"What mysterious recipe do cats know to be able to dose sweetness and cruelty, shyness and aggression, docility and wild spirit in such a perfect way?"

If you want to understand a person, do not listen to his words, observe his behavior.
- Albert Einstein

Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking.   - Bernard Baruch 

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and take whatever comes your way.

We are given a finite amount of energy on our life journey. Use it wisely - on the right people & the right things.”

 

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way - on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgement. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

Willkommen by Joel Grey

  

https://youtu.be/AKvTfpRmnj0

Kit Kat Club, Berlin 1931. 

Willkommen im Kabaret, as presented by the Master of Ceremonies. 

Excerpted from Bob Fosse's "Cabaret" (1972).

Buddha In A Flower Garden

 

Madame Butterfly - Maria Callas

  

https://youtu.be/sLcbfF9ypmM

Memoirs Of A Geisha  

 

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein 

“Every new day is a chance to change your life.”

Nothing in nature blooms all year.  Be patient with yourself.  

9 Life Lessons From Plato (Platonic Idealism)

  

lves nothing 

03. Choose the people you spend time with wisely

04. Find your other half 

05. Get involved in politics

06. Learn to be a follower, then a master

07. Be content with little

08. Be in charge of your own happiness

09. Work hard to accomplish great things

I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 9 Life Lessons From Plato will add value to your life. 

Plato is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. He represented the philosophy of ancient Greece, belonging to its Classical Period. He was born into an aristocratic and influential family in Athens, where he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the entire Western world. Along with his mentor Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is one of the most influential individuals in the entire history of humankind. It can even be said that he is one of the pillars of Western civilization. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and his biggest contribution is the Theory of Forms or Doctrine of Ideas, which asserts that the physical world is not the real world. Instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world, in the world of ideas. Plato was not only a prominent figure of philosophy, but also of religion and spirituality; so-called Neo-platonism deeply influenced Christian theology. Plato invented the written dialogue and dialectic form of philosophy. Some of his most famous books are The Republic, The Symposium, The Apology of Socrates, Allegory of the Cave and The Dialogues of Plato, in which the main character is Socrates, who influenced Plato’s philosophy to a great extent. His entire work has survived for more than 2,400 years and has remained very popular the entire time. Like his mentor, Plato was a practical philosopher and there are many life lessons to learn from his philosophy.

Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen

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White-Breasted Kingfisher

 

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Build your arsenal of knowledge and perspective. Be aware. Be patient. Be resilient. If you take action with these you're bound to see results. 

Brene Brown on The Power of Being Vulnerable

  

https://youtu.be/Sd3DYvBGyFs

Listen to podcast version: http://apple.co/2qbZNPX 

Good Life Project founder, Jonathan Fields, interviews Brene Brown on the power of vulnerability, daring greatly and being brave. Topics explored include what it takes to live a good life, the power of vulnerability, the daring way of life, what it means to be brave, how people handle judgment, the intersection between human nature and entrepreneurship, how to decide whose opinions matter and so much more.

Listening to shame - Brené Brown

 

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word. Talk by Brené Brown.

https://youtu.be/7jtZdSRst94

Isolation is the dream-killer, not your attitude | Barbara Sher | TEDxPr...

  

https://youtu.be/H2rG4Dg6xyI

Barbara Sher says we have to change our common understanding of why we so often fail to bring our dreams into reality – blaming bad attitude, negative thinking or lack of effort. Heartfelt, funny and surprising stories told by a lady who's been helping other people's dreams for many decades. ----

The Power of Changing Habits

 

https://youtu.be/xQ3mkaQWR7E

Lauren Lai shares her journey to maximize her personal potential by making changes in her life choices and developing good but “powerful habits” in order to live the life she wants. Lauren Lai is an EdUHK alumna and speech language pathologist who currently works in a private clinic. She has an inherent desire to bring joy and positivity to people and communities. After going through a self-help journey, she has adopted a strong belief that life is full of opportunities and that everyone can achieve their full potential through love and care. Lauren is now helping people with language, communication, and swallowing challenges on a daily basis. She is fond of public speaking and is also an active member of the Hong Kong Toastmasters community. 

 

 

10 Essential Keys To Make Habits Stick (99% Success Rate) ► How to Develop Good Habits

  

How to Develop Good Habits for Life

https://youtu.be/AL-5nP9efIU

 

You can have results or excuses.  Not both.

“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom” Kierkegaard