Athletic trainer stunned by a halftime reunion with her Army brother Watch this athletic trainer brought to tears when the basketball halftime surprise is the return of her Army brother
Despite a hot, flat and crowded planet some are living long and happy lives and breaking expectations!
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It’s World Population Day: Here’s what the world will look like in 2050: By 2050, after India and China, Nigeria is expected to become the world’s third most populous nation.
Earth is at its hottest in thousands of years. Here’s how we know. Observations are enough to make scientists confident that the current period of warming is exceptional.
All great fireworks shows end the same way… with a bang. They save the best and most spectacular displays for their grand finale. You can’t help but clap at the end. Now compare a fireworks show to many lectures, sales presentations and customer service experiences. They often start off strong but instead of ending with a bang, they fizzle. The sales presentation that has a great hook in the beginning but doesn’t leave a lasting impression at the end. The speech that makes you glad it’s over instead of making you want to hear more. The restaurant server who makes a great first impression but is nowhere to be found when you want to pay the bill and leave. The teacher who fails to inspire his students to take action at the end of the lesson. The hotel that welcomes you when you arrive but ignores you when you leave. The store that has great merchandise but fails to create a memorable experience. The examples are numerous, but the solution is simple. Whatever your job or business, add some fireworks to your work.
Think of ways you can create a grand finale and leave a lasting impression. Finish your speech or sales presentation with a bang and give your audience a reason to clap at the end. Give your customers something positive to talk about as they walk out the door.
Fireworks don’t have to occur just on the 4th of July. You can create a fireworks experience every day by finishing strong and making people say “Wow!”
US climate data pinpoints Monday as hottest recorded day on Earth! Monday was the hottest day recorded on Earth, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Scientists found a spot on Earth like no other — and a record that could redefine our history of the planet: Canada’s Crawford Lake may hold evidence that humans have fundamentally changed Earth enough to have started the Anthropocene, a new chapter in geologic time.
Drone Photo Award winners capture the extraordinary beauty of the ordinary: A rice field, a playground, piles of garbage — cameras from above cast a lens at earthly images with surprising, even dazzling results. Here are some of the winners from the 2023 Drone Photo Awards.
If you can’t make it to a national park, your mind can still wander there with this app: Headspace is transporting users to some of America’s most popular national parks through new guided meditations.
Finland is home to the world’s happiest people—their No. 1 secret is this 500-year-old mindset: For six years in a row, Finland has been ranked as the No. 1 happiest country in the world. Psychology expert E. Elisabet Lahti credits this phenomenon to “sisu,” a Finnish mindset that has been around for more than years.
New study reveals simple act could stave off 2 leading causes of death among adults: ‘Doesn’t need to be complicated.’ This study is the largest ever done on this topic, pooling data from 196 articles and over 30 million participants from nearly 100 study groups. by Erin Feiger / July 1, 2023 A quick walk a day may keep an early death away. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that as little as 75 minutes a week of moderately intense, non-occupational physical activity substantially lowers the risk of dying from certain types of cancer or heart disease.
What is Conscious Leadership, what precludes it, and what you can do about fostering it to create a better world:
Enjoy this podcast that I really enjoyed co-hosting with Drew S, featuring my dear friend and colleague Eric some weeks ago in the Mission Fed studios. (34 minutes)
Eric Kaufmann, a nationally recognized thought leader at Harvard University’s Institute of Coaching, discusses the blueprint for conscious leadership; ego myopia; and the role of leaders in the world. Eric talks about his book, Leadership Breakdown: How Conscious Leaders Generate Breakthroughs That Enrich Business and the World, that was featured at his book signing at the iconic Warwick’s Bookstore in La Jolla a few weeks ago.
Cheer up, buttercup. Here’s how to be happy (according to people who study it.) Happiness can feel elusive. To find out how to be happy – and how to be joyful – we consulted a few top researchers.
Male Puffer Fish Constructs Insane Underwater Sand Mandala to Attract Mate The male, white-spotted puffer fish creates complex and beautiful sand mandalas in an earnest attempt to attract a mate
This week: Celebrating Juneteenth, the Summer Solstice & Pride Month
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Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness: This past Monday marked the Juneteenth holiday — a date commemorating the fall of slavery in the United States. While it’s a new federal holiday, it’s been celebrated since the 1860s.
Aloha Friends, Wishing you a wonderful summer solstice!
This is a time of changing seasons. On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:58 am PDT summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere.
The summer solstice is the longest day and the shortest night in our year. The sun sets farthest north on the horizon.
At this time of the year, the days are warm, all the plants are energized by the sun, and the land is filled with rich new growth. Summer is truly a celebration of the primal creative force of nature, fertile and blooming with abundance. Humans for many millenniums have marked this sacred time in the yearly cycle of life. Celebrating the solstice can be a beautiful reminder that our lives are part of a larger order, always changing always renewing.
The beginning of summer represents a time for purification and renewed energy. This is a time of cutting through resistance and obstacles, using the sun energy to illuminate and light your way upon your path. Fire is especially important, symbolizing the light, heat, and power of the sun. Into a fire, you can throw a piece of paper with written goals to achieve, and anything you choose to release. Now is a good time to plant seeds for a more intuitive, simpler, and natural lifestyle. Stay in tune with nature and wellness.
Each Summer Solstice, This Native American Rock Art Reveals A Secret Feature The Sinagua people say the rock art was created with shadows and sunlight in mind.
In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist. And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. And then… they came for me. ..And by that time there was no one left to speak up. –Rev Martin Niemoller, January 1946
I Love You For No Reason:
A Powerful Song, Video and Message To Crack Your Heart Open!
Thanks this week go to Aysha S-B, Billy S, Courtney P, and all those willing to speak up, show up, and be allies not bystanders in the fight for justice and mercy.
This week: Congrats to all the Grads and Dad’s for Father’s Day!
Connecting Passion to Purpose with Neville Billimoria on UCTV Career Talks
Why You Should Set Your Sights on Fulfillment Rather Than Happiness
10 Great College Commencement Speeches
Tom Hanks gives Harvard commencement speech, tells grads to defend truth: ‘The responsibility is yours.’
A service dog gets his own college diploma, winning huge cheers!
Connecting Passion to Purpose with Neville Billimoria – Career Talks:
“When we can align what we love, with what we are good at, with what the world needs, and what others find valuable, we can unleash our true potential and purpose on this planet,” says UC San Diego alum Neville Billimoria. He shares his journey from college to career and shares his tips for leading a fulfilling life at work and at home.
Why You Should Set Your Sights on Fulfillment Rather Than Happiness: It’s graduation season, which means that along with asking grads the dreaded question (“So, what’s next?”), it’s also the time of year when people dole out unsolicited and outdated—or at least largely unrealistic—career advice.
Tom Hanks gives Harvard commencement speech, tells grads to defend truth: ‘The responsibility is yours.’ Actor Tom Hanks gave a commencement address at Harvard University Thursday, where he asked the new graduates to join in a ‘fight’ over truth in the United States.
A service dog gets his own college diploma, winning huge cheers! When Grace Mariani graduated from Seton Hall University this week, the school president had a special gift for Justin, her service dog.
A coach and player have a heart to heart, get real and vulnerable with each other about their fears of failure, and become unbreakable and unshakable after the meeting and win a Super Bowl.
A teacher and student discuss the student’s behavior in class and the student shares that they are going through a tough time at home. The teacher listens with empathy and shares love and support. The student starts to thrive in class and in life.
A mental coach talks with a musician and shares advice, but more importantly provides unwavering support and belief in them. The musician takes their performance to a whole new level.
A team has a meeting after a series of tough losses and after some initial yelling and screaming, they get vulnerable and share what’s holding them back. They turn it around and go on an incredible win streak.
A family sits together at a table every Sunday and discusses the challenges each person is facing, and they come up with solutions together. Everyone walks away from the table feeling more confident and the family creates a lasting bond.
A married couple takes a walk on the beach and talks about some of their issues and after fighting for a little bit they listen and vow to be better for each other.
In all these cases the connection that happens is more important than the advice, solution, and words spoken. What’s happening at a deeper level is connection, unity, and oneness. Each person is moving from the feeling of being separate and alone to feeling connected and one with each other. From this oneness, a feeling of love flows, and healing and power is experienced that transforms the individual, the relationship, and the team.
HeartMath has conducted advanced research and found that when people are experiencing these types of connections there is a synchronization of the two hearts that begin to act as if they are one. We were created for connection. The latest research in relational psychology shows that we heal in connection.
The research demonstrates the truth that we were never meant to be alone and separate. We are wired at the spiritual, soul, biological, and cellular level to become one, and when we do we experience greater power, connection, commitment, and healing.
Study Finds Doing Yoga 3 Times a Week Lowers Stress and Boosts Short-Term Memory Three, 50-minute flows per week might be the ultimate antidote to your work stress.
Micro-Dosing Isn’t Just for Psychedelics — Turns Out It’s for Stretching, Too Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links.
This is the perfect amount of time to meditate, says mindfulness expert You don’t need to meditate for a long time to get the most benefits. In fact, doing it for too long can be counterintuitive. Here’s what an expert suggests.
New UCSF Test Helps Find the Right Medication for You Using Your DNA Doctors at UCSF may be able to prescribe medications with a lot more accuracy by testing a patient’s genes using a process called pharmacogenetics, which allows doctors to see exactly why a person is experiencing a side effect.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend:
Why Orange?
On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Wear Orange is now observed every June. Thousands of people wear orange to honor Hadiya and the more than 43,000 Americans are killed with guns and approximately 76,000 more are shot and wounded every year.
More than half of US teachers think being armed would make students less safe, report finds: More than half of the country’s teachers believe arming themselves would make students less safe, while one in five say they would be interested in carrying a gun to school, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation.
‘Live free and die’? The sad state of U.S. life expectancy A decade after a landmark report on Americans’ shorter lives, the problem has only gotten worse. Unlike other wealthy nations, U.S. life expectancy has not bounced back from the pandemic.
6 major takeaways from the ATF’s first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released a major report that details how stolen guns and emerging technology like “ghost guns” play a factor in gun violence in the U.S.
This striking image won our ‘Pictures of the Year’ photo contest: See all 10 of the top photographs and find out how perseverance—and a ton of patience—got Karthik Subramaniam the grand-prize-winning shot.
5 ways to boost your health in 5 minutes or less: These 5 healthy habits will have a measurable, positive impact on your health and wellness and take just five minutes or less.
“Out of all-inclusive, unconditional compassion comes the healing of all mankind.”— Dr. David Hawkins
A simple act of kindness changed the trajectory of a young man’s life: Some 50 years ago, Bill Price found himself alone at an event. Then someone turned and said, “Would you like to join us?” That moment changed the trajectory of his life.
People Shared “One In A Billion” Moments They Actually Caught A Picture Of, And They Are W-I-L-D If you’ve never seen the inside of a penguin’s mouth, a hotel phone with “pizza” on speed dial, or an apple with two stems, well, you’re in for a treat.
Stressed and unhappy about work? Micro-breaks can help you regain focus and energy. In response to endless e-mail, back-to-back Zoom calls and 24/7 hustle culture, we need to redefine how we work.
Should I worry about how long I spend sitting down? A morning run? Sitting on a gym ball? Standing up regularly? We examine the most effective ways to combat the health issues caused by a sedentary lifestyle
US man leaves job interview, rescues baby in runaway stroller, then lands job! Ron Nessman was leaving a job interview at a California Applebee’s when he spotted a baby stroller hurtling towards a busy road
Stop Being So Mean to Yourself: 5 Amare Leadership Tips for Less Suffering and More Happiness with Moshe E:
How Being Too Nice and So Mean Go Together
Several months ago, I wrote this article about how to stop being too nice at work. Read over 30,000 times on Inc. alone, the topic resonated with a lot of leaders.
Interestingly, what I often see in executives I coach that are “too nice” is that they are actually being very mean… to themselves. Being mean to yourself manifests on the inside as being hyper-critical, blocking joy, and feeling that you’re never enough.
On the outside it shows up as being too soft and never taking a firm stand; or the opposite, being arrogant and heartless. Either way, being mean to yourself causes suffering and makes you a less effective leader. It denies your full power. If you are mean to yourself, it may be so deep-seated and familiar that you don’t even see the meanness – you think it’s just how you are.
For you, the first steps are awareness and acceptance. If you do recognize that you are sometimes mean to yourself, your first step is to choose whether to continue or to stop it. If you are not mean to yourself, beautiful. Be a role model for other leaders. Are you mean to yourself? If yes, because…? If no, because…? What people or situations most trigger it?
5 Amare Steps to Stop Being So Mean to Yourself:
Do an honest self-assessment.Estimate how many of your daily thoughts are self-critical. Now consider what proportion of those are simply mean and absent of any present-day validity, and which have a useful message for you.
Get clear on suffering and happiness.Ask yourself if you think suffering is a noble show of strength, and if joy diminishes that. Next explore where those beliefs come from. Then ask yourself what might happen if you said no to suffering and yes to happiness.
Explore the payoffs.To let go of meanness to yourself, list three things that sustain it in you. It could be playing it safe, aligning with someone else’s beliefs, avoiding conflict, fear of failure, etc. Just note your payoffs and consider healthier benefits.
Work with your “meanness partner.” Tune in to when you are being mean to yourself – notice the thoughts and sensations, and what you say and do. When it happens, comment on it – like “Hey, here we go, choosing to suffer!” Then smile and even have fun with it. Give your meanness partner a name (even if this playfulness sounds bizarre, try it. It will loosen things up inside you!).
Cut yourself some slack.You may be breaking a habit of a lifetime. Give it time. Congratulate yourself on tiny steps forward. And don’t be mean to yourself for having been mean to yourself! While you’re at it, try some of these 20 ways to treat yourself better.
Being overly nice to others and mean to oneself is unfortunately a common combination that our culture oddly rewards. The two behaviors feed on each other; both are counterproductive. Imagine how amazing your life and work could be by replacing self-criticism and suffering with self-love and happiness. That’s how to get from being mean to yourself to being kind to yourself. While this is not easy work for anyone, it is the path of Amare love-powered leaders. Give it a go!
“The moment I stop running from the demons in my head, and instead, I choose to love them. When saying yes to life, both shadow and light, my suffering is done, and I come alive.” —Fia, from the song Shedding Skins
Happy Soul Food Friday! 