Visuals & Music That Inspire
Consider Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. – Kahlil Gibran Unlike Succeed and Soar‘s regular [short] videos, these special selections are three to five hours long. While visually amazing, they’re created for listening. The music offers relaxing, soothing, even stimulating, dramatic themes. [“Deep Beauty” played while creating this post.] Enjoy! Shop Sandra’s Art on Zipped, Carry-All Pouches This “Hydrangea” image and inspiration is from Succeed and Soar‘s “Mistakes a/k/a Sub-Optimal Decisions” post. View here. About the gorgeous, quality Zipped, Carry-All Pourches: Dress up, dress down. Stay organized while on the go. Crafted with 100% poly-poplin fabric Seams double stitched for extra durability Secures everything with strong, metal zipper Three sizes,” 6”x4”, 9.5”x6”, 12.5x 8.5” Optional bottoms: regular or T Price: $16.50 to $27.50 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Click on pictured item to purchase. Shop All Zipped Carry-All Pouches HERE. Thanks for your support!
Einstein 15: Understanding Everything
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. – Albert Einstein Some years ago, I spent a month at Dorland Mountain Arts, a creative space without electricity [marvelous!]. During a walk in the Temecula, California hills, fire ants climbed onto my shoes and up my legs, biting and burning all the way. After handling that situation, I was admiring the white clouds and bright blue sky when the narrow path turned. Fortunately, I looked down just before stepping off the mountain. My nature walks ended when advised to be noisy to avoid surprising bears and to carry an air horn as well as make myself look as big as possible should a mountain lion approach. I loved Dorland, the people and world around it. I grew as a human being and hope to return one day. Because on Earth [here’s a fascinating photo], predation is essential, I wonder if Einstein meant that to ‘look deep into nature’ should remind that life requires care and attention. Life here offers real dangers to body, mind, heart and spirit. That said, and in negotiating the world’s hazards, Anthony D’Angelo offers heartwarming advice, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” May 1st is May Day, a great time to find a maypole, dance in the sunshine and enjoy spring’s first flowers, especially in this post’s video. Shop “Shasta Daisies,” this week’s Featured Art. Blessings & best wishes What kind of flower are you? Take this QUIZ. ***** Deadliest Quiz In considering Einstein’s advice to “look deep into nature,” keep in mind it can be both delightful and deadly. How many human lives are lost each year to these animals? Be careful! Alligators Kill 1, 15, 50 people per year Sharks kill 5, 50, 100 people per year Ants kill 10, 20, 30, 40 people per year Deer kill 17, 38, 65, 130 people per year Humans kill 475,00 other humans per year. Mosquitoes kill twice as many. Elephants, Hippopotami, Wolves, even Horses kill quite a few people each year. Here are the top 24 deadliest animals to humans [including quiz answers].