Thinks I find along the way
They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.
But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
Who half the time were soppy-stern
And half at one another’s throats.
Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.
My son Mac 9 years ago today…
Helen Fisher’s Personality Quiz has now been taken by over 14 million people in 40 countries. Helen created it to test the degree to which you express four broad styles of thinking and behaving, each associated with one of four basic brain systems: the dopamine, serotonin, testosterone and estrogen systems. We call these four types the:
We are all a combination of these four trait constellations, but we express some more than others. In fact, it is not unusual to score equally on two (or sometimes three) of these temperament dimensions. Moreover, each of us has a unique combination of overall traits, a unique “personality signature.”
Go to the source to learn more and take the quiz: Helen Fisher’s Personality Test – The Anatomy Of Love
Here are my results…
Note to Self’s Manoush Zomorodi and OkCupid’s Melissa Hobley debate whether dating apps have “killed romance”: Debate: Have Dating Apps Killed Romance? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
We live in a world that is painfully segregated. By age, by income, by politics, race, gender- you name it — we are reminded almost every day that there is an “us” and there is a “them”. I strongly believe that these are almost entirely artificial barriers to human relations. One place that removes all pretense of the “differentness” is on our deathbeds. One day, we will be there. Every. Single. One. Of. Us. Nothing says we are all human like the fact that we will all die one day: Death. Let’s Talk About It. – Thrive Global – Medium
Looking for advice that will better your relationships? Go no further. Here is the most important and empowering relationship advice for women you shouldn’t miss: 25 Pieces of Empowering Relationship Advice for Women
What are the most offensive television shows of all time? South Park leads the pack followed by some other likely contenders: This List Of The Most Offensive TV Shows Ever Made Will Bring You Straight Back To Your Rebellious Middle School Days
In honor of National Pizza Month, here are some amazing statistics which show precisely how much we, as Americans, love our pizza: To Celebrate National Pizza Month Here Are Some Absurd Statistics About How Much We Love Our ‘Za
Comment below: What’s you’re favorite pizza? Here are mine…
What’s yours? Comment below…
Noted compassion author Kristen Neff has an article I feel is worth sharing:
Women need to fully embrace and integrate both tender and fierce compassion if we are ever going to free ourselves from patriarchy: Why Women Need Fierce Self-Compassion – Self-Compassion
During my recent presentation at Trellance’s Payments Academy, I spoke about the importance of embracing thought leadership in building a personal brand. I challenged the attendees to ask themselves, “What do I want to be known for?” This sparked a conversation among the presenters and attendees about what makes someone an expert: Knowledge is power – CUInsight
If you have a shift work job, it’s not easy to maintain a healthy and good quality of life. These 15 tips will help you manage shift work better while living a healthy and happy life: 15 Tips to Manage Shift Work and Your Quality of Life
Another great blog post I found in WordPress Reader…
Courage, conversation, compassion is what God says apparently. That was my initial word and changed it twice. Then this morning compassion came back.
Compassion is something we show another person when they are going through rough times.
It can be a random act of kindness.
It can be simply listening as someone shares their struggles.
It can be remembering where you came from before you pass judgement because another person is not as strong in their faith as you are NOW.
It can be trying to understand someone’s struggle, how they got there and why they want it to stop.
It can be a simple embrace.
It can be praying for someone you do not like because you have been in their shoes and wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
These are all forms of compassion we express and I could go on, but I believe you understand.
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I love this post from Modestly Margaret…
The title of this blog was inspired from a conversation I recently had with a friend regarding current political issues. And No, this is not written to ignite a debate or what political party you confirm your allegiance to. The main issue is, I can’t help but wonder if we realize how we sound. All of us. Red. Blue. Pink. Purple. Grey. Polka dot.
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Most of us have troubles keeping focus throughout the workday and have to constantly fight procrastination and all kinds of distractions. Here are 15 instant tips for focusing on work that you can apply to your workflow today: How to Focus on Work Like a Jedi: 15-Point Checklist – Upwork Blog
Inside Aretha Franklin’s Epic Life
Yes…
I wasn’t born smart
nor I was born a prodigy.
I really have to work hard
just to get where I want to be.
But often I can’t help feel envy
to those who had no difficulty;
not giving an effort to study
for they’re intelligent unlike me.
I guess this is the part
where acceptance comes in
that life’s not fair since the start
and jealousy’s a common sin.
Perhaps you have seen this iconic cartoon sometime in the past 20 years…
…the reality today, however, might be quite different!
Bright, shiny objects! 
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