Your Soul Food for Friday Sept 8, 2023: Relaxation, Happiness, a Long Life and Persistent Pups

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Happy Soul Food Friday

This week:

  • Start the Day Right with this 13-minute Guided Relaxation
  • A Knockout Technique for Achieving More Happiness
  • A 104-year-old who swims 45 minutes every day shares simple tips for a long life.
  • A Dog repeatedly escapes animal shelter, sneaks into nursing home, and is adopted by residents.
  • Feed A Child in Need This Weekend

The paradox of our times…

Start The Day Right:

Here is a short 13-minute guided relaxation to either start or end your day with a focus on your inner being and authentic self.

I am privileged to lead these sessions at work every week and thought I would share it more broadly in case it resonated…

Start the Day Right! 20230830 083214 Meeting Recording – YouTube

A Knockout Technique for Achieving More Happiness
The best lesson from Mike Tyson’s boxing career is not about ring craft; it’s about having the right goals in life.

How to Set the Right Life Goals – The Atlantic

104-year-old who swims 45 minutes every day shares simple tips for long life
Vivian Levy started swimming when was 6. She’s still doing it almost 100 years later.

Woman, 104, Who Swims Every Day Shares Simple Tips For Long Life (today.com)

Dog repeatedly escapes animal shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents.
An abused, stray mutt kept trying to move himself into a senior care facility. So, the nurses there had to figure out what to do about him.

Dog repeatedly escapes animal shelter to sneak into nursing home (usatoday.com)

Feed A Child in Need This Weekend:

Thanks to the generous support of members, community and staff we have already raised $15,000 to help our food insufficient brothers and sisters.

Might you join us?

Mission Fed Credit Union
Feed a Child in Need This Weekend   Did you know that when children participate in programs that provide them with food for a weekend, children experience increased self-esteem, improved behavior at school, better academic performance, and increased interest in their classes and other school activities?   September is San Diego Hunger Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Mission Fed is proudly supporting the fight against childhood hunger by partnering with The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.   For just $8, your donation provides a child with a weekend of nutritious food.   Donate Now

Thanks this week go to Eric K, the Mission Fed Wellness Committee, and everyone out there committed to helping those furthest from opportunity.

Pay it forward!
Love,
Neville


 
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“Do not move the way fear makes you move.

Move the way love makes you move.”- Osho

Your Soul Food for Friday Sept 1, 2023: Exemplary Heroes and Healers as We Celebrate the Labor Day Weekend

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

Exemplary Heroes and Healers to Inspire You Over Labor Day

“Heroism is really the quest to live according to one’s internal standards of right and wrong, regardless of whether the world is watching.”—- John F. Groom

We can be heroes, and everyone can be a healer…

Now These are Real Heroes:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/5417078548373561

Italian banker hailed a hero after catching toddler falling from fifth floor balcony:
A 37-year-old banker from Turin is being hailed a hero after miraculously catching an Italian toddler who fell from her family’s fifth floor balcony on Saturday.

Italian banker hailed a hero after catching toddler falling from fifth floor balcony | CNN

Life of diner in China saved by doctor in same restaurant who spots symptoms of brain tumor and intervenes:
A doctor in China who saved the life of a stranger by noticing the symptoms of a brain tumor in a woman eating at the same restaurant was celebrated as part of the country’s Doctors Day earlier this month. Zhao Ming, a senior member of the neurosurgery…

Life of diner in China saved by doctor in same restaurant who spots symptoms of brain tumour and intervenes | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)

Watch the astonishing moment this dog predicts his owner is sick before she does:
Watch this incredible display of communication and love as this sweet pup tells his owner she’s sick before she even realizes it.

Dog uses sound buttons to communicate with owner that she’s unwell (usatoday.com)

A mother of 3 was struggling at the airport. Then the ‘mom tribe’ swung into action
Adrianne Drazin was on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exited the plane, she noticed a family nearby waiting for something.

A mother of 3 was struggling at the airport. The ‘mom tribe’ swung into action : NPR

From the U.S. Surgeon General: Anyone can be a Healer:
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks about the growing mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic in America—and what we can do in the workplace to help.

From the U.S. Surgeon General: Anyone can be a healer (fastcompany.com)

If You Are Local-

Enjoy some killer live music overlooking the Pacific Ocean and join Drivin The Bus on Saturday September 2nd from 6-8pm at The Camp Store inside the entrance to South Carlsbad State Beach at 7201 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad CA92008.

We will be playing all your favorite classic jams. No Cover.

Location – The Camp Store – Carlsbad, California

Thanks this week go to Larry H, and all you heroes and healers out there!

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.” Benjamin Disraeli

Your Soul Food for Friday Aug 25, 2023: Why? Be Cause!

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week- Social Impact Anyone?

With my dear brother Dr. Danny Friedland when we Co-Chaired the Cause Conference in 2017

The 25th Annual San Diego Cause Conference:

For nearly a decade during which I co-chaired this conference 3 times, the focus of this gathering has been about uplifting society, initially through the nonprofit sector but more recently through all purpose-driven enterprise, regardless of their tax designation.

Here is a link to this year’s conference, in the brand spanking new Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center on Sept. 14th 2023.

Cause San Diego

By Way of Background…

Here is a CloudCast podcast with host Drew S that we did recently featuring Staci Reidinger, who along with DeLinda Forsythe are the Cause San Diego Co-Executive directors and are co-producing the conference with the help of an amazing group of volunteers.

Enjoy the story and hopefully find your place in it, wherever you find yourself!

Cause San Diego Connects For-Profit Businesses With Issues To Drive Social Impact; 25th Cause Conference On September 14th | Cloudcast Media

The Zen Room at the 25th Cause Conference: Warning: Experiences could lead to unbridled joy and delight!

To harmonize vocational and avocational passions, this year Mission Fed is sponsoring a Zen Room at the conference (deets below):

Ever noticed that as a society, we seem to seem to venerate action and vilify reflection? As critical as self-care and self-compassion are today, why do relegate them to “nice to haves” v. “must haves”?

At this year’s cause conference, we have intentionally incorporated a Zen room with a variety of Zen experiences (Zen Ex), designed to help you tune up, tune in, and bring your best self to the day, in just a few minutes!

Even a world class symphony begins by tuning and don’t just jump outright into the “playing”. We all can benefit from short bursts of re-centering to be fully present, but if it’s easy to do, it’s easy not to do.

Forget the charge on your smartphone. Charge up your intention, attention, and attitude!

From massage stations, to yoga, to singing bowls, to breath breaks (today’s far better version of smoke breaks), you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of modalities and therapeutics to keep you in flow and in a peak state.

Why? Be Cause.

Conscious leaders intentionally and consistently incorporate micro habits into their schedule, and you can experience and incorporate some of these Zen Ex’s as part of your conference experience- all for free, courtesy of the practitioners and their gifts of service.

The choice is simple. Critical self-care now, or critical care later…

 If you are coming, check the Whova app or visit the Zen Room #211 anytime you feel the need to decompress, reset and recharge!

Even the heart pumps blood to itself first, so listen to your most authentic self.

We’ve got you…

PS. “All our (Zen) Ex’s don’t live in Texas 😊”

Thanks this week go to Staci R, DeLinda F, Drew S, Niki C, Rebecca T and all the Cause Conference volunteers!

We hope to see you there…

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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Your Soul Food for Friday August 18, 2023: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six!

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

  • One Good Thing: it’s high time you made self-compassion a must-do, not just an option
  • I’m a Child Psychologist. This is the No. 1 life lesson I’m teaching my kids
  • Stop Trying to be Happy. Instead, have more Fun!
  • Use This Three Step Meditation to Counter Negative Thoughts
  • These 3 Questions Can Help You Get Better at Embracing Change
  • The Four Daily Habits of Truly Happy People
  • Neuroscientist Shares 5-Step Guide To Help Kids Handle Life’s Challenges
  • 6 ways to prepare for stressful situations before they happen

One-

One Good Thing: it’s high time you made self-compassion a must-do, not just an option:
“Self-compassion hasn’t just changed my life – it’s transformed the way I engage with the world.”

Why you need to prioritise self-compassion (stylist.co.uk)

I’m a child psychologist. This is the No. 1 life lesson I’m teaching my kids:
Why and how child mental health experts are raising their kids with these specific skills.

Child Psychologists Reveal Most Important Life Lessons To Teach Kids (today.com)

Two-

Stop trying to be happy. Instead, have more fun:
In his science-backed book, “The Fun Habit,” Mike Rucker shows that intentionally increasing joyful moments can improve health, relationships and even productivity.

Stop trying to be happy. Instead, have more fun | CNN

Three-

Use This Three Step Meditation to Counter Negative Thoughts:

Use this 3-step meditation to counter negative thoughts (cnbc.com)

These 3 Questions Can Help You Get Better at Embracing Change:

Yale-trained neuroscientist: How to get better at embracing change (cnbc.com)

Four-

The Four Daily Habits of Truly Happy People:

4 daily habits of truly happy people | Fortune Well

Five-

Neuroscientist Shares 5-Step Guide To Help Kids Handle Life’s Challenges:
Next time things go pear-shaped, remember ‘The Neurocycle’.

Neuroscientist Shares 5 Tips To Help Kids Handle Life’s Challenges | HuffPost UK Parents (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

Six-

6 ways to prepare for stressful situations before they happen:
To get ahead of the stress that’s on the horizon, follow these simple steps.

How to prepare for future stress proactively (fastcompany.com)

If you are local-

Warning: May cause bouts of unbridled joy and unexplained happiness with large releases of oxytocin and dopamine!

Drivin the Bus is back playing this Friday night Aug 18th from 9pm to midnight at Beaumont’s in La Jolla

5662 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla CA 92037

DRIVIN’ THE BUS – Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery (beaumontseatery.com)

We haven’t played here before so are excited to explore a new venue.

Grab a party buddy and come join us if you want to ring in the weekend with some cheer.

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.”—Denis Waitely

Your Soul Food for Friday August 11, 2023: To Your Wellbeing!

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

“May all beings be free from suffering.

May all beings be peaceful and joyful.

May all beings through direct experience, know the true nature of their own being.”

This week:

  • Struggling with difficult emotions?
  • Mad as hell?
  • Money issues?
  • Toxic fumes in the house?
  • Anxious or depressed?
  • Seeking meaning and purpose?

Antidotes for you and yours…

Struggling With Difficult Emotions? Try These Three Movements
Sometimes you just need to move your body to get past intense emotions.

Struggling With Difficult Emotions? Try These Three Movements | HuffPost UK Life (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

The 1 Thing Therapists Do When They’re Really Pissed Off
Experts explain how they manage their anger when they’re seeing red.

What Therapists Do To Cope When They’re Really Angry | HuffPost Life

Harvard expert: To be more satisfied in life and with money, follow this formula
To have a “truly rich life,” it’s important to build emotional wealth as well as financial health, says author Manisha Thakor. Here’s how to do it.

Harvard expert: Use this formula to improve your relationship to money (cnbc.com)

Love A Houseplant? Well, We’ve Got Great Health News For You
Not that we needed another excuse to buy one.

Indoor Plants Can Reduce Your Chances Of Breathing In Toxic Fumes | HuffPost UK Life (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health
A Columbia University professor says spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression. I needed to understand how she came to these conclusions.

This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health : NPR

If you are local-

Strange Crew will be performing this Friday Aug 11th from 7 to 8:30 pm at Duck Foot Brewing in Miramar if you want to kick start your weekend with some career Clapton classics, crafties, and me on congas -well actually bongos but that doesn’t rhyme 😊

Strange Crew – Clapton Tribute Night! – Duck Foot Brewing Co (duckfootbeer.com)

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“Be Impeccable with Your Word.

Don’t Take Anything Personally.

Don’t Make Assumptions.

Always Do Your Best.”

– Don Miguel Ruiz

Your Soul Food Friday for August 4, 2023: Do You Think Human Creativity Matters?

by Soul Food Friday, posted in Community Outreach, Education, Leadership Development, Wellness/Energy Work

Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

Hawke’s Healing Provocation Courtesy of Ryan B:
Sometimes, you see something that so resonates that you feel the need to share it. 
The following rant was originally posted on Questlove’s Instagram a few weeks back. 
It was an impassioned monologue by the wildly talented Ethan Hawke that has resurfaced from two years back.
It landed so deeply with me. I hope it does the same for you. The short of it:  If you are talking that ambitious talk inside your mind, muster the courage to take that first step of walking what you wonder.  You won’t regret it — unless you never take that step.

Enjoy!

So, you have to ask yourself do you think human creativity matters? 
Well, most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about poetry, right?
They have a life to live, and they’re not really that concerned with Allen Ginsberg’s poems or anybody’s poems, until…
Their father dies, they go to a funeral, you lose a child, somebody breaks your heart, they don’t love you anymore.
And all of a sudden, you’re desperate for making sense out of this life.  
And has anybody ever felt this bad before? How did they come out of this cloud? Or the inverse. Something great.  You meet somebody and your heart explodes. You love them so much; you can’t even see straight.  You know, you’re dizzy.  Did anybody feel like this before? What is happening to me?  And that’s when art’s not a luxury, it’s actually sustenance.  We need it.   Okay, well, what is it?  There’s this thing that worries me sometimes whenever we talk about creativity because it can have this kind of feel that it’s just nice, you know, or it’s warm or it’s something pleasant.  It’s not. It’s vital.  It’s the way we heal each other. In singing our song, in telling our story.  In inviting you to say, “Hey listen to me, and I’ll listen to you.”   We’re starting a dialogue. And when you do that, this healing happens.  And we come out of our corners, and we start to witness each other’s common humanity.  We start to assert it.  And when we do that, really good things happen.   So, if you want to help your community, if you want to help your family, if you want to help your friends, you have to express yourself, and to express yourself, you have to know yourself.   It’s actually super easy. You just have to follow your love.  There is no path. There’s no path until you walk it.     



Are You All In? I’d Rather Go Blind Will Blow Your Mind:
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind (Live at Montreux 1975) – YouTube  

3 ways to increase your mental resilience, according to extreme athletes:
High performers approach life challenges differently, says this author.

How to increase your mental resilience, according to extreme athletes (fastcompany.com)

Supermoon puts on a dazzling display across the world:
The full moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual Tuesday night, with the natural satellite positioned closer to Earth than usual, just 222,159 miles away.

Supermoon puts on a dazzling display across the world (nbcnews.com)

US woman, 87, fights off teenage home intruder – then gives him snacks:
Marjorie Perkins of Maine realized 17-year-old was ‘awfully hungry’ after defending herself and called 911 as he was eating

US woman, 87, fights off teenage home intruder – then gives him snacks | Maine | The Guardian

Thanks this week go to Ryan B and all of you lunar-ticks modeling resilience, staying in tune with your inner and outer nature, and fighting for your rights with both courage and consideration.

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“A strong wind may destroy a sturdy tree.

 but the green willow bends

and the wind passes through.” 
– Gichin Funakoshi

Your Soul Food for July 28, 2023: Confront the Brutal Facts but Always Keep the Faith!

by Soul Food Friday, posted in Community Outreach, Education, Leadership Development, Traveling, Wellness/Energy Work

Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

  • Remembering Tony Bennett
  • A Letter from Earth with some Sobering Facts and Stats on our Climate Emergency
  • How to Live with Defeat
  • The Number 1 Sound that does Wonders for your Mental Health
  • The No. 1 tactic best-selling author Jay Shetty uses to stay positive
  • Some Joy from a Boy
  • A Dog that can Drive, Fish and Golf

Remembering Tony Bennett
NPR’s Scott Simon offers a tribute to music legend and friend Tony Bennett, who died Friday at age 96.

Opinion: Remembering Tony Bennett : NPR

Confronting the Brutal Facts- Can we use Father Profit, to help Mother Nature develop a market and culture for Clean Energy?

A letter from Earth: I’m giving you record temperatures and wild floods. TAKE A HINT!!
Earth here. Just wanted to pop in and see if you’ve noticed a few subtle changes in me lately. You know, like record hot temperatures and flooding?

Heat wave, flooding, wildfires: Will we listen on climate change now? (usatoday.com)

July 2023 Is Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth
This July is set to be the hottest month ever recorded on Earth—and likely the hottest in about 120,000 years—preliminary analyses show.

July 2023 Is Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth – Scientific American

We are watching the brutal reality of what climate scientists told us would happen. How will we respond?
Amid the despair and doomism is a real climate emergency. We must act accordingly…

We are watching the brutal reality of what climate scientists told us would happen. How will we respond? | Adam Morton | The Guardian

Extreme weather: the climate crisis in four charts
As much of the northern hemisphere endures blistering heatwaves and parts of Asia are deluged with rain, a number of climate records are being challenged…

Extreme weather: the climate crisis in four charts | Climate crisis | The Guardian

101.1 degrees? Water temperatures off Florida Keys currently among hottest in the world.
South Florida water temperatures reach world record highs. Scientists say climate change is at least partly responsible.

Florida water temperatures climb to stunning new highs (usatoday.com)

What is a 5-sigma event? Why the sea ice in Antarctica is alarming scientists.
During the winter, sea ice that is essential to the marine food web usually grows around Antarctica. Warming temperatures are slowing that growth.

What is a 5-sigma event? Why the sea ice in Antartica is alarming scie (fastcompany.com)

Keeping the Faith-

Ons Jabeur has shown how to live with defeat – like it’s the end of the world
The art of losing isn’t hard to master, but the Tunisian took it to a spellbinding new level and won Wimbledon hearts

Ons Jabeur has shown how to live with defeat – like it’s the end of the world | Sport | The Guardian

The One Natural Sound That Does Wonders For Your Mental Health
Time to enter your Snow-White era.

The One Natural Sound That Does Wonders For Your Mental Health | HuffPost UK Life (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

The No. 1 tactic best-selling author Jay Shetty uses to stay positive
Your negative thoughts may be keeping you from obtaining happiness and success, according to former monk Jay Shetty. Here’s the hack he uses to stay positive.

Jay Shetty shares the No. 1 tactic he uses to stay positive (cnbc.com)

Watch this six-year-old’s joy when he finds out his beloved grandpa isn’t just visiting
Six-year-old Carson and his grandpa are besties– he’s the only boy in the family and has a single mom. Watch his reaction when grandpa reveals this.

Six-year-old discovers his grandpa and best friend is moving nearby (usatoday.com)

This Mississippi dog is a TikTok star and he can drive a lawnmower, fish and play golf
Brewski, a dog in Mississippi, has become a social media sensation with videos of him doing hilarious things that most dogs don’t do.

TikTok-famous Mississippi dog plays golf, fishes and drives lawnmower (usatoday.com)

Thanks this week go to all of you that care for Mother Earth.

Can we use Father Profit, to help Mother Nature develop a market and culture for Clean Energy?

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“Happiness is not about maximizing the intensity of joy. It’s about increasing the frequency of joy. Chasing exhilaration is a roller coaster of regular disappointments and rare, ephemeral highs. Savoring daily delights is a steady, sustainable source of satisfaction.” -Adam Grant

Your Soul Food for Friday July 21, 2023: The Liberating Power of Music, A.I., Heart-warmers and Pets

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week: Music, A.I. Heartwarming Stories, and Laughter to soothe your soul.

“When I’m performing, I’m an extrovert, yet inside I’m a completely different man.- Freddy Mercury

The Liberating Power of Music:

Finding Your Voice

A half a century ago, the world first heard the voice of Freddie Mercury : NPR

Not Impossible…

A New and Inclusive Way to Feel Live Music for the Hearing Impaired:

Haptic suits give deaf people a new way to feel live music at Lincoln Center : NPR

This is heavy…

‘Human Beings Are Soon Going to Be Eclipsed’

A compelling article on A.I.

So, what makes us human?

Opinion | Why Douglas Hofstadter Is Changing His Mind on A.I. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Heartwarming Stories…

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

Blindfolded trainer gets shock of her life from U.S. Army brother (usatoday.com)

A Chance Encounter between an Officer and a Gentle Soul:

On the Road: Ohio boy pays it forward with found fortune – YouTube

On a lighter note…

Celebrating the Positive and Vital Role that Pets have in Our Lives and Encouraging Animal Welfare Engagement:

The 2023 Comedy Pet Photography awards – in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian

Watch 446 Golden Retrievers Celebrate the Breed’s 155th Anniversary in Scotland:

Golden retriever anniversary marked in Scotland with puppy party (usatoday.com)

Saving Typeface:

Thanks this week go to Satyan D, Rex H, Killu S and Bob C for your contributions this week.

Pay it forward!

Love,

Neville

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“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, “I’m possible!”

-Audrey Hepburn: British actress and humanitarian

Your Soul Food for the Week of World Population Day 2023: Hot, Flat and Crowded but Keeping the Faith

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

Despite a hot, flat and crowded planet some are living long and happy lives and breaking expectations!

Megaphone Hand, business concept with text Attention Please, vector illustration

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.

World Population Day: What will the world look like in 2050? | Infographic News | Al Jazeera

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.

How we know the Earth is now the hottest in thousands of years – The Washington Post

10 Rules of Ikigai for a Long and Happy Life:

10 rules of ikigai, from authors of the Japanese secret for longevity (ampproject.org)

The incredible school for adaptive surfers:

These surfers are breaking waves — and expectations.

“Getting the best from someone as a coach is making sure your student knows that you’re there for them”

The Incredible School For Adaptive Surfers – YouTube

Powerful images from environmental photography prize show challenges and hope:

Striking photos that took home prizes at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography award.

Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award: Powerful images show challenges and hope | CNN

Thanks this week go to Staci R and Chris B.

Please consider paying it forward with interest!

Love,

Neville

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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”— Benjamin Franklin

Your Soul Food for the Week of Independence Day 2023

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Happy Soul Food Friday!

This week:

Self-Care and Caring for Mother Earth

Fireworks and Finishing with a Bang

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).

US climate data pinpoints Monday as hottest recorded day on Earth | The Hill

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.

Are we in the Anthropocene? Why Canada’s Crawford Lake may hold answers – Washington Post

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.

Drone Photo Award winners depict the extraordinary beauty of the ordinary : Goats and Soda : NPR

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.

National park lovers have a new way to escape with Headspace (usatoday.com)

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.

  • Find a purpose outside of yourself
  • Increase resilience through training
  • Be gentle on yourself and connect with nature

Finland is home to the world’s happiest people—their No. 1 secret is this 500-year-old mindset (cnbc.com)

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.

Study reveals daily brisk walks mitigate common health issues (thecooldown.com)

Thanks this week go to Larry H.

Now let’s get outside, take a walk so we can enjoy and cherish mother nature!

Love,

Neville

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