Einstein 6: Commencements
Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them. – Albert Einstein Did you know that the phrase “Toe the line” is a track and field term about staying behind the starting mark for races? In thinking about starting places, the Ace that begins the Clubs suit in traditional playing cards is re-presented as the Ace of [magic] Wands in Tarot decks. Meditations on that card — a staff, sometimes a torch — suggest fresh starts and invitations to advance, lighting ways to brighter self understandings and elevated self realizations, of facing limits and boundaries with Randy Pausch’s advice. In his Last Lecture about Achieving Childhood Dreams, the professor of computer science, human–computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University said, “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.” With Pausch and Einstein’s words in mind, know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day. Why not celebrate the joy of reading with these 10 inspiring short stories. ***** Google’s founders were willing to sell to Excite for under $1 million in 1999. Excite turned them down. Ronald Wayne was a third Apple founder who sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976. While a 2009 search for the Loch Ness Monster didn’t discover the dinosaur, scientists found over 100,000 golf balls.
Life Well Lived #4: Three Steps to Paradise
I took three steps and found myself in Paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word, and the third, a good deed. – Friedrich Nietzsche This week’s plant is Echinacea, also called purple cone flowers, known for boosting the immune system, especially in helping to heal the common cold, and other wellness benefits. Echinacea is a perennial. Once planted, it returns every year. Thinking of health, for the past twenty years, I’ve intended to improve mine by trimming and toning my body. Alas, perhaps you’ve heard the saying: Repeating the same behaviors and expecting different results is, ummm, unrealistic. In my journey to a life well lived and physical fitness, Nietzsche’s three steps would be a good start, especially the third which would involve turning off my television and getting off the chaise lounge [smile]. Join me! Continuing on last week’s love note about drive-in theaters, just found this list of the Parade’s top picks from each state. I hope you’re soon enjoying movies under the stars. NOTE: The videos offered with each post are chosen for visual interest, inspiration, ideas and brevity. This week’s pick will definitely make you smile Ice Cream This Sunday, July 19th is National Ice Cream Day. Even better, all of July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are eight easy, breezy recipes for making your own fabulous ice cream at home. One is a three-ingredients, chocolate delight [no ice cream freezer needed]. There’s also a dairy-free coconut caramel treat. Yum! This Week’s Special Offer: Rocket Echinacea Each week, a featured item is offered at 25% off [plus any discounts offered by my Galleries] which can save an additional 30% savings. Shop here. Thank you to everyone who visits the galleries and for your purchases. They support Succeed and Soar. NOTE The original was shot with a Nikon Coolpix camera. The jpg was “developed” in Microsoft Digital Suite. [I like this software and keep it on an older computer.]