The little orphan girl from my city often stood right outside the local recreation center, looking in through the window. She did not give anyone a sense that she was sad. She would often be heard singing a little tune, one I could not make out. I thought if she could sing, she must not be in that sad a shape. I guess maybe I was not able to understand her situation fully. She never made a sigh when people would just pass her by. She had such charm, as she watched other children with much more than her, pass her way. For me, that would have been enough to make me sad and definitely to have a self-pity moment. She had torn clothes and her hair was a mess. Surely someone would take notice, but they never did. She was covered in the dirt and dust of her surroundings and still outshined others. I myself admired her so.
This one day, I walked to see if she was still there, at that same window, and she wasn’t. I had to take a step back, for I had no idea where she had gone. She was as common to see as the birds in the sky, for me. I contemplated many scenarios in my mind of what had happened to her. She couldn’t have just disappeared. It was as if the world did not even miss her, everyone was going on about their own business, despite. She did not just float away. I just knew it. So I started asking questions. Anyone around, I asked about that little orphan girl. No one had an answer for me. I figured I should stifle my ongoing questions about her, as to not draw attention to her, should she return. I headed towards home with her on my mind.
As I reached the driveway to my home, I saw a red balloon float by overhead. I wondered if that little orphan girl had seen that same balloon. I never saw that little orphan girl again, but her spirit and her way of dealing with life touched me to the core. I bet if you talked to her she would have had so much to say. I will never forget her. I hope wherever she is, she found a home, and love to match her soul.
Just because someone is not like us does not mean they are worthless. We can learn a lot by observing. Everyone is deserving of love and a place to belong. Don’t judge a book from its cover. Some of the best people in life have had the most terrible of situations.
I was nominated by Stu, thank you so much. Go check out his uplifting, spiritual journey of forgiveness and enlightenment. He gives his followers good advice and thoughts to ponder.
The Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post/or on your blog. Notify the nominees about it by commenting on one of their blog posts.
Here are my questions for you:
1. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten or should I say attempted to eat?
Crawldad. Crayfish.
Yucko
2. What is the hardest thing you have overcome?
Not being loved like a daughter should, from her dad.
3. What is the one thing you have to have every day?
Coffee and diabetic meds and insulin shot
4. Why do you think it is so hard for most men to share their true feelings with the ones they love?
They are afraid of appearing weak.
5. If you are married, what do you treasure the most about your spouse?
He tells me how beautiful he thinks I am, and tells me he loves me everyday. Plus he overlooks my flaws.
If dating, what about the one you are seeing?
If single, what would you are you looking for?
6. Where did the term, without using Google or any other search engine, by the skin of my teeth come from?
I do not know.
I think it refers to having a really tight grip and fearing that you will loose it.
7. What are you passionate about and why?
Animals. They are deserving of our love and appreciate.
Kids. They are innocent and pure.
Family. They mean anything and everything to me.
God. He gives me all of the above and deserves my all.
8. What topics, if any, have you wanted to write about but haven’t because you feel your “fan base” would not approve?
More about my faith. I don’t want to offend anyone but I have so much to share
I will do it more and more, too. I have a little.
9. Someone who has hurt you deeply in the past reaches out to you. They have done so to make ammends because the Lord told them to. Do you forgive or do you tell them to bugger off?
Forgive them but be done with them.
10. Now, let’s flip that question a little. The Lord tells you to reach out to someone you hurt in the past. Do you do so or do you ignore the prompting of the Holy Spirit out of fear?
You should do what he tells you. Regardless of your own feelings. Give it all to God.
11. Oh gosh, you are running late for work, grab a quick cup of coffee, get dressed quickly, slip on a pair of shoes and jet. When you arrive at work people snicker when you walk in because you slipped on two different pairs of shoes. What do you do?
Laugh with them…or take your lunch break going to get a pair that matches.
Or cry…..when they see you crying, they will stop laughing…maybe.
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Good questions. I will keep those for my nominees.
The tiny chia seed can help with weight loss, diabetes, and hypercholesteremia. Each serving gives you a healthy dose of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, it may bring on constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, and an allergic reaction. Chia seeds can also cause thinning of your blood. They could even be a choking hazard if you don’t prep the seeds correctly.
Chia seeds, a superfood dating back to Aztec times, are now enjoying a rebirth of sorts. They feature in every nutritional A-list as a rich source of fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Granted, chia seeds are a great source of nutrition as part of a balanced diet and they are also constantly marketed as a weight-loss aid and wolfed down in large quantities by weight watchers, but you can have too much of a good thing, and this superfood is no exception. Here are some side effects of chia seeds you need to watch out for.
6 Side Effects Of Chia Seeds
1. Can Cause Constipation Or Diarrhea
Chia seeds are very high in fiber content – at nearly 11 gm per ounce serving, it takes care of a sizable chunk of the American Dietetic Association’s recommended fiber intake of 38 g for men and 25 g for women for the day.
Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 1 cup water overnight. Or grind them and use in smoothies.
But a high-fiber diet doesn’t work for every body type. Too much fiber in one go can lead to flatulence, constipation, and diarrhea.
It’s a good idea to eat chia seeds with a lot of water or soak them first. Soaking makes it easier to digest them. It also offers the added benefit of releasing all the nutrients stored inside.
Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 1 cup water overnight. Or grind them and use in smoothies.ADVERTISEMENT
2. Can Make You Choke
Chia seeds have gained notoriety as a choking hazard. As one Time magazine report highlighted, incorrect consumption can lead to complications. When you don’t presoak your chia seeds or eat them without roasting, you run the risk of gagging or choking on them. You may even end up in the ER as a result.
If you eat chia seeds raw, they can absorb water (about 27 times their dry weight) in your food pipe, grow large, and clog up the food pipe, choking you.
Why? Because the seed when dry and unroasted absorbs as much as 27 times its dry weight in water. It turns gelatinous and expands hugely, plump with water. This sticky mass can get stuck in your esophagus, making you choke. Always soak the seeds or roast them.
3. Can Prevent Blood Clotting
As they are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds can act as natural blood thinners, preventing your blood from clotting. If you are already taking blood-thinning medication like warfarin, steer clear of chia. For the same reason, avoid chia seeds right after a surgery to avoid excessive bleeding.
4. Can Worsen Your Diverticulitis
People with diverticulitis develop bulging sacs or pockets called diverticula along the lining of the large intestine. These get inflamed and try to push out through the colon wall, causing pain (usually on the left side of the abdomen), bloating, or diarrhea.
While one cure for diverticular diseases is a high-fiber diet, and chia seeds are high in fiber, you should avoid them when an attack is under way. These tiny seeds often get stuck in the diverticula and inflame them.ADVERTISEMENT
5. Can Set Off An Allergic Reaction
If you have a seed or nut allergy, you may be allergic to chia seeds too.
Chia seeds have a lot of protein in them and that’s bad news if you are allergic to the protein in chia. A 100 gm serving has about 16.54 gm of protein. For those with a nut or seed allergy, chia seeds may be off the table.
Reactions can range from skin rashes and hives to watery eyes, vomiting, and diarrhea. Also watch out for repetitive coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, and a hoarse throat. You may also feel dizzy. As inflammation flares up in the larynx, tongue, and mouth, you could find it difficult to talk and even breathe.
If your allergy is more severe, you may go into shock, your pulse may weaken, and your skin may turn pale or blue. Get tested to check anyway.
6. Can Trigger Prostate Tumors
The case for and against chia when it comes to prostate cancer isn’t closed just yet. While some research indicates it could decrease the risk of prostate tumor growth, other research contradicts this.
A 2010 study claimed that the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid did not increase prostate cancer risk and that it even marginally decreased the risk.
But a recent 2013 study indicates that eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids – like chia seeds which contain alpha-linolenic acid – could trigger the formation of prostate tumors. This could imply an increased risk of prostate cancer.
The jury is still out on this one, but you may want to hold off on binging on chia.
Have No More Than 1.5 Tbsps, Twice A Day
Have no more than 1–1.5 tablespoons up to twice a day. Always soak them the night before.
On the whole, the chia seed is a powerhouse of goodness. No wonder every nutritionist loves it. Ayurveda also recommends adding chia to your regular diet, conscious of its high-fiber effects.
But since the superfood is still not fully understood, more studies will be needed before it can be declared safe for those with conditions like high triglycerides and low blood pressure, and even pregnant women.
Just make sure that you don’t rely on just chia seeds for your daily fiber intake. If you are aiming to lose weight, having more of it won’t help you lose much. After all, you will have added on extra calories from the seeds as well.
Typically, 1–1.5 tablespoons taken up to twice a day should be fine for most people. That’s the equivalent of a 20 gm serving that has 139 Cal.
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Look around me, I can see my life before me Running rings around the way it used to be I am older now I have more than what I wanted But I wish that I had started long before I did
And there’s so much time to make up everywhere you turn Time we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away
Oh when you were young did you question all the answers Did you envy all the dancers who had all the nerve? Look round you know, you must go for what you wanted Look at all my friends who did and got what they deserved
So much time to make up everywhere you turn Time we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away
So much love to make up everywhere you turn Love we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away Let the water come and carry us away
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