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Welcoming the Winter Solstice! 🌟 Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year; a celestial turning point as we gradually welcome back the sun. This ancient and magical moment reminds us of the ever-changing beauty of nature's cycles. ❄️ Do you prefer the longer nights or are you eagerly awaiting longer days? Share in the comments below! #WinterSolstice #ChangingSeasons #IndependenceRiskSolutions

We leave a wake. We just do. Sometimes I call it "That damned dinosaur tail" behind us, swinging it around totally unaware of the carnage. Just know that, when you show up, your presence and interactions always -- ALWAYS -- creates a "disturbance in the force." You can't avoid leaving a wake -- the "disturbance" -- but you can do your mightiest to ensure that wake is positive. Think wakeboarding behind a ski boat. That's a good wake. Anticipated, helpful, productive. Capsizing jet skis and flooding small vessels... not so good. Don't do that. Leave a good wake. #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #makeanimpact #usetheforceluke

World Snake Day 🐍 World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 every year to highlight the important role these reptiles play in maintaining the ecological balance. The snake is one of the oldest mythological characters and has been revered by civilizations the world over. There are about 3,458 species of snakes known so far, ranging from the semi-frozen tundra of northern Canada to the steamy jungles of the equator and most of the world’s oceans. Snakes are highly effective predators and play a vital role in maintaining the balance of nature in each of these realms. Snakes are also fascinating in that they have a prehistoric lineage, thus giving us a glimpse back to a prehistoric time when the earth was ruled by reptiles—many people have no idea that modern reptiles are literally the living, breathing cousins of dinosaurs.

The residents, along with the activity team, students, and their families, joined hands to create a Chinese dragon that represents this year's lunar year 2024. Yesterday, they had a great time learning about this Chinese celebration and sampling some of the Chinese cuisine. Here are some interesting facts about Chinese dragons: - Chinese dragons are mythical creatures and have never been proven to exist. - The Dragon is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs. - In ancient China, emperors were considered to be sons of dragons. At that time, ordinary people were not allowed to have items with pictures of dragons on them. - Chinese dragons are considered lucky, powerful, noble, and propitious. They are not seen as monsters like they are depicted in Western stories. - Most Chinese dragons are depicted with long bodies similar to snakes and sharp claws like hawks, rather than like dinosaurs as Western dragons are. - Chinese dragons are believed to live at the bottom of seas, rivers, lakes, or anywhere with water. #chinesenewyear #creativitymatters #chinesenewyear2024 #activitiesforseniors #artandcraft

True or False: Fear is a sign of weakness. False. Fear is a normal feeling. If our bodies aren't reacting to things that scare us then we would have a major problem....or never made it to today since we would be trying to ride or pet the dinosaurs instead of run from them. Fear is normal and comfort zones are as well. Learn to stretch them both. #mythbusters #workwise #livewise #performanceprogression

August is the Thimbleberry Moon, when we honour the Thimbleberry which produces an abundance of fruit once every three years. It was one of the first plants put on Mother Earth, and its purpose is to protect the Sacred Circle of life by allowing us to recognize and understand the teachings that come from the Spirit World. There are many variations to the teachings of the 13 Moons. What is common to all communities is the idea that these moons orient us to the passage of time, the changing seasons, animal migrations, and plant life cycles, and that each moon cycle has associated spiritual and moral teachings. #13Moons #SharingOurTraditionalKnowledge #Odawa #ThimbleberryMoon

Maybe…  Forever  Was a word  Made for memories and  Not for people. Can you truly imagine the concept of forever? What does eternity feel like? If you could live forever, would you actually want to? Especially if you were the only one who was? Forever is a poetic notion created by us who are occupying the space time continuum. In this context, we can extrapolate the infinite. We can project what we might consider it to feel like. But could we really? The oldest living items on planet earth are the endoliths on the ocean floor with a potential life span of perhaps millions of years. A huge colony of sea grass near Ibiza, Spain is estimated to be between 12,000 and 200,000 years old but that is theoretical because 80,000 years ago, that area was dry land. There is the Lomatia Tasmanica shrub in Tasmania that is estimated to be 43,600 years old. Dinosaurs roamed the earth for 165 million years. With all of these massive life spans, none even remotely come close to an eternity. So, given the absolute nature of living a finite existence, is it not wise to expect that our ability to achieve immortality is derived through memory? None of us will ever get out of here alive. That’s a fact. So, would it not be in our best interests to leave a legacy in our wake? To deliver during our lifetime some things of value as to leave an indelible impression upon those around us who will live beyond our own lifespan? There are dinosaurs and fossils that are well over 100 million years old, and they continue to leave an impression, even to this day. If we are going to serve our greatest purpose, I do not believe that is achieved through the material acquisition of items, as upon our demise, they are passed to others, and very little resonant energy accompanies them. The nostalgic sentimental value is potentially very high, but these physical things are still not conveying us. Instead, perhaps we would be more wise to value the creation of amazing memories. To live a life worth living and to impress what we have to offer to others in a graceful manner that helps to facilitate that which we are most adept at manifesting, so that those who follow behind us may share in the true wealth we have created. It’s a one way trip…. Make it count. Happy Tuesday! https://brianweiner.com

Maybe…  Forever  Was a word  Made for memories and  Not for people. Can you truly imagine the concept of forever? What does eternity feel like? If you could live forever, would you actually want to? Especially if you were the only one who was? Forever is a poetic notion created by us who are occupying the space time continuum. In this context, we can extrapolate the infinite. We can project what we might consider it to feel like. But could we really? The oldest living items on planet earth are the endoliths on the ocean floor with a potential life span of perhaps millions of years. A huge colony of sea grass near Ibiza, Spain is estimated to be between 12,000 and 200,000 years old but that is theoretical because 80,000 years ago, that area was dry land. There is the Lomatia Tasmanica shrub in Tasmania that is estimated to be 43,600 years old. Dinosaurs roamed the earth for 165 million years. With all of these massive life spans, none even remotely come close to an eternity. So, given the absolute nature of living a finite existence, is it not wise to expect that our ability to achieve immortality is derived through memory? None of us will ever get out of here alive. That’s a fact. So, would it not be in our best interests to leave a legacy in our wake? To deliver during our lifetime some things of value as to leave an indelible impression upon those around us who will live beyond our own lifespan? There are dinosaurs and fossils that are well over 100 million years old, and they continue to leave an impression, even to this day. If we are going to serve our greatest purpose, I do not believe that is achieved through the material acquisition of items, as upon our demise, they are passed to others, and very little resonant energy accompanies them. The nostalgic sentimental value is potentially very high, but these physical things are still not conveying us. Instead, perhaps we would be more wise to value the creation of amazing memories. To live a life worth living and to impress what we have to offer to others in a graceful manner that helps to facilitate that which we are most adept at manifesting, so that those who follow behind us may share in the true wealth we have created. It’s a one way trip…. Make it count. Happy Tuesday! https://brianweiner.com

Embracing Life's Resilience in the Face of Death #LifesResilience #TracyPoizner #BachFlowers #BotanicalAlchemy #Archetypes #ElevatedConsciousness #Manifestation #QuantumHealing #HealthAndWellness #MindBodySpirit #SpiritualHealing #SpaceTimeAlchemy

Sea turtles have been on Earth for 110 million years, even coexisting with dinosaurs! Remarkably, they have changed very little throughout their long existence. These remarkable creatures, who’ve stood the test of time, are now on the brink of extinction because of our actions. A small change can preserve these ancient creatures, as they are a living, breathing link to our past. Let's be that change. #DahNAYLogistics #DahNAY #GrowTheNow #SupplyChain #Export #Import #FreightForwarding #EcommerceLogistics #Transportation #LogisticsCompany #Shipping #Cargo #AirFreight #Freight #Sea #SupplyChainManagement #WorldSeaTurtleDay #SeaTurtleDay #SeaTurtleDay2024 #SeaTurtles #ILoveSeaTurtles