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Note #16

Gratitude and kindness hold immense power. They're like the sunshine that warms our souls and the gentle breeze that soothes our hearts. When we express gratitude, we acknowledge the goodness in our lives, no matter how small. It's about recognizing the little moments of joy and the people who bring light into our days. Kindness, on the other hand, is the language of love spoken through actions. It's the simple gestures that make someone's day brighter, like a smile or a helping hand. Together, gratitude and kindness create a ripple effect of positivity. When we're grateful, we radiate positivity, uplifting not only ourselves but also those around us. And when we're kind, we inspire others to pay it forward, creating a chain reaction of goodness in the world. Think about the last time someone showed you kindness or expressed gratitude towards you. How did it make you feel? It probably warmed your heart and brought a smile to your face. That's the magic of these simple yet powerful acts. In a world where negativity sometimes seems to overshadow the good, embracing gratitude and kindness can be like shining a light in the darkness. It reminds us that there's still goodness in the world, and that each of us has the power to make a positive impact, no matter how small. So let's embrace the power of gratitude and kindness, not just today, but every day. Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty around us and spread kindness wherever we go. Because in a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and uncertain, these simple acts have the power to bring hope, joy, and connection.

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“Venus favors the bold.” — Ovid

Eye of Venus Talon Abraxas

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"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." - Rumi

R△ - Egyptian Falcon God Talon Abraxas

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Barbra Streisand's second TV special and the first in color, “Color Me Barbra” was broadcast on CBS on March 30, 1966.

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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung

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The Angel of Hope. 1883. Henry John Stock British 1853-1930. pencil and watercolor. http://hadrian6.tumblr.com

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Achilles. Mythological Illustration.

http://hadrian6.tumblr.com

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If you feel pain. You are alive. But, if you feel the pain of others, you’re human.

Leo Tolstoy

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“Sometimes, late at night I feel a deep discord within the very being of my existence.”

“And I try to find comfort in the fact that at least there is a part of me fighting back. Even in my darkest moments, there is Hope amidst the Chaos.”

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The Witch and the Moon

— by majara__

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Marlon Brando, New York, by Philippe Halsman, 1950

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“BUTTERFLY WOMAN”, 1899-1900, ornamental grille by René Lalique, Paris

Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin, Germany

Designed for his decorative window at the Paris World Exhibition as one of the five section ornamental grille, whose central section was purchased by Julius Lessing for the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin.

(Photo credit: artnouveaukathi [IG])

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Have you ever seen a white Common Raven (Corvus corax)? No, this isn’t a new species… or a ghost. 👻 This Raven’s striking pale plumage is the result of the genetic mutations leucism or albinism. Leucism is a reduction in all types of pigmentation, including melanin. Albinism is the inability to produce or distribute melanin. One hint to tell the difference? Individuals affected by leucism often have blue eyes, while individuals with albinism have pink eyes. White Common Ravens are rare. An estimated 1 in 30,000 individuals is born without this species’ signature black plumage.

Photo: Cos van Wermeskerken, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

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Seven Sisters Star Brides- Artworkformusic

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Existence is rich with mystery and wonder, and sometimes, without warning, light can shine through the cracks in the separate self. For a few brief moments, there is the cosmic suggestion that life is somehow infinitely more than what it appears to be. The most ordinary of things can easily turn extraordinary, making us wonder if, perhaps, the extraordinary is hidden in the ordinary always, just waiting to be discovered.

Jeff Foster, The Deepest Acceptance