If we throw ourselves into the open...

“The only way that we can live is if we grow. 

The only way we can grow is if we change. 

The only way we can change is if we learn. 

The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. 

And the only way that we are exposed is 

if we throw ourselves into the open.” 

C. JoyBell C.

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Article: Learn, Grow, Change, Repeat

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/learn-grow-change-repeat-enrique-rubio

Guided Meditation: Personal Development and Growth--Discovering your Ideal Self

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

Article: The 43 best websites for learning something new

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-43-best-websites-for-learning-something-new-2017-3

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 Approaches to Problems

Approaches to Problems

Cynicism: We have a problem, but they don't want to solve it

Pessimism: We have a problem, but we can't solve it

Optimism: We have a problem, and we can solve it

Responsibility: We have a problem. Can I help solve it?

Initiative: We have a problem. Here's how I'm solving it

Adam Grant

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Guided Meditation: Problem Solving Finding the Solution to Your Problems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9s-3MJ9UY

TED TALK: Find Problem, Solve Problem | Ariana Glantz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaYVqj1El1A

Interesting YouTube Channel: YES THEORY

https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory

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 There are some days and then there are some days!

“Some days life is all about your dreams, hopes, and visions of the future. 

But there are some days when life is just about 

putting one foot in front of the other.

And that’s okay.”

Anonymous

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Meditation: For Uncertain & Difficult Times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRVYz5s1F3s&t=283s

Interesting Website: Check out something Awesome

https://sharkle.com

Article: Bad Days Are Good for You

https://jessicalexicus.medium.com/bad-days-are-good-for-you-9d1dfd8453a0

Song: Put one foot in front of the Other

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OORsz2d1H7s&t=16s

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 Last Week, Circle of Life; 

This Week, Tree of Life!

“Be as useful as a tree! Give life to others; 

be shelter to everyone; grant fruits to all! 

Be good like a tree!”

Mehmet Murat Ildan

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Website: The Meaning of "The Tree of Life"

https://www.onetribeapparel.com/blogs/pai/meaning-of-tree-of-life

An Interesting Website: Dedicated to Trees!

https://www.monumen

taltrees.com/en/trees/giantsequoia/biggest_tree_in_the_world/

Video: Hermann Hesse’s 100-Year-Old Love Letter to Trees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkQ-6LvbwdI&t=50s

An Extra Tree Quote!

"Just as the acorn contains the mighty oak tree,

the Self has everything it needs to fulfill its destiny."

Derek Rydall

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 It has no beginning and it has no end...

 

"It's the circle of life,

and it moves us all, through despair and hope,

through faith and love, 'till we find our place, 

on the path unwinding."

Elton John, Circle of Life

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Rock n Roll Homeroom playlist: Elton John - Circle of Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwH9YvhPN7c

Short Film: The Circle

https://vimeo.com/709514622

Guided Meditation, The Circle; a journey into the heart of connection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVQ3MfkIarc

Just an Interesting Article: The Time Hack Everyone Should Know

https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-time-hack-everyone-should-know/

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 It's good to have a good, big, open heart, but... 

"Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart."

Seneca

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Morning Meditation: Gratitude and Positivity to Start your Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnusFbC0E80

Interesting Video: Your brain is wired for negative thoughts. Here’s how to change it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ThUrVXz9j0&t=7s

Article: A Grateful Heart is a Healthier Heart

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/04/grateful-heart

Video: TedTalk; Discover the Three Keys of Gratitude to Unlock Your Happiest Life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewi0qlqrshE

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 It's all about what questions you ask yourself!

“Stop living in the land of why. 

There are no happy answers to

 ‘Why me?’ ‘Why didn’t I?’ ‘Why did I?’ 

If you must ask any questions, ponder: 

‘How can I grow?’  ‘What’s in my control to change?’ 

‘What’s a gain in my pain?'” 

Karen Salmansohn

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Video: How to Cope with Feeling Unfocused or Overwhelmed | Tim Ferriss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EfustMcNag

Article: "Who Am I?" + Other Questions to Know Yourself Better

https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/who-am-i.html

A Silly Website:  Pointer Pointer

https://pointerpointer.com/

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

It pays to be Optimistic!

"An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and

takes the tartar sauce with him."

Zig Zigler

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Meditation: Optimism and Emotional Resilience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXT1LK-EFM

Article: Optimism and your health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/optimism-and-your-health

Article: The difference between optimist and pessimist jokes 

https://optimistminds.com/difference-between-optimist-and-pessimist-jokes/

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 I'm counting on the fact that this quote is true! 

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." 

George Eliot

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Guided Morning Meditation: 10 Minutes To Start Every Day Perfectly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGO8IWiusJo

Article: 7 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Late in Life

7 Reasons Why It's Never Too Late in Life (powerofpositivity.com)

Video: An important Skill, How to pick up a duck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03A7j3n-ZEo

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 In the meantime...

Live for the Moments!

“Eventually all things fall into place. 

Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, 

and know everything happens for a reason." 

Albert Schweitzer 

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Interesting Thread: On the Question, How am I complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?

https://twitter.com/DanielPink/status/1484200878898921472

Article: Does Everything Happen for a Reason?

 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connecting-coincidence/202202/does-everything-happen-reason

Guided Meditation: Acceptance Of The Present Moment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv2ECs8pVqk

Interesting Website: Rectangles: a time tracking visual

https://rectangles.app/

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 A movie quote that made me think...

"You are what you love, not what loves you."

Charlie Kaufman (character)

From the movie Adaptation

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Scene from the movie: Adaptation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x90GleSXqIg

I liked this line as well... "That's her business, not mine."

Songs about Love: 3 of them!

ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7xMfIp-irg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOMyS78o5YI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C_3eYj-pOM

Interesting Website: See a Satellite tonight!

https://james.darpinian.com/satellites/

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 You must Prune to Bloom

A Lesson in life from gardening

“You must prune to bloom. 

If the dead weight is not pruned and removed, 

it compromises the quality, performance, and output of the vine. 

When you prune what’s not working in your life, 

you make the space and place for renewal to happen 

and for new growth to spring forth.” 

Susan C. Young

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Guided Meditation: The Garden of Possibilities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4yfOyj4Rvg

Article: 11 Reasons Why Gardening Is the Perfect Metaphor for Life

http://www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com/11-reasons-why-gardening-is-the-perfect-metaphor-for-life/

Interesting website: Finding the True Size of Countries

https://www.thetruesize.com/

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 On the urgency to live with purpose!

“We all have two lives. 

The second one starts when we realize 

we only have one.”

Confucius

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Video: Your Time Is Limited - Steve Jobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yB6C0KByqA

Article: 14 Ways to Live Your Life to The Fullest

https://declutterthemind.com/blog/live-your-life/

Article | Playlist:1 5 TED Talks To Help You Live Your Best Life
https://projecthotmess.com/ted-talks-to-help-you-live-your-best-life/

Meditation: Morning Meditation - Abraham Hicks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gElUtyIin8

On the Lighter Side: When someone chews with their mouth open ;-)

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2Vruznqc3/

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