Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~  Your presence, exactly as is at this very moment, is greatly appreciated. 

This week's quote emphasizes the idea that each person must find their own way in life, with all of its ups and downs, in order to reach their ultimate destination.

"The path of life is the road which is most sweet and most bitter, 

and which each man must go alone until he reaches the end." 

W. Somerset Maugham; The Razor's Edge

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This Weeks' Care Package

A Meditation to Start your Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5r3XDgtE9w

Rock n Roll Playlist: Best Soft Rock Songs 70s 80s 90s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUiFmgm8trE

Article: 7 Reasons to Follow Your Own Path
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/201604/7-reasons-follow-your-own-path

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week! Your weekly stream of fruitful, fulfilling and inspiring insights! 

This week's quote is a reminder that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always a chance to start over and begin anew. It is a time to let go of the past and embrace the future with hope and optimism!

"Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and regeneration. It is a time when the earth comes alive again after

 the long, cold winter, and we are reminded that there is always a chance to start fresh and begin anew."

Author Unknown

This week's Care Package

A guided meditation for the start of Spring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t0s5tTLUAw

Article: 5 reasons why spring is the happiest season

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/lifestyle/why-spring-is-the-most-cheerful-season/story

Rock n Roll Homeroom: Songs of the Spring Season
I Can See Clearly Now By Johnny Nash; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_rB4v75jqU&t=4s

April Come She Will By Simon And Garfunkel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYD-DIggB2k&t=68s

April In Paris By Count Basie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmcoZktZG4&t=32s

Take a short Spring trip by train!

https://alexanderperrin.com.au/paper/shorttrip/?fbclid=IwAR2_woLIlFzSC-vKwbm6JSLgIr66j_niihNRs8DbCdo4aPqCJwuMVWsipc8

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Your daily source for nurturing your mind, body & spirit.   

This week's quote by Nisami serves as a reminder that while we should strive to pursue our goals, we should also remain flexible and open to the unexpected turns that life may take.  What are your thoughts?

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"In the book of life every page has two sides: 

we human beings fill the upper side with our plans, hopes and wishes, 

but providence writes on the other side, and what it ordains is seldom our goal." 

Nisami

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This Week's Care Package
(Articles, videos, podcasts, meditations, provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times

A Guided Meditation for Giving & Receiving Loving Kindness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2iCoEluq8A

Interesting Article about the power of Music from Peter Prichard's Website, Have a Positive Impact

https://havepositiveimpact.com/category/blog/page/2/     You can check out his powerful webside at  https://havepositiveimpact.com/

And speaking of Music, check out these songs from the late great Burt Bacharach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70HkySF_4sA

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

 Welcome back to the Quote of the Week. The importance of taking the first step is the theme of this week's quote. It is a reminder that success often requires courage, determination, and action, even when we don't have all the answers or know the entire journey ahead (after all, it's all about the journey!).

You don't have to see the whole staircase, 

just take the FIRST step!

Author Unknown

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This week's Care Package..

Looking to turn around a Bad Day: Check out Peter Prichard's Blog Post on that very subject...

https://havepositiveimpact.com/four-ways-to-turn-a-bad-day-around/

Meditation of the Week; 10 MIN Guided Meditation To Clear Your Mind & Start New Positive Habits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTN29kj7e-w

Article: How to Take the First Step to Achieve Your Dream

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/achieving-your-dream-how-to-take-the-first-step.html

A quote update:

I recently discovered a similar quote by Martin Luther King Jr. 

      “Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.”

Rock n Roll Homeroom Song of the Week: Start me Up! Rolling Stones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw

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BTW ~ Did you know research has proven that this weekly email causes insights and optimism?

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

 Serving the Psycho-Spiritual Needs of People on the Go Since 1984, welcome to the Quote of the Week!

This week's quote by Asha Tyson encourages us to Embrace the Journey! It is our past experiences and challenges which helped us to create the present moment, which is exactly where we are meant to be.

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“Your journey has molded you for the greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. 

Don't think that you've lost time. It took each and every situation you have 

encountered to bring you to the now. And NOW is right on time.”

Asha Tyson

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This week's Care Package

Meditation of the Week: Trust the Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzXjpXMpoOk&t=9s

Interesting Article: Training Yourself To Monotask
https://www.tenpercent.com/meditationweeklyblog/training-yourself-to-monotask

A STORY TO REMEMBER when you feel down...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46QVQ68lJy0

Rock n Roll Homeroom Songs for the Week (About Life's Journey)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVjnBo96Ug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQYNM6SjD_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2MtEsrcTTs

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

 Have you forgotten your own best advice?  NO PROBLEM!!  Rediscover it right here with The Quote of the Week!

This week's quote is a reminder to make the most of today, and every day!

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"Today is a most unusual day 

because we have never lived it before; 

we will never live it again; 

it is the only day we have."

William Arthur Ward

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This week's Care Package:

Just a reminder: Today in the United States is President's Day, a national holiday meant to commemorate the legacy of our leaders and to celebrate the great achievements of our country's history.

Interesting Article: 10 Simple, Sure-fire Ways to Make Today Your Best Day Ever
https://zenhabits.net/10-simple-sure-fire-ways-to-make-today-your-best-day-ever/

Rock n Roll Homeroom: Songs to get your day going in the right direction!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0&list=RDQM-TJChYy_Pyk&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM&list=RDQM-TJChYy_Pyk&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY&list=RDQM-TJChYy_Pyk&index=3

The Dalai Lama’s Guide to Happiness
https://www.tenpercent.com/meditationweeklyblog/the-dalai-lamas-guide-to-happiness

Interesting Article and Video: It takes guts to be a first follower~ Thanks to Derick Sivers

https://sive.rs/ff

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

 No matter what life throws at us, it requires us to be both mentally and emotionally strong, and to have the courage to keep pushing forward in the face of setbacks or obstacles. In other words, be indefatigable. This week's quote was sent in by Quote Member, Stephanie, who is indefatigable in making herself and the world around her amazing! Thanks for the quote Stephanie!!

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“The optimism of a healthy mind is indefatigable.”

Margery Allingham

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This Week's Care Package...

Looking to make a positive impact on our world? Check out my friend Peter Prichard's website... 

https://havepositiveimpact.com/about-us/

A Guided Meditation to Start Your Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5r3XDgtE9w

Interesting Video: 21 Mind Traps : The Ultimate Guide to your most common thinking errors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYYkRaU0xh8

Rock n Roll Homeroom Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m67eqm0mNCQ

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

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PS   For you football fans, The Kansas City Chiefs were indefatigable last night with their Super Bowl Victory!

 Are you ready for a new Quote of the Week?  This week's quote is a reminder that it's important to approach each new year, birthday or any life event regardless of age, with enthusiasm, optimism and an open mind!

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“From a diary:  ‘Turning 80 this year – a first-ever for me.  

Will be new at it and will doubtless make beginner mistakes.  

But looking forward to the opportunity."

Robert Brault, Reflections    

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This Week's Care Package

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

A Meditation to get your week started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19PdslW7iw&t=8s

Rock n Roll Homeroom Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51rYIKv6e3I

Article of the Week; Five ways to clear brain fog!

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/is_your_brain_foggy_here_are_five_ways_to_clear_it

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

Welcome to all Quote of the Week Members.   As the chill of winter continues, this simple but wise Italian proverb reminds us that no matter what weather we experience in life, we can choose to look at things differently. So let's dance through the rest of winter! ;-)  

This week's Care Package...

A Meditation for you! Open to Receive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXQ2o6IJ2bg&t=405s

Rock n Roll Homeroom Song of the Week! (Suggested by my favorite Barista, Leeor!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id0HUt4eNkU

Interesting website: A collection of failed products and services. It’s kind of weird, and kind of funny.
https://collection.museumoffailure.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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

 

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week, your Fast Relief from Dogma Slavery! 

This week's quote is encourages us (me) to reflect on our own actions and

experience, and learn from others in order to gain wisdom.

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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: 

first, by reflection, which is noblest; 

second, by imitation, which is easiest; 

and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

Confucius

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This Week's Care Package 

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

A Meditation for you; The Seat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDQKFXeC2Dc

A Very Interesting and Visual TedTalk: 

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

Rock n Roll Homeroom Song of the Week; Thinking about my years in Kansas

https://www.youtube.com/wiatch?v=egNHPnrtY_8&list=PLHzWRcA_3PfJn8o6e8U-FYxixoeewsXTE

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Here are the words that are inspiring QoftheW members for 2023! Send in your word and we will add it to the list!

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

Good Morning, Good Afternoon or Good Evening. Welcome to the Quote of the Week; Your weekly spiritual snack for mind, body & soul. ~ It's an interesting thought, that everything is within us and that the world around us is a reflection of ourselves. That is the theme of this week's quote! Enjoy!

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“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better,
stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within.
Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.”
Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings

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This week's Care Package (Articles, videos, podcasts, meditations, provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times)

This week's Guided Meditation for Giving & Receiving Loving Kindness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2iCoEluq8A&t=1430s

Interesting TEDTalk: The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuhIzO57HVk

Rock n Roll Homeroom; A feel good Song for today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2PNlhvy8E&list=PLvPjBbFpr-O1azdoLQpxSt9nX5twB3kky&index=10

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ONE WORD ONE YEAR UPDATE

Have you submitted your word for 2023 yet? Choose a word that will inspire them throughout the year ("To Be" as opposed "To Do"). A word that resonates  with your personal and professional goals, values, and interests.

Here are the words we have so far...

What will be your word for 2023?

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

 

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week;  Serving the psychosocial needs of its members since 1984. Getting Started is the theme of this week's quote!

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"Start now. 

Start where you are. 

Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. 

Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. 

Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have. 

Just… start."

Ijeoma Umebinyuo

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This Week's Care Package 

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

A Meditation to START the day

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

Article: Motivation: How to get STARTED and staying motivated

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/motivation-how-to-get-started-and-staying-motivated

Ever wonder what are the most common dreams by country? Check out...

https://dailyinfographic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/most-common-dreams.jpg?utm_campaign

 

Rock n Roll Homeroom 2 Songs of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s6VbOEnsgk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZAsfB1Np-8

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One Word |  One Year Project Update | It's NOT too late to participate in the 17th Annual "MyWord |MyYear" Project

Have you chosen that one word that will sum up who you want to BE or how you want to live in 2023?   Please email me your Word(s) for the Year so you can receive a Desktop Wallpaper/Poster with your word prominently displayed!

Words chosen so far include: Patience, Indefatigable, Calm, Ease, Perseverance, Concentrate, and Awe. And after considerable thought, my word(s) for 2023 are Appreciate & Reciprocate (as in really appreciating all the goodness in my life and reciprocating that goodness back into the world.  What will your word(s) be?

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