Often when we think of our rights, we think of legal rights, but everyone also has emotional rights. These emotional rights are the boundaries, respect, and consideration that everyone is entitled to receive and give in every relationship. Sadly there are a lot of toxic people who, in turn, create toxic relationships where boundaries and …
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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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How to dispense hope featuring Mark Schaefer
We want to be helpful and dispense hope but how can we do so appropriately? Mark Schaefer knows a way. Those of you who know me from my marketing work probably also know that I am a fan, follower, and friend of Mark Schaefer. To be honest, it’s Mark’s insights and expertise on the subject …
Be gentle to yourself
When times get tough, like they are these days, too many of us jump into caretaker roles trying to fix everything and everyone. But we need to give ourselves credit for our efforts, even when the results don’t work out optimally. And we need to remember that above all, we must be gentle to ourselves.
How to succeed when it feels impossible; featuring Lilach Bullock
As I’m writing this post, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is actively sweeping the world. We are all practising social distancing and washing our hands like crazy (hopefully). This pandemic is not fun, in fact, it’s scary as hell. Many of us are struggling with how to cope during this chaotic time, we’re not sure how to …
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The quote that cost $829.00
In 2015 I had an online store where I sold digital and print copies of original image quotes. Unfortunately, at the time, I was inexperienced with many ways of the web. One day I shared the following quote on Facebook. Unfortunately, at the time, I forgot to add my watermark before I posted it …
Death, life, and love; a real life story
Just when Twitter is again facing criticism the following amazing real-life story is shared. I hope you like it too. By @sixthformpoet ONE; My dad died. Classic start to a funny story. He was buried in a small village in Sussex. I was really close to my dad so I visited his grave a lot. …
Staying focused on human-to-human interactions, featuring Bryan Kramer
The world feels chaotic right now and many of us are struggling, especially in our efforts to stay focused on our human-to-human interactions. A friend of mine, Bryan Kramer, offered some brilliant advice on this subject. Bryan is one of the most social and approachable CEOs I know. He is also a Keynote and TED …
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A shout out to women over forty!
It’s not a secret that I’m over forty, (and possibly, maybe, over fifty). So, when I saw this cute and funny post from Women Over Forty, I felt an immediate love for Andy Rooney. Therefore, I accepted Women Over Forty’s invitation to reblog it. Women Over 40……. In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, …
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 …
