Words of Wisdom November 30, 2021
Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom)
Curated by Trao Thao
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Why we need rituals, not routines
“It turns out, even great writers like Franz Kafka and Virginia Woolf found writing to be an arduous task. What made the work a little bit easier, he discovered, was their commitment to a daily ritual… This encourages a mindful approach to basic tasks, imbuing them with...
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Bad Company: Is Too Much Alone Time Making You Sick?
By Suzanne Leigh Excerpt: Social isolation and loneliness can be a potent stressor in both teens and adults. To mitigate distress, some individuals may turn to maladaptive behaviors like excessive alcohol or drugs. Conversely, social connection can reinforce health promoting behaviors, providing the support to make...
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Vince Guaraldi
Vince Guaraldi’s It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown soundtrack isn’t just background music. It’s an emotional time capsule — instantly transporting us to pumpkin patches, crunchy leaves, and the magic of fall evenings....
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“Peace Train” | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
“Everyone jump upon the Peace Train” and let’s make this world a better place. This Song Around The World version features more than 25 musicians from 12 countries and unites Yusuf / Cat Stevens, singing and playing a beautiful white piano in a tranquil open-air setting...