5 Things To Investigate Today
1. Paulo Coelho's The Magic Instant post which includes these words:
Every day – together with the sun – God gives us a moment in which it
is possible to change everything that makes us unhappy. Every day we
try to pretend that we don’t realize that moment, that it doesn’t
exist, that today is just the same as yesterday and will be the same as
tomorrow. But if you pay attention, you can discover the magic instant.
It may be hiding at the moment when we put the key in the door in the
morning, in the silence right after dinner, in the thousand and one
things that all seem the same to us. This moment exists – a moment when
all the strength of the stars passes through us and lets us work
miracles.
2. Stefan Sagmeister's Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far : I have the book but am enjoying the inspiration found on this collaborative extension. He also did a talk at TED on this same topic.
3. The Happiness Project Toolbox
4. Christine Kane's Why Taking Imperfect Action Is The Perfect Action To Take
5. Zen Habit's 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down & Enjoying Life More
I love the first passage that you took from Paul Coelho. I think that is very true! I actually have his book The Alchemist and haven't read it yet, but I may just have to pull it out over the long weekend! :)
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Ali thanks again for helping me to find ways to keep grounded. I really enjoyed Christne Kane's thoughts and now I don't feel so bad about everything I do that doesn't turn out just right! Also after reading the Zen Habits I feel better about having a "lazy" summer. Thanks again Ali.
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So many well-written pieces collected here. Thanks!
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i really enjoyed looking at the happiness project. I could see it going further than just me, but to my famil as well.. thank you for this mornings inspiration :)
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Wonderful ideas. Will do today.
Amazing hydrangea, too. Must make gorgeous bouquets for inside the house!
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Thanks for sharing this from Paulo; it took me to a place I need to be right now - getting ready to head into an interview for a promotion.
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thanks for sharing ali. personally, i'm having a tough time following my one word "relax". need to simplify so many things its hard to know where to start. need to check out your links. thank you.
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Thanks for the quote Ali. It really touched me this morning. I already emailed it to my boss, as we have that kind of a relationship.
Have a great summer with the kiddos!
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These are really powerful. I had no idea Paulo Coelho had a blog! Thanks for sharing. And the photo of the hydrangea is lovely.
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wow! blown away by #1 - so beautiful, so refreshing, so inspiring.
Thank you, Ali and thank you, Paulo!
A.
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I really love The Happiness Project. I recently discovered Gretchen's blog. Going to check out Cristine Kane now.
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Oh thank you thank for todays post. I can't wait to check out every bit of it.
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such a gorgeous photo. :)
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love all your links today... totally absorbing all the info at the happiness toolbox site... super cool! tena
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wow ali... thanks for the links-- the perspective, the opportunity and inspiration! love paulo coehlo's entry. off to look at more!
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Oh Ali..I love the first one by Paulo Coehlo..wow.
Can't wait to share it with others!
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loved Christine Kanes post (I was drawn to the title :) )
need to spend some time looking at the others. Thanks for sharing Ali!
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Here is something you might like: http://www.dayswithmyfather.com/default.aspx#/0
I found it so inspiring.
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Ali, thank you so much for sharing Paulo's words today. I needed them and they spoke right to my heart.
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I absolutely love that Ashley - I had forgotten to add it to my bookmarks. Thank you.
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Love and I mean LOVE the magic instant message. Read the whole essay. Thank you.
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Great post Ali. Have another awful work day and this post really spoke to me. Peace and blessings....
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Bookmarking this, so I can revisit every week. Thanks for the great links!
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I went to the Things I have Learned site, and added my own sentance. Really tough to come up with!
http://www.thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com/sentence/typography/when-i-was-sure-my-heart-would-break-two-and-i-would-most-certainly-die-i-didnt
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Ashley, that is an amazing story and fabulous photos. My grandfather passed away recently, and my aunt was mad that I was taking photos before he had passed, but while he was in the hospital. I am so glad I did because now we have that to look back on and remember with.
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