Happy Soul Food Friday!
This week:
- Gratitude
- Local Live Music
- Peak Performance
- Longevity and Wellbeing
- Heart and Gut Health
- Empowerment
- Amazing Animals
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”
Greek Proverb
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that
gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder”
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gratitude!
First thanks to all of you that voluntarily chose to contribute to help offset Mailchimp and WordPress costs to support this one-man band- Soul Food Friday!
I am humbled and honored that we collectively raised $875 of the $1,000 goal thanks to both anonymous donors as well as Jason M, Wayne O, Feroza A, Lee B, John R, Kathy D, Kelly Mc, Rober C and Sean C.
Thanks again!
If you are local-
“Summer’s here and the time is right, for dancing in the streets!”
I will be jamming on percussion to the classics with Drivin the Bus this Saturday from 6 to 9pm at Coomber Craft Wines in Oceanside, at 611 Mission Ave.
Coomber Craft Wines – Drivin’ The Bus (dtbband.com)
Drivin The Bus will also be playingSunday evening from 7 to 10pm at The Kraken in Cardiff and I hope to join the second half of this gig after a prior commitment.
The Kraken – Drivin’ The Bus (dtbband.com)
You can get a taste here: Music – Drivin’ The Bus (dtbband.com)
Peak Performance-
Neuroscience Says Olympians Like Simone Biles Use the ‘Autopilot Trick’ To Achieve Peak Performance. So Can You
The neuroscience of how Olympians get in a flow state will help you perform better at whatever you’re trying to master.
The England team have a breathing coach to help calm their nerves – here’s what you are doing wrong
When the Three Lions train there is a focus in camp on how their breathwork, as well as their footwork, can give them a winning edge. Suzy Cox looks at the experts drafted in to help and why they believe changing the way you breathe helps change how you think and feel.
Longevity and Wellbeing-
These foods promote longevity and well-being in your 70s, study finds
Physical health, cognitive functioning and mental health all saw an uptick in later life with the correct diet. How do you age gracefully? There is plenty of advice out there, ranging from the expected to the downright weird, but time and time again it comes back to the old faithful – your diet. A new study unveiled at Nutrition 2024 outlined how fewer than 1 in 10 people were able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond.
These foods promote longevity and wellbeing in your 70s, study finds | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Heart Health-
‘My Cardiologist Dad Swears by This One Super-Simple Habit, and Now I Do It Every Day’
Sure, he looked a little kooky at first, but it’s definitely paid off.
The Super Simple Habit My Cardiologist Dad Swears By – Parade
Gut Health-
Eating 30 Grams of Fiber a Day Is Optimal for Gut Health—Here Are 10 Fiber-Rich Foods to Help Meet Your Goals
Most Americans aren’t eating enough fiber daily.
30 Grams of Fiber Cheat Sheet | Well+Good (wellandgood.com)
Empowerment-
Whirlpool is partnering up with global nonprofit to provide thousands of off-the-grid washing machines: ‘It’s an … empowerment engine’
It’s easier to ship worldwide, and having the recipients assemble it will give them a greater understanding of how it works and how to fix it. While most Americans rely on washing machines to clean their clothes, that’s not the case everywhere: Over half of the global population washes clothes by hand. It’s a time-intensive and physically demanding process that often falls disproportionately on women.
Amazing Animals-
89 incredible animal facts: Discover extraordinary truths about the natural world
Impress your friends and family with your newfound animal knowledge.
Wishing you love, flow and connectedness!
Please pay it forward.
Love,
Neville
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Happy Soul Food Friday! 