Advice from a Horoscope

Work together to realize a long-term goal, step by step. Talk is cheap. Focus energies on fulfilling promises already made. Coordinate and initiate action.

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True Hope

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Not long ago I visited the Empire State Building with a friend. The line looked short—just down the block and around the corner. Yet as we entered the building, we discovered the line of people stretching through the lobby, up the stairs, and into another room. Every new turn revealed more distance to go.

Attractions and theme parks carefully route their crowds to make the lines seem shorter. Yet disappointment can lurk “just around the bend.”

Sometimes life’s disappointments are much more severe. The job we hoped for doesn’t materialize; friends we counted on let us down; the romantic relationship we longed for fails to work out. But into these heartbreaks, God’s Word speaks a refreshing truth about our hope in Him. The apostle Paul wrote, “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame [or disappoint us], because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” (Romans 5:3-5).—James Banks

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Small Wins

Remember to celebrate all the small wins. If something goes well, make sure you take time to congratulate yourself and celebrate it. When you’re busy, it can become easy to forget the good stuff and what you achieved.

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How to Preserve Fresh Herbs for Later

Best for: Hardy herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme

Keep:  Freeze for up to 6 months

Use: Melt 1 or 2 cubes directly in a skillet to add more flavor to sautéed meat or veggies or thaw in a pot for a soup starter.

Directions: Remove stems and gently tear or chop leaves ” This will slightly bruise the herbs and help release their natural oils. Fill the compartments of a ice cube tray about halfway with herbs – one type or a combination – and cover with olive oil.  Wrap the tray so its airtight and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag or other storage container.

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Do What Feels Good

What puts you in a better mood? Going for a walk, playing with the dog, listening to a favorite piece of music, watching a funny film, talking to a friend, doing creative activity or one of a million other things? Give some thought to what you find uplifting and inspiring, and what makes you feel lighter, freer and more positive, without being too much like hard work. Consider how you can incorporate these actions into your life more, making sure at least one accomplishment occurs newer the start of each day so you can embrace the morning positively. Jot down a list and keep it handy so when you’re in need of a boost, you can simply choose a mood lifter and put it into action.


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