Inspirations
Whew! Being Santa is hard work. It’s a busy time so today I want to simply share a few things that have felt inspirational to me over the past few weeks.
First, I can’t get enough of this book. If you’re interested in a purely positive view of humanity in a time when it seems like we can’t shake off our most base fears and judgments, you’ll love reading just a few pages at a time.
Maslow spoke my language. He believed that humans were intended to transcend mere survival and blossom. I believe that too. My greatest hope is that more and more people will realize this and make the choice to walk through their fear and find their magnificent selves.
Here is a song that I had playing on repeat a few weeks ago. Maybe you’ve heard it. I love the idea of seeing everything as holy, everything as a miracle. Wasn’t it Einstein who said that there are two ways to live life: as if nothing is a miracle, or as if everything is. I choose the miracle POV, thank you. Enjoy.
And if you like to immerse yourself in good news, check out the Good News Network. They send out a weekly or daily recap of both amazing things that are happening right now, and amazing things that we can remember from history and celebrate.
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Here’s a sample…
GOOD NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
🦅 Romania: After a century of absence, vultures are being reintroduced to the Carpathian Mountains, completing the vision of a thriving “European Yellowstone.”
🦟 Maryland: Researchers have engineered a fungus that emits a floral scent to lure and kill mosquitoes inside a patented trap.
🦄 New York: 14-year-old Miles Wu won $25,000 for inventing an origami structure that can hold 10,000 times its own weight.
🐶 Japan: A new study finds that having a pet dog boosts teenage mental health by changing the microbes in their bodies.
🌄 California: Nearly 900 acres bordering Yosemite have been returned to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, reuniting the tribe with ancestral land after 175 years of displacement.
And here’s to a week full of good vibes and love. You do realize that there is no space between you and infinite, omnipresent lovingkindness, don’t you? Breathe that in for a minute or two.