Thursday, February 10, 2022

Reading does a Mind & Body Good! Plus, a good cuppa or glass of Wine!!!

Reading can seriously damage your ignorance~ Mindset of Greatness~

SeriouslyY'all, I've been reading some words since Ms.Covid walked into the Universe and decided to stay a spell. The last couple years was a great journey into subjects that enhanced my Mind and gave me pause. Here's a sampling of what I read.

Books in 2021

Books at the end of 2021 my "Russian Series". To say the least, I needed THERAPY after reading "The Life and Times of Rasputin". Wow! I also watched related movies on some of these books.

Seems I got hooked on "Whodunnit" Murder Mysteries by M.M. Kaye. What a great writer. I think I'm on to her because it is the least talked about person in the scheme of her books that is the criminal. They are quick reads for me with only 275-300 pages, takes 2 or 3 days to complete. The fact they are based upon real locations and all the pertinent facts are true (I looked them up of course). Had not ever heard of Andamans, Zanzibar and Kashmir geographically and the culture was an eye opener.

Another covid-related "Staycation" I really got into ~WINE~. Since 1983, I've loved different Wines. I started buying books back then, never really took off until 2019. I always loved Cabernet Sauvignon. But, I started tasting other REDS as I'm not fond of White Wine except Bubbly stuff (Prosecco or Champagne). Seems I really like Pinot Noir as a first choice now. I did a personal Wine tastings of several different Pinot's from various Countries. For example:

My second choice are two grapes I'd never heard of before my Wine Education began.

Negroamaro...

& Porrera

Other discoveries:

What a 3-year journey of discovery of new Books & Wine ...oh & new Teas!

I'm on a ROLL...

Check out my 2022 Reading List. Y'all Come Back Now😍

~My Favorite Poem/Sayings~

Desiderata GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. By Max Ehrmann © 1927 Original text

MENTAL-LOCITY

This I know for SURE~ America is in a ~ State of LOST MENTAL-LOCITY~ Suffering from the After-Effects of the past 4 years and the ever present Pandemic. It has becomes evident that these LOST characteristic of a solid Mental State no longer exist as ~WE THE PEOPLE~ once knew in our Daily Lives! The habitual or characteristic mental attitude that ONCE determined how you'd interpret and respond to situations is LOST! ~Mental Health ~classified as cognitive processes and contents aka mentality; mind-set; mindset; outlook....LOST! The Hypernyms of which means "mentality" is a kind of...attitude; mental attitude _a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways (1-6-2021).. LOST! It has all become a Big Lie. ~PARADISE IS LOST~ by English poet John Milton (1608–1674) explains it well...."in the capital city of Hell, "Satan" employs his rhetorical skill to organize his followers"...when Satan returns triumphantly to Hell, amid the Praise of his fellow fallen angels. He tells them about how their scheme worked and Mankind has fallen, giving them complete dominion over Paradise. As he finishes his speech, however, the fallen angels around him become hideous Snakes, and soon enough, Satan himself turns into a Snake, deprived of limbs and Unable to TALK (YES). Thus, they share the same punishment, as they shared the same guilt." WHEN WILL PARADISE be REGAINED????

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Reading does a Mind & Body Good! Plus, a good cuppa or glass of Wine!!!

Reading can seriously damage your ignorance~ Mindset of Greatness~

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