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Weekly Motivation 2025-04-06
Posted 3 days agoInstead of wanting all you can get, optimize all that you have.
Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.
Make intrusive thoughts work for you:
use them as a cue to re-center yourself.
Before you criticize others for not doing something, master that thing yourself.
Do your best to reduce division in society; attempt to be slower in escalating a situation than the other person involved.
Next time you get triggered by a position that someone else holds, take a moment to analyze the trigger. Was it because of the position itself, or do you have difficulty dealing with the fact the person holds that position?
In all situations, assume more—rather than less—patience is required.
Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.
Make intrusive thoughts work for you:
use them as a cue to re-center yourself.
Before you criticize others for not doing something, master that thing yourself.
Do your best to reduce division in society; attempt to be slower in escalating a situation than the other person involved.
Next time you get triggered by a position that someone else holds, take a moment to analyze the trigger. Was it because of the position itself, or do you have difficulty dealing with the fact the person holds that position?
In all situations, assume more—rather than less—patience is required.
Weekly Motivation 2025-03-30
Posted a week ago[Something a little different this time. I’ve been going through some stuff, and in the midst of that I rediscovered Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If”. It has been helpful, and seems just as relevant today as it ever has been.]
“If”
by Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of ptich-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
“If”
by Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of ptich-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
Weekly Motivation 2025-03-23
Posted 2 weeks ago“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
- Wayne Gretzky
If a problem exists, its solution exists.
Want to fix your world, country, state, city, family?
Work on yourself first...
If lately you’ve felt as though you just cannot win, consider defining “win” as “keeping your cool when you have every excuse not to”…
“In a world of talkers, be a thinker and a doer.”
- Destin Sandlin, Smarter Every Day
Don’t argue with someone when it’s late and/or you’re tired.
You might say/do something you will regret.
If the subject is important, find out if they’d be okay with discussing it another time.
Don’t burn bridges; especially ones that may lead into your future…
- Wayne Gretzky
If a problem exists, its solution exists.
Want to fix your world, country, state, city, family?
Work on yourself first...
If lately you’ve felt as though you just cannot win, consider defining “win” as “keeping your cool when you have every excuse not to”…
“In a world of talkers, be a thinker and a doer.”
- Destin Sandlin, Smarter Every Day
Don’t argue with someone when it’s late and/or you’re tired.
You might say/do something you will regret.
If the subject is important, find out if they’d be okay with discussing it another time.
Don’t burn bridges; especially ones that may lead into your future…
Weekly Motivation 2025-03-16
Posted 3 weeks agoInstead of trying to squelch others’ negativity, work on your reaction to it.
A positive life requires a positive mind.
Allegory:
Snakes shed their skins at different times and at different rates.
They don’t like it when another snake tries to hurry the process along; that can hurt them, actually.
“Shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased.”
- Spider Robinson
To make things happen, it is not always necessary to rush; just don’t stop…
Chew olives carefully, even “Pitted” ones.
The best teachers get the most challenging students.
A positive life requires a positive mind.
Allegory:
Snakes shed their skins at different times and at different rates.
They don’t like it when another snake tries to hurry the process along; that can hurt them, actually.
“Shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased.”
- Spider Robinson
To make things happen, it is not always necessary to rush; just don’t stop…
Chew olives carefully, even “Pitted” ones.
The best teachers get the most challenging students.
Weekly Motivation 2025-03-09
Posted 4 weeks ago“I choose to activate my inner genius, and in turn activate the inner genius of others.”
- Andrew Bartzis
Sometimes, “success” is more like “running out of ways to do it wrong.”
For airplanes, the sky was the limit.
The Space Shuttle had other ideas…
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes;
Just make sure you learn from them.
“Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.”
- Richard Bach
Don’t worry if it seems like you can’t make a big difference in the world.
Even if you’re a positive influence to only a couple of people, you’re still a hero to them…
New challenges mean you’re leveling up…
- Andrew Bartzis
Sometimes, “success” is more like “running out of ways to do it wrong.”
For airplanes, the sky was the limit.
The Space Shuttle had other ideas…
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes;
Just make sure you learn from them.
“Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.”
- Richard Bach
Don’t worry if it seems like you can’t make a big difference in the world.
Even if you’re a positive influence to only a couple of people, you’re still a hero to them…
New challenges mean you’re leveling up…
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-02-05 Edition
Posted a month agoJonathan Field: “Steve Jobs Insult Response - Highest Quality”
There’s not a lot I can add; Steve says it all…
https://youtu.be/oeqPrUmVz-o
There’s not a lot I can add; Steve says it all…
https://youtu.be/oeqPrUmVz-o
Weekly Motivation 2025-03-02
Posted a month ago“Make a list of the qualities you wish you had and start working toward them as actual, achievable goals.”
- Chris Boden
Life is a learning experience.
Healthy soil
Healthy water
Healthy air
Healthy world
Healthy food
Healthy us
Know when to walk away from an argument.
It’s not the same thing as conceding it.
“Talk to people who have what you want.”
- Kevin Trudeau
Give yourself 24 hours before responding to someone who has provoked you on social media.
If you're on the right track, it doesn't have to be the express line…
- Chris Boden
Life is a learning experience.
Healthy soil
Healthy water
Healthy air
Healthy world
Healthy food
Healthy us
Know when to walk away from an argument.
It’s not the same thing as conceding it.
“Talk to people who have what you want.”
- Kevin Trudeau
Give yourself 24 hours before responding to someone who has provoked you on social media.
If you're on the right track, it doesn't have to be the express line…
Weekly Motivation 2025-02-23
Posted a month ago“Do what you do with another being, but never put them out of your heart.”
- Kabir
[Be mindful of the Spirit when dealing with others, even in an intense confrontation.
You may have to throw someone out of your life, but try not to throw them out of your heart.]
The best apology is to change behavior.
In a crisis, remember CPR:
Calm
Pause
Reconsider
Find your own way—
with the help of others.
“The world is a big, complicated place and people are dumb, messy, weird, unpredictable delicate bags of salty meat.”
- Chris Boden
Do your best to reduce division in society; attempt to be slower in escalating a negative incident than the other person involved.
If I could go back and change one thing from my past…
Wait a second. If I changed my past, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
- Kabir
[Be mindful of the Spirit when dealing with others, even in an intense confrontation.
You may have to throw someone out of your life, but try not to throw them out of your heart.]
The best apology is to change behavior.
In a crisis, remember CPR:
Calm
Pause
Reconsider
Find your own way—
with the help of others.
“The world is a big, complicated place and people are dumb, messy, weird, unpredictable delicate bags of salty meat.”
- Chris Boden
Do your best to reduce division in society; attempt to be slower in escalating a negative incident than the other person involved.
If I could go back and change one thing from my past…
Wait a second. If I changed my past, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
Weekly Motivation 2025-02-09
Posted 2 months ago“Be here now.”
- Ram Dass
It’s OK to not always know how to make your point in a conversation, even one that seems important.
One positive thought is more powerful than 10,000 negative thoughts.
Everything you’ve been through has been preparing you for what’s ahead.
“Not being known doesn’t stop the truth from being true.”
-Richard Bach
Loving someone doesn’t automatically “fix” them…
When you wish to make a positive thought about a situation, but are unsure what specific intention to offer, consider this:
“I hope for the best possible outcome for everyone involved.”
- Ram Dass
It’s OK to not always know how to make your point in a conversation, even one that seems important.
One positive thought is more powerful than 10,000 negative thoughts.
Everything you’ve been through has been preparing you for what’s ahead.
“Not being known doesn’t stop the truth from being true.”
-Richard Bach
Loving someone doesn’t automatically “fix” them…
When you wish to make a positive thought about a situation, but are unsure what specific intention to offer, consider this:
“I hope for the best possible outcome for everyone involved.”
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-02-05 Edition
Posted 2 months agoDan: Very good advice by Christopher Lee - not only for actors
Integrity is everything...
https://youtu.be/lHrSDjDd5bA
Integrity is everything...
https://youtu.be/lHrSDjDd5bA
Weekly Motivation 2025-02-02
Posted 2 months ago“The lessons you learn through failure are useful at building success through other means.”
- Chris Boden
Don’t say you disagree with a statement just because you disagree with that statement; have a reason…even if you keep it to yourself.
Acquire in this order:
Knowledge;
Wisdom;
Power.
Think for yourself, even though others may not.
“When we burn the candle at both ends, we have no light left for ourselves”
- Andrew Bartzis
The situation you find yourself in is not nearly as important as what you do with it.
For about the next 24 hours, could I ask for you to try something?
As often as you remember to, work on feeling just a little better than you did a moment ago. Especially try to remember to do this when you are feeling down…
- Chris Boden
Don’t say you disagree with a statement just because you disagree with that statement; have a reason…even if you keep it to yourself.
Acquire in this order:
Knowledge;
Wisdom;
Power.
Think for yourself, even though others may not.
“When we burn the candle at both ends, we have no light left for ourselves”
- Andrew Bartzis
The situation you find yourself in is not nearly as important as what you do with it.
For about the next 24 hours, could I ask for you to try something?
As often as you remember to, work on feeling just a little better than you did a moment ago. Especially try to remember to do this when you are feeling down…
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-01-29 Edition
Posted 2 months agoRaw Boost: “Jocko Willink Explains How to Handle Angry People”
It’s easier than you think to help de-escalate someone who is upset.
https://youtu.be/JpnGKVGbLqQ
It’s easier than you think to help de-escalate someone who is upset.
https://youtu.be/JpnGKVGbLqQ
Weekly Motivation 2025-01-26
Posted 2 months agoWork on yourself.
You might be surprised at what else gets fixed.
“Never deprive someone of hope.
It may be all they have.”
- Life’s Little Instruction Book
You become the person that you decide to be each day.
“Some mistakes will be made along the way. That’s good, because at least some decisions are being made along the way. We’ll find the mistakes; we’ll fix them.”
- Steve Jobs
My liberal friends think I’m conservative;
My conservative friends think I’m liberal.
…I must be doing something right… ;)
Search for peace within yourself before expecting to see it around you.
What do I need to change in myself to become the best version of me possible?
You might be surprised at what else gets fixed.
“Never deprive someone of hope.
It may be all they have.”
- Life’s Little Instruction Book
You become the person that you decide to be each day.
“Some mistakes will be made along the way. That’s good, because at least some decisions are being made along the way. We’ll find the mistakes; we’ll fix them.”
- Steve Jobs
My liberal friends think I’m conservative;
My conservative friends think I’m liberal.
…I must be doing something right… ;)
Search for peace within yourself before expecting to see it around you.
What do I need to change in myself to become the best version of me possible?
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-01-22 Edition
Posted 2 months agoDiscover Connection: I Invited a Conservative and Democrat for Dinner
After having made a conservative and a liberal friend at their respective political rallies, the Discover Connection crew spend a day with both of them together.
https://youtu.be/NHhzXg94Dq0
Part 1
Part 2
After having made a conservative and a liberal friend at their respective political rallies, the Discover Connection crew spend a day with both of them together.
https://youtu.be/NHhzXg94Dq0
Part 1
Part 2
Weekly Motivation 2025-01-19
Posted 2 months agoIf you feel that you should tell a friend that you love them, do it. It may be exactly what they need to hear.
Don’t be disheartened by limited receptivity to your ideas.
Remember there are more good people in the world than there are bad.
Sometimes the best (and only) way to help an erring friend is to do nothing.
(sending good vibes in their direction never hurts, though.)
“I don’t have all the answers; hell, I don’t even know what the questions are.”
- Chris Boden
Learn to observe the machinations of your ego, and you shall always be entertained.
Just because you can’t fix everything doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to fix something.
Don’t be disheartened by limited receptivity to your ideas.
Remember there are more good people in the world than there are bad.
Sometimes the best (and only) way to help an erring friend is to do nothing.
(sending good vibes in their direction never hurts, though.)
“I don’t have all the answers; hell, I don’t even know what the questions are.”
- Chris Boden
Learn to observe the machinations of your ego, and you shall always be entertained.
Just because you can’t fix everything doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to fix something.
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-01-15 Edition
Posted 3 months agoDiscover Connection: I Tried Making Friends at a Kamala Rally
As part of a series documenting both liberal and conservative voters, the Discover Connection crew attends a Kamala rally, befriends an attendee, and then spends a day getting to know her.
https://youtu.be/osnB1TYpdFo
Part 1
Part 3
As part of a series documenting both liberal and conservative voters, the Discover Connection crew attends a Kamala rally, befriends an attendee, and then spends a day getting to know her.
https://youtu.be/osnB1TYpdFo
Part 1
Part 3
Weekly Motivation 2025-01-12
Posted 3 months ago“You treat a disease, you win, you lose.
You treat a person, you win, no matter what the outcome.”
- Patch Adams
The way to fix a system that has been out of balance—for however long a time—is to put it back into balance, not unbalance it the other way.
A solution will present itself
An answer will present itself
An opportunity will present itself
If we value quality of thought over freedom of thought, we will lose both...
“Use your triggers to do something bigger.”
- Hotsprings Healers
Don’t be misled by appearances.
Every day, work to make your reaction to the past karma that you are being made to pay off one that creates as much “positive” karma as possible.
You treat a person, you win, no matter what the outcome.”
- Patch Adams
The way to fix a system that has been out of balance—for however long a time—is to put it back into balance, not unbalance it the other way.
A solution will present itself
An answer will present itself
An opportunity will present itself
If we value quality of thought over freedom of thought, we will lose both...
“Use your triggers to do something bigger.”
- Hotsprings Healers
Don’t be misled by appearances.
Every day, work to make your reaction to the past karma that you are being made to pay off one that creates as much “positive” karma as possible.
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2025-01-08 Edition
Posted 3 months agoDiscover Connection: I Tried Making Friends at a Trump Rally
As part of a series documenting both liberal and conservative voters, the Discover Connection crew attends a Trump rally, befriends an attendee, and then spends a day getting to know him.
https://youtu.be/MZu5YQwuCpQ
Part 2
Part 3
As part of a series documenting both liberal and conservative voters, the Discover Connection crew attends a Trump rally, befriends an attendee, and then spends a day getting to know him.
https://youtu.be/MZu5YQwuCpQ
Part 2
Part 3
Weekly Motivation 2025-01-05
Posted 3 months ago“Today’s world seems to function on the fictional assumption that how loudly someone makes an argument is directly proportional to how correct they are.”
- Chris Boden
Each day, use ever greater amounts of discernment.
Knowledge
Wisdom
Power
In that order.
Make intrusive thoughts work for you: use them as a cue to re-center yourself.
“Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.”
- Richard Bach
If someone continues to disagree with you, it may NOT be because you haven’t explained your position sufficiently…
Review your mental tools for dealing with life from time to time.
Continually work on customizing them to work best for you.
- Chris Boden
Each day, use ever greater amounts of discernment.
Knowledge
Wisdom
Power
In that order.
Make intrusive thoughts work for you: use them as a cue to re-center yourself.
“Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.”
- Richard Bach
If someone continues to disagree with you, it may NOT be because you haven’t explained your position sufficiently…
Review your mental tools for dealing with life from time to time.
Continually work on customizing them to work best for you.
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… New Years 2025 Edition
Posted 3 months agoXiaomanyc: Cree Elders Get Emotional When I Speak Their Dying Language
Xiaoma learns Cree online at https://repeataftermecree.com then visits the creator of the website in Saskatchewan to try out his Cree.
https://youtu.be/CGi5W-gG-vs
Xiaoma learns Cree online at https://repeataftermecree.com then visits the creator of the website in Saskatchewan to try out his Cree.
https://youtu.be/CGi5W-gG-vs
Weekly Motivation 2024-12-29
Posted 3 months agoThoughts have power, so choose the thoughts you think...
Being positive doesn’t mean bad things will never happen;
It means you can deal with them more easily.
Feel Good Now vs Emotional Boom & Bust Cycle:
Your basic goal is to feel good; that’s what is behind every desire you have.
Make your basic desire be to feel good, or to want good things to happen, and…see what happens.
Before you criticize others for not doing something, master that thing yourself.
“Shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased.”
- Spider Robinson
Having some kind of meltdown from time to time is almost expected.
Preventing that is not the work; the work is realigning yourself after…
Respect people who disagree with you.
Being positive doesn’t mean bad things will never happen;
It means you can deal with them more easily.
Feel Good Now vs Emotional Boom & Bust Cycle:
Your basic goal is to feel good; that’s what is behind every desire you have.
Make your basic desire be to feel good, or to want good things to happen, and…see what happens.
Before you criticize others for not doing something, master that thing yourself.
“Shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased.”
- Spider Robinson
Having some kind of meltdown from time to time is almost expected.
Preventing that is not the work; the work is realigning yourself after…
Respect people who disagree with you.
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… Christmas 2024 Edition
Posted 3 months agoMatt Whitman and the Ten Minute Bible Hour: Christmas Was a Pagan Holiday and I Totally Don't Care
Matt Whitman explains the Pagan origins of Christmas, and why he has no problem with Christians celebrating it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0k5sZcPyJQ
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all! ❤️
Matt Whitman explains the Pagan origins of Christmas, and why he has no problem with Christians celebrating it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0k5sZcPyJQ
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all! ❤️
Weekly Motivation 2024-12-22
Posted 3 months ago“Never deprive someone of hope.
It may be all they have.”
- Life’s Little Instruction Book
Positive or negative, we get what we think about most of the time.
Stuff happens.
Deal with it.
Grow as a being.
Repeat.
Learn to be flexible.
You never know when a forced deviation from plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
“I don’t have all the answers; hell, I don’t even know what the questions are.”
- Chris Boden
Thinking positive feels better.
It’s okay to feel fear, just don’t get lost in it.
It may be all they have.”
- Life’s Little Instruction Book
Positive or negative, we get what we think about most of the time.
Stuff happens.
Deal with it.
Grow as a being.
Repeat.
Learn to be flexible.
You never know when a forced deviation from plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
“I don’t have all the answers; hell, I don’t even know what the questions are.”
- Chris Boden
Thinking positive feels better.
It’s okay to feel fear, just don’t get lost in it.
Happy Solst-mas, everyone!
Posted 3 months ago'Tis the Solst-mas season... :3
Not Sure Who Needs to See This… 2024-12-18 Edition
Posted 3 months agoLFR Jojo: “BLACK GUY Walks Through Trump Rally: SEE WHAT HAPPENS!”
Black YouTuber reacts to another black YouTuber who visits a Trump rally in 2020. What happens surprises them both.
https://youtu.be/QsxUPbm7vUw?si=TpODknCZr3y4Njdm
Black YouTuber reacts to another black YouTuber who visits a Trump rally in 2020. What happens surprises them both.
https://youtu.be/QsxUPbm7vUw?si=TpODknCZr3y4Njdm