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“One key to knowing joy is to be easily pleased.”
“You’re Astonishing! How dare you waste it!”
“Just because you can’t keep up doesn’t mean you can’t show up.”
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Neil de Grasse Tyson recently discussed the odds of our existence by highlighting the vast number of potential genetic combinations that could create a human being.
In a conversation with comedian Theo Von, Tyson explained that while approximately 100 billion people have ever lived, the number of possible genetic combinations that could form a human being is exponentially larger.
This mathematical perspective underscores the extraordinary nature of being alive as a miraculous gift we get to open each day.
EXERCISE:
What will you do today and in the future with your life lottery winnings?
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The navigation app WAZE was acquired by Google in 2013 for approximately 1.3 billion dollars, to complement its own mapping service.
The navigation app sector as a whole was reported to have generated 16.2 billion in revenue in 2022 with projections to reach 36.6 billion by 2028.
Clearly, people worldwide see great value in getting where they want to go and avoiding all the obstacles that could slow them down.
EXERCISE:
Where in your life have your let obstacles stop you from pursuing an important goal?
How would embracing your ability to pivot in new directions help sustain your motivation to press on to get where you want to go?
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Today’s quote is often attributed to Rumi, but actually originated from “A Course in Miracles,” written by Helen Schucman.
It is difficult for many of us to stand still and be content with where we are and what we have.
Perhaps our hunter-gatherer ancestors ingrained in us the need to venture out and seek what we don’t have, or think we need.
EXERCISE:
Where and how might you discover many more miracles about life without ever leaving home?
Barry and Ella
Our granddaughter Ella is an exuberant and expressive little girl.
She looks up to her six-year-old brother and wants to do whatever he’s doing, and more. She has little or no fear and abruptly objects whenever anyone tries doing things for her.
When it comes to buckling her car seat, peeling a mandarin orange, going on an amusement ride, or eating with chopsticks, she’s always up for the challenge.
EXERCISE:
How and in what ways are you challenging and stretching your capabilities?
Where can and will you put yourself to the test with greater exuberance and realize more of your growth potential?
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Be aware of your attitude and energy. Making mindful transitions helps your mode meet the moment.
“Individual willpower is a shallow container from which to draw energy.”
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High-end restaurants and those on cruise ships often refer to their spirit selections as Top Shelf by proudly displaying their eye-catching attractive bottles.
The makers of these beverages probably spend as much time in their packaging and marketing efforts as they do making a quality product, maybe even more.
How often does what’s on the outside truly reflect what’s on the inside?
EXERCISE:
Where else in your world are your focusing too much on the packaging of things?
How can you look beyond labels and outward appearances to discover that it’s often what’s on the inside that counts?
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When you examine the entrance requirements of our nation’s top schools, you’ll notice only a modest percentage of students are admitted.
Virtually all applicants can document top scores in standardized tests, and GPAs north of 4.0. What most of these schools also want to see is what these individuals have done with their lives through essays and interviews that highlight their extracurricular activities.
Looking beyond raw smarts and even their “I can” attitudes, these institutions are looking for folks that can humbly say “I did.”
EXERCISE:
How have you used your IQ and “I can” to prove to yourself and the world that you have done something significant and meaningful with your life?
What potential still lies within you to be and do more in the years to come?
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What are some of your favorite movies?
Close your eyes and visualize the lead characters and the story told through the wordsmithing skills of the screenwriters.
What made these diversions in your day so engaging and memorable?
Consider the idea that you are making a movie and that your inner narrative is the screenplay on which it is based. Who would be interested in seeing this movie and what actor would you want to play you?
EXERCISE:
Write a short story based about a new and more interesting you. How could this exercise add a bit more excitement and engagement to the life you are actually leading?
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“People can’t jump on your bandwagon if it’s parked in the garage.”
“What is the least I can teach you that would be the most valuable?”
“Do my expectations match the level of effort I’m giving?”