It all Starts Within...

In the midst of hate, I found there was, 

within me, an invincible love.

In the midst of tears, I found there was, 

within me, an invincible smile.

In the midst of chaos, I found there was, 

within me, an invincible calm.

I realized, through it all, that…

In the midst of winter, I found there was, 

within me, an invincible summer.

And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter 

how hard the world pushes against me,

within me, there’s something stronger – 

something better, pushing right back.

 

Albert Camus, The Stranger

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This Week's Care Package

Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times... 

Video: Peek Inside NYC’s Iconic Rubber Stamp Shop | Atlas Obscura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=208&v=9dt65z1bAcY&feature=emb_logo  

Music Video: The Devil went down to Georgia; Washing Machine Edition

https://kottke.org/17/02/the-devil-went-down-to-georgia-washing-machine-edition

Podcast: A new take on the music played at Woodstock 51 years ago

http://www.wnyc.org/story/hit-parade-we-are-stardust-we-are-goldcertified

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

On Stillness

"On one level, life is effervescent and active. 

On another level, it is absolutely still. 

The inner stillness nourishes the outer activity.”

Sadhguru

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This Week's Care Package

Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times... 

A 15 MinTed Talk: The Art of Stillness

https://www.ted.com/talks/pico_iyer_the_art_of_stillness

Website: Need an interesting virtual background for your next Zoom meeting? Check out this website.

https://giphy.com/backdrops

Website: Make your portrait a poem 

https://artsexperiments.withgoogle.com/poemportraits  

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

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Live this life out truthfully

“The only thing that isn’t worthless:

to live this life out truthfully and rightly.

And be patient with those who don’t.”

Marcus Aurelius

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This Week's Care Package

Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times... 

Interesting Website: Drive and Listen!

https://driveandlisten.herokuapp.com/ 

Another Interesting Website: A 60-second mediation tool

https://www.pixelthoughts.co/  

Article: If You Want To Master Your Life, Learn To Organize Your Feelings

https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2018/05/14/if-you-want-to-master-your-life-learn-to-organize-your-feelings/#44fd916fcb0f  

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

 Impermanence | Growth | Change  

“Ask yourself honestly: are you looking for a steady, predictable life? 

Is this what you want? If so, you must realize that the world cannot offer you this. 

Everything in the world is in the process of change. Nothing is steady. 

Nothing is predictable. Nothing will give you anything other than temporary security. 

Thoughts come and go. Relationships begin and end. Bodies are born and pass away. 

This is all the world can offer you: impermanence, growth, change.”

Paul Ferrini

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  This Week's Care Package

Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times... 

Website: Write a letter to the future

https://www.futureme.org/ 

Video: What if birds had arms?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=dK2rxOVcH38&feature=emb_logo

Video: Feeling Tired, Irritable, Stressed Out? Try This...

https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/0000014f-adc5-dd5e-a75f-adc590620000?source=searchvideo  

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

Take in the Good Moments!

“Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. 

Fully alive, fully aware.”

Thích Nhất Hạnh

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This Week's Care Package

Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times... 

Article | Video: Blue Mind; Why being around water is so good for our psyches. (I can relate to that!)

https://experiencelife.com/article/blue-mind/  |  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMi-vlAmSEg 

Podcast: Andy Puddicombe: Why Should We Meditate? (9 minutes)

https://www.npr.org/2017/06/16/532840221/andy-puddicombe-why-should-we-meditate 

Article: 88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life. Which ones resonate with you?

https://www.raptitude.com/2009/07/88-important-truths-ive-learned-about-life/  

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!