Thursday, May 12, 2016

On the Eve of the W-End: Quite a Challenging Week....

It has been an interesting week in our World.   The World has been as challenging as ever as Islands have disappeared due to rising oceans, Iraq continues to bleed, Brazil lost a President and Irans new Parliament conveyed.   This is also as one of the most pivotal countries in Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, is becoming increasingly unstable in addition to another pivotal country, Turkey.   

It was not easy to be optimistic.    As the team at #Outsiders decided to release the first edition of the Friday Musical Interlude in the Beta Site,     I ran across these two thoughts as I was on the "Grid" and they are as eloquent as they come about wanting to be aware, to make a difference and never give up for anything!!!

Wishing all a fab Friday and a fab W-End!!!



 

Working Away....

It has been an interesting week as the development work in #Outsiders has been continuing--at times with challenges.     I was reflecting upon this as I was also working away on other projects as I ran across this from +Jonathan Huie whose thoughts have been featured in the legacy sites of #Outsiders and a recent one was also featured on the new Beta Site:





Faith is realizing that you always get what you need.
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

If I could tell the world just one thing
it would be we're all okay,
and not to worry cause worry is wasteful
and useless in times like these.
I won't be made useless.
I won't be idle with despair,
I will gather myself around my faith.
Light does the darkness most fear.
- Jewel 




I  also decided to have a little fun as I ran across this while working away at the Walden University E-Campus.  This was featured on BuzzFeed:  

https://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/whats-your-keirsey-personality-type?utm_term=.elarOEj2v&sub=4002574_6753121#.ykEDB1YMl

This was my result: Artisan

You’re creative and value the arts along with other creative outlets. You’ve always had a sense of adventure and are spontaneous. You’ve always valued expression, and don’t hold back on saying how you feel. You love personal freedom, and are always looking to discover new things.




It has also been a challenging week  around the World.   Over 90 people lost their lives as the thugs of Daesh attacked markets in Baghdad as the war in Iraq continues with no end in sight.     What I view as the greatest show on Earth is also continuing--as the US House Speaker Paul Ryan and the presumptive Republican Nominee Donald Trump had a meeting and promised party unity.      It is fascinating to see the upheaval in Republican Circles.

Fascinating times.....

Saturday, May 7, 2016

On This Working W-End: A "Virtual Token" to Share......

I wanted to share this courtesy of @TED  as I wish all a great Mothers' Day W-End and a fantastic Week:

PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK


Talks to help you focus on what really matters

It's easy to get caught up in the daily dramas of life. These talks can help you step back, slow down and appreciate the bigger picture. Watch »
8 TED Talks • Total run time 1:52:07




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