I read this on Threads the other day: How many shirts do you own? 237 How many shirts do you wear? 7 How many shirts are you willing to get rid of? 0 This is me, me, me. 100% me. T-shirts were a bi…| From the Pen Cup
I live on a farm in Iowa where barn cats are part of the landscape. You don’t go to a pet store and buy a cat; they just show up on your property, then it’s up to you whether you make them feel welcome to stay. I’ve always been a dog person. But cats are […]| The World Needs More Pie
Grief has struck again. I just lost my closest friend in Iowa, Patti Durflinger, to cancer. I was by no means Patti’s only close friend, she was a good and true friend to countless others. She was also a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, and a daughter. She was a lighthouse, living her […]| The World Needs More Pie
Six years ago, I moved to Nashville from San Francisco. I have great friends in SF, and I met great friends in Nashville. What struck me is how such great people could be so divided, especially when it came to politics. So for 6 years, I just listened and took| Shane Mac
You know you're middle aged or it's fast approaching when you go to kiss your significant other to see them off to work in the morning and your glasses tap| Jeffrey Pillow
My wife is a better person than I am. An overall better human being. I know this because about a month ago, we were wrapping up a family walk on Christmas Eve| Jeffrey Pillow
I can't remember exactly what I was doing when it happened. The morning had started normally enough. It was a Tuesday and I'd woken up before my alarm—this part was not normal, and the subsequent consequences almost certainly ensure it will never happen again. I fed my cat and watered my plants. I made a cup of coffee. I washed the dishes I'd left in the sink overnight. Maybe it was then that I first started to feel ... something in my back. It wasn't quite pain yet, or at least not a type ...| Defector
August 18 is Never Give Up Day—a global day dedicated to celebrating resilience, perseverance, and unity. These are important qualities but knowing when to walk away or change direction can be the key to greater happiness and life satisfaction. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with records made from water bottles, my word of the week, and tips for washing your jeans. The post The Sunday Spark – Knowing when to walk away appeared first on Boomer Eco Crusader.| Boomer Eco Crusader
Support at critical moments rarely comes from where we expect. Familiarity, expectations, and timing often shape who really shows up.| An Operator's Blog
When I was a child, Rumi wasn’t a philosopher or a poet for me. He was candy. Every once in a while, a relative from Konya would visit and bring Mevlana şekeri. The rock sugar associated with Rumi. Sweet, shiny, and simple. How couldn’t I like him? For me, Rumi meant sugar, not wisdom. As I grew older, I started noticing Rumi’s words in books, in conversations,…| Yusuf Aytas
The financial independence retire early (FIRE) community is a very supportive and tight-knit one. One thing I appreciate from the diverse FIRE community is| Tawcan
This article discusses the necessity of Swedish Death Cleaning. The loss of a parent is not preventable, but what is preventable is pain of having to dealwith closets full of belongings. This often…| Paula Kuitenbrouwer
The moment you expect the world to care about your inner life, you set yourself up to be angry, confused, and stuck. Most of life is a trade. Time for money. Skill for opportunity. Trust for results. Many things in life are not like that […]| Darius Foroux
Most people don’t. They go from a stressful Zoom meeting straight into emails, thinking they’re being productive.| Ozan Varol
An artist has been prepping for some time. It has brought her some insights which like to shares with fellow artists. Self-Reliance in Emergencies. The fun side of prepping.| Paula Kuitenbrouwer
Discover how the ancient Bushidō code of the samurai teaches modern students about discipline, focus, and self-mastery—without the sword.| KCP International
“Learn how to see, realize everything connects to everything else.” – Leonardo da Vinci We did a few puzzles in the past couple of weeks while we were on vacation at the beach. Mostly Miss O and I chipped away at them with occasional assists from Mr. D and friends that came up to visit. … Continue reading Life is A Puzzle→| Surprised By Joy
Once upon a time, in a different life, I was tasked with running a blog vertical devoted entirely to help men, who read a sports site, become slightly better at things. Not exceptional. Not great. Not even very good. Just … adequate. We gave advice on anything and everything: cooking, grooming, relationships. We weighed in […]| defector.com
Do you remember Baskin Robbins and their 31 flavors? It seems we have 31 flavors of positivity these days. There is optimism, hopefulness, toxic positivity, resilience, happiness, joyfulness, IR…| The Heart of the Matter
Unlock the hidden power of perspective and learn how changing the way you see your challenges can completely transform your life. A must-read for lasting wisdom and growth.| Life Inspiration
If you're going through a quarter-life crisis, you're asking yourself the right questions. Here's why you're exactly where you should be.| By Jack Waters
When I left my tenured academic job, there was no goodbye party. No schoolwide email. Not even a quiet handshake in the hallway. One day I was there—the youngest tenured professor, top teaching evaluations. The next, I was gone. Deleted from the website. Email account deactivated. Like I had never been there at all. It […] The post The end is where you begin appeared first on Ozan Varol.|
There’s something radical about letting yourself feel good before you’ve “earned” it. About laughing in the middle of the mess. About deciding that you don’t need to solve everything before you let yourself live again.| Ozan Varol
“Self-care is often a very unbeautiful thing.” — Brianna Wiest| Selma
It’s been so long since I published a gratitude post. I like it when a post starts with “It’s been so long since…” because it feels personal—like catching up with a dear friend. And when it’s personal, when you’re speaking to someone you trust, the curtains come off. The masks fall away. It frees the … More Gratitude Everyday| Void Thoughts
Your life shouldn’t be aboutwho hurt you,or what broke you,or how deeply you were wounded,or how quickly you wiped away the tears. But about how you cared for yourself anyway,how you stood up when it was hardest to,how you kept finding something to love in yourself,how you refused to let the scarstake center stage. Your … More It’s Your Life| Void Thoughts
In times like these, it’s important to look for joy in the crevices of hate and adversity. You will find beauty if you look for it. #encouragement| Selma
It’s true: babies don’t keep!| Selma
Flash fiction in 144 words for dverse Poets Pub and You, my friends. Happy summer.| Selma
Unlock the deeper meaning in your life. Discover why every experience holds powerful lessons—and how to recognize and grow from them with wisdom.| Life Inspiration
I recently finished “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life” by William Green. In the book, Green shared| Tawcan
I started investing in mutual funds and stocks shortly after entering the workforce. Back then, I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I followed many “| Tawcan
This is the second letter to my younger self in an effort to understand who I am now better and perhaps to help someone else do the same. Hello, young Elaine. You have an exciting life ahead of you…| joyful2beeblogs
You already know you need to delete Instagram. But if you’re seeking extra validation, then here’s your final push.| Jack Waters
Discover how help a shy child socialize with three practical tips that promote social interaction and comfort.| Family Focus Blog
Fauja Sin's story emerges as one that defies age and that redefines the boundaries of the human spirit. He is an extraordinary centenarian marathon runner.| Wise & Shine
Imagine if a butterfly thought like a human. “First, I’ll land on the tulip at 9:00 AM. By 9:30, my plan is to sip from the lavender. Then I’ll take a strategic detour toward the dandelions before circling back for a networking session with the marigolds.” Or worse—it would obsess: “Should I start with the […] The post A butterfly’s secret to good decisions appeared first on Ozan Varol.|
I was halfway through a mediocre cup of airplane coffee when the first jolt hit. The plane began to shake. Then came the sudden drop. The woman next to me started to pray. My brain didn’t hesitate: Great. This is how it ends. Somewhere over Ohio. But of course, things were fine. The turbulence eventually […] The post The storm before the calm appeared first on Ozan Varol.|
That’s the thing about control: it often backfires. You can spend all your energy trying to patch symptoms, restore order, and return to “normal.” But in doing so, you miss what’s underneath.| Ozan Varol
Welcome to our latest monthly dividend income update!| Tawcan
Dan Brown joins ON AIR to explore how life outside sales builds resilience, mindset and authenticity - traits that define today’s most effective sellers.| Air Marketing
Here are some life lessons I’ve gleaned during our first six months together. They might benefit you in your creative pursuits. The post Hibernate with Hazel first appeared on Anne Carley Creative.| Anne Carley Creative
When you're bullied as a child, the scars can last a lifetime. Social anxiety, low self-esteem, and lack of self-love are just some of the impacts of having being bullied. In extreme cases, it can also lead to PTSD. But with timely intervention and a supportive environment, healing, growth, and success are possible.| Shinjini Mehrotra
Managing setbacks and practicing resilience is an important skill to cultivate on the path to creating positive change.| Acenda
On Saturday, September 9th, the Gotham Gal and I arrived at JFK airport after an eight-hour flight from Paris. While waiting for our luggage, I got pushed a notification in my web3 wallet that there was an NFT drop underway that I could participate in. So I clicked on the link, signed the transaction, and […]| AVC
One of the things I keep coming back to is my appreciation for this life. Life is beautiful—my inner voice keeps echoing. I like that sound. And yet, it puzzles me. Because if I look at my day, lif…| Void Thoughts
You need to love living. ...and most people don't figure out how to love living. I myself have struggled to find a way to love the state of being alive. During Covid I came across an Indian guru called Sadhguru... in one of his talks he spoke about 3 types of people: fools, smart and| Moving People to Action - Challenging and Supporting People to do the Most Im...
I recently made a video (shared below) about 2 things that have the power to make a difference to who you will be in 5 years time. I said 2: and recently came across a tweet with a few more… but still very much under your own control. The person you will be in 5 ... Read more The post You will be the Same Person in 5 years… Except for 2 things first appeared on Moving People to Action.| Moving People to Action
found this online this morning and it resonated. I’m not sure I understand completely what he means with the first advice… but then he is very famous and I am not. The post 6 Rules on Life from Mathew McConaghey first appeared on Moving People to Action.| Moving People to Action
I’m not a doggy person, so I’m not sure if the adage ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is true for the canine race, but it is most often used when referring to humans. Whilst there may be numerous examples demonstrating the truth of the saying, I believe in a lot of cases… Continue reading Old Dogs| Geoff King
Welcome to another dividend income update. Since the creation of this blog back in 2014, I have been posting monthly dividend income reports to keep ourselves| Tawcan
Oh the pastel streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, charming barely describes it. As I wander down Calle San Miguel, I veer off toward the colourful residential streets away from the Malecon. That …| Life with Alegria
What happens when a simple case of lost flip-flops turns into a divine sign? In this lighthearted conversation, one person misplaces their flip-flops, while another believes they’ve received a message from above—mistaking flip-flops for chapels! The result? A wonderfully absurd and funny story where language barriers, interpretations, and a touch of fate collide.| Wise & Shine
Some times when I sit to write, my mind lands on shit—my own stories I prefer not to repeat. In fact, I prefer to forget. Wherever my brain dwells dictates my mood. Therefore, why would I take time to mull over shit and feel it still? Instead of making myself miserable, I choose to move … Continue reading Feel It Still→| Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope
I have a new duty. That’s teacher-speak for required work outside of the classroom. Before this year, I’ve never had a DAILY duty station. Maybe 30 minutes once a week. Last semester, m…| Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope
Why you should enjoy the small things in life. Why you need to appreciate things you already have instead of living the dream.| Tawcan
For the past five days, I’ve been trying to write this post. I thought I’d figured out my word of the year a while back—it seemed perfect for my new year. Or so I thought. But when I started typing…| Void Thoughts
"If you could wake up excited every morning and do the one thing that you love everyday, what would it be?" The post The synergy between your WHAT, WHY & HOW first appeared on Lola Akinmade.| Lola Akinmade
Thoughts on picking my focus word for 2025... Every year, I pick out a focus word. A word that governs various aspects of my life...| Lola Akinmade - Experiencing culture through food, tradition, and lifestyles...
For my focus word this year, I picked “TRUST”. When I picked it, I said I was going to start 2024 with a blank slate of trust and flow.| Lola Akinmade - Experiencing culture through food, tradition, and lifestyles...
In loving memory of our beloved family dog, an English springer spaniel, we called Motzie — my shadow, my lifetime dog, who recently passed away at the age of 16| Jeffrey Pillow
In the run-up to my maternity leave, knowing my time for writing would soon be limited, I drafted a blog post ready to refine and share after my baby was born. Except that was 18 months ago, and I’ve never posted it, because I got it so wrong. The draft article was called “What happens […] The post Navigating Life Transitions with Yoga appeared first on Jade Lizzie.| Jade Lizzie
Things I wish I’d learned before I started teaching yoga It’s more than 6 years now since I qualified as a yoga teacher, and my relationship towards it has changed a lot in that time. For all those new yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainees or curious yoga students, I thought I’d share some of my […] The post Yoga teacher advice to my past self… appeared first on Jade Lizzie.| Jade Lizzie
Some readers have asked about how we invest our own money and what our portfolio breakdown is like. So I thought it’s time for some explanation on how we| Tawcan
Like most people, I experience pain. Physical pain, emotional pain, mental pain, perhaps even spiritual pain. It happens to the best of us. It would be nice if something as widespread and commonplace as pain were pleasant and enriching. But as it turns out, I don’t actually like pain that much. You might even say … Continue reading "First- and Second-Order Pain"| Holy Ghost Stories
When all else fails, begin again, and begin again as many times as you need to. Through the school of hard knocks I’ve earned an MBA in “starting over”. I’ve done this many times in my life, always prompted by the end of a relationship. Lessons I’ve learned: The only person you can depend on […] The post Starting Over first appeared on Tout va bien! (tm).| Tout va bien! ™
Life Lessons From Lord Ganesha, these life examples can set you on the correct way for life-Accept Your Flaws, Never Give Up, Always be Humble, and some more| Next Mashup
From the weather to supermarkets to fashion, you might be surprised at these unexpected things that impact book sales.| Kristina Adams
Many "achievement-oriented" individuals do the next task... but Stephen Covey says there is a better way... If you liked this post, you will also like Getting your Life in order or Build Strong Foundations.| Moving People to Action - Challenging and Supporting People to do the Most Im...
Hiking the John Muir Trail (JMT) with my 11 year old was challenging and enlightening on many levels. You never know what you will learn from your kids!| No Back Home
Back in 2017, I wrote a post titled “Does Work Define Who You Are?” In it, I posed the question - why do we tell people what we do for work when we first meet| Tawcan
A long time ago, I decided I wouldn’t compare myself to others. I wasn’t a born competitor. My hand-eye coordination is nothing to brag about. You make more money? Cool. I teach school, or I did. P…| Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope
David Marquet, author of Turn the Ship Around, which is one of my favorite books on leadership, is writing a new book coming out soon called “Coach.” It’s about how to coach yourself and the questions, tools, and playbooks that can help us all see what is hard to| Shane Mac
Have you ever noticed how the people with the most light to give are often those who have endured the most suffering? I realized this the other day when a friend came to my café for a coffee and a chat. A normally cheery, bright-eyed, light-up-the-room kind of person, almost immediately I could tell something […] The post A Light-giver Shares a Lesson in Emotional Honesty appeared first on Lymphoma News Today.| Lymphoma News Today
Discover the invaluable life lessons my dad taught me. Learn how his teachings can inspire a positive and fulfilling life for you!| Daddy Simply
As some of you may know, before having kids, I used to be a weekend warrior and spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying various activities like rock climbing,| Tawcan
Andrew Huberman is loved by gym bros. Recently it came out that he had six girlfriends at the same time. The internet was divided. One half were outraged, t ...| Tim Denning
I am sure you know this feeling. You find a new book that you absolutely love. A new movie, a new TV series or even a new hobby such as cycling or designing. It can be anything and everything.| The DESK Magazine
When life gives me lemons I… don’t always make lemonade. I sometimes let them sour my thoughts. And then I surrender to a downward spiral where I indulge in negative mental chatter, self-pity and self-loathing. That inevitably leads to an indulgence in Grub Hub deliveries, chocolate chip cookies and mindless television. Plus, long scrolls across social media where world news and commentary by total strangers fuels my rage and anxiety. | Kira Lamb
Written by ERICA As my kids grow up I find myself dealing with all sorts of random tasks and...| The Poopsie Collective
Written by ERICA Every once in a while I find myself keeping score of my day. You know what...| The Poopsie Collective
Written by ERICA Most of the time, I’m a little embarrassed to admit what graces my TV...| The Poopsie Collective
Photo by Chris LeBoutillier on Pexels.com Do you have a favorite time of day? I’m thinking of the primary divisions of the day: morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and night. If you do, has it…| Gershon Ben-Avraham
I don’t remember my parents reading me bedtime stories, although my mother once assured me she did. Neither of them read a great deal. My father had a poor education and restricted his reading to t…| Geoff King
In our endless striving to leave our mark on the world, we overlook the simple source from which real change emerges.| Calvin Rosser
Why are we so afraid of being alone? This essay explores the subtle and precious gifts that only solitude can offer. The post Seeking Solitude on the Sandy Shores of Costa Rica appeared first on Calvin Rosser.| Calvin Rosser
A story about letting go, Alaskan grizzlies, and what it means to live in a fundamentally unpredictable and uncontrollable world. The post Let Go or Be Dragged: Adventures in The Last Frontier appeared first on Calvin Rosser.| Calvin Rosser
When confronted with increased responsibility and agency in adulthood, many people opt to become more serious. Is this the right choice? The post The Case for Being Less Serious appeared first on Calvin Rosser.| Calvin Rosser
In the midst of a burgeoning existential crisis, I heard birds sing on a remote Portuguese island. This is the story of how hearing that first birdsong changed my life for the better. The post The Day I Heard the Birds Sing appeared first on Calvin Rosser.| Calvin Rosser
Figuring out how to enjoy your life is like Calvinball. It's a game that's best played by making up the rules as you go. The post Calvinball: The Only Game Worth Playing appeared first on Calvin Rosser.| Calvin Rosser
The post Living in the Era of Coronavirus (the Truth from an Italian) appeared first on Travellector. A new page of history has been written and it is related to Coronavirus. How many places do we take for granted? How many people do we take for granted? A few days ago I was planning my next travel destination. I felt excited, but at the same time a little anxious. I was thinking […] The post Living in the Era of Coronavirus (the Truth from an Italian) appeared first on Travellector.| Travellector
I got an Oura ring a couple of years ago and have been working on improving my sleep and sleep habits ever since. For much of my adult life, I have been a poor sleeper. I have always been able to fall asleep quickly, but I have been plagued by two sleep issues. The first […]| AVC
After reading well over 500 books, here are the most important lessons that I learned, that I now base my entire life on.| Kath Kyle
Something happens in your 40’s - a series of shifts cause you to do a double take on what actually matters in a partner and in friends. This may include:| Heart Hackers Club
