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
I set out to write a poem to globetrotters everywhere, about visiting the place that resides within you, but this poem resulted instead. I like it. I hope you do too.| 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
A New York farmer uses the simplicity of the potato to offer some wisdom about not giving up when things get difficult.| InspireMore
© 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 remember them. But somehow the plastic belt with a metal buckle with his name, “Smokey,” on it lasted many … More My Inner Child Is Alive and Well| joyful2beeblogs
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 the later years of my marriage, I began to understand the very fact and degree that I had been abused. Realizing that I had denied it far … More The Beginnings of Healing| joyful2beeblogs
That spirit inside you is the spark of hope that remains when every other hope dies| Justin N. Poythress
There is nothing like and old fool, or so they say. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to realize that maybe we are all fools when it comes to love.| Poetry For Healing
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
Oh, oh— one very last thing before I go for a while… something that’s been on my mind. How’s your footprint? Mother-approved?| Selma
A short story poem about forgiveness. I hope you enjoy it. This completes my promise of a month's worth of beautiful posts. I hope you found at least one beautiful post this month.| Selma
She must have fallen asleep after all— when, she cannot remember. But sheremembers the chanson française on repeat, on repeat coming from the studio facing her condo Ne me quitte pasNe me quitte pasNe me quitte pas She must have fallen asleep after all.The bloody alarm clock startles.Daylight hurtsEars sore and fatigued Eyeballs vexed and tired She must have […]| Selma
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
This post is excerpted from a letter to my daughter on her 18th birthday| BEEW
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
Riddle: What did the sidewalk say to the Crepe Myrtle? Check out what it said here.| Selma
The world is in need of our peace today. Please stop all the fear mongering. Don’t listen to all the scaremongering/rumormongering. Become the peace you want to see in the world.| 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
When I first started The Upside in 2017, it wasn’t a community or accelerator at all. In fact, the first business model for The Upside was a boutique matching firm that connected companies with high-caliber consultants. You see, I was really good at getting clients. But I certainly didn’t nail every client meeting. In fact, … Learnings from a Rude Client Pitch Read More »| 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
“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind,” the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote. “Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.” Does that mean Marcus Aurelius and the ancient Stoics believed in the Law of Attraction, as popularized by Rhonda Byrne? It’s a good question. And we will spend the […]| 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
Speaking through the decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on Satsang, the community of ... More...| Ram Dass
Henry Kissinger’s posthumously published book, Genesis, co-authored with Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie, addresses the profound implications of AI on humanity. Written at age 100, it reflects …| e-Discovery Team
Growing up in Spartanburg, SC, my family spent weeks each summer in Myrtle Beach. We’d pile into my parents’ brown station wagon and drive 5 hours to my grandparents’ 2-bedroom condo on the beach. My memories from those vacations are priceless. Juicy S.C. peaches and Capri Suns in the cooler. Bugles from the … A Lesson on Boundaries from an Unexpected Source Read More »| 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
Writers & Artists Spirituality Series: Thomas Hardy, Bockhampton & Dorchester, Dorset| The Culturium
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
Quotes, aphorisms, proverbs or whatever you want to call them — I’m a junkie. I picked up the habit from my father who was an Associated Press journalist. Readers of my nationally syndicated column will recognize them as morals. They need to be short, snappy and to the point. A good moral or proverb must […] The post Wisdom is Sunlight Of the Soul appeared first on Harvey Mackay.| Harvey Mackay
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
My kids love to play the “how much money would it take for you to do/drink/eat [insert something disgusting here]?” game. Because even as kids, they know there’s a price for everything. …even swimming in a pool of 💩 – one of their many scenarios posed to me over the years. I had a conversation … Would You Do It for Double the Pay? Read More »| 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
I love to cook for my family and I love stocking up the fridge. So, every Sunday, you’ll find me at my local Wegmans (IYKYK) shopping for weekly groceries. It’s an hour of “me-time” that I look forward to each weekend. Whenever I make my way to the checkout lines, I always look for Steven’s … Here’s How to Set Yourself Apart Read More »| 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
It took me a while to realize that at almost every Open House that I host, a guest asks some version of this question: “How much time should I allocate to business development vs. delivering client work?” This is much bigger than a business development or time management question. This, my friends, is a question … Working on the Business Vs. In the Business How to Create the Perfect Balance Read More »| The Upside
i.e. whenever you are considering being lazy, remember, it won’t kill you, it will “simply” make you feel miserable in the long run.| stanbright.com
This post was originally published 5 January 2012. The links have been updated. Why is it in the “Music” category? Because it’s so relevant there… and sadly, today’s world in general. Gaslight was a 1944 noire film that starred Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman. The term, ‘to gaslight,’ comes directly from the plot. Updated 4 … Continue reading Today’s Gaslighting (updated Dec 2021)→| del's other stuff…
2024 was a struggle for most. Leading a community of ~250 consultants, advisors and business coaches, I have a unique pulse on what’s happening in the industry, some of which I’m going to share with you today. Here’s what I’ve observed in 2024 and what you need to know as you move into 2025: #1 … Trend Report and Action Steps for 2025 Read More »| The Upside
Let me start by saying that I’m a person who values quality over quantity. This value permeates every aspect of my life, from friendships to my home to business and everything in between. Through that quality-over-quantity lens, I see people making what I think is a major mistake on LinkedIn: Messaging strangers or … Here’s What Not to Do on LinkedIn Read More »| The Upside
The old British divine Matthew Henry refers to the practice of praying God's Word back to God as "wrestling with God in his own strength." For this reason, I love to peruse the Bible for prayers to make my own. And one of my favorite passages to pray is Psalm 25. As we look forward to a new year, I| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Listen to me read the post: I wake up among the treetops. I peek out the window near my head and I see the shadowy lake below, surrounded by the shadowy trees. Across the lake, I hear the train that was probably the reason for my waking. I close my eyes and a smile creeps […] The post Remembering how to pray appeared first on Heather Plett.| Heather Plett
Discover the challenges of parenting adult children from a distance and learn how to hold space for them while prioritizing self-care.| Heather Plett
The book of Proverbs, like other books typically identified as part of Israel’s “wisdom literature,” is full of pithy, provocative statements. (Here I cannot enter into a debate about whether “wisdom literature” is an actual genre.) Consider the following set of verses from chapter 26: Do not answer fools according to their folly, or you […] The post The Book of Proverbs’ Deceptive Simplicity (Or, How to Get It Right) first appeared on The Sacred Page.| The Sacred Page
Before Isaiah told the Israelites that they would "hear a word behind them saying, 'This is the way; walk in it ...'" ( Isaiah 30:21), he reminded them of the Nature and Character of the One Who was giving that word (v.18-20). When we as the Body of Christ are pressed on all sides by the Love that Christ has for us personally, we will trust His Voice and His Word and be willing to walk in HIS Love, "the highest way", "the blameless way", in the Sanctuary, away from sin, guilt, shame, and blam...| GGWO Church Baltimore
Two brothers. Two sisters. These four people are at the heart of the story of Israel, the people of God. There are some common elements that we read in the book of Genesis. Two women are barren for long seasons of their lives. Trickery is employed by one character to gain a particular blessing, and […] The post Family Dynamics and the Purpose of God appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men (1 Corinthians 1:23-25). Our Very| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Inspirational Quotes for Women: Quotes about strength and leadership that are uplifting for women - Strong women have shown up, broken many stereotypes, and| FunZumo
A very mature Christian came to me recently and said, “I want to learn more about doing family devotions well." Not long after, I had a very edifying conversation with a gray-haired saint who was wanting to study a particular Bible topic together. These encounters just reminded me of this fact: the| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
...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 ar| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Loss of focus, even for a moment, is always detrimental to what we are doing. That is quite obvious at pro-level sports disciplines - the moment you lose focus, your opponent takes advantage and scores. In the end of the day, if you want to be a “pro” in any discipline, you need to learn how to sustain your focus for long periods of time. Always being present and in the now. I came to this realisation while watching the Australian Open finals this year. I guess that’s also amongst the r...| Stan Bright
