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London tries next revolution in connectivity: talking, not Tweeting E-Mail

Article Source: CS Monitor

Theodore Zeldin's 'Oxford Muse' program encourages deep, in-person, one-on-one conversations that promote understanding. Some participants call it 'liberating.'

London: Twenty-first century humanity has mapped oceans and mountains, visited the moon, and surveyed the planets. But for all the progress, people still don't know one another very well. That's the premise of Theodore Zeldin's "feast of conversations" – events where individuals pair with persons they don't know for three hours of guided talk designed to get past "Where are you from?"

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Your pet's 10 commandments (for you to try to follow) E-Mail

Article Source: USA Today

Veterinarian Shawn Messonnier has been helpful with several topics for the readers of this blog.

He does a radio show, Dr. Shawn- the Natural Vet, for Martha Stewart Radio on Sirius and also does his own blog, where I found his 10 commandments for pets today. Take a minute to read the five I posted here.

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A Little Extra Time... E-Mail

Article Source: The Positive Observer

fork in the road small.jpgAccording to the news, the oldest living American just passed away at the young age of 114. Interestingly, there are 2 other individuals of the same age currently holding this position (Japanese and an American). Did you know that there are approximately 76 Supercentenarians currently in the world (73 females and 3 males)?

If you knew that you would live to be 100, 107 or even 114, would you live your life any differently? Would you live your life as you are currently? Would you live with less intensity or would you fill your days with added experiences? Would you merely go through the motions of daily living or would you strive to be more mindful of your world? Would you travel further and longer or would you figure time is on your side to traverse life at a later point and time? Would you merely talk about the gift of time or would you act and give substance to time?

Does the knowledge of age even really matter or is it the day itself that matters most? How can today matter for you? How can today matter the most for the children and loved ones in your life?
 
It's A Good Day To Die... E-Mail

Article Source: Sally Bonkrude - PositiveInnerChange

lastest-pics-summer-of-09-076-150x150.jpgI was talking to a good friend of mine and she was telling me how she lives as if every day is a good day to die. First, I thought, “Are you suicidal?” Then, as I listened, I realized she was attempting to live every day as if it was her last day. As I think about really great performances, they appear to be done also, from that philosophy of, “It’s a good day to die”. The performer is giving their all…totally in the moment with raw emotion and energy. They are present with what is, not worried about what others are thinking, and not caught up in an attempt to be their best. They are in the flow…connecting to Self Energy, to Source and performing from their core self.

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December E-Mail

Article Source: The Positive Observer

snow mtn aspens tpo.jpgDecember. A beautiful conclusion to an extraordinary year.  What a year it has been! A year unlike any we have seen in quite some time. December represents so many things, as does every month in the year. December represents both a beginning and an end on how we sort time. December not only concludes yet another 31 day chapter in the story-book of life, but it also encompasses a 365 day cycle. The words, story lines and genres have been written. The contents are documented for future reference. But what about context of each page and chapter? Has that been documented yet or is it still to be written? So many learnings to reflect upon.

A new chapter is about to begin with the coming of the New Year. Then again, every minute of every day is a new chapter.  Whether the past year, present time or tomorrow's wonder, determine what you believe in. What do you hold as valuable? Has your participation in previous chapters offered new-found clarity in what you hold firm and true? Has "life" become more present to you based upon the circumstances you have experienced or is "life" still distant in certain areas?
 
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