A lack of compassion can be as vulgar as an excess of tears

If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.

We have to bloom where we are planted

It's not love, My Lady. It's just the feelings I've roused in your body. It's strong. But it's not the same thing as love. What you feel for me now you could have with any other man. It's not particular. Love is, when you give your heart and soul to another. And they give theirs in return.

When everything seems to be lacking in integrity, you know what you do? You find it in yourself. You change the world right from where you're standing.

Focus on the step and not the staircasee

You cannot show someone your best without allowing them to see your worst

You live in a bubble eventually you suffocate.

The only thing dogs do wrong is they don't live long enough

Some quotes I've compiled over the years that I found inspiring.

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When you know something for sure, it remains universally true through time and space, life and death.

What do you know for sure?

The Path to Finding Answers WithinAs we search for answers to life's biggest questions, we must remember to look inward to discover them. Often, the key to uncovering the answers lies within ourselves.<ul><li>Self-reflection: Taking time to think about our own thoughts, feelings, and experiences can help us gain insight and wisdom.</li><li>Meditation: Quietly focusing on the present moment and clearing our minds can allow us to connect with our inner selves and gain clarity.</li><li>Intuition: Trusting our instincts and inner knowing can help guide us towards the truth and understanding.</li></ul>

Inward Answers to Life's Questions

The inspirational wisdom Oprah Winfrey shares in her monthly O., The Oprah Magazine column updated, curated, and collected for the first time in a beautiful keepsake book. As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. Over the years, she has made history with a legendary talk show - the highest-rated program of its kind, launched her own television network, become the nation's only African-American billionaire, and been awarded both an honorary degree by Harvard University and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From all her experiences, she has gleaned life lessons—which, for fourteen years, she's shared in O, The Oprah Magazine's widely popular "What I Know For Sure" column, a monthly source of inspiration and revelation. Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I Know For Sure, a beautiful cloth bound book with a ribbon marker, packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme—joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power—these essays offer a rare, powerful and intimate glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women—while providing readers a guide to becoming their best selves. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting, and frequently humorous, the words Oprah shares in What I Know For Sure shimmer with the sort of truth that readers will turn to again and again.

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As the visionary and leader behind OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and formerly the supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Oprah has entertained and inspired millions of viewers to live their best lives. Her accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.

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Learning to control your thoughts, emotions, and body helps you gain mastery of your mind.

The 5-4-3-2-1 method will distract your mind long enough for you to regain a sense of control. Doctors use this method to help patients overcome panic disorders.

Here is how the 5-4-3-2-1 method works:Slowly count down from five to one. As you count down, use each number as a cue to engage one of your five senses.<ul><li> Five – look at five objects in your environment. </li><li>Four – hear four distinct sounds.</li><li> Three – feel three sensations. </li><li>Two – detect two smells. </li><li>One – identify one taste.</li></ul>

The 5-4-3-2-1 method 

Think of consciousness as a ball of awareness that moves in and out of your body. When you’re lost in thought, your ball of awareness hovers inside your mind, bouncing around like a pinball with all the what-ifs scenarios you’re thinking of “What if this happens? What if that happens? What if I’d done things differently?”. If you take a second to notice the fine details of an object in your environment, like the lines and colors of your wood desk, your ball of awareness leaves your mind and hovers over the desk.

By performing the 5-4-3-2-1 method, you keep your ball of awareness outside of your head long enough to lower your anxiety and regain a sense of control.

Behind every ‘overthinking episode’ is a debilitating belief. For example, if your mind is racing before a presentation, you must believe you are unprepared and will bomb.

Counter-Belief Experiment

Overcome negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and live a worry-free life.Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness. Don't get stuck in a never-ending thought loop. Stay present and keep your mind off things that don't matter, and never will.Break free of your self-imposed mental prison.Stop Overthinking is a book that understands where you've been through,the exhausting situation you've put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Acclaimed author Nick Trenton will walk you through the obstacles with detailed and proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.What's more, the book will provide you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns.Stop agonizing over the past and trying to predict the future.Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.Powerful ways to stop ruminating and dwelling on negative thoughts.-How to be aware of your negative spiral triggers-Identify and recognize your inner anxieties-How to keep the focus on relaxation and action-Proven methods to overcome stress attacks-Learn to declutter your mind and find focusUnleash your unlimited potential and start living.No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts. Free your mind from overthinking and achieve more, feel better, and unleash your potential. Finally be able to live in the present moment.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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SPREADING KINDNESS

INNER SOUL 

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Mind, body, soul quotes 

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.

Surrounding Yourself with Positivity and Productivity

I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

The Path to Overcoming Fear

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

Hard Work as the Key to Ease and Success

You can't jump from little things to big things. It just takes time and patience.

Growth Journey

Other kids had more talent, but I was the most focused.

Focus Over Talent

Life is not easy for anyone. You have to have ups and downs. You can make mistakes. You learn and try not to make them again. That's pretty much my principle.

Learning from Ups and Downs

Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don't lose the passion and the love for what you do.

 Embracing the Journey of Continuous Improvement

I believe that what she has accomplished is quite admirable, and we could learn a great deal by examining her work ethic

If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging.

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8 LIFE LESSONS TO LEARN FROM  THE BOOK IIKIGAI 

"Ikigai" emphasizes the importance of small acts of affection, meditation, affirmation, journaling, and gratitude for maintaining our connection to happiness hormones.

1.Don't Retire, Stay Active 

Ikigai and Joe Robinson both emphasize the importance of walking slowly for better habit formation, as it allows for the adjustment of new habits.

2.Take Your Time

The quote "Dinosaurs always roared and never laughed" emphasizes the importance of smiling and laughing in our lives, as it brings happiness and doesn't cost money.

3.Always Smile

Human preference for cities has increased condo rates, but connecting with nature recharges the soul's batteries and brings contentment through enjoying the seasons and their meanings since birth.

4.Reunite With Mother Nature 

Lavretsky and Newhouse suggest that excessive work can cause premature aging, and promoting "Ichi-go ichi-e," or living in the moment, can help combat this.

5. Live In The Present 

Ikigai recommends reducing food intake by reducing serving sizes by 20% and promoting proper digestion through walking. Experiment with different sizes and ratios to find the best balance.

6. Eat Just 80%

Daily plant watering, exercising, doing yoga, and engaging in gym activities are all essential for optimal oil function. They can help remove dirt, release happiness hormones, and keep us feeling refreshed and happy.

7. Maintain Fineness For Your Next Birthday 

Ikigai believes that everyone has a unique passion that can bring both simplicity and complexity, and finding it can lead to a fulfilling journey. It's the perfect blend of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.Follow these key principles to find your Ikigai:<ul><li>Reflect on what makes you truly happy.</li><li>Explore different activities and find your strengths.</li><li>Consider how you can make a positive impact on others and the world.</li><li>Find a way to turn your passion into a source of income.</li><li>Embrace your Ikigai and make it a central part of your life.</li></ul>

Follow Your Ikigai

There is no future, no past. There is only the present. The happiest people are not the ones who achieve the most. They are the ones who spend more time than others in a state of flow.﻿

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

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Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

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Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Cultivate vigor, patience, will, purity; avoid malice and pride. Then, you will achieve your destiny."

You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of the work.

“Even if one’s father is a misdemeanor, even if the world abandons him, it is the duty of the son to worship the father like God.”

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Rising from Falls: Wisdom from Inspirational Minds

<ul><li>There’s no such thing as too much self care. Cleanliness is a mood booster and the perfect way to maintain order and the quality of your environment.</li></ul>

Indulge In Self Care 

<ul><li>Setting alarms on your phone or electronic device of choice is a great way to reset or maintain your focus.</li><li>Label alarms after specific activities or goals you’re currently working on.</li><li>Work ahead of alarm or get started right away.</li></ul>

Set Reminders 

<ul><li>Calendly</li><li>Google </li><li>Apple</li><li>Microsoft</li></ul>

Online Calendars 

To Do List are great, but another level of organization and productivity management are priority charts. See next idea for template.

Utilize A Priority Chart  

PRIORITY CHART 

<ul><li>Exercise/Go for a walk</li><li>Enjoy nature </li><li>Go to work, volunteer, intern, give service </li><li>Meet up with a friend</li><li>Utilize local resources : Parks, Coffee Shops, Shopping centers, Bookstores, Restaurants, Boba 🧋 Shops, Ice-cream </li></ul>

Get Outside 

<ul><li>Photos/Canvases</li><li>Plants</li><li>Lamps</li><li>Pillows</li><li>Rugs</li><li>Candles</li></ul>

Decorate Your Home

<ul><li>Affirm Self</li><li>Practice Self-acceptance </li><li>Forgive Self</li><li>Mirror Talks </li></ul>

Increase Self Love

<ul><li>Distance self and isolate in order to educate self on enforcing healthy firm boundaries.</li><li>Start with a few boundaries. </li><li>Consider setting boundaries early on. </li><li>Try to be consistent with your boundaries. </li><li>Carve out time for yourself.</li></ul>

Set Boundaries

Life is constant and as humans we are left to deal with our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Here are some simple, yet effective ideas to make sure we take care of the captain of our soul- self.

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How To Show Up For Yourself

<ul><li>When ADHD was called ADD, very few recognized it as a mental disorder or even a real issue.</li><li>ADHD can impact mental well-being much worse than depression or anxiety. Left untreated, it can ruin lives, contribute to divorce and professional setbacks, and deprive a person of peace and harmony.</li><li>Discovering and recognizing a problem is the first step to solving it</li></ul>

ADHD is a neurological syndrome (not merely behavioral or psychological) that includes three distinctive symptoms: • Impulsivity • Distractibility • Hyperactivity

Although these are the most common signs of ADHD, some people suffer from daydreaming and low energy instead of hyperactivity. It also exhibits distinct behavioral patterns, such as: • Failing to stay focused. • Experiencing relationship problems. • Struggling to finish projects. • Sabotaging self-development. • Reacting impulsively and emotionally to people and events. • Making considerable effort to differentiate social contexts. • Missing deadlines. • Moving, pacing, and overusing body language when talking. • Using alcohol, drugs, or any other addiction as an escape.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, MD, John J. Rat

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.   Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

John J. Ratey, M.D.

Driven to Distraction (Revised)

The start of a new year often brings with it a desire for personal growth and improvement. In this stash, we will explore practical New Year's resolution ideas for 2024 that can help individuals become better stewards of their lives.

Introduction

A New Year’s resolution is a goal, aspiration, or commitment made at the beginning of a new year. The concept emphasizes discipline, determination, and the desire for achievements and progress. For many individuals, having a New Year resolution is a tradition that fosters self-improvement.

 What is a New Year’s resolution?

People want to know, be, and do better each year because the infinite nature of time compels them to regulate their finite self and make the most of the opportunities available. The turn of the new year also symbolizes a fresh start, and it feels good to make resolutions that can lead to positive changes.

The Psychology of New Year Resolution.

Good New Year’s Resolutions to pursue grouped into four categories;<ol><li>Emotional.</li><li>Spiritual.</li><li>Intellectual.</li><li>Finances.</li><li>Productivity.</li></ol>Here are impactful goal ideas that could make you a better person in this new year if you act on them.

New Year's Resolutions for Personal Growth

- [ ] Decide to have a good day each morning.- [ ] Incorporate Morning Affirmations into your morning routine.- [ ] Practice daily gratitude and journaling.- [ ] Practice mindfulness and meditation.- [ ] Prioritize self-care activities.- [ ] Set healthy boundaries.

Category: Emotional

- [ ] Carve out time for Personal Devotion.- [ ] Develop a consistent prayer or meditation routine.- [ ] Attend religious or spiritual gatherings regularly.- [ ] Engage in acts of kindness and service.- [ ] Memorize Bible verses.

Category: Spiritual

- [ ] Build a consistent reading habit.- [ ] Create a book note library.- [ ] Revisit notes regularly.- [ ] Learn a new skill or hobby.- [ ] Take up a new course or educational program.

Category: Intellectual

- [ ] Keep a purse for generosity.- [ ] Stop being cheap.- [ ] Create a budget and stick to it.- [ ] Start saving for a specific financial goal.- [ ] Educate yourself about financial planning and investments.

Category: Finances

- [ ] Declutter and create more room.- [ ] Be punctual.- [ ] Organize and declutter your living space or workspace.- [ ] Set specific goals and create action plans to achieve them.- [ ] Improve time management skills and avoid procrastination.- [ ] Stay committed to my sleep time.

Category: Productivity

The key is to take responsibility for one's development and strive to become the best version of oneself. Remember, it's never too late to start. Let's make 2024 a year of growth, learning, and stewardship!

Charge for 2024

More insights and context on each resolution can be found on the <a href="https://chieflings.com/guides/new-year-resolutions">original article</a>.

Go Deeper 

By setting and actively pursuing these resolutions, individuals can experience personal growth, make positive changes, and have a fulfilling year ahead.

Discover how the tradition of New Year resolutions can be a practical response and get some inspiration from our New Year's resolution list collected over time.

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