Thinks I find along the way
If you’re feeling discouraged & unmotivated to create change, these five strategies may help you increase your willpower & achieve your goals. Source: When Things Have to Change: How to Find the Willpower to Achieve Your Goals
Moving to a new city was a lonely and isolating experience at first but two years later, I have a new friendship circle and Melbourne feels like home. Source: Moving cities made me realise that loneliness can happen to us all. Here’s how I found my community
“In our non-stop, plugged-in world, the quest for inner peace can feel like an elusive treasure hunt.
We often look to self-help gurus or wellness retreats, but what if I told you that the path to tranquility has been mapped out for centuries?
That’s right, centuries.
Buddhist philosophy offers timeless insights on finding harmony within, and it’s not as out of reach as you might think.
Let me level with you – I used to roll my eyes at the idea of ‘inner peace.’ It seemed like a lofty concept reserved for monks and yogis.
But then, I took a deep dive into Buddhist teachings and realized it’s not about escaping life’s hustle and bustle; it’s about navigating it with a calmer, more centered mindset.
Ready to find out how?” Go to the Source: 7 ways to attain inner peace, based on Buddhist philosophy
Cozy up by the fire and press play. Source: 45 Most Romantic Christmas Love Songs Of All Time
A new poll showed that around 19 million Americans are due to spend Christmas alone this year, which is one in 14 adults. Oregon has the highest rate of those celebrating alone – 45%. Source: Map shows how many Americans will spend Christmas alone in YOUR state
Postsecret is one of the most interesting websites I’ve ever found. Go to the source and check it out: The Secret Room – PostSecret
There’s a fine line between being overly concerned and having an anxious attachment style. The line is all about realization. Source: If you display these 9 behaviors, you may have an anxious attachment style (without realizing it)
LOL. Check out some of the replies. A lot of people seem to agree that frying bacon is near the top of the list…
“And if it’s true we are alone, we are alone together, the way blades of grass are alone, but exist as a field.”
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer: Belonging – Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer – Mindfulness Association
It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery.
Danna Faulds, Source: Walk Slowly – Danna Faulds – Mindfulness Association
A new book by Robert Sapolsky argues that we’re not in control of or responsible for the decisions we make. Source: Do You Have Free Will?
Listen to a scholar argues that our biology, not our free will, controls our actions on this podcast episode. Source: Is free will just a myth?
The author writes “Being resilient means you have already come through “many dangers, toils and snares.” Hopefully, you will become stronger, more mature, and compassionate. Being resilient means you have successfully broken through the darkness you confronted.
This means you have light to offer others, too. You have insights to share that can help someone else avoid an error you made yourself. Maybe you can calm someone’s fear as they face a procedure you had yourself.
Share the light. Share the wisdom life has taught you. You may well be someone’s answered prayer.”
That is the very purpose of this website — to share the light and wisdom through curation and occasionally, creation. I could just bookmark this content and keep it to myself by I share it here (and automagically to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X) in hopes that just one other person might stumble upon it and benefit from it. Go to the source: Curating What Fills Your Mind Can Shape Your Resilience
Both holiday hosts and house guests face privacy and territoriality challenges. Source: Why Sharing a House or Being a Guest Can Cause Conflict
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a timeless classic that has been captivating readers for generations. It is a story that embodies the spirit of Christmas and teaches valuable lessons of redemption and compassion. Although various religious themes can be found throughout the novella, smart viewers (you know who you are) cannot help but notice the absence of Jesus Christ himself.
Continue reading “The Absence of Jesus in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol”
A growing body of research sheds light on our reactions to AI and automation. Source: Who’s Afraid of AI—and Why?
Are you afraid? I am! Even though I use AI occaisionally it’s not the ways I have used it that scare me. It’s applications like this…
Learn how to become the best you – how modern men can improve their lives with specific habits, insights and strategies. Source: How Modern Men Can Improve Their Lives: Become the Best YOU
Dating: What is it good for? Source: Learning How to Make the Most of Dating
Kindness has significant benefits for the giver and the receiver. Source: The Profound Impact of Deliberate Acts of Kindness
“If you have someone who looks at you with love, who puts up with your baggage, who is willing to actually listen and respond in kind, who doesn’t disappear only to return a few days later with excuses, who doesn’t leave you behind on a Saturday, keep that guy around.
A man who is nice is not a red flag! It might seem like it would be boring and not a challenge, but the truth is, if you have someone who loves you a lot, don’t push them away. Try opening your heart to someone who might be different from people you have dated before.
In most relationships, there’s always one person who loves the other more. And that dynamic can often flip. If you have someone who likes you more, don’t run. You might find that the shoe is on the other foot sometime in the not too distant future.
So, take a risk. Try out a nice guy. You might be very happy you did.” Source: 5 Traits Of Sweet, Committed Men That May Seem Like Red Flags At First
Heeding Viktor Frankl’s call is more important than ever. Source: From Crisis of Meaning to Call for Meaning
Bright, shiny objects! 
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