Thinks I find along the way
“Oh I wanna dance with somebody,
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody,
With somebody who loves me.
Oh I wanna dance with somebody,
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody,
With somebody who loves me.”
30s Tip: Without a Clear Goal, It is Easy To Be Distracted.
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Uggh!
A recent video that’s racked up four million views and counting is really making me regret eating the apple I dropped on the floor. V Sauce creator and host Michael Stevens dives into the “five-second rule” myth to see if food on the floor can be spared if picked up in a flash.
The answer? Well, nope. Stevens discusses evidence from a study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology that tested the five-second rule. Researchers examined the survival of salmonella placed on wood, tile, and carpet after bologna was dropped on the ground. They found bacteria were transferred almost immediately to the deli meat from each surface[1]. What’s worse: After five seconds, the bologna adhered up to 8,000 bacteria. After a minute, that number increased tenfold.
via The (Obvious) Truth About the 5-Second Rule [VIDEO] | Greatist.
There is a new contributor at MindBodyGreen, Lindsey Ramage. She shares:
“Before you speak, ask yourself: is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence?” – Sai Baba
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you that I’m quite a talker.
I love words.
They run fluidly from my brain and through my veins. Adrenalized. Excited. Anxious. They are ready to inspire. To heal. To touch. To move.
I remember being a child, sitting on the floor in my over sized T-shirt and striped leg warmers, writing in my Lisa Frank journal, knowing that I would someday make a difference with my words.
But what good are words if they are not compassionate, full of validity, or essential?
This Sai Baba quote above means a lot to me. What’s most moving to me is when he asks “does it improve on the silence?”
We hear, read, and exchange words all day long, but only the most stirring words affect us in the quiet hours of our day.
What are your words really saying?
Here are five questions to ask yourself the next time you’re in a conversation to be sure that you’re using your words to spread love and kindness:
1. Am I being mindful?
It’s so important to be mindful during conversations. It’s normal for our minds to wander when our co-worker is talking about her daughter’s recital, but is it polite? Are we genuinely listening? If there is one thing people have in common, it’s that we all just want to be heard! We want validation.
When you are sincerely listening to the person who is talking to you, they can feel it. It makes them feel valuable and worthy of your time. By being fully present during conversation, we create the power to change our relationships.
2. Is there a kinder way to say what I’m about to say?
We have all had that moment of instant regret as those last words left our mouth, or as I like to call it…word vomit. By allowing a short moment of silence in between our sentences we eliminate those impulsive and hurtful remarks and make way for a more kind and compassionate approach to our response!
3. Am I being honest?
As the saying goes, If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything!
It’s plain and simple: keep it honest, be sincere, and always be trustworthy! Even if the truth hurts, you will most likely be well respected in the end for your honesty!
4. Am I speaking with purpose?
Challenge yourself to only speak with motive. You will find that your voice will be of more importance to others around you if you keep your words wise, short, and sweet.
5. Would silence a better choice right now?
Every so often, silence says more than words ever could. As I stated before, we all just want to be heard. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for another person is sit with them in their grief. Be an open ear. Free of all judgement. Just present, loving, and listening.
I look forward to more from her!
Seems a little early for this, but here goes:
Kute Blackson shares this:
Everyday we are faced with so many decisions.
We are blessed.
However, many choices can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Should I go do this or that?
Making a clear decision can be hard and lead to indecisiveness at times.
When you try to choose simply with your mind, there is often confusion.
Have you ever experienced this?
The mind is constantly changing. One minute it wants to turn left, the next minute it tells you to turn right.
When you are faced with a tough decision or choice to make, it is important to feel deeper than your mind.
There is a part of us all that already knows everything since at the deepest level we are everything. The mind is limited and can only see from a limited viewpoint.
Usually, there is a flash of intuition or guidance that knows exactly what to do, yet we often don’t trust it fully.
We go into the mind and begin to question what we are guided to do, or the decision we know we need to make deep down. Perhaps it’s a relationship that we are considering entering or leaving; perhaps it’s traveling to some place, or moving to a different city. Whatever it might be, when you own that you DO know, whether that knowing is conscious or not, you do know. Then it allows the space for the knowing to rise to the surface of your awareness for you to consciously acknowledge it.
So, take a step back and feel deeper.” Full story at: How to Make Your Best Decisions Ever!.
In a typical holiday list of things to buy, I found one entertaining thought. I’d like to see someone actually use this at O’Hare Airport on a busy travel day!
9 other things you can’t live without here: 10 Best Products That People Don’t Know About – Gift Ideas.
Here’s what I see when I drive down my road heading into town. I am a blessed man!
Brian Johnson’s teachings are one of the best things I’ve discovered recently. He says:
Everyone has fear. Regardless of who we are, we all experience this emotion. Even the toughest of sporting legends and the bravest characters in history have at some point been crippled by fear. It’s what we do when fear is gripping our body and questioning our mindset that sets us apart.
Fear can often act as an indication that we have lost. It puts up an invisible barrier between our dreams signaling that we are at odds of achieving them. However, having the courage to break through that wall and turn your fear into excitement is what drives success and sets us free.
In this 12-minute video, Philosopher’s Notes author, Brian Johnson, is back again with some invaluable advice as he explains why we feel fear, and how we can all conquer it by following three easy steps in 30 seconds.
Get the rest here: How to Become a Morning Person | Michael Hyatt.
New research from Notre Dame University (August 13, 2012) indicates that people that lie have more health problems.
The 10-week study indicates that all people lie by reconstructing the truth (white lie) a minimum of 11 times each week and showed that when a person tells lies they suffer from unnecessary “self induced” stress because the body releases stress hormones which leads to higher heart rate, higher blood pressure, and reduced white blood cell count that over time take a damaging toll on the physical body.
The study indicates that “LITTLE” lies are perhaps more damaging to the human body then their cousin “BIG” lies.
Get the rest here: No Healthy Lies | Searching for Truth.
Awesome post, Kristin!
Bright, shiny objects! 
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