This cartoon from Emotionz via my colleague Jules Andre-Brown, had me laughing out loud. It's such a great illustration of the difference between a Carrot Life Lens® & a Mountain Life Lens®. Mountains may miss the depth of Carrot systems, while Carrots may miss the view from above that … [Read more...] about Success is not always what you see (from one carrot to another)
People in a hurry cannot think, cannot grow ~ Eric Hoffer
*Micky via Compfight The superficiality of the American is the result of his hustling. It needs leisure to think things out; it needs leisure to mature. People in a hurry cannot think, cannot grow. ~ Eric Hoffer (American social writer, 1902 - 1983). Words for a Go Life Lens® to aspire to when … [Read more...] about People in a hurry cannot think, cannot grow ~ Eric Hoffer
How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk
I live in Kenya. My kids go to school with kids from some 52 other countries. A friend of mine, whose kid hangs out with mine, is from the state of Georgia. When she sent me my first text with y'all in it, I laughed & was oddly excited & proud. Thinking about those many times when I'm … [Read more...] about How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk
Robotic hand beats you at your own game, every time
"A robotic hand designed by scientists at the University of Tokyo, Japan, will beat a person at rock-paper-scissors every single time, says The Daily Telegraph. “Rather than any magic or mathematical algorithm, the robotic hand in fact cheats its way to victory by ‘seeing’ which of the three … [Read more...] about Robotic hand beats you at your own game, every time
Airplane Safety Talk a la Dr. Seuss
If you've ever been an airplane you'll have, no doubt, sat through the requisite safety talk.  The one you're supposed to pay attention to. After all, what could be more important than knowing how to get out of the plane in an emergency? Plenty. Folks ignore the safety talk plenty. Enter … [Read more...] about Airplane Safety Talk a la Dr. Seuss
How can you get your hands dirty from the ground, without touching said ground?
Here's a brain teaser for you.  Why, other than from an environmental perspective, would you need to be concerned about spitting or dropping garbage on the ground? How would it be possible for you to get your hands dirty from things on the ground, without ever having your hands touch the … [Read more...] about How can you get your hands dirty from the ground, without touching said ground?
Why a Neuroscientist Lied to Her Kids – Mental Time Travel vis a vis Full Body Brain Memories
The following article was originally published in the Washington Post & written by Dr. Kelly Lambert. No link to the article is provided as the article has been taken down, but the previous link is to Dr. Lambert's website. As I look out the window to my sunny backyard & leafy avocado & … [Read more...] about Why a Neuroscientist Lied to Her Kids – Mental Time Travel vis a vis Full Body Brain Memories
The scale of the universe by Cary Huang (a practice playground for Mountains & Carrots)
A fun, interactive site, this website allows you to see, in multiple perspectives, the scale of the universe. Don't forget to scroll in & out to change your perspective & click to find out more about an object. Scrolling out is like getting an automatic Mountain Life Lens® perspective (the … [Read more...] about The scale of the universe by Cary Huang (a practice playground for Mountains & Carrots)
Breaking News: You're not being oppressed when another group gains rights you've always had
Best responses (never mind the added bonus it's short & snappy) to the issue of so called 'reverse discrimination.' From Someecards. … [Read more...] about Breaking News: You're not being oppressed when another group gains rights you've always had
Is the glass half full or empty? Or all full (a la 9gag.com)
This from 9gag.com, is a great example of perspective. What you look for is what you see. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our perspective & worldview.~~ … [Read more...] about Is the glass half full or empty? Or all full (a la 9gag.com)
Finding inspiration for reading for the love & learning of it
Welcome to my office. That's Galito (my kid's cat) keeping guard of my library. My love of books often has me salivating over & buying books faster than I can read them. So based on my annual to do, to done, to'odle, I sought inspiration for getting the printed matter into my gray matter. I … [Read more...] about Finding inspiration for reading for the love & learning of it
Stars can't shine without the darkness
This image is from 999,999,999 people. I love it. It speaks to hope, perseverance, balance, faith, seeing the big picture, glass 1/2 full kind of thinking. All in all a wonderful perspective. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about … [Read more...] about Stars can't shine without the darkness
