Traveling and seeing sites like these that are listed on Trip Advisor’s list of “Traveler’s Choice, Top 25 Landmarks in the World” will absolutely rock your world. If pictures speak a thousand words, then seeing something in person speaks volumes more. When you look at a picture you are only bringing in your sense of sight. Seeing is great, but when you can see, hear, taste, smell and feel something, the experience becomes that much more intense and real. Continue reading
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The Top Five Regrets of the Terminally Ill (S.T.S.)
When people are on their death beds what are the things that they regretted most? What things do they wish they had done, said, had the courage to try, or focus their time and energy on? Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse who works in palliative care decided to chronicle what she heard from her patients and summarized them in this list.
Places That Seem Unreal but Truly Exist (Triple T)
Have you ever seen something and thought to yourself, “Pictures will never be able to do this justice, there is nothing like experiencing it for yourself,”? Well the amazing thing about the world we live in is that there are countless places that you could have this feeling all over the planet! All it takes is curiosity to see what is out there then the determination to make it happen!
The Life of a Shooting Star (L.C.S.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HuEkCUZOR0
“You know why I like to teach children Jack, so I don’t get so wrapped up in being an adult. So I can remember that there are other things that are important in life. Like riding a bike, playing in a tree house, splashing in the water with your good shoes on…” Continue reading
One of the Best Things About Travel… the Food! (Triple T)
One of the best things about traveling is without a doubt, the food. In the link below, from buzzfeed, you get to take a look at some of the most delicious, enticing, mouth-watering meals out there. The first plate is a dry aged steak from Spain that some have voted the best steak in the world! Continue reading
One Man’s Pursuit of Happiness (S.T.S.)
A great friend of mine started pursuing his dream years ago, writing his own music and then did his first ever performance of one of his songs while we were studying abroad in Granada, Spain. Now just a few years later he is performing all over North Carolina and just released his latest track and music video. Continue reading
Blaze Your Own Trail (Q.T.I.)
What makes life really unique? What makes a life truly special? What makes one person’s existence stand out among the millions of people who are living and have lived before? Continue reading
One of the Best Pieces of Advice You Can Ever Take (Q.T.I.)
This is one of the best pieces of advice you can ever take. By doing something that scares you everyday you are constantly challenging your limits. Whether it be talking to that person you are interested in, trying a new workout, or trying some type of food you never thought you would eat in your life, you are finding ways to open your eyes to all the amazing things that exist in the world.
“When Life Gives You Lemons…” (Q.T.I.)
How many times in your life have you seen two people go through the exact same experience and while one is miserable, the other is laughing and smiling? Continue reading
“What was the Number 1 Thing You Could Do Today to get Your Life More Rockin’ ” (S.T.S. and L.S.N.)
“What is one thing you know your highest self would be doing in this moment, in this day, in this lifetime. What is the one thing that you just know you could be doing to live a more extraordinary life.” – Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson, of Philosopher’s notes, continues to impress with his quick, detailed reviews of the world’s most influential, life changing books. Today’s book is “Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Mihaly dedicated his life to studying what he calls, “Flow” and how people can achieve that state. Continue reading