A Truth or Dare Love Affair

People love to overthink things. Why not use that time to think about what you've done in life and what you want to do next? Don't waste time thinking about the "what if's". Live in the truth, and dare to live a life that feels true to you.

What struggle have you overcome in life?

I dare you...

to lend a small help with someone struggling this week, whether it's with cleaning up after dinner, or having no one to talk to about how their day was, someone needs something you can offer.

What is your favorite physical or personality trait about yourself?

I dare you...

To compliment genuinely compliment someone today.

What do you appreciate most in a person?

I dare you...

to practice enhancing that same quality in yourself.

What would you tell people if tomorrow was going to be your last day on earth?

I dare you...

to tell just one person how you feel about them.

What is your favorite thing to do on a regular basis?

I dare you...

to double the time you spend doing this today, since you never know when it will be your last.

I dare you to live.

Repay Memorial Day

Remember those who have fought for your freedom, and sacrificed their lives for those that they have never even met. On this Memorial Day, reflect on what you have done for someone, when you were looking for nothing in return. When is the last time you've helped someone just because you had the ability to do it? 

For every person in this world in need of something, there is another person able to fulfill that need without negative implications.

Meanwhile in America........

Beauty Sketched & Skewed

It's not always when the warm weather starts to hit. People are constantly trying to improve their looks. We often try to change what we've been given, instead of enhancing it or embracing it. People always want what they don't have, until you lose what you have and realize what you had. Everything thing about you is perfect to someone. Beauty is an opinion and shouldn't be influenced by others physical attraction towards you. Beauty has a lot to do with character.

Stay Beautiful 


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American Gangster: A True Story

A true story from the blogger:

My meeting was finally set. After a few rejections at the corporate, publicly traded company, I landed a meeting with the "decision maker". You never know what you're walking into, after someone decides to give their business to another logistics company, but that was an understatement.

Mike, AKA the DM, AKA the man with the pimp step, AKA that guy with the skully and bubble jacket, sat before me in the back office. I paid equal amount of attention to his opposing argument, as to his tattooed knuckles and ongoing slang. I was ready to override his reasons, by use of my usual approach, until he started talking about how he values his work. He's the last person you'd expect to land a high position at a corporate company, so I asked him when he started.

"Some people called me a gangster, but I'd say I'm chillin. Some people called me a thug, but I'd say  I'm chillin. So one day my brother said "yo you've gotta get a job or you'll end up locked up.  That one conversation changed my whole life. I went and found a temporary position, which was at this company. I was the fastest temp to get hired. I worked hard, but it wasn't just about that.... One day I was riding my bike home. I mean... My license got suspended, so I rode my bike to and from work. Anyway, it was pouring rain and someone pulled up next to me. It ended up being the owner of the company and he offered me a ride home. I told him that I can't accept a ride home, although I would've appreciated it. I was like " my license got suspended and that wasn't your fault it was mine, so I have to live up to the consequences of my actions". I went back to work the next day, and next thing I knew I was offered a permanent position here. Since then things have only been going up."

I was shocked. That story changed my entire perception of him. Not only did he prove to me that we can be too quick to judge, but to feel empowered through false or inferred perceptions. He not only reminded me of the importance of responsibility, but to take responsibility for both my actions and thoughts. You might look twice when you spot someone with sagged pants and neck tattoos, but you might want to look at yourself when you see them pulling up to their beach house in The Hamptons.

The Meaningful Monday Quote



5 Food Additives That Will F*** You

ASPARTAME

Found in Equal, diet/sugar free foods, diet soda etc

It's a neurotoxin and carcinogen. According to Foodmatters and a number of scientific studies, it's known to "erode intelligence and affect short-term memory, the components of this toxic sweetener may lead to a wide variety of ailments including brain tumor, diseases like lymphoma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, emotional disorders like depression and anxiety attacks, dizziness, headaches, nausea, mental confusion, migraines and seizures. Acesulfame-K, a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baking good". 

FOOD DYES

Found in cereal, salad dressing, fruit juice, soda Mac-n-cheese, and MANY more

Blue #1, Blue #2, Red #40, Yellow # 6

These dyes have either been found to cause chromosomal damage, nerve problems, thyroid cancer and kidney problems.

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Found in bread, candy, cereal, processed foods etc
HFCS has become the number one source of calories for Americans. Over and over, it has been directly linked to bad cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and a number of other health issues.

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
Found in restaurant foods, soup, salad dressings, chips, etc.
MSG has been proved to cause depression, eye damage, disorientation, anxiety, and weight gain.

BHT and BHA
Found in gum, cereal, instant products, candy, vegetable oil, chips, etc.
This preservative results in cancer-causing reactive compounds in the body. A side effect of this additive is also dizziness, and over consumption can lead to cancer, birth defects, and infertility.

Pain That's A Pain

Weird tips to lessen pain:

"Speak French"

Swearing can trigger a sense of hormonal and physical reactions. Studies have found that people have up to 35% more tolerance to pain after cursing.

Sniff a green apple

It's proven to trick the brain by not only being a distraction to the brain but the scent can reduce muscle contractions and anxiety which lessens stress on the body.

Use your yoga pants

People who do yoga or simply set aside time to meditate, have thicker areas of cortex in the brain. A few days a week can benefit your body and brain.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture not only helps you release endorphins to manage the pain, it boosts your immune system which can prevent future health issues. Waves are triggered during the process which have been shown to have various health benefits.

If you are more concerned with western medicine, many companies are making rehabilitation and pain relief options more practical and convenient. For example, LGMedSupply offers TENS Units, Muscle Stimulators, and Ultrasound Units for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation, which can be purchased online. The LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator is a combination unit that enables you to benefit from the TENS Pain Relief and the Muscle Stimulator for increased muscle tone and muscle pain rehabilition. LGMedSupply  also started one of many Medical supply blogs that not only offers advice but products which can be utilized to obtain relief.