BEING ME Being a friend
Fun is what I love to have with a friend. But fun is not what gives foundation to a friendship and neither is it an essential ingredient for making a true friendship last.
A good friendship will hopefully have some of the following characteristics.
There will probably be at least one shared common interest;
There will hopefully be a genuine mutual care and thoughtfulness;
The friends should both know how to give and how to receive;
Loyalty to the other, not allowing gossip or unfair judgement should be evident;
Any jealousy, envy, bitterness or anger should hopefully be addressed;
Differences should be appreciated and valued;
And there should be honesty.
If we have some of these aspects undergirding a friendship, or if they are in the process of being developed, and if we are also having fun with our friend, indeed we are blessed and will also be a blessing to our friend!
A good friendship will hopefully have some of the following characteristics.
There will probably be at least one shared common interest;
There will hopefully be a genuine mutual care and thoughtfulness;
The friends should both know how to give and how to receive;
Loyalty to the other, not allowing gossip or unfair judgement should be evident;
Any jealousy, envy, bitterness or anger should hopefully be addressed;
Differences should be appreciated and valued;
And there should be honesty.
If we have some of these aspects undergirding a friendship, or if they are in the process of being developed, and if we are also having fun with our friend, indeed we are blessed and will also be a blessing to our friend!
Moses' friend
I think that perhaps Moses' best friend was his older brother, Aaron.
Aaron was an able and persuasive speaker, whereas Moses was not eloquent, calling himself slow of speech and tongue. Hence, Aaron became Moses' spokesman, demanding from Pharaoh the release of the Israelites from captivity to return to their homeland.
Aaron is seen giving great support to Moses on the day of a battle between the Amalekites and the Israelites. Moses stood on top of a hill with the staff of God in his hands, and while he held his hands up, the Israelites were winning, but if his hands lowered, the Amalekites were winning! Aaron was one of the two men who held up Moses' hands until sunset, keeping them steady.
Possibly the most devastating incident which occurred during their lives was the day that Moses returned to the Israelite camp from the top of Mount Sinai carrying two tablets of stone, the engraving on them having been done by the finger of God. Moses found Aaron leading the Israelites as they ran wild, dancing, shouting and making sacrifices before a golden calf which they had made in Moses' absence. Aaron and the Israelites were worshipping the calf rather than the living God. In his indescribable anger, Moses threw the tablets out of his hands, smashing them to pieces at the foot of the mountain.
Info from the book of Exodus, Old Testament.
Aaron was an able and persuasive speaker, whereas Moses was not eloquent, calling himself slow of speech and tongue. Hence, Aaron became Moses' spokesman, demanding from Pharaoh the release of the Israelites from captivity to return to their homeland.
Aaron is seen giving great support to Moses on the day of a battle between the Amalekites and the Israelites. Moses stood on top of a hill with the staff of God in his hands, and while he held his hands up, the Israelites were winning, but if his hands lowered, the Amalekites were winning! Aaron was one of the two men who held up Moses' hands until sunset, keeping them steady.
Possibly the most devastating incident which occurred during their lives was the day that Moses returned to the Israelite camp from the top of Mount Sinai carrying two tablets of stone, the engraving on them having been done by the finger of God. Moses found Aaron leading the Israelites as they ran wild, dancing, shouting and making sacrifices before a golden calf which they had made in Moses' absence. Aaron and the Israelites were worshipping the calf rather than the living God. In his indescribable anger, Moses threw the tablets out of his hands, smashing them to pieces at the foot of the mountain.
Info from the book of Exodus, Old Testament.
Garden BRAHMI Water Hyssop Bacopa monnieri
A LIFE EXTENSION HERB!
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Constituents: click on this link for more info about Brahmi
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nitric oxide, bacoside A & B, brahmine, herpestine, monnierin, hersaponin, D-mannitol, betulic acid, B-sitosterol, stigmasterol, a-alamine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, saponins, serine, good iodine source
Actions:
nerve, cardio, brain and overall tonic;
diuretic,
adaptogen, aperient, mild sedative, antioxidant, astringent, alterative, antispasmodic,
stimulant
nerve, cardio, brain and overall tonic;
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Medicinal Uses:
*A traditional
Indian medicine for over 3000 years.
*Treats
bronchitis, coughs,
asthma, hoarseness, arthritis, allergies, rheumatism, inflammatory conditions,
fluid retention, backache, chronic skin conditions, high cholesterol levels,
constipation, hair loss, boils, ulcers, scurvy, beri-beri, threadworms, fevers,
digestive problems, epileptic fits, depression including post natal depression,
diarrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation, irritable bowel syndrome,frigidity,
irregular menstruation, mental and physical fatigue, exhaustion, restlessness,
insomnia and over active mind, mental deterioration of the elderly, forgetfulness, confused and cloudy
thoughts, anxiety, ADD, stress, hysteria, nervous breakdown, insanity and
to improve circulation, multiple
sclerosis, strengthen capillaries and stimulate hair, skin and nail growth.
A cardiac, nerve and brain tonic; used by students to improve mental clarity,
confidence, intelligence, concentration and memory recall;
a potent antioxidant,
strengthens the immune
system, improves vitality and performance and promotes longevity.
*Nitric
oxide in brahmi aids
liver, lungs & kidney function, alleviates inflammation, pain &
promotes healing. (research is being done on the use of nitric oxide to
treat stroke and Alzheimer’s sufferers). B-sitosterol, a powerful fatty acid in
brahmi, relieves many degenerative conditions.
Culinary Uses:
*Tea: six sprigs 8-10 cm long
as a tea infusion or decoction, sweetened with honey, sugar or stevia leaves if
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*Tincture: 60 dried, finely
powdered brahmi leaves in 750m. vodka; take 1 teasp. daily.
*Use
in salads, soups, as a cooked
leaf vegetable or pickled.
As it is bitter, learn to appreciate it. Bitter foods strengthen the heart, digestive and endocrine system which comprises a number of glands important for releasing hormones for varied functions.
As it is bitter, learn to appreciate it. Bitter foods strengthen the heart, digestive and endocrine system which comprises a number of glands important for releasing hormones for varied functions.
*Tuck a few leaves in a sandwich, and swallow it quickly if you don't like the taste!
*Take
for at least 3 months for therapeutic effects.
I walked a different path to my friend
But my heart
Never strayed
For it stayed
Right beside. May we always remember to treasure our friends
from Robyn
Robin in a flowering gum
Painted by Brenda, Robyn’s mum