There is enough tragedy, drama, hurt and pain in the world. So keep things as light as you can, while being aware of the challenges others are facing.
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We’re All Climate Activists
Until we want to go for a drive, fly somewhere on vacation, or eat out so we don’t eat leftovers at home.
It’s a tough mental exercise if you’re being honest with yourself. This is mainly because we, as individuals, can all play a bigger part in having an impact on the environment.
There is a natural tendency to blame others and insist they, or government, do things to make it all better. However, for the most part, the government will only ask us to do what we can do ourselves.
For example, we all could have used woven carrier bags for years now. That would have eliminated the manufacture, use and disposal of billions of plastic carrier bags. But not many did that. So the government, in the familial position of parent, made a law and imposed a cost on carrier bags to reduce their use.
Now, do that with driving cars (for work, pleasure, getting kids to school or activities), plastic packaged food items, and plane journeys – for business or pleasure. Stop doing any of these things. Could you? Would you? Will you? From today? You know it would be better on the environment, yet you do not change your ways.
And no, we can’t use an electric vehicle as a defence. Why? Because the impact of making these new cars is still there and what do you think they do to make the electricity.
So one mustn’t be too hard on people that don’t talk the talk, when nearly everyone doesn’t walk the walk.
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Remember
Memory is an an incredible tool and human function. Think about how amazing it is.
It allows you to start each day knowing how to eat and speak using your full vocabulary. It is also useful in knowing where you parked your car, knowing how to drive and where you are going.
When you think about it for a minute or two, you will realise how absolutely critical memory is in our everyday life.
Another time you will recognise its incredible value is when you lose it or someone you know does. It is then that you will appreciate its magnificent magic.
Forgetting where your keys are is just a glimpse into this. So is not recalling someone’s name. It can be frustrating, time consuming and a little disheartening.
So keep using your memory to the fullest amount every day. Practice and train your brain as often as you can.
Memory is an incredible tool. We will miss it if and when it is gone. We just might not remember why.
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Learn To Use Your Phone Better
Your phone is an incredible piece of technology. Wow! Yet, I would guess that most of us haven’t learned as much as we could, or should, about all the amazing things it can do.
Take 3 minutes today and read through the tech specs of your phone. Next week (or tomorrow if you’re keen), set up, or use, a function you thought was interesting. Do this every day or once a week.
By the end of 2023, you will be more productive and amazed at all the things these little devices can truly do.
For example, how much do you use your assistant, like Siri, on the iPhone? Get Siri to call people, look up stuff – without having to type it out, or dictate a note, message or email as you walk or drive. Fabulous!
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Laugh Hard
When you get a chance, laugh as hard, as long and as much as you can. Not only is laughter the best medicine, it’s a lot of fun.
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Your Health
The most important asset you have is your health. Be mindful and take care of it. Properly! Avoid cutting corners.
Learn how to sleep like a bear. Be physically active. Develop your resilience skills. Be aware of what you eat and drink. This will have more impact on your quality of life than nearly anything else. It will impact your look, how you feel, your self esteem, a great deal of illnesses you could develop and other mental health issues.
Take it seriously. Get properly aware. Become a disciplined person. Then enjoy it all.
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Don’t Wait
Act now. Get it done. You’ll be glad you did.
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Life Can Be Hard
Mentally prepare for that. Build resilience.
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Smile At The Peace
You know that moment you’re sitting there and nothing is really happening? That’s the moment. Just smile and enjoy that moment.
You’re alive. That’s what it’s all about.
You might not realise how amazing that moment is, but let me tell you. You were born. That stat in itself is amazing. You haven’t died yet. That is quite impressive! (More impressive if you have and you were still able to read that line).
You’re not at war or being gunned down. Your home is not up in flames. I could list all the things not happening in your moment. But the point is, smile at how ridiculously fortunate you are at this moment. Unbelievable.
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Death Is Upon Us
We are all going to die one day. This is an easier concept to accept when it is not looming on the horizon or at our front door.
So start getting comfortable with this very natural event or stage in life. All plants go through it. So do all animals, insects, fish, etc.
Make arrangements for this eventuality. Write it down. Get into all the detail.
I remember being in Toronto with my grandparents one time. They would only have been about 60. We were driving along in their car. As we passed a massive cemetary, my Grampa hollered, while pointing at a specific area, “That’s where I’ll be buried. Right there.”
They had made their funeral arrangements, bought the plot, paid for the casket, etc. They were responsible adults. They didn’t wait for their death to thrust havoc and decisions on their children.
Take charge of your affairs. Prepare for a good death. Then go and live it up until that time comes.
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