Have you ever simply been and found it enough? This week's quote from Walt Whitman's poem, 'Song of Myself,' encourages us to embrace our unique identities and be content in our own existence. (Easier said than done!) 

“I exist as I am, 

that is enough"
Walt Whitman

(From his poem, Song of Myself)

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This week's Care Package curated just for you!

Meditation of the Week: Relax the Mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8FetUZN5RQ

Article: Are you good enough?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202103/you-are-good-enough

Rock and Roll Homeroom; Songs of the Week!

      Queen - Don't Stop Me Now 

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

      Born This Way: By Lady Gaga

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

Walt Whitman's Poem; Song of Myself

Song of Myself [1855] - YouTube

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 Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you

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Remember: It is okay to be exactly who you are, and that your existence is inherently valuable.  

And: Embrace your unique identities and simply be.  

How can we truly appreciate the blessings we currently possess without being overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of what we lack? Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, offers a timeless perspective on this question in this week's quote of the week.

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; 

remember that what you now have was once among 

the things you only hoped for.”
Epicurus

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This week's Care Package, curated just for you!

A Meditation for the Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wnj3WPSyEg

Article: How to Stop Your Desires from Ruining Your Life

https://yourahalife.com/how-to-stop-your-desires-from-ruining-your-life/

Rock & Roll Homeroom; Songs of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlH3HdZO6Fc&list=PLIT1U6WS4aYBLwNPx8HxL7Hb8Gr5Z5lSn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl3vxEudif8

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

 Remember: Contentment is the key () to a happy life!  

Have you ever felt like you were playing a role, constantly trying to fit into a mold that didn't quite feel right? This week's quote offers an antidote to this feeling. It reminds us (me in particular) that being authentic is not a destination but a journey we embark on every day.  

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think

we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are".
 Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

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This Week's Care Package (Curated just for you)

Meditation of the Week; Embrace Your Authentic Self

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

Article: How to Live With Authenticity and Be Your Truest Self

https://www.verywellmind.com/live-with-authenticity-7483232

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFQ7qiqm6WA

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

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Shed those layers of layers of expectations to reveal our true selves!

 "Have you ever felt resistant to any sort of change?  It's easy to see change as a threat, as something that might disrupt our comfort zone. But what if we reframed it? This week's quote invites us to consider that change isn't a threat to our identity, but rather a chance to unlock our full potential."

"Change isn't a threat to who you are; 

it's an invitation to become who you can be."

Harry Soosaar    

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Your Care Package for the Week

Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Embracing Change 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HpkiZDyELM

Article: Change Is Hard. Here’s How to Make It Less Painful.

https://hbr.org/2022/04/change-is-hard-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful

Rock & Roll Homeroom Song of the Week

Kris Kristofferson - Me And Bobby McGee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahpIirW0svY

May he rest in Peace

Silly, but Interesting Website about Sticks!!!

https://www.instagram.com/officialstickreviews/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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"Change: Your invitation to evolve." 

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

 Autumn is here, and you can already see the leaves starting to change color. Before long, the trees will let go of their leaves, saving up energy for winter and getting ready for new growth in spring. It's a great reminder for us (me) too—sometimes we need to release what no longer serves us, making room for fresh opportunities and experiences. And as this week's quote suggests, it can be a beautiful experience!   

"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.”  

Unknown

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This Week's Care Package curated just for you!

Meditation of the Week; Release ALL Negative Energy & Reclaim Your Inner Peace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXYh39aW_s

Article of the Week: Autumn Meaning in Life: 3 Life Lessons from the Fall Season

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/autumn-meaning-life-3-lessons-from-fall-season-swain-ma-lpc-ssgb-xjvme/

Rock & Roll Homeroom Songs for the Season!

Harvest Moon; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgrC-iZ8UDU

California Dreamin'    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk

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

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Reminder: Embrace Change as Nature Does!

 Are you truly living in the moment?  For centuries, philosophers have emphasized the importance of being present.  This week, we're sharing not just one, but three powerful quotes on living in the moment!  

"The greatest happiness is to be content with the present." Seneca

"The only way to live is to live in the present."  Henry David Thoreau

"The only thing that is truly yours is the present moment." Epictetus 

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Meditation of the Week: Be Here Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHU2sjyD5MM&t=73s

Article: How Present-Moment Awareness Can Make Life More Meaningful

Present Moment Awareness

Rock & Roll Homeroom Song of the Week: Let's Live For Today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk2h_ePt6VQ

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Nourishing Wisdom at bargain basement prices! Have you ever felt trapped by a problem, with no clear path forward? Robert Frost's wise words offer a clear answer.

“The best way out, is always through”

Robert Frost

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A Care Package Curated Just for YOU...

Meditation of the Week...

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

Article: About this Week's Quote

https://www.eileenogrady.net/best-way-always-robert-frost/

Need a compliment? Check out...

https://complimentme.replit.app/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Rock & Roll Songs of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmmSYvShuCc&list=PLiSog4mLo-ASKQv4zWQPfyKdJNcHgbPAP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZsO348BOW0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9T-RA6lk9U

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

Do you have any favorite songs that bring back special memories for you? This week's quote (comment) captures the idea that listening to our old favorite songs can bring us back to cherished memories and allows us to relive them time and time again!

"We don't search for old songs, we search for old memories."
@conshygirl592

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You might be asking who is @conshygirl592...  

I don't know  , but she posted the above quote/comment on a YouTube video featuring an old song by the late Paul Davis, "I go crazy." I related  immediately to the comment as I find myself from time to time searching for a song that brings me back to a forgotten time of my life.

How about you? Do you have a song or two that triggers special memories for you?

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Take a break from the chaos with this week's Care Package

(Discover thought-provoking articles, calming meditations, and songs.)

Song of the Week: I go Crazy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THW-5OUTSt8

And because it is September!!!! :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqZxIL4YE2I

Meditation of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=056qll-07ak

Rock & Roll Homeroom

Songs of the Week; all about Memories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISBZEq9OXc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q0sMOQvJuw

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6OXxZGfYsg

Article of the Week; The Benefits of Reliving Your Happy Memories

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-buoyant-life/202303/the-benefits-of-reliving-your-happy-memories

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

 "How can we make a positive impact on the world around us, no matter how small our actions may seem? This week's quote/statement has universal sources and reminds us of the power of incremental improvement.  

"It's not a bad idea to leave things a little better than when you found them."

Confucius; Emerson; Gandhi; William James: Jane Addams; Frank Lloyd Wright; Socates;  

Thoreau; Schweitzer; Kant; Buddha; Robert Baden-Powell
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Care Package curated just for you...

Meditation of the Week; 10 Minute Morning Meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ4vD5FdOKM&t=28s

Article: Leave the World a Bit Better

https://www.structuremag.org/?p=14367

Song of the Week: Make This World A Better Place

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

In Need of a Compliment? Check Out...

https://complimentme.replit.app/

Thanks to Recomendo

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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. Are you looking for a place where judgments and labels don't apply? This week's quote by the Sufi poet Rumi offers insight into how we can connect with others beyond our differences.

"Somewhere between right and wrong there is a garden. 

I will meet you there."

Rumi

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This week's Care Package

Meditation of the Week: The Powerful Release of Letting Go! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DXqMBXmP8Q

Interesting Article: Getting rid of Brain Fog

Clear Brain Fog

Rock & Roll Homeroom: (Classic Rock 1968 - 1974)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6-rQrCfd7Y

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

("Seek the garden within.")

 Have you been given a head start, or are you a trailblazer? 

This week's thought-provoking quote by pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart captures the idea

of opportunity and taking ownership of your path. 

"Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take OFF! 

But if you don’t have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and 

build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you."

Amelia Earhart

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This Week's Care Package 

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

Meditation of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPC_36ZHOjo

2 Articles on the Concept of Runways:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/runway-creating-space-you-raymond-sjolseth-lmpuc/

https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/article/what-s-your-emotional-runway-for-making-a-job-or-career-change-/

Rock & Roll Homeroom: Songs of the Week

      Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4

     Miley Cyrus - The Climb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs

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

  

Remember: "Build your own runway and blaze the trail for others."  

Have you ever reached the end of a busy day and realized you barely noticed the world around you? This autopilot mode can make us miss life's subtle joys and experiences. To help break this cycle and be more present, Annie Norgarb offers a simple yet powerful morning prompt of 3 questions that will get you into the day!

"What can I hear, what can I see, what can I feel today?"

Annie Norgarb  (from the video series, An Ordinary Beautiful Life- simple living ~ see below)

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This Week's Care Package 

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

An Extraordinary Video: An Ordinary Beautiful Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuL-l2L_8Rk

It features Annie Norgard, the author of this week's quote. 

She has a very deep appreciation of life exactly as it is and 

offers her thoughts, reminders and other pearls of wisdom 

about cherishing the gift of life. Watch it and see if it sparks 

similar thoughts for you! 

Meditation of the Week: Metta Meditation | Self Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj0JDwQLof4

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

 Ever feel stuck? Unsure of the next step to take? That agonizing feeling of doubt creeps in, doesn't it? I've been there all too often and perhaps you have as well. This week's quote by Brendon Burchard throws down a powerful challenge that can break the cycle:  

“Doubt increases with inaction. Clarity reveals itself in momentum.

Growth comes from progress. For all these reasons, BEGIN!”

Brendon Burchard


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This Week's Care Package

(Curated just for you!)

Meditation of the Week; Remove all Self Doubts and Insecurities

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

Articles on overcoming Self Doubt

https://hbr.org/2022/01/overcoming-self-doubt-our-favorite-reads

Rock & Roll Song of the Week
Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl7lmymUQCk

“A Haiku if you are feeling a bit doubtful... 

Memories whisper 

Past triumphs light the way forth 

Your strength awakens  

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