Thinks I find along the way
“If your vision of your life centers on your highest values, you will be aligned with your dharma far above everyday existence. Whatever the values are—love, creativity, service, spiritual growth, beauty, or whatever you choose—dedicating yourself to the highest values unites purpose and inner growth as nothing else can.” Deepak Chopra
Source: How to Live a ‘Good Life’ (Almost Every Single Day) – Tiny Buddha
Another excellent post from Ryan Holiday, this time about the things that Marcus Aurelius learned from his father:
LOL. That was a real click bait title for me! I’m sharing this content for a couple of unrelated reasons: first, Feli from Germany is one of my favorite YouTubers because I love all things German but I especially love her perspective on all things German. Second, in this video she shares information about a great product called Ground News (trailer follows). Kudos, Feli, for all the great work you do!
One of my favorite YouTubers Mary Spender talks about mastering instruments and sushi…
A holistic approach to human growth is a way of thinking about and promoting human development that considers all aspects of a person’s life, including their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This approach recognizes that all of these aspects are interconnected and that a healthy and fulfilling life requires attention to all of them.
There are many different ways to promote holistic human growth. Some common approaches include:
A holistic approach to human growth can be beneficial for people of all ages. It can help people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. It can also help people to cope with challenges and to reach their full potential.
Here are some additional tips for promoting holistic human growth:
By taking a holistic approach to human growth, you can create a life that is full of meaning, purpose, and joy.
Ten steps to being likable and loved. Source: The Guide to Being a Good Human Being
AI can provide insights and perspectives on various topics, but it is unlikely to provide a definitive answer to life’s biggest questions, such as the meaning of life, the nature of consciousness, or the existence of a higher power.
These questions are philosophical and often require a subjective interpretation of human experience and values, which are difficult for AI to comprehend. While AI can process and analyze vast amounts of data, it cannot replace human intuition, creativity, and empathy in understanding complex philosophical concepts.
That being said, AI can help us explore different perspectives and test hypotheses related to these questions, potentially leading to new insights and discoveries. But ultimately, the search for answers to life’s biggest questions will continue to require human inquiry, contemplation, and reflection.
Iain Thomas and Jasmine Wang offer a different perspective. By the way, the first three paragraphs were written by AI in response to the title question…
For an opposing perspective, consider this…
Learn to accept the realities of life with ancient wisdom. Source: Upgrade Your Mindset
Simon says “Trust and cooperation are not standard in our organizations and yet we know they should be. There are two attributes that every single leader has the opportunity to possess that will help them create the types of organizations we would be proud to call our own.”
Includes an interesting perspective on millennials in the workplace starting at around 8 minutes but the whole talk is pure Sinek (meaning excellent).
When does forgetfulness become something more serious? And how can we delay or even prevent that change? We talk to brain expert Richard Restak: Stop drinking, keep reading, look after your hearing: a neurologist’s tips for fighting memory loss and Alzheimer’s
“Most of us would agree that cats and humans are vastly different. We tend to think of ourselves as more developed, as a higher species, not just because of our superior intelligence but also because we gave ourselves the gift of morality and ethics. Unlike cats, weknow about what’s good and evil, right and wrong, and we aspire to transcend our animalistic tendencies to improve morally and make the world a better place. Cats, on the other hand, don’t care about morals. They don’t have ambitions to improve the world either, nor themselves.
If you can prevent your emotions from taking over in the face of stress, you can avoid a lot of regret and set a good example for others. Source: Never Freak Out
I love soccer due in large part to watching this guy play for the past 12 years. Watch it and you’ll understand why!
To do the work of management well, you have to invest in people’s growth. Source: Great Managers Give Great Feedback
Aging can be hardest for strivers, says social scientist Arthur Brooks, because they sometimes mourn that their biggest successes are in their rearview mirror. Source: How to crack the code to happiness in the second half of life
Some wisdom comes from unlikely sources. This from ‘The Book of Boba Fett’: “Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome”.
Multitasking is not good for your brain processes or mental health. It can lead to increased frustration, irritability, and stress. Source: How Single-Tasking Can Decrease Your Stress and Improve Your Mood – Tiny Buddha
If this kind of thinking appeals to you, be sure to look into ‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller…
Anger poisons relationships, yet anger can easily become a too-frequent habit. Learn more here: Needless Angers: Can They Be Eliminated?
Life-tested wisdom on how to live from James Baldwin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Leo Tolstoy, Seneca, Toni Morrison, Walt Whitman, Viktor Frankl, Rachel Carson, and Hannah Arendt. Source: Resolutions for a Life Worth Living: Attainable Aspirations Inspired by Great Humans of the Past
What makes joy rare? How do we awaken this beautiful capacity to embrace life? In this talk Tara explores the obstacles to joy and the attitude and practices that free us to “love what is.”
In defense of not following your dreams. Source: 5 Small Ways to Reconsider Your Life’s Meaning
Bright, shiny objects! 
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