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Fairy Tail 81 v10 - Read Fairy Tail 81 Online - Page 14. BuddhaNet - Worldwide Buddhist Information and Education Network. Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability. Kathryn Schulz: On being wrong. Life Is Too Short: 10 Things Not Worth Tolerating. What are you presently tolerating in your life?

Life Is Too Short: 10 Things Not Worth Tolerating

Are you a few pounds overweight; maybe you’re at a job you dislike, or so disorganized you can’t find anything, much less some time to sit and relax? In order to be happier, more productive, more resilient , and healthier, stop tolerating these 10 things today: With more than two-thirds of the country overweight or obese, building a healthier lifestyle has become a critical component to balance, reigning in stress , and building resilience.

If you’re part of the two-thirds, then start by making small changes. Consistent, small changes over time will add up to big results. . . . Jeff Bezos: What matters more than your talents. Men Who Dress Like Men. Jim Rohn Quotes. The Six Attributes of Courage. Courage is something that everybody wants — an attribute of good character that makes us worthy of respect.

The Six Attributes of Courage

From the Bible to fairy tales; ancient myths to Hollywood movies,our culture is rich with exemplary tales of bravery and self-sacrifice for the greater good. From the cowardly lion in The Wizard of Oz who finds the courage to face the witch, to David battling Goliath in the Bible, to Star Wars and Harry Potter, children are raised on a diet of heroic and inspirational tales. Yet courage is not just physical bravery. History books tell colorful tales of social activists, such as Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, who chose to speak out against injustice at great personal risk.

Entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, who took financial risks to follow their dreams and innovate are like modern-day knights, exemplifying the rewards and public accolades that courage can bring. . (1) Feeling Fear Yet Choosing to Act. An old Cherokee told his grandson: Stoicism. School of Hellenistic Greek philosophy Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy which was founded by Zeno of Citium, in Athens, in the early 3rd century BC.

Stoicism

Stoicism is a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world. According to its teachings, as social beings, the path to eudaimonia (happiness) for humans is found in accepting the moment as it presents itself, by not allowing oneself to be controlled by the desire for pleasure or fear of pain, by using one's mind to understand the world and to do one's part in nature's plan, and by working together and treating others fairly and justly. Stoicism flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century AD, and among its adherents was Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It experienced a decline after Christianity became the state religion in the 4th century AD. Name[edit] Stoicism was originally known as ‘Zenonism’, after the founder Zeno of Citium.

Basic tenets[edit] Logic[edit] Do Your Dreams Die When You Get Older? I remember when I was a kid and the world was at my fingertips.

Do Your Dreams Die When You Get Older?

It’s a clichéd sentiment that is a fixture in all commercials and sitcoms – the belief that little old me has the power to do anything. Class president? Heck, I can become President of the United States! Visit San Francisco? Yeah right – that’ll be a pit stop on my trip around the world. Why second best may be better than trying to be a superstar. Want to be successful in your career and life?

Why second best may be better than trying to be a superstar

Just follow the example of the superstars of business, celebrities, professional athletes and entertainers. Emulate the habits of Tiger Woods (before his personal crisis), Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Lance Armstrong or Sir Richard Branson. Accepting Reality: When the Bubble has to Burst. The magic button — Make Everything OK. j03Evz2wQcrGD.jpg (780×512) 30DrSeuss_quotes.jpg (620×1900)

Vagabond 284 - Read Vagabond 284 Online - Page 8. Come On, Get Happy! Ah yes, we've heard it time and time again.

Come On, Get Happy!

"Do what you love and the money will follow. " Well, in turbulent economic times it's not uncommon to feel stuck in a job, knowing your heart would truly sing if you were only doing anything BUT your current job. And hey, your current job is stable. Using the 4 D's to find more meaning and purpose in life. Many people desire more meaning, purpose, and calling in life.

Using the 4 D's to find more meaning and purpose in life

Spiritual and religious perspectives help to provide at least some answers to questions of meaning, purpose, and a sense of calling and vocation. Many people find that their spiritual and religious beliefs, traditions, and community help to frame these existential questions and issues in a way that provides direction as well as solace and peace of mind. My colleague at Santa Clara University, Professor Diane Dreher, and I recently published a chapter in an edited book of mine entitled, " (2007, Praeger/Greenwood) that offers a "calling protocol. " It uses the principles from the spiritual exercises of St. 40 Quotes on Nonconformists. Vagabond 205 - Read Vagabond 205 Online - Page 11. 30 Best Quotes in Pictures of the Week – May 05th to May 12th.

1. ”Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour…..” – Albert Einstein 2. ”When you can’t smoke” – Rory Sutherland 3. ”Death does not concern us…” – Epicurus 4. ”I think it’s better to have ideas.” – Chris Rock.

30 Best Quotes in Pictures of the Week – May 05th to May 12th

Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote. Vagabond 35 - Read Vagabond 35 Online - Page 18.