#positivity — Public Fediverse posts
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🤝 Try this Acts of Kindness word search! Find caring words and reveal a hidden quote that inspires compassion. A feel-good puzzle break. Search Amazon for "Grace Hartford Positive" for the full book. #WordSearch #Puzzle #SelfCare #Positivity
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🤝 Try this Acts of Kindness word search! Find caring words and reveal a hidden quote that inspires compassion. A feel-good puzzle break. Search Amazon for "Grace Hartford Positive" for the full book. #WordSearch #Puzzle #SelfCare #Positivity
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🤝 Try this Acts of Kindness word search! Find caring words and reveal a hidden quote that inspires compassion. A feel-good puzzle break. Search Amazon for "Grace Hartford Positive" for the full book. #WordSearch #Puzzle #SelfCare #Positivity
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🤝 Try this Acts of Kindness word search! Find caring words and reveal a hidden quote that inspires compassion. A feel-good puzzle break. Search Amazon for "Grace Hartford Positive" for the full book. #WordSearch #Puzzle #SelfCare #Positivity
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💖 Dive into this Affection word search! Hunt cozy words of care and discover a hidden affirmation that warms the heart. A lovely boost in minutes. Search Amazon for “Grace Hartford Positive” for more uplifting puzzles. #WordSearch #Positivity #SelfCare
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💖 Dive into this Affection word search! Hunt cozy words of care and discover a hidden affirmation that warms the heart. A lovely boost in minutes. Search Amazon for “Grace Hartford Positive” for more uplifting puzzles. #WordSearch #Positivity #SelfCare
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Good advice! 🙂
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“Aging is not disease, age is just time”
Optimist here 🙋🏼♀️& I fully endorse this msg 😁.
I think I’m happier in my senior years than I’ve ever been, it is different though. I don’t even mind being invisible sometimes- you can get up to more things 😂 & yes I do walk fast. #Aging #Positivity #Senior #Optimist #Happy
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life -
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." My life's theme. Remember, no one else will live your life. Only you can. #Positivity #MotivationQuotes #SelfLove
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Start your day with a smile ...!
Find my minimalist ink portrait of this cute smiling sparrow here: https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/minimalist-bird-portrait-karen-kaspar.html
#MastoArt #art #drawing #FediArt #FediGiftShop #arte #MastodonArt #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #BuyIntoArt #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #BirdWatching #vogel #cute #animals #handmade #ink #minimalism #blackandwhite #smile #goodvibes #positivity #FirstFridayArtWalk
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Makeup by my marvellous Nina whisperingwoodfolk helped me get another 5🌟 rating from a client on CAMEO!
Head to the CAMEO APP to meet ANGEL CAKES - my character I made so I could keep performing through my 🏳️⚧️transition🏳️🌈 - Drag Queen of Positivity 💌💅
If it's in travelling distance of #Bristol, ANGEL CAKES can be your party night entertainment too!
#dragqueen
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Ian Freeman shares raw truth: "Be a light in the world. There's so much negativity... darkness and light cannot occupy the same space at the same time. No neutral energy—positive or negative by definition."
Your choice matters for resilience and connection. In a time shifting toward nervous system regulation and emotional repair over optimization, this feels grounding. Simple, honest reminder to occupy space with light.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@bubakuyateh/116444984468909180
＂Power is the ability to do good things for others.＂
– Brooke Russell Astor
The Rockefeller University » Life Trustee Brooke Astor dies at 105 — <https://www.rockefeller.edu/news/668-life-trustee-brooke-astor-dies-at-105/>
＂… Mrs. Astor devoted nearly five decades to sowing a larger sense of community among the city’s erstwhile aristocracy, as the established matriarch of New York’s philanthropic circle. She regularly contributed time and money to the institutions she referred to as New York’s “crown jewels”: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Morgan Library and Museum, the New York Botanical Garden, the New York Public Library and The Rockefeller University, among many others. Unusual among her social set, however, she spent equal energy providing for the basic operational needs of homeless shelters, jobs programs, nursing homes, schools, youth centers and other such organizations. By the time the Vincent Astor Foundation was dissolved in 1997, Mrs. Astor had donated almost $195 million as its president. In recognition of her generosity, she was given many unusual honors: In 1981, the Bronx Zoo named a baby elephant “Astor” in her honor; in 1996, the New York Landmarks Conservancy designated her a living landmark. …＂
If it's not (also) true that Leo Tolstoy wrote the pictured words (popularised on Facebook and elsewhere), I like to think people did something good for him. Thanks, perhaps, to Astor.
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Choosing peace and positivity: Affirmations Aloud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LRm31tm5HQ #TonyGebhardShow #Podcast #Affirmations #Positivity #Motivation #SelfWorth #SelfLove
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It's a brand new day, and coffee is hot, smiles are bright, and I'm reminded why life has such precious moments. You have value, your voice can make an impactful change in your community, and we're on the same journey to do positive things. #TrueNorth #Positivity #Motivation #Affirmations #Gratitude #SelfWorth
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"Let relentless optimism define your core!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For those who might ask, I'm in California today, on stage at 9 am with a keynote for a packaging conference. if the weather gods are willing, I'll be landing back at YYZ about 910pm, and should see a splashdown at perhaps 1030pm. Traditions and all!
--On a milestone like today, you realize that the most important piece of "gear" you’ve carried through 36 years isn't a laptop or a library of data.
It’s your outlook.
In a world of relentless change, volatility, and a staggering rate of change that always seems to directly impact you, the most radical mindset you can adapt is to stay relentlessly optimistic.
Optimism isn't about being naive; it’s about being strategic. It's about making a conscious decision that you are always going to try to find the upside, instead of obsessing over the downside. You are going to find the opportunities rather than becoming distressed about the negatives. It means you are going to always act to keep moving forward, even though personal circumstances seem to be trying to drag you backward.
And it always involves thinking about a potentially better future. Look, if you don't believe the future can be better, you won't do the hard work required to pivot toward it. In my voyage, I’ve seen that the cynics are usually right in the short term, but the optimists are the ones who build the long term. Cynicism is a destructive force: optimism is a powerful flex.
This is the secret to longevity. When you choose optimism as your core, every disruption becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. Throughout my 36 years, the pivots that felt the most effortless were the ones fueled by a genuine excitement for what was coming next.
If you let fear define your core, you will build a career based on standing still.
Doing small things. Making small steps. Chasing small goals.But if you let optimism define your core, you build a career based on possibility.
Big ideas. Big trends. Big opportunities.
As I stand at this milestone today, I’m not looking at the challenges that exist around me today.
I'm looking at what comes next and what I will do to be a part of it.
That being the case, think about this: the future belongs to those who are excited to meet it!
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Futurist Jim Carroll believes that optimism is at the core of all success.
**#Optimism** **#Mindset** **#Core** **#Positivity** **#Future** **#Outlook** **#Strategic** **#Possibility** **#Excitement** **#Growth** **#Pivot** **#Resilience** **#Hope** **#Forward** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Longevity** **#Opportunity** **#Belief** **#Tomorrow** **#Attitude** **#Joy** **#Building**
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-13-let-relentless-optimism-define-your-core/
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"Let relentless optimism define your core!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For those who might ask, I'm in California today, on stage at 9 am with a keynote for a packaging conference. if the weather gods are willing, I'll be landing back at YYZ about 910pm, and should see a splashdown at perhaps 1030pm. Traditions and all!
--On a milestone like today, you realize that the most important piece of "gear" you’ve carried through 36 years isn't a laptop or a library of data.
It’s your outlook.
In a world of relentless change, volatility, and a staggering rate of change that always seems to directly impact you, the most radical mindset you can adapt is to stay relentlessly optimistic.
Optimism isn't about being naive; it’s about being strategic. It's about making a conscious decision that you are always going to try to find the upside, instead of obsessing over the downside. You are going to find the opportunities rather than becoming distressed about the negatives. It means you are going to always act to keep moving forward, even though personal circumstances seem to be trying to drag you backward.
And it always involves thinking about a potentially better future. Look, if you don't believe the future can be better, you won't do the hard work required to pivot toward it. In my voyage, I’ve seen that the cynics are usually right in the short term, but the optimists are the ones who build the long term. Cynicism is a destructive force: optimism is a powerful flex.
This is the secret to longevity. When you choose optimism as your core, every disruption becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. Throughout my 36 years, the pivots that felt the most effortless were the ones fueled by a genuine excitement for what was coming next.
If you let fear define your core, you will build a career based on standing still.
Doing small things. Making small steps. Chasing small goals.But if you let optimism define your core, you build a career based on possibility.
Big ideas. Big trends. Big opportunities.
As I stand at this milestone today, I’m not looking at the challenges that exist around me today.
I'm looking at what comes next and what I will do to be a part of it.
That being the case, think about this: the future belongs to those who are excited to meet it!
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Futurist Jim Carroll believes that optimism is at the core of all success.
**#Optimism** **#Mindset** **#Core** **#Positivity** **#Future** **#Outlook** **#Strategic** **#Possibility** **#Excitement** **#Growth** **#Pivot** **#Resilience** **#Hope** **#Forward** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Longevity** **#Opportunity** **#Belief** **#Tomorrow** **#Attitude** **#Joy** **#Building**
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-13-let-relentless-optimism-define-your-core/
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"Let relentless optimism define your core!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For those who might ask, I'm in California today, on stage at 9 am with a keynote for a packaging conference. if the weather gods are willing, I'll be landing back at YYZ about 910pm, and should see a splashdown at perhaps 1030pm. Traditions and all!
--On a milestone like today, you realize that the most important piece of "gear" you’ve carried through 36 years isn't a laptop or a library of data.
It’s your outlook.
In a world of relentless change, volatility, and a staggering rate of change that always seems to directly impact you, the most radical mindset you can adapt is to stay relentlessly optimistic.
Optimism isn't about being naive; it’s about being strategic. It's about making a conscious decision that you are always going to try to find the upside, instead of obsessing over the downside. You are going to find the opportunities rather than becoming distressed about the negatives. It means you are going to always act to keep moving forward, even though personal circumstances seem to be trying to drag you backward.
And it always involves thinking about a potentially better future. Look, if you don't believe the future can be better, you won't do the hard work required to pivot toward it. In my voyage, I’ve seen that the cynics are usually right in the short term, but the optimists are the ones who build the long term. Cynicism is a destructive force: optimism is a powerful flex.
This is the secret to longevity. When you choose optimism as your core, every disruption becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. Throughout my 36 years, the pivots that felt the most effortless were the ones fueled by a genuine excitement for what was coming next.
If you let fear define your core, you will build a career based on standing still.
Doing small things. Making small steps. Chasing small goals.But if you let optimism define your core, you build a career based on possibility.
Big ideas. Big trends. Big opportunities.
As I stand at this milestone today, I’m not looking at the challenges that exist around me today.
I'm looking at what comes next and what I will do to be a part of it.
That being the case, think about this: the future belongs to those who are excited to meet it!
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Futurist Jim Carroll believes that optimism is at the core of all success.
**#Optimism** **#Mindset** **#Core** **#Positivity** **#Future** **#Outlook** **#Strategic** **#Possibility** **#Excitement** **#Growth** **#Pivot** **#Resilience** **#Hope** **#Forward** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Longevity** **#Opportunity** **#Belief** **#Tomorrow** **#Attitude** **#Joy** **#Building**
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-13-let-relentless-optimism-define-your-core/
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"Let relentless optimism define your core!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For those who might ask, I'm in California today, on stage at 9 am with a keynote for a packaging conference. if the weather gods are willing, I'll be landing back at YYZ about 910pm, and should see a splashdown at perhaps 1030pm. Traditions and all!
--On a milestone like today, you realize that the most important piece of "gear" you’ve carried through 36 years isn't a laptop or a library of data.
It’s your outlook.
In a world of relentless change, volatility, and a staggering rate of change that always seems to directly impact you, the most radical mindset you can adapt is to stay relentlessly optimistic.
Optimism isn't about being naive; it’s about being strategic. It's about making a conscious decision that you are always going to try to find the upside, instead of obsessing over the downside. You are going to find the opportunities rather than becoming distressed about the negatives. It means you are going to always act to keep moving forward, even though personal circumstances seem to be trying to drag you backward.
And it always involves thinking about a potentially better future. Look, if you don't believe the future can be better, you won't do the hard work required to pivot toward it. In my voyage, I’ve seen that the cynics are usually right in the short term, but the optimists are the ones who build the long term. Cynicism is a destructive force: optimism is a powerful flex.
This is the secret to longevity. When you choose optimism as your core, every disruption becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. Throughout my 36 years, the pivots that felt the most effortless were the ones fueled by a genuine excitement for what was coming next.
If you let fear define your core, you will build a career based on standing still.
Doing small things. Making small steps. Chasing small goals.But if you let optimism define your core, you build a career based on possibility.
Big ideas. Big trends. Big opportunities.
As I stand at this milestone today, I’m not looking at the challenges that exist around me today.
I'm looking at what comes next and what I will do to be a part of it.
That being the case, think about this: the future belongs to those who are excited to meet it!
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Futurist Jim Carroll believes that optimism is at the core of all success.
**#Optimism** **#Mindset** **#Core** **#Positivity** **#Future** **#Outlook** **#Strategic** **#Possibility** **#Excitement** **#Growth** **#Pivot** **#Resilience** **#Hope** **#Forward** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Longevity** **#Opportunity** **#Belief** **#Tomorrow** **#Attitude** **#Joy** **#Building**
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-13-let-relentless-optimism-define-your-core/
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"Let relentless optimism define your core!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
--
Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For those who might ask, I'm in California today, on stage at 9 am with a keynote for a packaging conference. if the weather gods are willing, I'll be landing back at YYZ about 910pm, and should see a splashdown at perhaps 1030pm. Traditions and all!
--On a milestone like today, you realize that the most important piece of "gear" you’ve carried through 36 years isn't a laptop or a library of data.
It’s your outlook.
In a world of relentless change, volatility, and a staggering rate of change that always seems to directly impact you, the most radical mindset you can adapt is to stay relentlessly optimistic.
Optimism isn't about being naive; it’s about being strategic. It's about making a conscious decision that you are always going to try to find the upside, instead of obsessing over the downside. You are going to find the opportunities rather than becoming distressed about the negatives. It means you are going to always act to keep moving forward, even though personal circumstances seem to be trying to drag you backward.
And it always involves thinking about a potentially better future. Look, if you don't believe the future can be better, you won't do the hard work required to pivot toward it. In my voyage, I’ve seen that the cynics are usually right in the short term, but the optimists are the ones who build the long term. Cynicism is a destructive force: optimism is a powerful flex.
This is the secret to longevity. When you choose optimism as your core, every disruption becomes an opportunity rather than a threat. Throughout my 36 years, the pivots that felt the most effortless were the ones fueled by a genuine excitement for what was coming next.
If you let fear define your core, you will build a career based on standing still.
Doing small things. Making small steps. Chasing small goals.But if you let optimism define your core, you build a career based on possibility.
Big ideas. Big trends. Big opportunities.
As I stand at this milestone today, I’m not looking at the challenges that exist around me today.
I'm looking at what comes next and what I will do to be a part of it.
That being the case, think about this: the future belongs to those who are excited to meet it!
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Futurist Jim Carroll believes that optimism is at the core of all success.
**#Optimism** **#Mindset** **#Core** **#Positivity** **#Future** **#Outlook** **#Strategic** **#Possibility** **#Excitement** **#Growth** **#Pivot** **#Resilience** **#Hope** **#Forward** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Longevity** **#Opportunity** **#Belief** **#Tomorrow** **#Attitude** **#Joy** **#Building**
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-13-let-relentless-optimism-define-your-core/
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Window watching is better with friends. 🪟🐱💙🐾
#Cats #bff #kittens #photography #smile #positivity #pets #rescuecats #catsofmastodon
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Be that change, that you always wanted in life!!
Srividya Tantra Peedom - Trusted name for free education on Srividya Tantra Puja, Tantra Yoga & Naga Tantra, taught online via web conference without compromising on traditional quality.
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#respect #selfcare #tantra #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #sadhana #yoga #kundalini #meditation #karma #positivity
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Home for a week, Clothes off, Coffee bit of sunbathing...lovely ❤️
#charcodelpalo #lanzarote #clothesfreeliving #naturist #naturalmale #naturism #windy #naturalhumanbeing #naked #nude #bare #aunatural #clothesfree #jointhenaturistway #beatstress #bettermentalhealth #positivity #bareskin #normalisingnaturism #naturalnudity #naturallife #nonsexualnudity #absolutelynormal #naturalfemale -
Home for a week, Clothes off, Coffee bit of sunbathing...lovely ❤️
#charcodelpalo #lanzarote #clothesfreeliving #naturist #naturalmale #naturism #windy #naturalhumanbeing #naked #nude #bare #aunatural #clothesfree #jointhenaturistway #beatstress #bettermentalhealth #positivity #bareskin #normalisingnaturism #naturalnudity #naturallife #nonsexualnudity #absolutelynormal #naturalfemale -
Home for a week, Clothes off, Coffee bit of sunbathing...lovely ❤️
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@iambravehart wrote:
PETA made a post that said: “Eating a fish is just as wrong as eating a cat.” And someone in the comments said, “Eat a catfish. Two negatives make a positive.” 😩😩😂😂😂
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#GlobalEducation #MentalWellness #Education #TeachingResources #Movies #Homeschooling #Positivity #Parenting #FamilyFilm #FamilyMovies
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📢 Our latest newsletter highlights uplifting films for your classroom. Raise spirits with these inspirational stories of joy from around the world for grades 2-12 and adult/higher ed — there’s something for everyone!
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-call-me-dancer-more-uplifting-stories
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📢 Our latest newsletter highlights uplifting films for your classroom. Raise spirits with these inspirational stories of joy from around the world for grades 2-12 and adult/higher ed — there’s something for everyone!
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-call-me-dancer-more-uplifting-stories
#GlobalEducation #MentalWellness #Education #TeachingResources #Movies #Homeschooling #Positivity #Parenting #FamilyFilm #FamilyMovies
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📢 Our latest newsletter highlights uplifting films for your classroom. Raise spirits with these inspirational stories of joy from around the world for grades 2-12 and adult/higher ed — there’s something for everyone!
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-call-me-dancer-more-uplifting-stories
#GlobalEducation #MentalWellness #Education #TeachingResources #Movies #Homeschooling #Positivity #Parenting #FamilyFilm #FamilyMovies
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📢 Our latest newsletter highlights uplifting films for your classroom. Raise spirits with these inspirational stories of joy from around the world for grades 2-12 and adult/higher ed — there’s something for everyone!
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-call-me-dancer-more-uplifting-stories
#GlobalEducation #MentalWellness #Education #TeachingResources #Movies #Homeschooling #Positivity #Parenting #FamilyFilm #FamilyMovies
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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My new year's resolution.
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If you haven't heard it from anyone today, let me tell you:
I understand it's hard. You're doing better than you think you are. I'm proud of you. Keep going❤️ -
I am alive https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-alive/
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I am happy https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-happy/
#IamHappy #happiness #joy #positivity #smile #satisfaction #wellbeing #pleasure #optimism #enthusiasm #gratitude #contentment #fulfillment #positiveenergy #serenity #lightness #excitement #passion #motivation #innerpositivity #confidence #harmony #genuinesmile #laughter #positivemindset #emotion #innerhappiness #personalsatisfaction
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I am happy https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-happy/
#IamHappy #happiness #joy #positivity #smile #satisfaction #wellbeing #pleasure #optimism #enthusiasm #gratitude #contentment #fulfillment #positiveenergy #serenity #lightness #excitement #passion #motivation #innerpositivity #confidence #harmony #genuinesmile #laughter #positivemindset #emotion #innerhappiness #personalsatisfaction
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I am happy https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-happy/
#IamHappy #happiness #joy #positivity #smile #satisfaction #wellbeing #pleasure #optimism #enthusiasm #gratitude #contentment #fulfillment #positiveenergy #serenity #lightness #excitement #passion #motivation #innerpositivity #confidence #harmony #genuinesmile #laughter #positivemindset #emotion #innerhappiness #personalsatisfaction
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I am happy https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-happy/
#IamHappy #happiness #joy #positivity #smile #satisfaction #wellbeing #pleasure #optimism #enthusiasm #gratitude #contentment #fulfillment #positiveenergy #serenity #lightness #excitement #passion #motivation #innerpositivity #confidence #harmony #genuinesmile #laughter #positivemindset #emotion #innerhappiness #personalsatisfaction
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"Refuse to participate in the fear... choose to participate in the future." - Futurist Jim Carroll
I don't know about you, but if you are like me, you probably have a disquieting sense of unease about 2026.
Things aren't so great out there, are they?
It would seem that as insanity settles in, the quiet tragedy that is dementia is screaming out its impact at full throttle. Anyone who has seen a senior in this situation recognizes the signs of decline and knows how it goes. Not well.
The result is that all over the world, people are anxious, disturbed, worried, and fearful.
I was reading a post by Dolly Parton of all people yesterday - she recently arrived on Substack. Aside from being a brilliant musical artist, she's a philanthropist with stunning business insight. This line in her post drew my attention:
"My desire to do a thing is always greater than my fear of it."
That made me think! And then I looked up the essence of the quote, and variations of it show it to be a very common motivational phrase.
That being the case, I turned it around in my mind until I found a version that fits the trying times we find ourselves in today.
Here's the thing: it's an odd time to be thinking about the future when an entire nation seems eager to tear it down.
It's hard to focus on tomorrow when today is simply so weird.
It's tough to align with what's next when what is current is truly terrifying.
And yet, it's one of the most important ways to get through this moment of madness.
May your hope for tomorrow outweigh your fear of where we are right now.
Welcome to 2026.
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**#Hope** **#Future** **#Courage** **#Fear** **#Resilience** **#Optimism** **#Tomorrow** **#Mindset** **#Strength** **#Perseverance** **#Forward** **#Uncertainty** **#Belief** **#Determination** **#Focus** **#Vision** **#Positivity** **#Change** **#Trust** **#Purpose** **#Overcome** **#Clarity** **#Resolve** **#Possibility** **#Onwards**If Jim Carroll had to pick one word to describe 2026 so far, it would be 'weird.' Or, terrifying. Take your pick.
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-refuse-to-participate-in-the-fear-choose-to-participate-in-the-future/
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Life is beautiful https://sacs.zouluvo.com/life-is-beautiful/
#lifeisbeautiful #happiness #positivity #gratitude #optimism #joy #beauty #hope #serenity #inspiration #love #simplicity #presentmoment #wellbeing #smile #light #peace #harmony #emotion #fulfillment #confidence #positiveenergy #softness #meaningoflife #philosophy #balance #nature #wonder #motivation #livefully
