Rich Words, Event Horizon
May your dreams defy the laws of gravity. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Click Here to View “What Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon?” [12 Minutes] See Also: What if You Fell in a Black Hole? [5 Minutes] What Happens at the Event Horizon [19 Minutes] Succeed and Soar’s first, the 2022 “Words” series explored phrases that could help appreciate and heal human experiences. The 2025 theme is astronomy. Event Horizons border Black Holes. NASA describes them as an, “object with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.” While the sun is about 864,000 million miles wide [109 Earths could line up across the center], the Milky Way galaxy, and others, have remnants of stars 100,000 to billions of times larger than the Sun. When huge stars collapse, they become “singularities,” Black Holes bordered by Event Horizons. Inside, time and space is different. A rocket must fly at over 25,000 miles per hour to escape Earth’s gravity. Light travels at at 670,616, 629 miles per hour yet is not fast enough to escape Black Holes. Once crossing an Event Horizon, nothing returns. That boundary separates the known ways the universe works from what is not knowable. Of Event Horizons, educator Patrick Overton said, “When you walk into the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you to stand upon or you will be taught to fly.” Overton wrote Rebuilding the Front Porch of America “Going into the unknown is how you expand what is known,” says Julien Smith, business management coach and author of My Morning Routine. Annette White, author of Bucket List Journeys adds, ““Each time you try something for the first time you grow—a little piece of fear is replaced with empowerment.” The nearest Black Hole yet discovered is “1,560 light-years from Earth.” On Earth, Event Horizons are much closer. Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. I’ll be glad to schedule a Zoom chat this topic. COMMENT. Wise Ways shares observations and meditations on how to make the most of each moment. Topics range from time management strategies to handling Sub-Optimal decisions a/k/a mistakes, fearful situations and more. This book is beautifully illustrated, encouraging and offers lots of inspiration. 5×8, 36-page Pocket book $13.00 Preview-Purchase 8×10 64-page Sketch Journal $20.00 Preview-Purchase Through March 26, 2025, all books 15% off with Discount Code INSPIRE15. Additional savings available starting with purchases of 10, 20 and larger quantities. Contact to arrange In-Person and On-Line workshops. Thanks for shopping!
Words, Absolute Magnitude
Life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end. –Virginia Woolf Succeed and Soar’s first, the 2022 “Words” series explored phrases that could help appreciate and heal human experiences. The 2025 theme is astronomy. This seven-minute video explains why we are the children of stars.. Click Here to ViewSee Also: The Human Luminous Energy Field, 1 minute Star Magnitude (Brightness) Explained, 11 Minutes Introduction to Astronomy, 16 Minutes Absolute Magnitude is the brightness of stars and galaxies when viewed from 10 parsecs, 3.26 light years or 19.2 trillion miles. Apparent Magnitude would be the brightness of celestial objects when seen from Earth. Luminous means to glow or shine by either emitting or reflecting light. Luminous can also mean intelligence or types of ideas. People can also be luminous. RoseLight.com said, “You integrate light by building consciousness, adding order and organization to your energy field. These energy shifts then translate into your physical, emotional, and mental bodies … by simply paying attention and responding to the feedback life is giving you through your challenges and your opportunities.” In “How to Become Luminous,” Dr. Christopher Buck wrote, “Luminosity is the phosphorescence of the spirit.” To achieve this state, Inspirited.Co reported, Becoming, “homo luminous … means loving ourselves despite, or perhaps because of, our imperfections and the complex layers of emotion we can feel. It means embracing everything it is to be human, the desires, the mistakes, the emotional outbursts, and loving THAT.” In “Be A Luminary,” BodyHelix.com said, Luminaries are everywhere. They are creative, adaptable, open-minded, highly intelligent, and extremely stable. Luminary conversations are usually about building up, practicing kindness, and hoping for the future. In addition, Luminaries tend to be imaginative and somewhat impulsive. They shed light and optimism on a dark and relentlessly challenging world. How can individuals achieve Absolute Magnitude? Body Helix recommended, Seek out luminaries. … Read about them. Highlight their contributions whenever you can. Thank someone this week for having made a positive, luminous impact on your life. When you begin to recognize and appreciate the path of the luminary, you are on your way to becoming a luminary. It’s a lovely place to live! A goal? Body Helix suggested these lyrics from John Lennon’s song, You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will be as one Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. COMMENT. Journals Record dreams, hopes, plans and achievements in beautiful, inspiring notebooks. Details: 6” x 8, spiral notebook 120 pages, ruled on both sides Art printed on front Cover is thick paper stock. Back cover is medium gray Inside front and back covers have pockets for storing extra paper and pens View All Notebooks
Special Short, 400 MPH
Fasten your seat belts, It’s going to be a bumpy night. — Bette Davis’ line from movie All About Eve. View 20 second clip Each month, Succeed and Soar shares a short videos chosen to lift the heart and spirit, awareness and humanity. This month’s special selection is for times when wondering if what seems impossible can happen. Here are some encouragements. Only from the heart can you touch the sky. – Rumi Sky is the limit they said… But I was searching for something without limit, as same as my dreams… limitless. — Unknown Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. — Pamela Vaull Starr Comments on the following CGI animation include, Amazing!!! Just amazing. Loved every second of it.. Yes!!! Definitely awards winning .. wow.. Some people take impossible as a challenge. Great stuff. Enjoy! Click Here to View. 400 MPH 4 Minutes Beyond the Sky’s Limits is adapted from Succeed and Soar’s 2024 series. The booklet shares encouraging wisdom and uplifting images about going beyond boundaries and making dreams come true. Open space for notes, sketches and journaling. Details: Inspirational [includes above sky quotes] Beautiful photography Easy-to-mail greeting card size 5×8, 36 pages $11.50 Preview sample See All Radiant Tree Books Thanks for your support!
Self Care Days, 1st of 2
On the day of your birth, the Creator filled countless storehouses, set aside for your use and yours alone. – Maya Angelou Once upon a time, Blue Laws prohibited work on Sundays. Business closings during the Covid shutdown gave a good idea of that world. In a 24/7 era where nothing stops, consider taking breaks from busy-busy-business.The Lifestyle Files suggests ten, easy-going ways to make a day special, which includes, Wearing favorite clothes Getting fresh flowers Go to sleep in freshly-made bed and enjoy a slow start in the morning Read more Our Mindful Life offers “28 Relaxing Solo Date Ideas to Have Fun by Yourself,” including, Volunteering at animal shelters Random Acts of Kindness Redecorate a room Here are 25 more VIP Date ideas Happier Human encourages self-care days as, “important because it breaks you away from the pressure and hectic pace of keeping up with responsibilities. It allows you to recenter, refocus, and re-energize. Self-care is crucial for creating a healthy balance in your life.” The post also suggests 55 Self Care Ideas, including, Sleep All Day Spa Visit with Skin Care and Massage A One-Day Road Trip. This could include visiting a national park. Here’s a list. Read a Book. Here are lists of the best books of all time in categories ranging from Coming of Age to Mystery to Fantasy and much more. Right now, I’m reading [and recommend] Arthur C. Brooks’ Build the Life You Want. Here are 50 more Self Care Day ideas With so many marvelous ways to pamper, refresh and better understand your life’s most important person, schedule monthly dates right away! Enjoy! Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. COMMENT. Let me know your VIP, special Care Day Plans! Wise Ways shares meditations on making the most of each moment. Encouraging quotes from insightful thinkers like Albert Einstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Dalai Lama and Winston Churchill fill the book. All essays are beautifully illustrated. The 6×9 version is an easy-to-carry handbook. The 8×10 version is also a sketch journal. It contains more pages, with prompts that encourage enriching reflections. 6” x 9 Handbook 36 pages 8×10 Sketch Journal, 60 pages View All Radiant Tree Books Thanks for shopping!
Soul Words: Relational Wealth
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have. — Ernie Banks August 2 is Mid-Summer, halfway between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. Also called ‘Teltane’ in some cultures, Mid-Summer is a time of fruitfulness and abundance, when – far beyond our Sun – the constellation of stars called ‘Leo’ glitters. The days are shortening. Night lengthening. Harvest begins. Reaping what was sown. After exploring ‘Traumatic Wisdom,’ ‘Conditional Love,’ ‘Emotional Intelligence’ and ‘Created Family,’ this fifth of eight special ‘Soul Songs’ posts considers the term ‘Relational Wealth.’ It is the richness that ‘emanates from our interconnections with other human beings. It gives us inner strength and emotional security and defines our quality of life.’ ScienceDirect This poem adds: Tiny Giggles Silly giggles of laughter I store upon a shelf I give some to other I save some for myself I am rich beyond all measure Though not with worldly wealth I store up these treasures For my heart and soulful health. — Muse Richelle Goodrich advised, “To obtain wealth beyond measure, seek to make more friends than money.” What is a friend? Here are some thoughts: “Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.” – George Eliot “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell “Best friends are the people in your life who make you laugh louder, smile brighter, and live better.” – Unknown How to recognize a good friend? Marie Claire says they: Never gossip about you behind your back Always keep your secrets Never put an unflattering picture of you on Facebook without your approval 27 More Signs Someone is a True, Best Friend How to be a good friend? Motivation Grid recommends: Listen and Remember Be Honest Without Being Hurtful Grow with changes Seven more, genuine ways to be a good friend Consider, The real measure of our wealth is how much we’d be worth if we lost all our money. – John Henry Jowett Two resources on Relational Wealth: Are You Building Relational Wealth? Relational Wealth and the Quality of Life Succeed and Soar! The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here to Visit
Farewells & Circles
The world offer lots of ways to part ways, like, Adios in Spanish, Auf Widersehen in German, Bless in Icelandic and Sayonara in Japanese. In some languages, ‘Good bye’’ is also a welcome or greeting, like: In French: Salut In Hawaiian: Aloha In Hebrew: Shalom In Hindi: Nameste In Thai: Sawasdee While studying ‘farewells,’ I learned that saying, ‘Ciao’ should be avoided. The Venetian source means, ‘I am your slave.’ Ah well. And did you know ‘fizzle’ originally meant:. To break wind without noise? Meanings change. And life can circle. As Ivy Baker Priest wrote, “The world is round and the place which may seem like the end, may also be the beginning.” Speaking of going round, hope you enjoy these refreshing, invigorating 11 seconds of our group called the Polar Bears. [I’m bouncing and splashing farthest to the right.] Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. Succeed & Soar Art The inspiring and beautiful work in these Fine Art America collections is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here Thanks!