Have you ever felt like life throws unexpected twists your way? This week's quote from Mel Brooks captures the unpredictable nature of life, reminding us that while we may not have a script, we can always hold on to hope.

"Hope for the best. Expect the worst. Life is a play. We’re unrehearsed."

Mel Brooks

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This Week's Care Package

A Guided Meditation for Difficult Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-k3L58K0VI

Article: How to Remain Optimistic When Life Gets Tough
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dreaming-for-freud/202502/how-to-remain-optimistic-when-life-gets-tough

Rock & Roll Homeroom Songs for challenging times

Let it Be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGj85pVzRJs

Always Look in the Bright Side of Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_-q9xeOgG4

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

 Have you ever paused to truly appreciate the abundance in your life? 

This week's unattributed quote (peace of wisdom) serves as a reminder to appreciate the present and find gratitude in what we currently have! (Impactful words resonate deeply, no matter where they come from.)

"All you may ever ask for, will still be far less than what you already have."

  

A piece of wisdom from an Unknown Source

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This week's Care Package 

Article: Embracing Gratitude: How to Cultivate a Thankful Heart and Stronger Relationships

https://b-present.org/2023/11/16/embracing-gratitude-how-to-cultivate-a-thankful-heart-and-stronger-relationships/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkoe9BhDYARIsAH85cDNerIyYoUIlIZMQo8nct4lxc1xbCFSn2AAlga36_aRDirSBXFCbCq8aAj6PEALw_wcB

Course: The Science of Happiness: Introductory Course (Free)

https://courses.pursuit-of-happiness.org/course/the-science-of-happiness-introductory-course?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkoe9BhDYARIsAH85cDP1Z_qDi5wkkKEQedXuN8S5-3wspskiC6Y6HUtDuVffcpgHDyAqsKkaApwfEALw_wcB

Rock & Roll Homeroom Song of the Week 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c

Podcast: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

https://www.drlauriesantos.com/happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos-podcast

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

 With Valentine's Day this week, we celebrate love's enduring power. Chosen by 41% of voters as the Quote of the Week, this sentiment serves as a powerful reminder of love's resilience and its ability to conquer any obstacle.

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, 

penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."    

Maya Angelou

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Rounding out our top 3 Valentine's Day Quote of the Week Poll:

Second place (22% of votes): 

    "Love is a better teacher than duty." 

     Albert Einstein

Third place (11% of votes): 

     "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

      David Viscott

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Some people sent in their favorite quote:

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

Audrey Hepburn

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son that they may have eternal life.” 

(John 3:16)

“To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.'' 

Lao Tzu

 

“I love you.”

 

“The dishes are looking at me dirty again!”

 

“People say I act like I don't care. It's not an act!” 

 

And 2 people sent in their favorite Love/Valentines' Day Song:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=VkQxYdvhBcA&si=6_xgLjl51BbSqeZi 

https://youtu.be/F3Nkx5lw8Hk?si=mLQk-1-nPGxHzoy_

And for sentimental reasons, I'll add these 3 songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_jgIezosVA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppYnbbu1OmA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef6dayxB4XI

Thanks to all who participated!!!

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

  Love knows no barriers; it conquers all with hope.  

 What drives you to wake up each morning and face life's challenges?  Nietzsche suggests that finding your profound purpose your "why" provides the resilience to endure any obstacle. This powerful quote reminds us that when we connect deeply with our core motivation, difficulties transform from insurmountable barriers into manageable steps on our life's journey.

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

Friedrich Nietzsche

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This Week's Care Package

A TED Talk: Start with why -- how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA

Article: Finding your Why

https://www.inalignedmovement.com/blog/finding-your-why

3 Songs about Finding your Why!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg

Which song do you relate to the most?

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