The Rumi Poem we should all Read

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase “each other” doesn’t make any sense. The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. You must ask for what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep.” Source: The Rumi Poem we should all Read. | elephant journal

Top 100 Motivational Quotes (2023 Update) via QuoteFancy

If you’re a quote ‘maven’ like me, this site is a goldmine: discover the Top 100 Motivational Quotes, as voted by QuoteFancy readers. Updated November 2023. Download free, high-quality (4K) pictures and wallpapers featuring the best Motivational Quotes. Source: Top 100 Motivational Quotes (2023 Update) – QuoteFancy

Rosalynn Carter remained her husband’s rock of support to the end

He was the president of the United States and the governor of Georgia, but Jimmy Carter often said the “pinnacle” of his life was marrying Eleanor Rosalynn Smith.

“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”

Jimmy Carter

Go to the source to read a beautiful article about a loving, historical relationship: Rosalynn Carter remained her husband’s rock of support to the end

Why Did We All Have the Same Childhood?

Children have a folklore all their own, and the games, rhymes, trends, and legends that catch on spread to many kids across time and space. Source: Why Did We All Have the Same Childhood?

Suicide and the Holidays

Do suicide rates increase during the holiday season? Debra Stang uses statistics to reveal this is a myth, not the reality. Source: Suicide and the Holidays – Alliance of Hope

Propinquity

Interesting word about relationships…

“In social psychologypropinquity (/prəˈpɪŋkwɪt/; from Latin propinquitas, “nearness”) is one of the main factors leading to interpersonal attraction.

It refers to the physical or psychological proximity between people. Propinquity can mean physical proximity, a kinship between people, or a similarity in nature between things (“like-attracts-like“). Two people living on the same floor of a building, for example, have a higher propinquity than those living on different floors, just as two people with similar political beliefs possess a higher propinquity than those whose beliefs strongly differ. Propinquity is also one of the factors, set out by Jeremy Bentham, used to measure the amount of (utilitarianpleasure in a method known as felicific calculus.”

Source: Propinquity – Wikipedia

Oddly enough, The Monkees sang about it a looooong time ago…

Love Them or Hate Them, the Holidays Are Coming

A personal perspective: Reframe holidays as opportunities to reset your life. Source: Love Them or Hate Them, the Holidays Are Coming

What is the singularity and should I be concerned about it?

The concept of the Singularity has intrigued and captivated both scientists and science fiction enthusiasts alike. Coined by mathematician Vernor Vinge and popularized by futurist Ray Kurzweil, the Singularity refers to a hypothetical point in time when technological advancements surpass human understanding and control, leading to a profound transformation of civilization. But should we be concerned about it?

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2 Mental Health Benefits of ‘Silent Walking’

Silent walking isn’t just a physical activity; it’s a transformative experience. Source: 2 Mental Health Benefits of ‘Silent Walking’

Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

In this Fierce Conversations summary, you’ll learn the 7 principles of fierce conversations, to authentically address challenging problems and improve outcomes in all aspects of life. Go to the source: Book Summary – Fierce Conversations (Susan Scott)

Paul McCartney On The Power Of Love

“In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

Misery

Make No Little Plans

“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. Think big.” Source: Make No Little Plans (Daniel Burnham)

Be With Someone Who Will Help You Unpack Your Baggage

Your bags are not too heavy to carry for the right person. Source: Be With Someone Who Will Help You Unpack Your Baggage

30 Albert Einstein Quotes for the Relentlessly Curious

Kids ask a lot of questions, and this genius is all for it. These Albert Einstein quotes offer practical advice from the edges of the cosmos. Source: 30 Albert Einstein Quotes for the Relentlessly Curious

What Women Want in a Man

Many of the qualities in a man that turn women on are surprisingly traditional. Source: What Women Want in a Man

Women is this true for you? Please comment below after you’ve read the article…

The Inside Story Behind “Too Much Time on My Hands”

If you’ve been singing the lines, “I’m sitting on this bar stool, talking like a damn fool, got the 12 o’clock news blues!” over and over and over during the past 10 days or so, then you’re in good company. Jimmy Fallon, the host of NBC’s uber-popular The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has been singing the lyrics and jamming along to the song on the show on a regular basis of late, culminating in a shot-by-shot recreation of the song’s infamous 1981 video with actor Paul Rudd this past Friday, April 29, which you can view right here. “It’s the best song I’ve ever heard in my entire life,” Fallon exclaimed about “Too Much Time” to guest Adam Levine on the previous night of the show — and who can blame him? Source: Styxworld Exclusive: The Inside Story Behind “Too Much Time on My Hand | News | Styxworld


The bar where Tommy wrote the song is 16 minutes away from me and they have some of the best bar burgers I’ve ever had!

Progress

“‘How much progress shall I make?’ you ask. Just as much as you try to make. Why do you wait? Wisdom comes haphazard to no man.”

Seneca

What does it mean to be agnostic?

To be agnostic means to hold the belief that the existence of something, particularly in the context of religion or the supernatural, is unknowable or cannot be proven. Agnostics take the position that it is not possible to affirm or deny the existence of a higher power or ultimate reality with certainty. They often advocate for a skeptical or open-minded approach to questions of spirituality and prefer not to adhere to any specific religious or metaphysical beliefs. Agnosticism is derived from the Greek word “agnostos,” meaning “unknown” or “unknowable.”

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What You Need to Know About Your Work Team

Here’s a short guide on what to know about your team, why, and how to learn it. Source: What You Need to Know About Your Work Team

How to Become a Thought Leader

Thought leaders influence others by giving guidance and inspiration. Learn how to establish yourself as a thought leader and boost your industry presence. Source: How to Become a Thought Leader

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