Per aspera ad astra: “Whenever an obstacle rises that seems to block the path forward, in reality the obstacle has an essential function. That is, it forces me or humanity to generate more — either more strength, more energy, or more consciousness.” 138/

“Creativity is just connecting things.” Steve Jobs 128/ 🎶: @ksrhoads

We believe in the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. 129/ #Connection #MadeToConnect #Compassion #Connections

“Every time you reach out to someone, it’s like dropping a pebble into a pond, with ripples of goodness and connection that flow… We are made to connect.” @Vivek_Murthy #MadeToConnect 130/ #KindnessMatters

“Broaden your goals. It’s not aiming high that sets you up for a let-down. It’s fixating on ideal while failing to identify good enough. Happiness lies in the range between aspirational and acceptable.” @AdamMGrant #Happiness 131/

“A sign of wisdom is striking balance between focusing on the present and looking ahead to the future. Happiness comes from living in the now. Seizing the day is a source of joy. Preparing for tomorrow is a path to progress.” @AdamMGrant 132/ #TexasHoldEm

“Joy is greater than happiness… Sublime is the goal… Grief with you is an act of love and so we can both be sad and yet there is joy there because of our ability to share our love — in that moment, heal and care.” @StephenAtHome 133/ #Compassion #LOVE

.@AndersonCooper: You said, what punishments of God are not gifts? Do you really believe that? @StephenAtHome: Yes. It’s a gift to exist and with existence comes suffering. There’s no escaping that. 134/ #KindnessMatters #LOVE #MeaningOfLife #Compassion

“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” Marcus Aurelius 135/ Pearl skies over Norway [time lapse of nacreous clouds]

“Well, that didn’t go as planned.” 136/ #compassion #meaningoflife

“Grief is not a purely negative emotion. Over time, it becomes bittersweet—sadness is joined by love and gratitude… The goal of coping is not to erase pain. It’s to gain purpose.” @AdamMGrant 137/ #grief #love #gratitude #purpose

“I’m at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. Even if you tell me 1 + 1 = 5. You’re absolutely correct, ENJOY.” Misattributed to Keanu Reeves: 139/ #JOY #Life

Dancing through life down at the Ozdust If only because dust is what we come to Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters It’s just life So keep dancing through … 140/

One of my fav choral songs to sing: (Not my choir)