10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 163

Wholesome Meme: Appreciate Where You Are Now Rare Historical Photo: African American maid, does the food for the family who employs her, 1950s. kodachrome shot It wasn’t so long ago was it? It explains a lot about why the racists are in power there now, the people in this image and their children are stillContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 163”

Comforting Thought: Arriving at mutual understanding

“When an argument starts
your goal should be to arrive
at a mutual understanding
it helps to become aware of the inner tension
that is impacting your reasoning
notice your level of attachment
explain yourself clearly
listen with patience
find the balance between honoring your truth
and reflecting on your partner’s perspective
and remember that success
is both of you feeling heard”

Comforting Thought: The entire universe is sonic

“Hushed or amplified, implausible yet audible, everything is humming—from quantum to cosmic, from the inner life of electrons to the membranes of outer space. The entire universe is sonic.” #music #sound #book #quote #connection #nature #animals

Ancient Word: The Umwelt

“The act of contemplating the Umwelt of another #creature is so deeply #human and so utterly profound. Our senses filter in what we need. We must choose to learn about the rest.” #animals #connection #love #quote #bookquote

Comforting Thought: Real Maturity

“Real maturity is observing your own
inner turbulence and pausing before
you project how you feel onto
what is happening around you” #YungPueblo #poetry #quote #selflove #hope

Comforting Thought: Vibrant Relationships

“Vibrant relationships
feel like a sanctuary
where you are safe
to bring your vulnerability
and you are given ample love and care
a home
that equally supports
rest and growth
free from judgment
as you both seek to evolve
a union
void of control
but filled with
mutual understanding”

Underrated every day uses for chat GPT’s paid plan

8. Caring for plants: If you have no idea about plants and how to manage them, asking Chat GPT will really help. 9. Complex geopolitical situations: A lot of the shit going on around the world can be ignored but it’s still hanging around in your brain like a bad smell. If you don’t haveContinue reading “Underrated every day uses for chat GPT’s paid plan”

In praise of Japan’s most majestic cat, circa 889 A.D

In the year 889 A.D, the 23 year old Emperor of Japan writes a journal entry filled with awe and gushing praise for his beloved cat. “On the 6th Day of the 2nd Month of the First Year of the Kampo era. Taking a moment of my free time, I wish to express my joyContinue reading “In praise of Japan’s most majestic cat, circa 889 A.D”

Comforting Thought: An emotion tree

“just a simple me, an emotion treenot growing for you togrow off of or to destroy.leave me be, so i may grow strong,on my own,and i will be my own damn home.” good grief, brianna pastor

Comforting Thought: Holding Space

“In special moments, we can take turns deeply seeing one another. here we move beyond having an exchange into holding space while someone reveals their truth. this is a higher level of listening that involves acting as a compassionate audience for another person without interrupting or adding our own perspective. when we hold space for one another, hearts become more open, truth is ready to be revealed, and old tension comes to the surface so that it can be seen and held, not just by the speaker, but also the listener. this collective honoring of each other’s truth can be incredibly healing.”