Inspiration

When mountains crumble to the sea

“And a new day will dawn for those who stand long, and the forests will echo with laughter.” Lez Zeppelin is an acclaimed all-female Led Zeppelin cover band known for technically precise, high-energy performances. They gained international attention for their virtuosic, note-for-note renditions, and were personally complimented by Jimmy Page.  Founded in 2004, they quickly […]

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The beating of his hideous heart

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”      “Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute.”      What do these three quotes have in common? They are all attributed to

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Consciousness must shift before behavior can change

Einstein famously said, “We cannot solve a problem on the level of consciousness that created it.”  Consider someone stuck in a job they hate, repeating the pattern across multiple organizations and roles, for numerous years. At year-end, they vow, “Next year, I’ll find a job I love with a great boss.” That is a powerful

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Bang your pots at midnight

2025 has been a gut-wrenching, soul-searching, rapturing, bewildering, profound, overexerting, facilitating, purposeful, nonsensical, heartbreaking year. It requires courage and focus to emerge on the other side, unbroken.  So, we endure, and secure our seatbelts, for this next part of the ride.  Now, let’s take a look at … New Year’s Eve traditions: 1. Eat 12

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Goodwill to men and batteries included

Gift giving at Christmas is a Christian tradition that is widely practiced around the world. However, the practice is not something that is exclusive to Christianity, as several other religions mark the end of the year with a similar custom, such as the Jewish festival of lights Hanukkah or the Hindu celebration of Pancha Ganapati,

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Krampus, St. Nick, and really funky spiders

Amazing Christmas folklores (Part Deux): Who’s Krampus, you ask? He’s the half-man, half-goat who comes around every year to chase naughty children and maybe even drag them to hell. European versions of St. Nicholas have long had scary counterparts who dole out punishment. Krampus is one such character who comes from folklore in Austria’s Alpine

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Turkey for me and Turkey for you

What did the turkey say to the farmer? Why isn’t there anything on my calendar after November?  Welcome to Thanksgiving – the 2025 edition! “Is that your pop-up timer or are you just happy to see me?” Below are links and suggestions to assist you with helping others during this holiday season: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank https://lustgarten.org https://www.heart.org

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