Word Rich: Dark Energy
I once asked a bird, how is it that you fly in this gravity of darkness? She responded, love lifts me. — Hafez Succeed and Soar’s first, the 2022 “Words” series explored phrases that could help appreciate and heal human experiences. The 2025 theme is astronomy. Although Dark Energy is invisible, this force fills 85 percent of the universe. This power pulls the galaxies away from each other. The closest galaxy to our Milky Way, Andromeda grows more distant by 1,122 miles each moment. The most distant, observable galaxy is now considered MoM-z14. It formed 280 million years after the Big Bang and grows more distant by nearly a quarter million miles each moment. Essentially, “dark matter” is the vast parts of the universe that cannot be seen but which affect what’s visible. While the universe contains a power that pulls things apart, the same energy exists within and around people. In the post “4 Hidden Influences That Are Holding You Back,” inc.com lists, Personal experiences Family Beliefs Cultural Patterns Social Imprints The well-being site Arcto360 reports, Since the day we are born, we are constantly inundated with the influences and opinions of those around us. Over time these influences often shape our default way of thinking, unconsciously guiding our perceptions and decisions. Since we have thousands of thoughts every single day, we usually don’t recognize how often our mind is making interpretations and judgments about the world around us without our conscious consent. To discover the ‘hidden influences’ creating distance from what the heart and soul desires, the Arcto360 article suggests these three ways to address personal ‘dark energy,’ Practicing mindfulness which involves separating events from responses. Mindfulness can be learned by paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Taking a walk and practicing yoga can help. Meditation can enrich mindfulness. Further, the Mayo Clinic finds “meditation reduces stress, anxiety, and blood pressure, while also improving sleep, attention, and memory.” Journaling promotes self-reflection and awareness that can uncover unconscious influences. Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. Click Here to View Dark Matter and Dark Energy Explained in 6 MinutesSee Also: Neil deGrasse Tyson: What is Dark Matter? What is Dark Energy? 10 minutes What is Dark Matter? 02:25 Fine Art America Journals Record dreams, hopes, plans and achievements in these 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 Thanks for shopping!
Soul Words: The Present Moment & Mindfulness
Winter Solstice Traditions 2-Minute Video Click here to View The Present is the point at which Time touches eternity. C.S. Lewis December 21 is Winter Solstice. Viewed from Earth, the Sun ‘moves’ from the constellation Sagittarius to Capricorn. Above our planet’s equator, the year’s longest night is experienced. In some places, the sun won’t even ‘rise’ [for 40 days in Murmansk] , which requires making our own light, especially inside. For 2022, Succeed and Soar promised healing, uplifting “Soul Songs” at the eight celestial turning points. This year’s octad concludes with: Mindfulness. Each of us is magical. We can time travel, experiencing our pasts and possible futures. These journeys can bring joy and security. Otherwise, as Anthony James said, “Remind yourself: You can only deal with the present moment. Everything else is a memory, a hope or a fear.” The Mayo Clinic describes Mindfulness as, “a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.” Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now added, When you make the present moment, instead of past and future, the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do and with it the quality of your life increases dramatically. [free The Power of Now download] Mindfulness benefits can include: Higher brain functioning, increased immunity and less anxiety [see Positive Psychology] Also, less depression, improved memory and stronger relationships [see Very Well Mind] How to pause and use all five senses to live in the here and now? WikiHow offers these 14, steps with pictures. ENLIGHTENING, SHORT VIDEOS: Let Go of What’s Keeping You from This Moment [1 minute] Mindful Breathing for Anxiety [4 minutes] How to Get Into the Present Moment in 10 Seconds [5 minutes] The Neuroscience of Mindfulness [9 minutes] Succeed & Soar! The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here to Visit