Your Soul Food for Friday Sept 6, 2024: Perspective, Purpose, Neurodivergence, Pets and Wellbeing + Kindness Matters!

Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

 It’s a Matter of Perspective-

Living On Purpose-

Ikigai is a huge predictor of a longer, happier life. Here’s how to find yours:
A cognitive neuroscientist explains the science behind this ancient art. People on the Japanese island of Okinawa are among the planets longest-lived.

One factor for this is that they tend to eat a highly nutritious, plant-based diet.

But another is more psychological and has to do with having meaning and purpose in life – what the Japanese call ikigai. Many studies suggest there are benefits to having ikigai.

Ikigai is a huge predictor of a longer, happier life. Here’s how to find yours | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Difference is the Only Thing We Have in Common-

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity
The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity (theconversation.com)

Pets Can Be a Positive Investment in Your Wellbeing-

4 Ways Your Pet Helps Your Health
Having a pet isn’t just about the joy of wagging tails and cozy cuddles – it also can be an investment in your well-being.

4 ways your pet helps your health (wral.com)

Kindness Matters-

‘I got you, girl’: A toll collector’s unexpected reply to a driver’s tears
When the toll collector asked Leahruth Jemilo how she was doing, she burst into tears. The collector’s response has stayed with her ever since.

‘I got you, girl’: A toll collector’s unexpected reply to a driver’s tears : NPR

Pay it forward with purpose!

Love,

Neville

Follow me on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevillebillimoria

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NevilleB108 
Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbillimoria

Leave a comment