Getting away from being in lockdown or simply working from home is critical to our mental health. Even if the trip is a short one it can really refresh our outlook. And I think everyone is seeking a brain refresh these days. A friend of mine, Steve Proctor, recently took a quick trip to the …
What a Wonderful World
One of my all-time favourite songs, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. This post is for #TuesdayTunes
Once in your life, you will find someone
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that …
100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness!
Need some help on how to find happiness or just plain getting your happy switch turned to the “on” position? Well, after a lot of research and double-checking all of the latest scientific data my friend Sue-Ann Bubacz and I put together this incredible 100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness! Ready? Here we …
How important are friends?
Friends represent the least clear-cut relationships in our lives; they don’t wear our wedding bands or share our DNA. But much clinical evidence shows the strength of these relationships can increase positive emotions and improve our health and well-being. We live more productive, fuller, even longer lives as a result of our friendships, experts say. …
Some of the most shareable (Pinterest sized) one line quotes
In keeping with my and Surprising Lives’ affiliation for quotes, here are some of the most shareable, Pinterest sized, one line quotes. I created them using an app that’s new to me called Easel. I hope you like them, feel free to share away. Thanks, Amanda “You make history by being who you are.” …
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Remembering Kowloon Walled City – by Andy Yeung
“An aerial view of Whampoa Garden, Hong Kong, reveals its densely packed buildings. I drew inspiration from the Kowloon Walled City — once the densest place on Earth. The Kowloon Walled City had hundreds of houses stacked on top of each other and there was very little open space. This notorious city was finally demolished …
How tech is going to stop Fake Science
Science, especially these days, usually gets a lot of respect. Unfortunately, it’s also getting a lot of competition from misinformation, mainly from the web. But thankfully scientists are using that same tech to stop fake science with the facts. Read on to find out what is being done; Seven in 10 Americans think the benefits …
Imagine; watching the tropical rain from a hammock
The worst (best) day?
Chanie Gorkin wrote a humourous yet illuminating poem about “the absolute worst day ever.” Perhaps you’re already familiar with it. I’ve had this copy in my files for a while, ready to share, and now seemed as good as any. I think it’s a fun reminder about how we perceive our lives. I hope you …
Are we living in echo chambers?
You often hear about how we’re all living in bubbles created and nurtured by our personal views and opinions but what if we’re actually living in echo chambers. And how are echo chambers different? Does it even matter? It matters because the difference between the two can help us understand why people have such diverse …
What has social media done to us?
There has been a massive increase in the use of social media – from being almost non-existent 15 years ago, it now takes up a major part of our lives and our children’s lives. Facebook, for example, boasts over one billion users per day. This explosion of social media has led to many cultural, social, …