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Thoughts from James Clear   Yoga teacher and spiritual leader Sadhguru on the miracles of daily life: "Every moment there are a million miracles happening around you: a flower blossoming, a bird tweeting, a bee humming, a raindrop falling, a snowflake wafting along the clear evening air. There is magic everywhere. If you learn how to live it, life is nothing short of a daily miracle." Source: Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy ​ ​ ​ ​   Philosopher and author Arthur Schopenhauer on the importance of reflection and contemplation rather than mere reading and research: “You may accumulate a vast amount of knowledge but it will be of far less value to you than a much smaller amount if you have not thought it over for yourself; because only through ordering what you know by comparing every truth with every other truth can you take complete possession of your knowledge and get it into your power." Source: Essays and Aphorisms (Hat tip to Nat Eliason )    ...

  Top 10 Countries with the Highest Human Freedom Indexes (2021): Switzerland — 9.11 New Zealand — 9.01 Denmark — 8.98 Estonia — 8.91 Ireland — 8.90 Canada — 8.85 Finland — 8.85 Australia — 8.84 Sweden — 8.83 Luxembourg — 8.80 In the 2021 edition of the Human Freedom Index, the average human freedom score was 7.12. Compared to the levels in 2008, the overall freedom of the countries included has decreased by 0.01. The report finds a strong relationship between human freedom and democracy. The regions with the highest levels of freedom are North America , Western Europe , and East Asia . The lowest levels of freedom are in the Middle East and North Africa , sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. Women are particularly unprotected in these regions, where female-specific freedoms are more likely to be repressed. Top 10 Countries with the Lowest Human Freedom Indexes (2021): Syria — 3.66 Venezuela — 4.03 Yemen — 4.08 Sudan — 4.48 Egypt — 4.49 Iran — 4.53 Somali...

Recognizing that interests are malleable and can be developed can make us more resilient, open and creative By Paul A. O'Keefe , E. J. Horberg  on  September 29, 2023  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stop-trying-to-find-your-passion-theres-a-better-way-to-love-what-you-do/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-intl

 https://www.businesstraveller.com/features/serviced-apartments-new-trends/ Longer stays, community-focused activities and sustainability are top priorities for serviced apartment guests. Interest in serviced apartments increased during the pandemic, as travellers wanted additional space, flexibility and places for remote working. While we are leaving those Covid years behind, such requirements remain significant to travellers. In addition, the sector is seeing the introduction of new brands, as well as a larger focus on eco-friendly operations and multipurpose accommodation that appeals to both business and leisure travellers. Finally, operators are also gearing up for a younger cohort of travellers – Generation Z – who are looking for experiences which draw on local surroundings. Here we look at five trends within the industry, and what to expect in the coming years. For further information on the sector, see our feature ‘Serviced apartments: Community spirit’ (Ju...

https://theconsideredman.org/10-things-successful-people-never-do-in-their-free-time/ Ever wonder what successful people do (or don’t do) when they’re not working? Their secret sauce to success isn’t just about working hard, but also spending their free time wisely. We’re about to dive into 10 things they avoid to stay productive and happy. Spoiler alert: it’s not always about doing more, but doing the right stuff and ditching the bad habits. Ready to find out what to cut from your downtime to level up your life? Let’s jump right in.  1. Mindless Scrolling Successful people are highly aware of how they spend their time, especially when it comes to social media and the internet. While it’s tempting to spend hours scrolling through social media feeds, successful individuals avoid getting sucked into this time-drain. They know that these platforms are designed to keep users engaged for as long as possible. But, they also know the importance of time and prioritize tasks that...