Oh my.

It is with great love that I wish Bear and all my other loved ones a fantastic day whatever or whomever you’re doing.

Brain fog.

Lack of energy.

Sinking mood.

Confusion.

Lack of motivation.

The list goes on and on. Rarely if ever was a more true article written than this by cardiologist, Dr. William Davis:

“This Is Your Brain on Wheat”

I highly recommend you read that, ponder whether it’s been true for you, and share it with your loved ones.

On the topic of happiness, here’s what second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

… for what is now the most powerful economy in the world had to say about it.

What a beautiful sentiment, however imperfectly realized. That a nation is founded on the principle of its people being safe and free to pursue happiness for themselves, families, and friends.

The man who wrote that was American founder and former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

From Jefferson’s letter to William Short:

“As you say of yourself, I TOO AM AN EPICUREAN. I consider the genuine doctrines of Epicurus as containing everything rational in moral philosophy which Greece and Rome have left us. Epictetus, indeed, has given us what was good of the Stoics.”
— Thomas Jefferson

These 2 philosophers came up with different ideas on how to achieve happiness in this life. Both have been influential on my thinking and, yes, attitude.

If you’re open to new or even Classical ideas you can use yourself or share with others who need them on how to “Live the good life”, then I invite you to watch these 2 mega-condensed concise summaries ears wide open and pen in hand.

First up, Epicurus:

Click Here to continue reading Epicurus and Epictetus (or Why I’d Like to Name a Son “Epic”)…

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I have to assume this applies if you’re checking your phone’s phone book to dial a number while driving a vehicle.

It made sense to me.

A lot of sense.

Many of the symptoms on this list get quickly better for me with just a couple days off wheat. And a couple days on wheat makes them worse.

Improved rheumatoid arthritis — I have seen this time and time again. Eliminate wheat and the painful thumbs, fingers, and other joints clear up dramatically. Many former rheumatoid sufferers people tell me that one cracker or pretzel will trigger a painful throbbing reminder that lasts a couple of hours.

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Reduction or elimination of gastroesophageal reflux

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Better mood — Eliminating wheat makes you happier and experience more stable moods. Just as wheat is responsible for a subset of schizophrenia and bipolar illness (this is fact), and wheat elimination generates dramatic improvement, when you or I eliminate wheat, we also experience a “smoothing” of mood swings.

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Better complexion — I’m not entirely sure why, but various rashes will often dissipate, bags under the eyes are reduced, itching in funny places stops.

Make sure you study the points I’ve missed. I believe, based both on the available evidence and my personal experience, this will help you.

The following post was meant to share photos privately with a friend after a mini-vacation. You won’t want to read it.

Hey Amy and Jacqui,

To download the photos, right click here: [DOWNLOAD LINK REMOVED]. It’s a large file and will take a while to download, but it’s worth it.

Amy, you look adorable in them so if you post this photo somewhere or send it to someone and he recognises the fact, well, I won’t be surprised!

Cheers,

Christoph