Jane Lurie, one of Surprising Lives’ popular guest authors, is not only a spectacular photographer but also a stunning storyteller. With her recent blog post, House On Fire, a tribute to Greta Thunberg, our planet, and climate change, she has managed to visually punctuate the urgency of this topic. I hope her post moves you …
House on fire, featuring Greta Thunberg by Jane Lurie ( @EJaneL )Read More
Dan Pallotta is a well-known speaker, author, and charity fundraiser. Deepak Chopra says the following about Dan; “DAN PALLOTTA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND HIGHER CALLING. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ANYONE WHO WHO WANTS TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION.” In tune with the above endorsement, …
It’s Thanksgiving time again, a time to give thanks in whatever way you can, wherever you are. A day to let go of your stresses, frustrations, problems, and whatever is tiring you. It’s time to join with whoever you’re with and give thanks for the harvests of your life. And if you’re alone you …
For You; (Canadians Too) The Thanksgiving Reader, From Seth GodinRead More
After helping people for approximately 20 years, and working through my own personal traumas, I’ve realized that survival and thriving often come down to three things in life. The three things are; Acceptance, purpose, and dreams. But unfortunately, there is a lot of bad incorrect advice out there, not only online, but also from so-called life …
“No matter how hard you try, some people will never change.”
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 …
“I’m not perfect. I don’t always say the right thing. I don’t always do or think the right thing. I run when I’m scared. I hide when I’m ashamed. I say too much. And other times I’m afraid to speak. I lose my way. I fall down. I push people away even when they are …
Oh boy, we (bloggers) have overcomplicated things. Watch this video originally shared by Matt Mullenweg for a refreshed perspective. I think it’s time we simplify things again and get back to our original intentions. Yes?
Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover up. Leave something to the …
PhotoArt on Instagram is super hot these days, filling our feeds with beauty. So you may wonder what it is exactly. Generally, although not exclusively, PhotoArt is enhanced photography. And most times this type of photography is enhanced and edited by Adobe’s Photoshop. Some photographers and photography enthusiasts believe that true photography shouldn’t …
One of the good things in life is connecting with someone new and immediately feeling a “click.” Their attitude, perspectives, or whatever, clicks with yours. And if you’re fortunate, they will inspire you too. One such person, for me, is Lynn Abaté-Johnson, (also, known as @LAJBiz on Twitter). We met online when we were both …
I became friends with Winslow Eliot about five years ago on Facebook. At the time, I had no idea who she was, just that she was an award-winning author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books. Currently, I’m reading and loving Sati And The Rider (A Satyana Mystery Book). But as if that wasn’t …
