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Gratitude is one of the most powerful choices we can make in our daily lives. It’s incredible how many benefits we can experience simply by embracing a grateful mindset. "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." Cicero I would like to share this fascinating video about the science behind gratitude. https://lnkd.in/eZCf3T8j

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest

Big Leap Bridge Encore: The Practical Magic of Awe and Wonder In this recorded class, you will learn about the Practical Magic of Awe and Wonder. Our colleague Audrey Hazekamp shares how there is more and more subjective and objective evidence emerging these days about the transformational power of Awe and Wonder. Back in the day, Albert Einstein wrote "The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion with stands at the cradle of true art and science". More recently, Dacher Keltner and his comrades defined awe and wonder as "the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world”. In both cases, wonder and awe are felt experiences that create openings for connections within and with others. In fact, the sound of awe and the hum of wonder unite us, and are universal across cultures. Isn't that cool!!!? To make this even more practical...the Harvard Business Review declared that the practice of asking big bold questions that open us into the unknown has a greater positive impact than trying 'harder' with familiar, well-worn strategies. #authenticity #response_ability #appreciation #fear #fearmelters #ComingHomeToYourself #BigLeapHome #BigLeap #BodyIntelligence #FoundationForConsciousLiving #EssencePace #CultivatePresence #Presencing #PresenceConnectPlay #CaringCommunities #CocreatingCaringCommunities #CreatingConnection #RestoringResourcefulness

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales”. - Albert Einstein. I think that man knows a thing or two about intelligence. A child’s imagination is quite something to behold & very powerful. Fairy Tales tap into the core of imagination, with fantasy worlds & characters that don’t ordinarily fit into reality. But Fairy Tales not only boost & stimulate imagination, they also contain valuable messages that can help shape behavior & basic morality. They pack a powerful punch, taking on the tough life lessons & pitfalls & teaching valuable lessons that leave a lasting impression on us well beyond our childhood years. Morality Deeply embedded in Fairy Tales is a moral compass. The backbone of all these narratives is the lessons of good vs evil, right vs wrong & love vs loss. Even better, is that they are very black-&-white. There are no grey areas & messages are simple & clear. You don’t have to guess who is the villain or which behavior is wrong. Warnings We know that life isn’t always easy & things often go wrong, & Fairy Tales aren’t afraid to bring that to the forefront. There are consequences to decisions & we learn that the outcome depends on the choices we make. It isn’t always happily ever after – the world can be tough & unfair, that other people won’t always be kind or truthful & life itself can feel wicked. Pinocchio warns us that others can see our lies & that hanging with the wrong crowd will lead us down dark paths, Little Red Riding Hood reminds us of the dangers of talking to strangers. Hope Fairy Tales showcase the natural violence, oppression, & challenges that occur in the world & at the same time preserve the one piece of humanity that sets us apart & helps us to prosper: hope. I will never forget that I can overcome the odds & triumph –as long as I stick to the right path in the direction that my moral compass points out – my happily-ever-after is just around over the river & through the woods, follow the trail of fairytale books, then head to the gingerbread house under the tower of the castle.

Wisdom of Tao

Important life lessons

Wisdom of Tao

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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.