A company called Soul Pancake created a glass booth in d downtown city to demonstrate a new stress relief method. A video of what happened is included. The secret method was playing with kittens. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.com
Life
Silently seeking hope
There’s so much stress, anger, tragedy, and noise going on in the world lately, and of course, it’s all turned up to a deafening roar online. It’s overwhelming to me. It feels like hope, acceptance, and support are only a dim light at the end of an infinite dark tunnel. And admittedly, it’s getting to …
Enough about owning our white privilege what are we going to DO about it?
I’m white and like almost every other white person out there talking or writing about their white privilege right now I have something to say. But what I have to say isn’t what so many others are saying. On May 26th, 2020 I, like most of the world, watched in horrified disbelief at a video …
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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 …
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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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, …
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 …
Freweini Mebrahtu; helping Ethiopian girls overcome stigmas and get an education
In western countries, most girls and young women can’t imagine having to miss school or even dropping out because of their periods. However, as many as half the girls in rural parts of Ethiopia are absent from school for reasons related to their periods. And missing that much school can have a devastating effect on …
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We really need to fix our definition of different!
In the group that I co-facilitated, the topic of being different or, more accurately, being considered different and our definition of different came up for discussion. The conversation that resulted was intense, insightful, and troubling all at the same time. I was left with a lot to consider but, most of all, a strong realization …
Outrage and Algorithms = The Cancel Culture
It’s become impossible to avoid outrage on the internet, or more specifically, what’s called The Cancel Culture. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick primer on the phenomenon: An individual or an organization says, supports or promotes something that other people find offensive. They swarm, piling on the criticism via social media channels. Then that person …