Many small people, who, in many small places do many small things--that can alter the face of the world.| Selma
awashin earthen tones, the komorebi redolentas distinctive asOctober murmuring of cedars three-dimensional and dreamy joy fills my penumbra Copyright ©️ Selma Written for Colleen 🤗 —before the Sports Day official holiday today passes me while we inhale the season’s “voice” languorously. Incidentally, today is the last day of the 2025 Osaka Expo. If you missed it, you missed […]| Selma
I'd heard him say those words more than a hundred times before, a thousand,really,but his “I love you” tonight has a missed intake of breath, like a deflatingballoonwith a pinhole oozing air. I exchange my I love you with a timber come from arehearsedfamiliar place of warmth. My timber recognizes his timber and forsure, his […]| Selma
What to do about old promises keeping you stuck.| Selma
Is it forgetfulness or is it not paying attention?| Selma
I wish you miracles today. Open your arms wide to receive my wish.| Selma
…it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 2:6-7). Put simply, there are two wisdoms, Paul says: human wisdom, and divine wisdom. They are not the same. They are not even similar. They are not coming to the same conclusions about God, life, priorities, joy, fulfillment, or meaning. The wisdom of this world comes to nothing. It is practical only for temporary things, it is fleeting ...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The baton has been passed, but the mission remains urgent. The post Fulfilling Dr. Dobson’s Vision for the Family and the Church appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
© Paula Marvelly, All Saints' Tudeley Apertures to the soul The post The Spirituality of Marc Chagall appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
This is a story I read and loved as a child. Since I don’t have the book, I’ve told the story as well as I could remember it, but with a few of my own embellishments. Once upon a time, a poor farmer, his wife and five children lived in an average sized but nice farmhouse. … More No Room For a Sneeze| joyful2beeblogs
A few years ago, I installed a new water filter into the top, right, rear corner of the refrigerator. It was one of those twist filters that screws up into the apparatus that connects it to the water line that runs from the refrigerator’s dispenser to the wall to the water dispenser in the back … More Water Was Spewing Out of My Refrigerator| joyful2beeblogs
I’ve been given two interesting ideas about foods, both from older gentlemen at the grocery store. Being a friendly person who enjoys meeting others at the grocery store, I occasionally speak…| joyful2beeblogs
I teach philosophy, and it’s not easy–especially for the students. This is no surprise given our lofty goal to make some progress toward wisdom. Often students can have a sense that they are just not cut out for this. This can cause real grief, since surely we are all made to become to wise. It […]| LifeCraft
As legal tech evolves, modern PLM practices and low-code prototyping empower product managers and legal teams to innovate rapidly while maintaining compliance. This article explores the strategic and technical shifts reshaping the legal innovation landscape. The post Evolving Product Lifecycle Management: The Expanding Role of Product Managers and Democratized Prototyping in Legal Technology appeared first on EDRM.| EDRM
A hay(na)ku series Wisdomroots deepenin common earthTruthtrunk bearsbrunt of stormsMemoryrings containechoes of agesPotentialbranches bloomwith unopened futuresOpennessleaves spreadcatching all refractions W3 poetry prompt This week’s W3 is hosted by the wonderful Michelle Navajas. She encourages us to write a love-themed series of five hay(na)ku. My hay(na)ku series is about different kinds of love, each standing on… Continue reading The fullness, or: Being→| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
In this powerful lecture on responding to suffering, Ram Dass draws on the wisdom of the Buddha, Trungpa Rinpoche, and ... More...| Ram Dass
Parents, in their role of creating and sustaining new life, serve as powerful reflections of our relationship with God, our Creator-Father| Justin N. Poythress
I managed to write two lovely poems for you today, thanks to the lovely prompts that inspired me. Bless you all.| Selma
A redo of a previously published poem. This one aims to be imagist. Hope you like it. Thanks, dVerse.| Selma
How far upstream did your boat travel this summer? May it bring you back safe to reap your soul’s bounty this autumn. Bless you all.| Selma
Human beings can tend to be creatures of extremes. We often miss The Golden Mean.| Orion Philosophy
On Facebook the other day, I saw this quote posted by Andrea Sigler on “Word Porn,” I am unable to find the author of this quote but it has been used many times on other sites. I found …| joyful2beeblogs
Fields of thousands of yellow sunflowers give their beauty to the world. My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic mea…| joyful2beeblogs
Life’s Meaning by Albert Einstein Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into w…| joyful2beeblogs
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood …| joyful2beeblogs
The standup comedian on taking the Liz Truss approach, his love of The French Exit, and dogs winking at him| Positive News
On May 20, 1999, just after five in the morning, my daughter was born.| BEEW
What could possess a person to put his life and reputation in jeopardy, to steal one of the most important documents in American history, to evade the FBI, and to bind and gag his own father? If yo…| Bible Study Nerd
Sort of a public announcement.| Selma
Belatedly… an American Cinquain followed by a Mirror Cinquain. Followed by a Senryu. For dVerse because I was inspired. TYVM. Happy weekend, all.| Selma
4 Maccabees, Hebrews 11, Acts 22, Revelation 12. “But why the Maccabees?” asked St. Gregory Nazianzen in an Oration given during a celebration of the martyrs (Oration 15). He went on to answer an assumption in his own day that martyrs can only be called such if they die for Christ, and so the MaccabeesContinue reading "Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions"| Edith M. Humphrey
© Paula Marvelly, Berwick Church The light of all lights The post The Spirituality of Duncan Grant appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
When I was two years old my uncle gave me a “real live, Smokey the Bear,” teddy bear for Christmas. Smokey had a hat, badge and shovel, which was lost so early on that I don’t rem…| joyful2beeblogs
Beautiful pink lotus I shared this post from my experiences in surviving abuse and some lessons I learned. After I began to learn to protect myself energetically, mentally, and emotionally during t…| joyful2beeblogs
That spirit inside you is the spark of hope that remains when every other hope dies| Justin N. Poythress
Explore how AI and humans perceive patterns, revealing truths while avoiding the pitfalls of false connections in our quest for knowledge.| e-Discovery Team
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
On July 1, I did something for the first time in two years: I raised our prices. I wrestled over the decision for more than a year before finally taking my own good advice that I give to members of The Upside community who question whether or not to raise their prices. But even though … “Why and When” to Raise Your Prices Read More »| The Upside
Photographer unidentified, Three Archers, Japan, 1860-ca. 1900 Training the mind and body to become one The post Eugen Herrigel: Zen in the Art of Archery appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
Access 75 of the best words of wisdom ever said today! You'll discover wisdom quotes by Einstein, Buddha, Seneca, Socrates, Plato, and many more!| Wisdom Quotes
If you read last week’s Wednesday Wisdom, then you know that I shared a big feature–one of the biggest I’ve ever had–about being on Jessi Hempel’s Hello Monday podcast. It was nothing short of thrilling. The morning of the interview, I picked up a Philly Fluff cake at Natales (IYKYK) to bring to the LinkedIn … How to Make the Most out of Visibility Opportunities Read More »| The Upside
What do Melinda Gates, Anna Kendrick, Jesse Eisenberg, and I all have in common? We aren’t all billionaires. We aren’t all famous. We aren’t all global philanthropists. Instead, we were all featured guests on Jessi Hempel’s Hello Monday podcast! But what’s remarkable about this story isn’t the feature itself. Although, if I’m being honest, it … Hello Monday Podcast Read More »| The Upside
These positive quotes can push you towards progress and help you accomplish the goals you create for yourself. Be inspired and encouraged by reading the quote of the day; start your day with the inspiration found in these positive quotes. Let the wisdom of others motivate you each day of your week. Reading a positive […]| Dreams Quote
Flash fiction in 144 words for dverse Poets Pub and You, my friends. Happy summer.| Selma
When Johnny graduates high school anxious and unequipped, we point the finger at schools. That’s like losing a battle, then blaming the sole survivor who comes limping back to base.| Justin N. Poythress
Just because you are beautiful… sharing my “green” Happy Summer, friends.| Selma
I memorized a beautiful prayer when I was a little girl. It paints a beautiful picture that every child deserves to see. Rightly so, we manifest the world as we want it to be. (not in the impossibi…| Selma
Because Daddies will go through epic distances for their daughters. Oh yes!| Selma
Dear Google Algorithms— this! Dear Search Engines— t h i s ! Dear Benevolent Universe— THIS!| Selma
When I was about 11 or 12 years old, I thought perfection was something I was supposed to pursue. I read in the Bible, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”…| joyful2beeblogs
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
My heart and mind have been full of sadness for those who have suffered so much from the hurricanes, flooding, destruction, deaths and loss of homes. How hard it is sometimes to choose one person w…| joyful2beeblogs
Love and a loving touch can bring a baby peace.. Inner peace is a home grown commodity; beginning with the seeds of loving ourselves as babies then as children. Add the nourishment of loving parent…| joyful2beeblogs
Good friends having fun together. Do you ever stop to wonder why someone likes you or why you like them? Are you drawn to certain types of personalities or people with the same or even different be…| joyful2beeblogs
How Many Acorn Trees How many acorn trees have you planted Lady Squirrel How many carry your paw print? How far did you travel to bury themFor safekeeping,Little Lady and then forgot…| Selma
When you send a proposal and you never hear back from the company… When you follow up several times after a first meeting and never receive a response… When a company eagerly requests to meet with you, but they don’t respond to your emails… When someone books time with you and then cancels without any … 10 Ways to Stop Client Ghosting Read More »| The Upside
Discover pivotal lessons from a founder's journey in building a consultancy business. Learn from setbacks and enhance your approaches for success.| The Upside
What Is Regret? “Two elements must therefore be rooted out once for all, – the fear of future suffering, and the recollection of past suffering; since the latter no longer concerns me, and the former concerns me not yet.” – Seneca, from Letters from a Stoic After a long day at work and terrible traffic, […] The post How To Deal With Regret ( 3 Stoic Strategies to Live Free) appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“These individuals have riches just as we say that we ‘have a fever,’ when really the fever has us.” — Seneca We all know those people who have lots of money, and yet, they are miserable. On the flip side, we all know people who live happy and fulfilled lives despite not having lots of money. […] The post What Does It Mean To Be Wealthy? appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it.” — Marcus Aurelius The question of why and how we are supposed to live has been contemplated for centuries. Absurdist Albert Camus wrote that life is like the Sisyphean task of […] The post Perseverance: 7 Stoic Lessons on How To Keep Going appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
Just over sixteen years ago, I bought Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations on Amazon. Amazon Prime didn’t exist then and to qualify for free shipping, I had to purchase a few other books at the same time. I was 19 years old. I didn’t know what Stoicism was. I didn’t know who Marcus Aurelius was (besides the […] The post The 16 Greatest Lessons From 16 Years With Marcus Aurelius appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“We suffer more from imagination than from reality.” — Seneca The 21st century has been described as “The Age of Anxiety,” “The United States of Stress,” “The World of Worry.” The implication is that what we are experiencing—pandemics, terrorism, political and economic turmoil, existential angst, and let’s stop there—is unique, unprecedented, uncharted. News headlines, tweets, […] The post How To Cure Anxiety: 9 Stoic Techniques That Work appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” — Epictetus What do the goals we set, whether personal or professional, require? If we hope to accomplish our goals, we need the discipline to hold ourselves accountable. We need the self-control to stay focused only on the things within our […] The post Goal Setting: A Philosophical Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
It’d be wonderful if life never tempted you, if you could just go day-to-day, winging it and always do right. But that’s not how the world is. That’s not who you are. If left to our own devices, with enough opportunities, eventually we’ll mess up—we’ll drift, we’ll stray. That’s why the greats have what Marcus […] The post 12 (Stoic) Rules For Life: An Ancient Guide to the Good Life appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
It’s pretty remarkable to think that two of history’s greatest philosophers walked the earth at the same time. That’s right, Seneca and Jesus were both born in the year 4BC. Not only that, they lived roughly parallel lives despite being separated by geography, culture, and social station. Indeed, they are both written about by Tacitus, […] The post Stoicism and Christianity: The History of the Stoics and the Christians appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
A Devotional Introduction by KK Sah What You’ll Receive: A PDF copy of The Essence of the Ramayana by K.K. ... More... The post Free eBook: The Essence of the Ramayana appeared first on Ram Dass.| Ram Dass
Speaking across the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on the feeling of love ... More... The post Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 281 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Love and the Path of the Heart appeared first on Ram Dass.| Ram Dass
Speaking at a MAPS conference in the early 1990s, Ram Dass looks back at some of the benefits and mistakes ... More... The post Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 280 – Evolution and Revolution appeared first on Ram Dass.| Ram Dass
Discover why Chick-fil-A, closed on Sundays, exemplifies the importance of maintaining business boundaries regardless of the economic situation. Learn to set your own rules.| The Upside
"According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it" (1 Corinthians 3:10). Paul emphasizes over and over again that his labors were "according to the grace of God." In other| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
I’m invited to lots of events by folks who are loosely in my network. Most of the time, the messages read something like this: Erin, I’m excited to explore The Upside and will be digging in deeper next week. I’d love to personally invite you to our upcoming private, sold-out event in NYC on June … They’re Buying You above All Else Read More »| The Upside
In 2019, I coined the term 20/20 Market Research to describe a framework I developed that works exceptionally well for understanding your potential clients’ needs while also building strong relationships. It’s simple: You reach out individually to old leads, potential leads, or folks who fit your ideal client profile and ask if you can have … 20/20 Market Research: Understand Your Clients While Building Relationships Read More »| The Upside
This is a book summary of Guinea Pig B: The 56 Year Experiment by Buckminster Fuller (Amazon): Quick Housekeeping: Book Summary Contents: The 56-Year Experiment: Guinea Pig B by Buckminster Fuller (Book Summary) About the Book & Buckminster Fuller “I hope this book will prove to be an encouraging example of what the little, average […] The post The 56-Year Experiment: “Guinea Pig B” by Buckminster Fuller (Book Summary) appeared first on Sloww.| Sloww
Following the unexpected death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, the world’s attention shifted once again to the time-honored traditions of the Catholic Church, particularly the …| Atkins Bookshelf
Considering EcclesiastesThe School of Mankind (Considering Ecclesiastes) The Beam (Considering Ecclesiastes) Definitions of True Love (Considering Ecclesiastes) Work Forces (Considering| Rambling Ever On
How do you know when it’s time to scale your business? I’ve been asked this question no less than 200 times. One of my own scale moments happened after 100+ 1:1 calls with people wanting to talk to me to learn more about The Upside. I slowly realized I was answering the same questions over … How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Scale? Read More »| The Upside
Writers & Artists Spirituality Series: Jane Austen, Chawton, Hampshire| The Culturium
"Listen to the waters roar, feel Earth tremble, and the skies, see them watching us. With Godly wisdom I’ll mimic them, viewing the glories and failures of this expansive wilderness."| Rambling Ever On
Inside The Upside community, you’ll find a sea of go-getters. But many of them will tell you that being a go-getter–the A+ students in life–didn’t result in the type of success they had imagined for themselves. We have several Upside members who went to Ivy League schools, won all the awards, earned multiple degrees and … An A+ Won’t Make You a Successful Entrepreneur Read More »| The Upside
Engaging on LinkedIn pays off… …if done the right way. That’s the lesson I hope you’ll take away from this story about Jill Kravetz, a long-time Upside member and strategic advisor to founders and C-suite executives. Jill had been pushing herself to get out there and be more visible as an independent consultant and business … Consistent Engagement on LinkedIn Pays Off Read More »| The Upside
I just returned home from Las Vegas with my kids. Yep, we took a family vacation to Sin City. The last time I was there was about 15 years ago for a bachelorette party (shout out to Thunder Down Under!). But this trip was obviously different. We took a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, saw … Here’s How Gambling Could Pay Off Read More »| The Upside
🌟 Here’s a handpicked collection of powerful words of wisdom—some timeless, some fresh, all designed to inspire clarity, courage, and compassion in everyday life. Whether you’re sharing them with your children or reflecting on them yourself, these quotes are like soul vitamins. 🧠 Classic Words of Wisdom “The only true wisdom is in knowing you […]| Dreams Quote
I’d been all over Costa Rica, but the Nicoya Peninsula had remained under my radar. That changed when I heeded some frequently heard advice from fellow travelers: You’ve got to check out Nosara. The renowned surf-spot-turned-yoga-and-wellness-enclave has become a popular destination within this sparsely populated region, offering something increasingly rare: authentic Costa Rican living combined … The post Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula: A Blue-Zone Paradise appeared first on Further.| Further
Discover why charging enough for services is crucial in making your projects worth your time. Find out what you may gain by adjusting your rates.| The Upside
In this Age of Distraction, may the Lord pour out His Grace on us to (1) stay in the most excellent and highest way (of His Love, I Cor.12:31); (2) to hear, read, receive the Word of God richly and hide it in our hearts; and (3) to be occupied with the weightier matters of life which concern Him most: Righteousness, Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness to God and to man (Matt.23:23; Prov.16:6). The post The Weight of Matters appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
If my kids are going to remember what I say, I need to up my game. Not say too much, or forget to say enough but give them words to remember.| Wise & Shine
Discover why companies choose to hire consultants they like, trust, and connect with. Learn how your uniqueness sets you apart in consulting.| The Upside
At a recent workshop I hosted for a co-working space, a participant asked me how she could possibly keep her 1:1 pricing equitable even though she needed to make more money. She asked, “Should I find additional ways to generate income?” This puzzle is more common than you might think. You want to give back … 5 Ways to Create Equitable Offerings, While Still Making Money Read More »| The Upside
 One large fountain at Waverly Place For many of us middle aged women a lot of changes take place which require some adaptive strategies. Some of us have physical problems that limit our activitie…| joyful2beeblogs
Great relationships aren't built on polished images but on authenticity.| Shivamber
100+ wise words and essential nuggets of life advice| BEEW
I imagine that many of us feel sadness for the suffering of other people or even animals, that unbidden tears come to our eyes. During the invasion of Ukraine I, and I know many others, have been s…| joyful2beeblogs
A few weeks ago at Upside Office Hours, a very smart member started a sentence like this: “I saw on LinkedIn that a competitor in my space was …” I let her finish the sentence but stopped her right there. I asked: “What makes you feel you should pay attention to … Put the Blinders on, Change Your Mindset Forever Read More »| The Upside
Book summary of What is Vedanta? by Swami Sarvapriyananda featuring: Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art), Swami Vivekananda Practical Vedanta, and more| Sloww
This quote pretty much sums up what happens to successful people as they grow older. They lose the ability to risk it all. The more successful they are, the more they want to protect what they have…| On my Om
DeepSeek, an AI startup owned by Liang Wenfeng, has claimed its V-3 software-R1 offers revolutionary cost-effective AI training without relying on advanced NVIDIA chips. This announcement catalyzed…| e-Discovery Team
“All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12). It seems as Paul writes his first letter to the church at Corinth, that the Corinthians were taking Paul’s own words -- his principle of freedom in Christ specifically -- and twisting it to their own sinful| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
