Or should I say “Alles Gute zum Geburtstag”? Either way you would most likely scoff. You’re always on the list whenever someone asks who are the 3 people you’d like to have dinner with but I’m afraid that somehow you wouldn’t like me because I’m a syncophant or some such thing. In any case, your birthday seems to be a great time to thank the Universe for you and your body of work. I’m sorry I didn’t have the courage to finish my doctorate and dedicate a lifetime to analyzing your work! (btw, you can find every post I’ve ever written about Hesse here.)

“Rabbit rabbit rabbit” is a superstition found in Britain and North America wherein a person says or repeats the words “rabbit“, “rabbits” and/or “white rabbits” aloud upon waking on the first day of a month, to ensure good luck for the rest of it. The exact origin of the superstition is unknown, though it was recorded in Notes and Queries as being said by children in 1909:^[1]

My two daughters are in the habit of saying “Rabbits!” on the first day of each month. The word must be spoken aloud and be the first word said in the month. It brings luck for that month. Other children, I find, use the same formula.

In response to this note another contributor said that his daughter believed that the outcome would be a present, and that the word must be spoken up the chimney to be most effective; another pointed out that the word rabbit was often used in expletives, and suggested that the superstition may be a survival of the ancient belief in swearing as a means of avoiding evil.^[2] People continue to express curiosity about the origins of this superstition^[3] and draw upon it for inspiration in making calendars^[4] suggestive of the Labors of the Months, thus linking the rabbit rabbit superstition to seasonal fertility: Rabbit rabbit rabbit – Wikipedia

Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, is renowned for his development of logotherapy and his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Frankl’s perspective on stimulus pause response, a concept central to his existential psychology, offers valuable insights into human behavior and mental well-being.

According to Frankl, stimulus pause response refers to the critical moment between a stimulus and our response to it. In this brief but crucial pause, individuals have the power to choose their response, thereby exerting autonomy and shaping their attitudes and actions. Frankl stresses that while external factors may influence us, we ultimately possess the freedom to determine our internal reactions.

It’s important to take your time to deal with rejection and cultivate practices conducive to your healing and well-being. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. Source: How to Overcome Rejection

These questions will break you out of your romantic comfort zone—for the better. Source: 7 Questions That Only Secure Couples Can Handle

I think this post from Raffaello Palandri is worth resharing in hopes that more people might find it…

I find that almost all problems are a breakdown in trusting ourselves. If we could trust ourselves fully, so many things become effortless. Source: Building Trust in Yourself – zen habits

“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” ― Brené Brown

Source: Quote by Brené Brown: “Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired …”