2024 Beyond the Sky’s Limits 2, Wealth
You cannot predict the future, but you can create it. — Peter Drucker The atmosphere, the gas layers around Earth, is very short. NASA explains that if our planet were a basketball, “the atmosphere could be …a thin sheet of plastic wrapped around the ball.” Sunlight colors those gases, usually blue during the day. This December dawn was awesome red. When the sun can’t color the sky, we see much further, the Milky Way and its glittering stars. Here’s why. This “Beyond the Sky’s Limits” series features photographs from my “SkyScapes Gallery.” For decades, I’ve collected uplifting, inspiring, motivating quotes. Here are five favorites about wealth, Wealth after all is a relative thing since he that has little and wants less is richer than he that has much and wants more. –Charles Caleb Colton The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away. –Marcus Aurelius The fact remains that the overwhelming majority of people who have become wealthy have become so thanks to work they found profoundly absorbing…. The long term study of people who eventually become wealthy clearly reveals that their “Luck” arose from the accidental dedication they had to an area they enjoyed. –Srully Blotnick He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. –Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around, encouraging young things to grow. — Hello Dolly! Musical Succeed and Soar! SkyScapes Metal Prints Bring artwork to life while decorating with stylish lines and depth Details Image printed directly on 1/16” thick aluminum Select sizes from 6″x8″ to 30″x 40″ Aluminum print offset from wall by ¾” thick wood frame attached to back The high-gloss aluminum compliments rich colors with stunning results See All Metal Prints 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
Einstein 20: Awesome Quiet
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind. – Albert Einstein This Tuesday, June 8 is Best Friends Day . On “Bestie” Day, why not make a three-hour, exclusive date with your BFF [Best Friend Forever]: You! The special date with yourself could include walks, a lovely meal, stroll through a museum and contemplating beautiful, natural settings as in this week’s awesome Featured Video [try to view on a desktop screen]. A precious part of these three hours is that you can shed expectations and agendas. Research has shown that those who allow themselves quiet time are better able to problem solve, get along with others and are freer from depression. Read more. Best Friends Day was started to show the most important people and pets in our lives just how much we adore them, and to memorialize those beloved best friends that are no longer by our sides. To honor that day, here are 10 inspiring ways to be a better friend. This Post’s Special Video **** Because I’m so concerned about conditions in this country, this Food for Thought is offered. Once upon a time, some believed that if the wealthiest paid fewer taxes, the money they kept would flow in ways that helped everyone. Human nature being what it is, the past thirty years have shown that Trickle Down economics has been a money boomerang. The wealthiest have used the income they kept to make themselves richer [see chart below]. Read more. In 1944, those with stratospheric earnings paid 94% of their income in federal taxes. Imagine the condition of this country’s dilapidated schools, roads, health care, educational resources and other troubling conditions if those making millions and billions a year were taxed as they were during the 1940s and 1950s. Remember, taxes are how local, state and the federal government provide services and protect citizens. Consider: Perhaps the concern with taxes should not be the amount but ROI [Return on Investment], how taxes are spent to keep citizens safe, well educated, healthy, pay government salaries and expenses, and improve everyone’s Quality of Life. Graphics reprinted with permission from EconomicsHelp.org. Blessings & best wishes, Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire