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Excerpts from A Starry Night Crowded With Selfies by Francis X. Clines (NY Times, 9/23/17):

“This is the scene in front of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” at the Museum of Modern Art earlier this month.  The city’s summer tourist season is ending, but visitors still crowd four and five deep in neck-craning hubbubs, brandishing phones to take close-ups and grinning selfies and somehow partake of “Starry Night,” the van Gogh masterpiece at the Museum of Modern Art. The crowds were ceaseless all summer, as they are much of the year — bobbing, weaving, snapping away, denying quiet contemplation. They puzzle no less an art lover than Ann Temkin, the chief curator of painting and sculpture, who has watched the “crazy magnetism” of the painting and her beloved Vincent grow ever since cameras first appeared on phones. “It’s as if taking a photo of a work in a…

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To Kneel or Stand: The National Anthem

A Brief Summary and Recommendation. Source: To Kneel or Stand: The National Anthem | Psychology Today

It’s Not Always Self-Sabotage

Lightwork can be a fight. If you think being on the “spiritual” side of progress guarantees you harmony, then either you haven’t been at it long enough or you’ve been playing it safe. Harmonizing, healing, serving, shining…it’s messy work. Beautiful. Worth it. But messy. Source: It’s Not Always Self-Sabotage. It’s Just…what It Takes. – Positively Positive!! Positively Positive!!

The Secret To Moving On

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Source: The Secret To Moving On From Codependent Relationships – mindbodygreen

In Finding Our Refuge.

Somerset Maugham once shared, “There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” Source: Mindfully Musing – In Finding Our Refuge.

The Path Which Makes Us Whole

As the first light of day breaks through our window, do we bask in its warmth or recoil with dread? Each day we presented the challenge of our circumstances, but we are in no way bound by them. In fact, the only true ‘anchor’ is our reaction. Source: Mindfully Musing – The Path Which Makes Us Whole.

What We Do With Fear

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges facing us each day. On a global scale, we stand as witness to humanity’s consumption; the ravages of war, poverty and political injustice taking no rest. Source: Mindfully Musing – What We Do With Fear.

“Onlyness locates you in the world, it brings you home to yourself. And from this spot is grounded the power to dent the world.” via @nilofer

Algoma video spreads the message ‘Kindness matters’

Algoma special education aide Amy Schoenberger wants to kick off a Kindness Matters movement. “This year when a new group of seventh-graders came to Algoma Middle School, I was truly inspired… Source: Algoma video spreads the message ‘Kindness matters’ | The Kewaunee Comet

Combating the Loneliness of Transition

Change can uproot you from deep connections. Source: Combatting the Loneliness of Transition | Psychology Today

Forgive more, worry less and be grateful everyday for life

Forgive more, worry less and be grateful everyday for life. Source: Forgive more, worry less and be grateful everyday for life by Bryant McGill

Add Years to Your Life: Make Family and Friends a Priority

Spending time with people you love makes for a healthier, longer life. Source: Add Years to Your Life: Make Family and Friends a Priority | Psychology Today

Sam’s Saga

A short-short story about the next 20 years in a typical new graduate’s career. Source: Sam’s Saga | Psychology Today

Navigating A New Culture, A Syrian Refugee In Germany Seeks A Dating Coach’s Advice

In the final episode of NPR’s Rough Translation podcast, Aktham Abulhusn seeks help from a dating coach in Berlin to learn the unwritten rules of German culture. He hopes to find a girlfriend. Source: Navigating A New Culture, A Syrian Refugee In Germany Seeks A Dating Coach’s Advice : Parallels : NPR

How To Eat Healthy At Restaurants

From someone who dined out as a job. Source: How To Eat Healthy At Restaurants – mindbodygreen

When Should You Start Prepping Your Immune System For Winter?


Here’s exactly what to do. Source: When Should You Start Prepping Your Immune System For Winter? – mindbodygreen

The Biggest Jerks In Music

Does Your Streaming Service Have the Programming You Want?

In 2017, every company seems to want you to cut the cord on cable and subscribe to their platform. But sadly, not every show you watch is available on one single platform. Source: Does Your Streaming Service Have the Programming You Want?

Curating content with Press This to save time in social media

I talk with a lot of people who think that blogging is a huge time consumer, but as I’ll show you in the following video, blogging can actually help you save time. Go to the source to learn how: Curating content with Press This to save time in social media | Todd Lohenry

10 Simple Things Successful People Do Every Morning

You don’t have to be a morning person to start your day off right. Source: 10 Simple Things Successful People Do Every Morning (Infographic) Source: 10 Simple Things Successful People Do Every Morning | Todd Lohenry

I’m Happy…

Whatever floats your boat! #snoopyrules

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