The term “adverse childhood experience” refers to a range of negative situations a child may face or witness while growing up. These experiences include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; emotional or physical neglect; parental separation or divorce; or living in a household in which domestic violence occurs. Other difficult situations include living in a household with an alcoholic or substance-abuser, or with family members who suffer mental disorders, or in a household with an incarcerated family member. Go to the source for a special Psychology Today series on Adverse Childhood Experiences.
More than a quarter of jobs in the OECD rely on skills that could be easily automated in the coming artificial intelligence revolution, and workers fear they could lose their jobs to AI, the OECD said today. Source: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI revolution – OECD
LOL. A week or two ago I reached out to the Outlook team at Microsoft via Twitter and let them know how much I hated the stupid message that said ‘you’re done for the day’ everytime I reach Inbox Zero (which is several times a day). Lo and behold the message is now changed…
I had one ‘Microsoft wish’ and I blew it on that… :-D
I want to share with you some tips I have developed during my career.
💡 Working Tip #1
Want to achieve remarkable growth in your personal, professional, and business life? Start by becoming aware of, identifying and eliminating the barriers that hold you back. Embrace change, clarify your purpose, vision, and mission, and develop new strategies to break free from constraints. By improving your management practices, you’ll pave the way for accelerated growth.
Today is the the 146th anniversary of Hermann Hesse’s birth. Is he still relevant today? I believe he is for a number of reasons. His novels and stories explore themes that are still relevant, such as:
The search for meaning and purpose in life
The conflict between the individual and society
The nature of good and evil
The importance of personal growth and development
The relationship between the material and spiritual worlds
Hesse’s writing is also characterized by its lyrical beauty and its insights into the human condition. His novels are often read as coming-of-age stories, but they also offer wisdom and guidance to readers of all ages.
In addition, Hesse’s work has been praised for its relevance to the modern world. His novels often deal with issues such as alienation, isolation, and the loss of traditional values. These are all issues that we still face today, and Hesse’s work can help us to understand and cope with them.
Here are some specific examples of why Hesse’s work is relevant today:
The search for meaning and purpose in life. Hesse’s novels often feature characters who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives. This is a question that many people still ask themselves today, and Hesse’s work can offer insights into the search for meaning.
The conflict between the individual and society. Hesse’s novels often explore the conflict between the individual and society. This is a conflict that is still relevant today, as we see people struggling to find their place in a world that is often seen as being hostile to individuality.
The nature of good and evil. Hesse’s novels often explore the nature of good and evil. This is a question that has been asked by philosophers and theologians for centuries, and Hesse’s work offers a unique perspective on this age-old question.
The importance of personal growth and development. Hesse’s novels often emphasize the importance of personal growth and development. This is a message that is still relevant today, as we see people seeking to improve themselves and become the best versions of themselves.
The relationship between the material and spiritual worlds. Hesse’s novels often explore the relationship between the material and spiritual worlds. This is a question that has been asked by mystics and religious leaders for centuries, and Hesse’s work offers a unique perspective on this complex issue.
His novels are often read as coming-of-age stories, but they also offer wisdom and guidance to readers of all ages. If you are looking for a writer who can help you to understand yourself and the world around you, then Hermann Hesse may be a good place to start.
You can read one of his most beloved poems here and hear him read it to you in his own voice.
“Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor, born nearly two millennia ago (121 – 180). Marcus became the Emperor of the Roman Empire in 161 and ruled for nearly two decades until his death in 180. It is important to realize the gravity of that position and the magnitude of power that Marcus possessed. He held one of—if not the most—powerful positions in the world at the time. If he chose to, nothing would be off limits. There is a reason the adage that power in absolute absolutely corrupts has been repeated throughout history—it unfortunately tends to be true. And yet, as the essayist Matthew Arnold remarked, Marcus proved himself worthy of the position he was in.”
This talk explores three powerful ways you can direct your attention when you find yourself emotionally stuck: Wake up from thoughts; feel your feelings and remember love. We explore both the habits blocking these basic movements toward freedom, and what nourishes them. Together they can serve to open your mind, awaken aliveness and heal your heart.
If abandonment is the core wound the disconnection from mother the loss of wholeness then the most potent medicine is this ancient commitment to never abandon yourself to discover wholeness in the whole-mess to be a loving mother to your insides to hold the broken bits in open awareness to illuminate the sore places with the light of love
Here you are the Action for Happiness Calendar for this month of July.
Action for Happiness Calendar July 2023
This month’s theme is “Jump Back Up“. If we want to live a happier life, we have to learn resiliency. We have to understand how we deal with events so as to choose our actions to get up again from difficult times.
Bright, shiny objects! 
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