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
A new twist on having a 'bun in the oven'
What does a bun in the oven mean to you? As someone who graduated, got engaged, got married, got pregnant & gave birth without the power of the internet behind me, I find it fascinating how people are using technology to share, teach, delight, surprise & confound... For those of us in … [Read more...] about A new twist on having a 'bun in the oven'
A different perspective on play, thanks to Fred Rogers
Wise words from the wise & adorable Fred Rogers. What do you think of when you think of play? A Mountain Life Lens® might think of the big picture / how to relax on the whole, while a Carrot Life Lens® might think of specific things to do. A Head Life Lens® might ponder the practicalities of … [Read more...] about A different perspective on play, thanks to Fred Rogers
Sometimes it's just plain difficult (tho not impossible) to get stuff done (thanks to angry cats)
Even when the path is clear an angry cat can hang you up. Even when you've got it all together sharp claws can tear you apart. Even when the goal is in sight & within reach it can seem far away. Even when you're doing the right thing, frustration & hurdles can prevail. But. With a sense … [Read more...] about Sometimes it's just plain difficult (tho not impossible) to get stuff done (thanks to angry cats)
Think outside the box. Where are your boundaries?
This image, from Mike Rilstone's facebook page, is a great, visual reminder of the unwitting chains that can bind our thinking. Of the assumptions we can unknowingly make. Of perspectives that can blind instead of illuminate. What assumptions are you making that are muddying the waters, … [Read more...] about Think outside the box. Where are your boundaries?
