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?
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)
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?
Part three: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
This is the third post in a series. Missed the first two posts? No worries, see the first one here where I summarize the to do's & to continue doing's of contributors and the second one here which goes over the to stop doing & not to do's. This post continues, this time with things to … [Read more...] about Part three: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
The biggest threat to your creativity (a la Danielle LaPorte)
I love this post from my good friend Danielle LaPorte. So much that I've reposted it below. It's a great example of how your perspective can be refreshed, enhanced & rebooted through knowing & telling your own story. The biggest threat to your creativity… … is the fear that it’s already … [Read more...] about The biggest threat to your creativity (a la Danielle LaPorte)
Part two: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
Even this dog knows what he doesn't want to do. Do you?This is the second in a series. Missed the first post? No worries, see it here where I summarize the to do's & to continue doing's of contributors. This post continues, this time with things to stop doing & not to do's.This is … [Read more...] about Part two: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
