What are your resolutions for 2023?

@Cigarguy101 That gets best answer. I will cheer you on. That will come back to you trust me in good stuff

@akindheart thanks

@TheDisciplinarian That's a good convergence.

@Iwillwait many think its hard to do
For me atleast..
Its easy

One simply must know what tools to minimally use
And remain consistent
Am looking to Build it to $25,000 minimal monthly

@TheDisciplinarian What do you do?

@calicuz i am cheering you on. I have a brother who drinks. It is a real battle. I understand.

@calicuz Dang, man...You got a lot on your plate...I wish you the best with that.

@Azlotto

You're right, but I gotta try!!!

@Pinkstarburst sometimes that is all we can do and that is ok too.

@Iwillwait i have been working on my house for over 3 years. When i get something cleared out, something takes its place. the nest abhors a vacumn...

@JaneDoh i have over 50 suits. i am going to retire next year so i am going to try to sell clothes on Poshmark. then donate

@SW-User me too!! i was always thin then i got hit by a car and had to have knee surgery. I was down 5 months because my meniscus was hanging by a thread. i can't get into my dresses so it is time to lose. tell me how you are doing thru the year

@akindheart im donating clothes that dont fit or dont look well on me anymore. I dont care to lose the 15 extra lbs i have. I just want to feel comfortable

@JaneDoh i have a lot of clothes i haven't even worn. i have to get into them...

@TheStranger keep steady on it!

@PerfectionOfTheHeart 2022 sucked for me. I had all kinds of disappointments. Most i handled well and some I didn't. It is always a learning curve

@akindheart Right there with you. Think I aged a good five years in 2022 regardless of how well I tell myself I handled every forced rerouting that occurred. We’re both still here though. That’s saying something. Peace and blessings to you for the upcoming year. May the breaths come easier for us both.

@PerfectionOfTheHeart i had the same thing-every catastrophe that could occur did pretty much. i wasn't rolling with the punches well. Here's to a better 2023!

@SW-User lets check in with each other and see how we are doing.

@akindheart we can definitely do that for sure!!

@metaldog i realized that too. I am much too direct and it sounds harsh. I will add that to my list

@Rilyn i never did either but something came up and i realized i was dead wrong on what i was doing. i have to change that about me. Just perfect timing

@akindheart Hope you succeed then.

@Rilyn i will let you know!

@Virgo79 I will always be kind to you!!💞

@akindheart as to you dear🤗

@samueltyler2 i am going to put a twist to that. I will always defend what I think is right. without hitting below the belt.

@akindheart you and I agree on so many things, but so disagree on political ones. I would prefer not to argue them.

@samueltyler2 fair enough.

@Fairydust those are good ones. I am also going to use up what i have in this house. Why have candles laying around if I don't light them? the list goes on and on.

@Penny i don;t think the 3 wise men would be bringing something to the Lord to ward off evil spirits but the medicinal value, i understand. Our minister said it was for embalming

@akindheart It was also an ingredient in perfumes and even cosmetics. Both frankincense and myrrh are edible, and many natives chew on myrrh gum.

There are two different types of aromatherapeutic myrrh you can find, which are myrrh resinoid made from solvent extraction, and myrrh oil, which is steam distilled.

In ancient times, myrrh was thought to have been burned as incense by the Assyrians and Babylonians. The ancient Egyptians charred myrrh to make kohl, which gave the Egyptian women their famous looks.

Besides incense and eyeliner, the culture used myrrh in medicinal ways as well. For instance, it was not only used in embalming rituals but as an insect repellent and a fragrant way to cover up the smell and help heal wounds when made into salves.

According to Salvatore Battaglia, myrrh has been used traditionally in a variety of other ways:

Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Asthma
Cancer
Coughs & sore throats
Emmenagogue
Expectorant
Gingivitis, loose teeth, and weak gums
Leprosy
Skin sores
Stimulant
Stomachic
Syphilitic ulcers
In seventh-century China, myrrh was used for pain and healing wounds.

The use of myrrh for facial masks dates back to the Ebers Papyrus (1550 BC). As a beauty treatment, it is helpful for oily and blemished skin, and therefore can be used to help reduce acne.

Other uses for the oil on the skin are athlete's foot or other dry and cracked skin issues. You can also use it for ringworm, eczema and psoriasis, and more.

It can help with mature skin and wrinkles when added to blends in a carrier oil. There's a reason that Egyptian women added myrrh oil to their beauty routines!

Basically, in ancient times, it was used as a cure all, and a skin and hair beauty treatment.

2000 years ago it was considered to be more precious than gold.

@4meAndyou thank you for the education. you did my homework for me. I have been trying to take one thing out of the sermon and make it my own. this was my one thing. thank you!

@Fullmetal @Fullmetal i would say you have succeeded!

@whowasthatmaskedman oh geez. not sure if that is good or not. i think we are all a work in progress. I sure need to get in step

@akindheart "The needs of thre many outweigh the needs of the few" I knew the job was dangerous when I took it..😷

@Azlotto but don’t stop 🍺

@Funlov You twisted my arm. Cheers 🍻

@Azlotto 🍺🍺🍺