Fly bold into the night, my friend,
and let your spirit soar.
For on your dreams you must depend;
renounce who came before.
A new dawn lies in wait for you,
there at your beck and call.
Your rainbow's end will shine what's true;
the gem who's meant to fall.
So let loose the sorrow felt
from ties that bind your mind,
and know that destiny has dealt
with hopes you left behind.
The morning sun will blaze its light
to pierce the flow of tears.
The arc of color lies in sight;
your pot of gold appears.
Ah, sunrise! A great time to seize the day!
For generations, it has been that way.
Climax – horizon the beacon does ply,
To steady lightening of eastern sky.
For generations, it has been that way,
But to many, this event still holds sway;
To steady lightening of eastern sky.
Slice of cosmos touching earth makes us sigh.
But to many, this event still holds sway;
Time for love, laughter, wonder, work, and play.
Slice of cosmos touching earth makes us sigh;
The light of truth clearer when sun is nigh.
Time for love, laughter, wonder, work, and play;
To which lovers, others have much to say.
The light of truth clearer when sun is nigh;
Sunrise – another chance to live our “why?”
To which lovers, others have much to say;
Climax – horizon the beacon does ply.
Sunrise – another chance to live our “why?”
Ah, sunrise! A great time to seize the day!
Nutritious is Nancy’s diet, not nigh naughty
holistic homely ~ fruit, grains, coloured roots
she jogs, practices yoga daily, beautifully suits
knows body is Spirit’s temple, not high haughty
Into blue sea she dips frame, pure water sips
consciously serving cells new start unfolds
Sun shining vit D steady all right, light holds
temperance becomes her norm, chaos flips
Deep breathing clear air a habit to comely care
work play rest, due ratios for adventurous year
clarity, decisiveness with peace positive dear
Nancy will so attain desired plans fabulous fair
Surrender outcomes of goals in tantamount Trust
to God's Will ~ Reverence be holy Just
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Honorable Mention (Contest : Jan.26
New Start : Sponsor : Miranda Hurley)
January the first
rolls around like a ball spinning in circles
and there is excitement about goals for the year,
achievements to be had
and activities and events to accomplish
Schedules are made to follow
Heathy Eating Plans are made to stick to
And Fitness Goals are made to follow
It's the New Start,
The New Beginning,
The Fresh Year,
that everyone looks forward to
every New Year on the start of January the First.
New Start to Self-Care and Wellness
My body's ownership is in the palm of my hand.
The servicing warranty is at my “Owen” fingertips.
Commitment to a constant self-care routine.
Keeping a balanced diet of nutrients to maintain life.
Exercise to prevent excess weight gain
To improve overall physical and mental health.
Enhancing daily activities helps bones, joints,
And muscles regain strength and stamina.
Drink plenty of water to aid digestion
Preventing dehydration that can be harmful.
Most of all, ensure plenty of restful sleep.
The rewards enhance prolonged healthy life.
Feed your body fresh food
Feed your soul with nourishment too
Letting go of what you need to
Fruit of the spirit good for you
As well as exercising each day
A brisk walk while you pray
Being kind to your body as well as others
Feeding mind positive thoughts discover
New starts begin with every day
Follow your gut health adjust your taste
NEW START is wisdom for a brand-new way,
Eight laws of health to guide each day.
Nutrition feeds the body right,
Exercise builds strength and might.
Water heals from cell to heart,
Sunshine greets each morning’s start.
Temperance keeps balance true,
Fresh Air gives life anew.
Rest restores both mind and soul,
Making broken spirits whole.
Trust in God completes the way,
Guiding life from day to day.
With NEW START lived in faith and art,
Health and hope fill every heart.
Blessed well-being is God's gift indeed
Loaded with good health midst Scriptural creed
Established upon faith's seed that meets spiritual need
Settled for gracious and lovingkindness' breed
Strengthened by caring and sharing functional deed
Empowered to do best, conquering selfish greed
Driven to live well upon temperance; against gloom---verily freed.
Now, start the New Year with the Lord's nurture
Exercising trust along prayerful posture
Watered with hope, refreshed with cheerful air toward sharing gesture.
Stay in divine sunlight of goodness delight
Turn to the Almighty's direction that is always right
Acknowledge His presence around His fellowship day and night
Rest in His mercy, miracle and might
Today, be a winner for wellness-flight.
healthy nutrition will fuel my body and control my weight
make my bones strong and impact my moods and stress
exercise is so crucial for my physical and mental well being
I love walking for miles, for hours ...so I will live longer
oh water is so important for without water body cannot
function and my life will end . . .
I need sunshine, vitamin D- it is vital
for my physical and mental needs and those winter blues
temperance will bring me self control, manage
impulses and create balance in my life
without air all life dies within minutes it is essential
to my existence . . .
I need to sleep, to rest and repair my muscles and prevent
burn out_ lack of sleep results in stress
a trust in God brings me peace, strength
and creates a meaningful life- I surrender to HIS love
Nutrition is vital; avoid too many pills like docs prescribe today.
Exercise helps keep you fit in many more than just one way.
Water has so many functions; you simply can’t do without it.
Sunshine is for bones and mood; in its rays for short times sit!
Temperence means balance life. Let good habits be increased.
Air can be bad these days; make your home’s air clean at least.
Rest is best with a good night’s sleep, but rest from all you do.
Trust in God and let NEW START work miracles in you.
New year starts from prayers to cheerful soul and nice eating habits
Nutritious foods, balanced diet and purity of life always keep us fit.
Every morning, let’s all stretch, bend, jump, walk, run or dance
Exercise controls weight, heart and brain cells are enhanced.
Working every day at long hours…so exhausting, we sweat a lot
We need to drink 2 to 3 liters of water especially if the weather is hot.
Sunshine-exposure each morning strengthens muscles and bones
Stronger body resistance to diseases boasts soundly like horn.
Temperance regarding foods, smoking, alcohol or liquor
Trash vices! Health is annihilated at a drunken stupor.
Air is fresh and soothing at beaches-- take time to walk, inhale
Always check air quality index, wear mask if AQI is low, fails.
Relax once in a while, watch movies, listen to music or sing
Rest from long days’ work, refresh mind, have enough hours of sleeping.
These health laws add life, bring peace and joy, dodging all tears
Trust God above all, for spirit and body’s strength throughout the year.
Nutrition must be met with healthy meals
Exercise tones bodies for ordeals
Water is the key to stay hydrated
Sunshine's vitamin D is top-rated
Temperance kept disciplined, a must
Air quality stays pure- no pollen, dust
Rest restores lost energy to new
Trust in God helps keep your spirit true.
Nutritious diet to follow to keep yourself healthy hearty and gay.
Exercise must be a regular practice, no indulgence to indolence.
You must be conscious of water intake , at least two litres per day
Shower of sun rays must bless you in opulence.
Take life as challenge to confront, never to escape.
Air to breathe should be free from pollution : Awake Awareness.
Respect Universal Moral Values of Life at every step.
To be Thankful to Nature for Gifts in abundance.
Eat wild wholefoods
fresh unprocessed roots, seeds, fruit,
still warm from the sun
with natural nutrients,
to sustain bodies and thrive.
Growing your own food
builds body, mind, soul, spirit—
harvesting from soil
richly rewards gardening
with produce from your own hands.
Walk where trees exhale,
where surging wave crests splash thought—
in open-air warmth
a seaside stroll in summer
a rugged-up walk through snow.
Enjoying a full wholesome life, is truly a new start.
As a New Year comes roaring in, will we greet it with a New Start or resolutions?
Our health should be on the top of our list for 2026.
There are eight laws of health starting with Nutrition.
Then followed by Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest and Trust in God.
All eight are required for a healthy and happy life.
Is this the year for change and better health?
Twelve months will pass by very fast.
Will we be a winner for better health or a loser?
Only time will tell.
do just one daily
never but never give up
yes 2026 best year ever
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