Just in case – Page 99 – Bright, shiny objects!

The amount of unnecessary stress and pressure we humans often carry is staggering. We have the power to let go of the worry that weighs us down.

Read more: Letting Go of the Worry That Weighs Us Down – Tiny Buddha

Ever wonder what makes up your moral compass? That’s the premise behind the first selection of the Make Me Smart Book Club. We read “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” by Jonathan Haidt. Listeners share their thoughts on how the book reveals some timely and timeless questions about politics in the United States. Plus, Kai and Molly answer your question about what you need to read to think fairly and critically about the headlines.

Listen in here or on your favorite podcast tool: 23: The Righteous Mind

Old ways won’t open new doors.

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“I’m not normal. I don’t want to be. I don’t pretend to be. It’s quite simple I am me.” — Unknown Author

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“If another can easily anger you, it is because you are off balance with yourself.” — Unknown Author

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No matter what situation life presents us, we can always choose to view ourselves the way we want. Who we are depends largely on what we think.

We can free ourselves from harmful beliefs by investigating them with a dedicated, mindful and courage presence.

Listen here: Real but Not True: Freeing Ourselves from Harmful Beliefs – Tara Brach

Sometimes it’s hard just to get through the day. If you’re going through a dark time and feeling frustrated and hopeless with life, this may help.

There’s still hope for meeting your goals. Here’s a plan to get back on track.

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Is it Hump Day already?! Things are looking up!!

Source: DMA — Daily Morning Awesomeness : theCHIVE

Doesn’t anyone do market research anymore?

Focus group. This could have been avoided with 1 focus group (of women). pic.twitter.com/C76lv5ji33

— Jillian David (@JillianDavid13) July 3, 2017

Please someone buy this and take it to the pool along with a pink inflatable lounger pic.twitter.com/BgWkDLDbJU

— Jen DW (@jendaviswilson) July 4, 2017