Ever notice how the best things in life require a little courage? It's easy to stick to what we know, but growth and opportunity rarely happen inside our comfort zones. This week's quote is another reminder (to me) that the greatest rewards often come when we take a chance—whether it's in business, relationships, or personal growth. 

“Don't be afraid to go out on a limb.  Isn't that where the fruit is anyway?"

Arthur Lenehan

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This week's Care Package

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

Meditation of the Week (Meditation for TAKING RISKS | Overcoming Self Doubt)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRXzSx2f_Ek

Rock n Roll Homeroom Songs of the Week

Free Bird    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxIWDmmqZzY

I Won't Back Down   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

Jump  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM

TEDTalk: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals

https://ed.ted.com/best_of_web/UzQNmoGG

Question of the Week: 

What is the next step you're ready to take?

REMEMBER: The most valuable rewards rarely exist within our comfort zones!.

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

 What does it truly mean to rise in the world? Arthur Brooks recently wrote about the 'quiet ego' – a state of inner confidence unburdened by the need for constant external validation. Remarkably, this week's quote from the 1500s echoes this very sentiment: that when you cut through the noise of status, at our core, we are all simply human.

"On the highest throne in the world, we still sit only on our own bottom."

Michel de Montaigne

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This Week's Care Package

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

Meditation of the Week; You are Enough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_ykVHLVQ8

Article: The Disease of More

https://markmanson.net/do-we-ever-feel-we-have-enough

A five-minute "values reflection" exercise:

Write down what truly matters to you beyond status!  

TED Talk: The Museum of Four in the Morning
https://www.ted.com/talks/rives_the_museum_of_four_in_the_morning?language=en

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

 Who are you when no one’s watching? It’s easy to get caught up in expectations, but real confidence comes from embracing who you truly are.  This sentiment has been pondered throughout history ~ Letting go of comparison and showing up authentically brings deeper meaning.  This week's reminder encourages us to do just that..

You were born to be authentic!

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Care Package

Meditation of the Week: Living Your Truth: Embrace Your Authentic Self

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2h3yfbQvoE

Two Quotes that reflect this week's Reminder

Steve Maraboli - "Live authentically. Why would you continue to
compromise something  that’s beautiful to create something that is fake?"
Carl Jung - "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."

Rock & Roll Homeroom; Songs of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJAnnipkY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw

Article: What It Means to Be Truly Authentic
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/202211/what-it-means-to-be-truly-authentic

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

 Have you ever thought about what makes life truly fulfilling? Today’s quote shows that it’s within your reach. Harry Soosaar reminds us that happiness comes from simple, deliberate choices: being kind, fostering connection, and letting joy lead the way. It’s a powerful yet accessible idea—every small act of kindness helps create a better world for everyone. 

"With kindness as our foundation, connection as our bridge, and joy as our compass, we build a happier world—one moment, one heart, one act at a time." 

Harry Soosaar

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This Week's Care Package

Meditation of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d_AA9H4z9U

Speech: Failures of Kindness" Commencement Address by George Saunders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruJWd_m-LgY

Rock & Roll Homeroom; Songs for the Week; Songs on kindness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3u86akEurY

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

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

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Remember: Every small act of kindness helps create a better world for everyone. 

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