life that seemingly glides through life, experiencing it
all with ease. They’re top of their game at work, thoughtful and kind to
others, brave to their core, and overall, rather funny. If you dig a little deeper,
you’ll notice a common thread of humility in these happy-go-lucky,
positive-thinking individuals. Career coach and shamanic practitioner John Moore explains that those who exercise gratitude as
part of their daily routine tend to be more joyful, in life and in work. He
adds that research even indicates thankful people have better relationships and
more enduring psychological health.
5. They
set daily goals
Yep, you read that
correctly: Happy professionals are masters of setting micro, 24/7 goals that
keep them on the right track. As career and branding expert Wendi Weiner explains, those who are
able to turnaround the best work with the best attitude take the time to plan
ahead, so they aren’t caught in a bind or a last-minute deadline that slipped
off their radar. “These are non-negotiable tasks that must be completed for
that day. The reason for this is that when you actually achieve what you set
out to achieve, that will raise the level of happiness and personal
satisfaction,” she says.
6. They
communicate with others
Those people who are nearly
always smiling — and not faking it, but really grinning their heart out —
usually want to spend time with one another. Moore explains that the pull comes
from a part in our brains called the ‘anterior cingulate cortex’ which measures
social status, as well as pain and a high number of opiate receptors. “Social
exclusion registers in the brain much like physical pain. In studies, one of
the greatest predictors of happiness is the breadth of social networks,” he
says.
Even if you don’t start
chatting up a storm with your partner or your morning-hating roommate, Moore
says you’ll start the day off brighter if you, at the very least, communicate
in some way. “Happy professionals focus some of their morning time growing and
nurturing social connections. Check in with friends, meet someone for coffee,
chat up the cute barista — just start talking!” he says.
7. They
keep their calendars open
It might be difficult to
tango around time zones if you have international clients, but if you can help
it, health coach Kenneth
Rippetoe recommends keeping your calendar completely free until after 10 a.m.
This gives you time to prepare for your day and be mindful of the moments
you’re giving your energy to others, instead of always being readily available.
“Practice being intentional with your time and resources. When you are
intentional, you make the choices that do align with your value system and
goals for your personal and professional life,” he explains.
8. They
focus on the present and future, not the past
Ask anyone who has been able
to send away the skeletons in their closet and they’ll agree that releasing the
mistakes of yesteryear was the first step. If you find yourself dreading each
day or feeling anxious about how your career will exceed, Weiner suggests
taking a page from the notebook of joy-focused professionals who make a habit
of living in the moment and preparing for the future with a solid outlook.
“Happy professionals will concentrate their focus on the present things they
are doing and the present goals they want to achieve as well as the future
things they plan to do and/or achieve,” she explains. “Their energy will
concentrate less on regrets, and more on taking chances and risks to maximize
their happiness.”
9. They
complete a task that makes them feel powerful
Perhaps it was after you ran
your very first 5K. Or landed a client that took months to romance. Or when you
finally took the plunge and checked ‘bungee jumping’ off your bucket list.
While you can’t perform one-of-a-kind feats every single day (sadly), Li
stresses the importance of completing something in the A.M. that set you up to
feel powerful throughout the day. Though every person will sing a different
tune, it’s most important that you strategize your day to make time for this
task. “For many, it’s some type of physical activity like running, swimming, or
lifting. For others, it might be solving a tricky puzzle or crossword. It could
be meditating, dancing to energetic music, or even stretching,” she explains.
“Whatever that looks like to you, spend at least 15 minutes doing something
that reinforces the strength that you hold within and carry this sense of power
with you into your day.”
10. They
visualize their success
Much like amping up for the
future — whether it’s a month, a year or a decade away — psychologist and
relationship expert Anotina
Hall says happy careers are much like flourishing love affairs. To truly find
the grace and vulnerability in the positions you’re in, you have to be
courageous enough to imagine your future. As Hall explains, “Studies have shown
that by spending even a few minutes each morning to visualize your goals coming
to fruition with ease increases the likelihood of successfully accomplishing
those goals.
“See your upcoming meeting
in vivid detail, visualizing the desired outcome will help make it go well and
build your confidence!”
Apostolic Exhortation[2]
Veneremur
Cernui – Down in Adoration Falling
of The Most
Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix,
to Priests, Deacons, Religious and the Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix
on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
My beloved Brothers and
Sisters in Christ,
Part I
II. The Mass as the eternal
memorial of Christ’s Sacrifice on the Cross
22. For the title of this
Exhortation, I have chosen the words “Veneremur cernui” which comes from
the hymn Tantum Ergo that we sing at the end of solemn adoration and
benediction. These words composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas can be translated as “may
we adore with body prostrated” or “down in adoration falling”. My
dear sons and daughters, Jesus our Lord and God is present to us in the
Sacrament of the Eucharist in His self-offering to the Father and His merciful
outpouring of love for us. Let us adore Him with ever increasing reverence!
23. Whether we may be weak or strong, I encourage you to pray for the grace of faith in God’s presence in the Eucharist as well as the grace to worship as the angels do. This is what the Church prays when she ends the preface and begins the Eucharistic prayer with the words, “May our voices, we pray, join with theirs in humble praise, as we acclaim: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts” (Roman Missal, Preface of Eucharistic Prayer I).
24. It is in the Eucharist
where Our Lord meets us and becomes our faithful companion along every instance
of our life. After Mass, the remaining consecrated Hosts are reserved in the
tabernacle so that Holy Communion can be brought to the sick and throughout the
week we can come and pray in His presence. He wants to remain with us so that
whenever we need Him, we will find Him there to be our light, strength,
comfort, and guidance.
25. “I will be with
you always until the end of times.” (Mt 28:20). Since that Last Supper
of Holy Thursday until now, Our Lord Jesus has faithfully kept His promise –
wherever there is a tabernacle in the world that contains the Eucharist, there
is Jesus truly present among us. His presence is not like a memory or a symbol
that a person keeps in a photo album. He is truly, really, and substantially
present in the Eucharist. The Catechism affirms: “In the most blessed
sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood, together with the soul and
divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly,
really and substantially contained” (CCC 1374). The same Jesus that walked
the countryside of Palestine, the same Jesus that preached, cured the sick and
raised the dead, the same Jesus who suffered, died, and rose is truly present
in the Eucharist. Indeed, our Lord is ever near us, and we might recall with
joy the exultant words of Deuteronomy 4:7: “What great nation is there that
has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us?”.
26. Immeasurable is the value
of every Mass! Unfathomable is the grace made so accessible to us in the Mass,
where Jesus Christ is ever present! It is here that a quality and abundance of
life beyond this world is given to us.
To be continued…
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
Day 338 2634-2638
PART FOUR: CHRISTIAN PRAYER
SECTION ONE-PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
CHAPTER[3]
ONE-THE REVELATION OF PRAYER - THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER
Article 3-IN THE AGE OF THE CHURCH
III. Prayer of Intercession
2634
Intercession is a prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did. He is
the one intercessor with the Father on behalf of all men, especially
sinners. He is "able for all time to save those who draw near to God
through him, since he always lives to make intercession for
them." The Holy Spirit "himself intercedes for us . . . and
intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."
2635 Since
Abraham, intercession - asking on behalf of another has been characteristic of
a heart attuned to God's mercy. In the age of the Church, Christian
intercession participates in Christ's, as an expression of the communion of
saints. In intercession, he who prays looks "not only to his own
interests, but also to the interests of others," even to the point of
praying for those who do him harm.
2636 The first
Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely. Thus the
Apostle Paul gives them a share in his ministry of preaching the
Gospel but also intercedes for them. The intercession of Christians
recognizes no boundaries: "for all men, for kings and all who are in high
positions," for persecutors, for the salvation of those who reject the
Gospel.
IV. Prayer of Thanksgiving
2637
Thanksgiving characterizes the prayer of the Church which, in celebrating the
Eucharist, reveals and becomes more fully what she is. Indeed, in the work of
salvation, Christ sets creation free from sin and death to consecrate it anew
and make it return to the Father, for his glory. The thanksgiving of the
members of the Body participates in that of their Head.
2638 As in the
prayer of petition, every event and need can become an offering of
thanksgiving. the letters of St. Paul often begin and end with thanksgiving,
and the Lord Jesus is always present in it: "Give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you";
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with
thanksgiving."
Daily Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Reparations
for offenses and blasphemies against God and the Blessed Virgin Mary
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
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