“7MindsetsThat ImproveLife”
● POSITIVEMINDSET–Staypositive throwawaytheword“can’t”andsayI can.Encourageyourselfwith affirmationsdaily.
● LETGOMINDSET–Don’tbeso attachedtoasetplan.Makeyourself availabletochangebutgetthesame resultbutinadifferentattimes.
● SELF-TRUSTMINDSET–Trustingand believinginyouandyourcapabilities. Havingtheconfidencetovanishany negativevoicesinyourheadandear.
● GOAL-SETTINGMINDSET–Knowing whatyouwantandwhereyouwanttogo orbe.
● FOCUSEDMINDSET–Stayfocused becauseprocrastinationkeepsyoufrom moving,Distractionswastetimethatwe cannotbuyback.
● COURAGEOUSMINDSET–Becourageous moveeventhoughyouareafraid.Facing yourfearshead-onwillcausethemtoflee fromyou.
● LEARNINGMINDSET–Remainteachable learninghelpsyougrow.
MentalHealth
UnderstandingtheImportanceofMental Health:
Mentalhealthisjustascrucialasphysical health,yetitoftengoesoverlooked.It encompassesouremotional, psychological,andsocialwell-being, affectinghowwethink,feel,andbehave. Goodmentalhealthenablesustocope withthestressesoflife,buildstrong relationships,andmakemeaningful contributionstoourcommunities.
NowIamnoexpert,butIbelieveifwe wouldtakeheedofPhilippians4:6-7,Be careful (anxious)fornothing,butin everythingbyprayerandsupplication withthanksgivingletyourrequestsbe madeknownuntoGod.7)Andthepeace ofGod,whichpassethallunderstanding, shallkeepyourheartsandminds throughChristJesus.Wewouldbe alright!
Itistheanxietythatleadstomanythings theworry,unease,ornervousness, typicallystemsfromanimminentevent orsomethingwithanuncertainoutcome.
Weputtoomuchenergyintowhatis goingtohappenthathasn’thappened yet.Orinwhatwethinkwillhappenbut maynothappen.Anditdrainsusofwhat wecanexecuteintheNow.
Ifwechoosenottoworryaboutthebill thatiscomingnextweek.Thatgivesus clearspaceinthebraintodowhatwe cantoday,whichcouldtakecareof tomorrow.(Matthew6:34)
Thishelpsalleviatestress,anxiety, uneasiness,nervousness,depression,and more.Thiscouldalsodecreaseother healthissuesthataregoingoninthe body.
Lastbutnotleast,prayer,lettinggoand lettingGodhaveallyourcares.
prioritizingmentalhealthinvolvesselfcarepracticeslikeregularexercise, maintainingabalanceddiet,practicing mindfulness,andsettingasidetimefor activitiesyouenjoy.Breakingthestigma aroundmentalhealthisessential— seekinghelpisasignofstrength,not weakness.
Takingcareofourmindsisvitalfor leadingahappy,healthylife.Let’sfostera cultureofunderstandingand compassion,andremember:mental healthmatters.
5 Fall FashionTips
1. Layer Up with Textures
Mix and match different textures like chunky sweaters, suede boots, and leather jackets to add depth and interest to your fall outfits. Layering not only keeps you warm but also creates a chic, curated look.
2. Incorporate Statement Accessories
Add a pop of personality with bold scarves, chunky jewelry, or stylish hats. Accessories can elevate simple outfits and are a great way to stay ontrend without overhauling your entire wardrobe.
5 Spring FashionTips
3. lay with Prints and Patterns
Plaids, florals, and animal prints are perfect for fall. Incorporate these patterns into your clothing or accessories to add visual interest and seasonal flair to your outfits.
4. Transition Your Footwear
Swap out summer sandals for ankle boots, loafers, or knee-high boots. These styles are both practical for the cooler weather and fashionable, making them a staple for fall looks.
5. Embrace Earth Tones and Warm Hues
Fall is the perfect time to wear rich, warm colors such as rust, mustard, deep greens, burgundy, and burnt orange. These shades reflect the changing leaves and add seasonal warmth to your wardrobe.
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EverythingSoup
“Old School Cooking”
JimmyDeanHot Sausage
Cabbage
KidneyBeans
GreenBeans
Corn
StewedTomatoes
Onion
Salt&Peppertoyour taste
2packs
GoyaHammFlavoring RedPepperifyoulike alittlekick
This is one of my favorite things to make during the Fall/Winter Season. It is full of flavor and a lot and a lot of veggies.
Instructions:
Brownthesausage,adding thewaterleavingallthe juiceandgreaseforflavor. Whilethatisbrowningcut andaddthecabbageand yourchoppedonion.Open allthecansofveggies exceptthetomatoes and draintheminastrainer. Formoreflavorandjuice addthebrothofyour choice, chicken/beef/veggie.
Shaketheseasonsofyour choiceandletitsimmerfor about30minutes.Andeat!
Gen15:1 Afterthesethings thewordoftheLORDcame untoAbraminavision,saying, Fearnot,Abram:Iamthy shield,andthyexceedinggreat reward.
Gen15:2 AndAbramsaid, LordGOD,whatwiltthougive me,seeingIgochildless,and thestewardofmyhouseisthis EliezerofDamascus?
Gen15:3 AndAbramsaid, Behold,tomethouhastgiven noseed:and,lo,onebornin myhouseismineheir.
Gen15:4 And,behold,the wordoftheLORDcameunto him,saying,Thisshallnotbe thineheir;buthethatshall comeforthoutofthineown bowelsshallbethineheir.
Gen15:5 Andhebroughthim forthabroad,andsaid,Look nowtowardheaven,andtell thestars,ifthoubeableto numberthem:andhesaid untohim,Soshallthyseedbe.
Gen15:6 Andhebelievedin theLORD;andhecounteditto himforrighteousness.
Gen15:7 Andhesaidunto him,IamtheLORDthat broughttheeoutofUrofthe Chaldees,togivetheethisland toinheritit.
Genesis 15
Gen15:8 Andhesaid,Lord GOD,wherebyshallIknow thatIshallinheritit?
Gen15:9 Andhesaidunto him,Takemeanheiferof threeyearsold,andashegoat ofthreeyearsold,andaramof threeyearsold,anda turtledove,andayoung pigeon.
Gen15:10 Andhetookunto himallthese,anddivided theminthemidst,andlaid eachpieceoneagainst another:butthebirdsdivided henot.
Gen15:11 Andwhenthe fowlscamedownuponthe carcases,Abramdrovethem away.
Gen15:12 Andwhenthesun wasgoingdown,adeepsleep felluponAbram;and,lo,an horrorofgreatdarknessfell uponhim.
Gen15:13 Andhesaidunto Abram,Knowofasuretythat thyseedshallbeastrangerin alandthatisnottheirs,and shallservethem;andthey shallafflictthemfourhundred years;
Gen15:14 Andalsothat nation,whomtheyshallserve, willIjudge:andafterward shalltheycomeoutwithgreat substance.
Gen15:15 Andthoushaltgo tothyfathersinpeace;thou shaltbeburiedinagoodold age.
Gen15:16 Butinthefourth generationtheyshallcome hitheragain:fortheiniquityof theAmoritesisnotyetfull.
Gen15:17 Anditcameto pass,that,whenthesunwent down,anditwasdark,behold asmokingfurnace,anda burninglampthatpassed betweenthosepieces.
Gen15:18 Inthesamedaythe LORDmadeacovenantwith Abram,saying,Untothyseed haveIgiventhisland,fromthe riverofEgyptuntothegreat river,theriverEuphrates:
Gen15:19 TheKenites,and theKenizzites,andthe Kadmonites,
Gen15:20 AndtheHittites, andthePerizzites,andthe Rephaims,
Gen15:21 AndtheAmorites, andtheCanaanites,andthe Girgashites,andtheJebusites.
Gen16:1 NowSaraiAbram's wifebarehimnochildren:and shehadanhandmaid,an Egyptian,whosenamewas Hagar.
Gen16:2 AndSaraisaidunto Abram,Beholdnow,theLORD hathrestrainedmefrom bearing:Ipraythee,goinunto mymaid;itmaybethatImay obtainchildrenbyher.And Abramhearkenedtothevoice ofSarai.
Gen16:3 AndSaraiAbram's wifetookHagarhermaidthe Egyptian,afterAbramhad dwelttenyearsinthelandof Canaan,andgavehertoher husbandAbramtobehiswife.
Gen16:4 Andhewentinunto Hagar,andsheconceived:and whenshesawthatshehad conceived,hermistresswas despisedinhereyes.
Gen16:5 AndSaraisaidunto Abram,Mywrongbeupon thee:Ihavegivenmymaid intothybosom;andwhenshe sawthatshehadconceived,I wasdespisedinhereyes:the LORDjudgebetweenmeand thee.
Genesis 16
Gen16:6 ButAbramsaidunto Sarai,Behold,thymaidisin thyhand;dotoherasit pleaseththee.AndwhenSarai dealthardlywithher,shefled fromherface.
Gen16:7 Andtheangelofthe LORDfoundherbyafountain ofwaterinthewilderness,by thefountaininthewayto Shur.
Gen16:8 Andhesaid,Hagar, Sarai'smaid,whencecamest thou?andwhitherwiltthou go?Andshesaid,Ifleefrom thefaceofmymistressSarai.
Gen16:9 Andtheangelofthe LORDsaiduntoher,Returnto thymistress,andsubmit thyselfunderherhands.
Gen16:10 Andtheangelof theLORDsaiduntoher,Iwill multiplythyseedexceedingly, thatitshallnotbenumbered formultitude.
Gen16:11 Andtheangelof theLORDsaiduntoher, Behold,thouartwithchild, andshaltbearason,andshalt callhisnameIshmael;because theLORDhathheardthy affliction.
Gen16:12 Andhewillbea wildman;hishandwillbe againsteveryman,andevery man'shandagainsthim;and heshalldwellinthepresence ofallhisbrethren.
Gen16:13 Andshecalledthe nameoftheLORDthatspake untoher,ThouGodseestme: forshesaid,HaveIalsohere lookedafterhimthatseeth me?
Gen16:14 Whereforethewell wascalledBeerlahairoi; behold,itisbetweenKadesh andBered.
Gen16:15 AndHagarbare Abramason:andAbram calledhisson'sname,which Hagarbare,Ishmael.
Gen16:16 AndAbramwas fourscoreandsixyearsold, whenHagarbareIshmaelto Abram.
