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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Accept what is ~ and then make the best of it!

 

“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, 

but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—

then your life will flow well.”

Epictetus

(Stoic philosopher)

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

Website: Release your pandemic-pent up frustration 

and broadcast it from speakers in the Icelandic wilderness

https://lookslikeyouneediceland.com/  

A Quiz: How Resilient Are You?

https://www.resiliencyquiz.com/index.shtml?utm_content=buffer954f4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A Graphic Perspective: Your Reason for Being (Ikigai)

https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/ahd6om/ikigai_a_japanese_concept_meaning_a_reason_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

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A "MyWord*MyYear" Project, A Friendly Reminder...

We are more than halfway through the year! So how 

are you doing with your word for the year?

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

I met a few people this week who did just that. Thanks!

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; 

they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” 

Marcel Proust 

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

Video; A guy with his Telescope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=187&v=XCrJ3NflOpE&feature=emb_logo

Article: Still feeling stuck at home during this Pandemic? 

    https://www.clearerthinking.org/single-post/2020/03/19/40-meaningful-things-to-do-when-stuck-at-home-in-a-pandemic?utm_campaign=Recomendo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter

A Great Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability; Brene Brown

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

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Getting through the Gateway...

"Through the gateway of feeling your weakness lies your strength; 

through the gateway of feeling your pain lies your pleasure and joy; 

through the gateway of feeling your fear lies your security and safety; 

through the gateway of feeling your loneliness lies your capacity to 

have fulfillment, love and companionship; 

through the gateway of feeling your hate lies your capacity to love; 

through the gateway of feeling your hopelessness lies true and justified hope; 

through the gateway of accepting the lack of your childhood lies your fulfillment now. 

In giving ourselves permission to feel all of our feelings, 

we free ourselves from the tyranny of our defenses 

and open ourselves to our heart's desires."

Eva Pierrakos

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Pictures; 10 Happiness Practices From Around the World

https://imgur.com/a/6IUJ2

Videos: The most hula hoops spun simultaneously | The science behind spinning 200 hula hoops at once

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=43&v=3nSOFmmA7FU&feature=emb_logo 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=307&v=0lvwIW6Fvec&feature=emb_logo

Article: Be the Change You Want To See

https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/be-the-change-you-want-to-see/  

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This Week's Quote is dedicated to my friend, former colleague & QoftheW member Mary Dunshee.  She retired last week after a long and outstanding career as a Teacher.  Her retirement is a celebration not just for all the years put in the classroom but for all the students she helped along the way! BTW, she also embodies the theme of this week's quote, Keep Moving!

(Click on pic to get the link)

“Do not be stilled by anger or grief. 

Burn them both and use that fuel to keep moving. 

Look up at the clouds and tip your head way back

so the roofs of the houses disappear. Keep moving” 

Maggie Smith

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Article: About the Author of this week's quote

https://www.columbusmonthly.com/lifestyle/20200108/maggie-smith-keeps-moving

Music Soundtrack: Ever been to the Burning Man Festival? Me neither! 

But thanks to Kevin Kelly, here is a music soundtrack that was played at sunrise in 2018 by DJ Tycho. Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/tycho/waypoint-burning-man-sunrise-set-2018

Video: Getting ready for indoor dining and not sure how to pass the salt while

maintaining proper social distancing? Perhaps this video will help!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORRgU8sGdE&list=PL8raf0Uu1_ujZNAgRDYfWjOChUnDphATw&index=9&t=78s

Website: Ever wonder where your day goes? This site may help you answer that question!

  https://neal.fun/where-does-the-day-go/

When it comes to Stress, Trust Yourself...  

“Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort…. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life, and then trust yourself to be able to handle the stress.” ... Because it is that connection, itself, that will enable you to handle the stress of what you are trying to do.

Kelly McGonigal

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TED Talk; Kelly McGonigal's How to Make Stress your Friend

https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en  

Website: Need suggestions to uplift your spirits? Then swipe through Care Cards!

https://carecards.io/cards?utm_campaign  

Website: Need to get out of your head?   

  https://witanddelight.com/2020/03/20-journaling-prompts-i-swear-by-to-get-you-out-of-your-head/

Website: What did Hubble see on your birthday?

https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/what-did-hubble-see-on-your-birthday

First the Hubble, now a video about Bubbles!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=26&v=FZpftZccc6U&feature=emb_logo

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Take Everything in Stride, with Grace  

“Bamboo is flexible, bending with the wind but never breaking, 

capable of adapting to any circumstance. It suggests resilience, 

meaning that we have the ability to bounce back even from the most difficult times...

Your ability to thrive depends, in the end, on your attitude to your life circumstances. 

Take everything in stride with grace, putting forth energy when it is needed, 

yet always staying calm inwardly.”

Ping Fu’s “Shanghai Papa”  

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

Article | YouTube: This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 %...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=112&v=UfcAVejslrU&feature=emb_logo 

https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/neuroscience-says-listening-to-this-one-song-reduces-anxiety-by-up-to-65-percent.html 

A TED Talk: Fun & Entertaining but not necessarily not informative ;-)...

https://www.ted.com/talks/tom_thum_the_orchestra_in_my_mouth/discussion?referrer=playlist-the_10_most_popular_tedx_talks

17 Questions: Are you spending your time on the right things? Here are the questions that 

Lifehacking guru, Tim Ferriss frequently asks himself...  

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Av3GSIMGgOH3h6Iz1n1OI2JLyLIB7Q?e=DQ5hah

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