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Three important Christian beliefs for you to think about, as you consider your precious value to your Creator, from the New American Standard Bible:


  • Genesis 1:2 7 -  “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him , male and female he created them.”
  • Psalm 139:13 & 14 - “For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother’s womb.  I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully make; wonderful are Thy works, and my soul  knows it very well.”
  • 1 Corinthians 3:16 - “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

 

MENTAL AEROBICS

Your mind is a vital part of who you are.  You want your  mind to be as healthy as the rest of you!  Here is an excerpt from  Mental Aerobics:  75 Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit, by Barbara Bruce. 


“Your brain thrives on novelty.  One of the neatest things to come down the pike is the science of neurobics.  Formulated by Dr. Lawrence C Katz and Manning Rubin (Keep Your Brain Alive, Workman Publishing), these brain exercises go beyond doing puzzles and solving riddles. This science is based on the use of all your senses,  but in different and unique ways.  Since we know information is gathered through our senses, this twist on using senses gives your brain a good mental workout.


Neurobics suggests doing normal things in an abnormal way to wake up your brain’s processing mechanisms.  Some examples to consider:


  • Use your nondominant hand to eat, write, brush your teeth (not as easy as it sounds).
  • Read a paragraph upside down.
  • Take another route to work.
  • Navigate a room with your eyes closed.
  • Keep change in your car’s cup holder; at stop lights determine denominations of coins without looking.  You can do this with paper clips, safety pins, screws.
  • Eat  a meal in reverse order—dessert first.
  • Shower with your eyes closed.
  • Sit in a different place at the dinner table (or in church.)
  • Read a magazine from a totally new field.
  • Rearrange a room or office.
  • Read elevator numbers in Braille.”

 

Have some fun trying these out!  Barbara Bruce’s books highly recommended reading—full of good information based on good research.