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Creating Your Own Lucky Breaks HARD WORK, GOODWILL, AND PERSEVERANCE Most of the time, people don’t just get lucky. While many understand luck as some fortunate thing that just falls into your lap, it’s usually the result of working hard and creating it for yourself. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a holiday filled with lucky traditions, it’s a great time to think about where luck comes from outside of four-leaf clovers. Success or luck isn’t something that we wait for; we build it from the choices we make, the effort we put in, and the way we treat people around us. I’ve always been a firm believer that you create your own good or bad luck. Sure, sometimes you just happen to catch a lucky break or are born into something, but the majority of good fortune comes from working toward it. Like many of my beliefs, I picked this one up from my dad. He was always just such a hard worker, and even when things got tough or seemed like the worst “luck,” he kept a good attitude. He had a lot of success from his work ethic, and he knew that no matter what life throws at us, you just have to keep moving forward. Beyond working hard, if you want to be “luckier,” you have to be intentional with how you treat people. If you focus on doing the right thing for others and trying to help them selflessly, it attracts good things to you. When you engage in your own inner work to become a better person and let goodwill toward others guide you, you create a special kind of synergy. That’s really where you’ll notice the good things around you in life. You’ll feel like you’ve gotten that lucky charm. We’ve all had times when it feels like nothing is going our way, and we‘ve stumbled into a batch of bad luck. With the right mindset, those moments can be an excellent opportunity to change and grow. There’s something positive on the other side of that challenge. When something unfortunate happens, I ask myself what I can learn from it to grow and achieve a better outcome in the future.
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“I’ve always been a firm believer that you create your own good or bad luck.”
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You can create a better situation if you focus on moving forward. Check in with yourself to ensure your actions align with your beliefs, and keep
Construction wasn’t going great, but it created an opportunity for me to transition into a career I truly love. Insurance aligns more closely with who I am and what I can offer others. I had always just
going. To me, that’s where greatness happens. When we can view “bad luck” as momentum, we have the opportunity to improve or even experience something good we never imagined. Before I started working in insurance, I was in the concrete industry. In 2008, everything shifted, and when construction was in a downturn, so was my work. I had four daughters to feed, a wife to take care of, and I knew I had to figure something out. It certainly felt like some of the worst luck you could get. But perseverance was ingrained in me. Dad raised me to always keep moving forward.
assumed I would take over my dad’s concrete business. I never expected that a bout of “bad luck” in the
construction industry would lead me to what I actually love to do. Now, I get to help people every day. Luck doesn’t just happen. We create that for ourselves through our actions, intentions, and willingness to keep trying when
things get hard. Sometimes, what feels like misfortune is
actually life nudging us toward a better path or a way to grow. The luck we were searching for was within our power to create all along.
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Fragrant Paths to Clarity, Comfort, and Calm A WHIFF OF WELLNESS
A simple scent can do more than brighten a room. Fragrances can lift your mood, ease tension, and even help you sleep better. For older adults managing chronic pain, sleepless nights, or everyday stressors, aromatherapy offers a gentle, natural boost that works alongside your regular wellness plan. Signaling in the Brain When a scent reaches your nose, it sends a quick message to the brain’s emotional and memory centers, also known as the limbic system. That direct pathway helps explain why a single whiff can lift your spirits, calm an anxious moment, or trigger a comforting memory. Bright citrus scents can perk you up, while lavender often
and memory, especially when people make it part of their nightly routine. While results aren’t guaranteed for everyone, many older adults report feeling mentally sharper or more at ease after using familiar, pleasant scents in their homes. Finding Relief Through Fragrance For those having trouble sleeping, lavender has been linked to deeper, more restful sleep. For maximum effect, try a simple massage with a diluted oil before bed, allowing the scent to settle in both through your skin and the air around you. While aromatherapy won’t cure pain, inhaling or gently massaging essential oils can encourage the release of feel-good hormones, easing your discomfort. Studies show inhaled oils may provide mild relief for chronic pain, making them a soothing addition to your wellness toolkit.
Starting Safely • Always dilute: Combine 6–10 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil, such as coconut or grapeseed oil, to prevent skin irritation. • Never ingest oils: Concentrated oils can be toxic if swallowed. • Check with your doctor. Especially if you take medications or have skin sensitivities. Aromatherapy can be a simple and delightful addition to your daily wellness routine. With a little experimentation, the right scents can lift your mood, ease tension, and add a touch of joy to everyday moments. A few mindful breaths could be all it takes to feel more centered, alert, and at peace.
calms a restless mind. Sharpening Your Mind
Some research has linked regular, gentle exposure to certain aromas with improvements in attention
MOUTHWATERING MINI CHEESECAKES
Ingredients • 12 oz package vanilla wafers • 16 oz cream cheese, softened • 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In two 24-cup miniature muffin pans, line each space with a paper liner. 3. Using a food processor or resealable plastic bag, crush vanilla wafers into a fine crumb. 4. Press 1/2 teaspoon of crumbs into each paper liner. 5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 6. Fill each miniature muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheesecakes are set. 8. Cool completely in the pan. 9. Top each mini cheesecake with about a teaspoon of cherry pie filling before serving. Enjoy!
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1. ‘Bad Luck’ Might Be Life’s
Way of Guiding You Forward
3. Aromatherapy Secrets for Seniors That Actually Work
Mouthwatering Mini Cheesecakes
4. Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
SECRETS OF THE INTERNET’S SNEAKIEST SCAMS Digital Deception
The internet has become deeply intertwined with our lives, enabling us to reconnect with old friends, stay informed about the latest news, and explore new ideas. However, with the good comes the bad. Scammers have been developing new strategies to take our money, and if you’re not careful, you could become a victim. Here are three internet-enabled scams you should be aware of. Unfamiliar Emails We get emails every day, and most come from unfamiliar senders. These emails rarely contain relevant or beneficial information, but they often carry potential harm. Don’t click on links or attachments within these communications unless you expect
them. Scammers can even spoof friends’ or family members’ emails, so it’s always good to be cautious. Scam Calls Your phone number is public information, and scammers use that to their advantage. They often call seniors, claiming to be someone from their bank, cellphone provider, or another company with which they have an account. They ask for sensitive information shortly after the call begins. Never give it to them. The real organizations rarely call, and if they do, they will not ask for sensitive information. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the supposed organization directly to verify its authenticity.
Shared Networks When you enter a business, you may feel compelled to join its public Wi-Fi. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this practice, you do not want to use public Wi- Fi to log into and view your bank account, medical information, or social media accounts. Scammers wait on public networks to intercept passwords. Shared networks are not as safe as they may appear.
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