5- Monday Moments (Week 192) Featured Sunset. That time of the year. Dragonfly. Mindfulness. What's in your Toolbox?

Featured Sunset

The Shining

shin·ing/ˈSHīniNG/adjective

1. 1.giving out or reflecting bright light."a shining expanse of water"
2. 2.brilliant or excellent at something."he has set a shining example with his model behavior"

(taken September 8, 2024)

That time of year

Campfires

Why are campfires so comforting?There is one very simple reason why we enjoy sitting around a fire: the physical warmth that it provides. When the weather is cold, we seek out heat, just like early humans did before the invention of modern comforts. Fire is the most natural way to seek warmth. It gives us a feeling of comfort and safety.

Dragonfly

What does a dragonfly symbolize?The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world, symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life.

Mindfulness

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Episode 8 Season 3

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Stress: Healing Practices from the Ming Dynasty

In this episode of 'What's in Your Toolbox?' hosted by Bobby K, comedian, mental health advocate, and executive producer of 'No Magic Bullet,' Bobby interviews Justin Ngui, a healer with a 24-generation long family history in Chinese medicine. Justin, known by the title 'Sifu,' shares insights into his comprehensive healing practice which includes techniques such as acupuncture, herbology, meditation, and Qigong. The episode delves into how ancient wisdom can address modern-day stress and mental health challenges. Notably, Justin discusses individualized treatment philosophies that cover physical and mental health, advocating for a holistic, personalized approach to wellness.

Plum Kuchen

Kuchen simply means "cake" in German and this plum cake made with Ontario blue plums bakes up fragrant, moist and gorgeously purple.

Early blue plums start in the last week of August and later varieties begin the first three weeks of September.

(from Wanda's pie in the sky)