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Akinlabi
By: Praise Dahunsi
Tags: Courage, Patience, Personal Growth, Strength, Life

Akinlabi

A conqueror is born 💪

Your name speaks to the whirlwind

Your strength is your treasure

Your resilience is gold

When you smile, it pulls the tough muscles and makes it tender

Your hands are strong like the potter’s

Your feet like a warrior

Your voice is calm as a gentle flowing river

Your heart is large like an elephant

Where is your face?

Where are your ears?

What is on your mind?

You hear the ticking sound of the clock

Are you worried or in a hurry? No!

You know that being anxious doesn’t yield good

You know that jeje laye gba

You let patience preserve your mind!

So you set your hands to work like the blacksmith, and you are wise not to heat many rods at the same time.

Bear the heat

Let your skillful hands bring out a fine metal from the crap.

Use your time well

Build with courage!

Treasure your growth

Own your space

Akinlabi — is of African — yoruba origin. It means a boy is born. The use of Akinlabi in this poem doesn’t address a particular gender but it speaks of strength and courage demonstrated in the face of challenges

Jeje laye gba — is of African — yoruba origin. It means “take life easy”

Praise Dahunsi

© 2021
In the dark
Tags: Hope, Seasonal Depression, Light, Darkness, Strength

Without the presence of light you’re unable to distinguish colour, texture, depth and that’s how we understand some aspects of loneliness and battles with seasonal depression.

We are unable to understand the meaning of a helping hand and one that may be detrimental because it is not presented the same way we see it in the light. So we wonder, we wallow and attempt to find that glimmer that is encapsulated by a freshly lit candle. We know what it is but we’re unsure, as we question it’s validity in the situation we find ourselves in.

In some moments we distance ourselves in the hopes of waking up with more light in our lives and sometimes we do but in tough seasons we don’t. So you continue to maneuver in the dark, holding onto routine in the hopes of building momentum and in some of those moments we find the familiarity that comes with the light.

We step outside for the first time, breathe in new air and the will to make a change. Even if it is minimal, but it’s a step in the right direction. The night time presents many possible dangers and some are mostly due to not being able to see beyond our current circumstances. So as you wonder in dark. I offer you a lantern of hope, one that guides you to healing, forgiveness and understanding.

From the darkness you rise to your former self, one that walks with the authority of knowing who you are and what you’re able to overcome. Someone who understands themselves a little better in the dark.
Reserve, the app that is helping Venezuela overcome hyperinflation
By: Pedro Alvizu
Tags: Venezuela, Cryptocurrency, Rsr Stories, Reserve, Crypto

Venezuela has had much crisis in its young republican years, we’ve been through dictatorships, wars to reach independence. Long story short, most recently we’ve been struggling with a political and social crisis that has led many to flee the country creating yet another crisis for countries in our region, but that’s another topic.

2016 was a particularly difficult year for many Venezuelans. Hyperinflation was just getting started. As an economic phenomenon, it was getting the best of us, prices were soaring, salaries were getting smaller, everyone was poorer than the day before. As a way to fight back and survive, many started using hard currency, US dollars, to save money and pay for services. This phenomenon exploded in 2019 when the big blackout left almost all the country without power for almost 4 days. There were no banks, no internet connection, no phones, everything was 10 times harder. Those were difficult days that left many of us scarred. As a consequence, those who had access to US currency started exchanging it for goods, many even charging three times as much the value of any service (what you may call inflation in American Dollars). It began to become more frequent as the months and years went by, more people had access, somehow, to cash dollars. It became our unofficial currency.

Going back in time a little, in 2018 cryptocurrencies became legal in Venezuela, but they really took off in the past couple of years. This helped those who had the capabilities to mine Bitcoin, trade cryptos, or simply buy. But this wasn’t an easy task, and for many, unknown territory.

Most recently, an app for phones was starting to get a lot of attention, people were starting to turn their heads curious and wanted to know what was the buzz in social media about. It’s a FinTech that was born in San Francisco, California. It is called Reserve. It is a project born to eradicate hyperinflation and help people reach economic freedom.

It has helped many people being able to access hard currency (US Dollar) in a country where only the privileged have access to a US bank account. Now anyone with a smartphone and internet access can easily exchange their VES to USD, helping many save money, buy goods, send money to their loved ones. Reserve it’s more than a crypto token, it’s more than just another startup in Silicon Valley, it’s a human project, aiming at helping Venezuelans and those countries going to similar issues, changing lives one by one.

As Reserve, there’s a growing phenomenon of new FinTech aiming to help Venezuelans fight back and regain control of their finances, this has been a huge relief and a lifeboat, all thanks to the power of cryptos and decentralized finance, that have literally saved lives.
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION & SEXUAL ABUSE
By: Narikaa... Now I Know
Tags: Women, Womens Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault

Sexual abuse is predominantly high in society. Although it affects people of all ages and gender, adolescents are easy prey for sexual predators.Sexual abuse will not only leave behind physical trauma, but it will also hugely impact the mental and psychological well-being of an individual.

Adolescence is a crucial phase for every one. Having a positive outlook towards life is an essential aspect during this phase for utterly positive growth of an individual’s personality. Unfortunately, abuse at this young age will leave behind considerable trauma in one’s life. It will not only affect the person during his/her adolescence but also their whole life if the victims are not identified and helped in overcoming the trauma.

Why is sexual abuse more common during adolescence?

Teenagers are highly vulnerable to sexual activities. Because of the hormonal spurts, teens go through mixed emotions. They may not understand the hormonal changes happening inside them and are thus confused. It is pretty easy for an outsider to take advantage of this fact. Things might happen unusually fast even before they can realize what is happening and react to it. Teens may not be well aware of the facts about sex education. Thus, they can be easily coerced into indulging in sexual activities.

Impacts of sexual abuse

Apart from mental trauma, physical injuries or scars are hugely predominant.

The various impacts include:

Depression

Chronic insomnia

Fear of facing the public

Anxiety

Severe mood swings

Eating disorders

Low self-esteem

Guilt

Becoming more aggressive and short-tempered

Inability to focus on studies

Fearfulness

Physical trauma

Emotional numbing

Alcohol or drug abuse

Hyper-alertness

Suicidal thoughts

Psychotic disorders

How can parents or care-takers help?

Parents play a major part in helping adolescents overcome any trauma. It is all about imbibing courage, confidence, and trust in their kids. This will tremendously help break the barriers of discomfort and hesitation between the parents and the child. Providing moral support, encouraging teens to face the world boldly, not putting too much pressure on studies, seeking adequate medical and psychological guidance whenever required will all help the victim to overcome the traumatic phase positively, and possibly in a more natural way.

Conclusion

Sexual abuse in adolescents is a serious but common condition. However, with proper support and care, it is possible for the victim to overcome the trauma and lead a normal life.

Special Thanks to Dr. Supriya Arwari (M.D, D.G.O) for the expert advice.

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Sexual Harassment at Work — Here are 3 Tips You can Use To Conquer It
By: Vera Allen
Tags: Woman, Work, Life Lessons, Whistleblower, Sexual Harassment

Mental health, Body Language and Harassment

Ann does not have a stable life at home, she suffers from depression (being medicated), a controlling boyfriend and low self-esteem. She desperately needs to move out of that situation and start fresh, but for that to happen we all know money can be an issue.

My thought was:

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”- Lao Tzu

This way she can have the satisfaction to climb out of that hole and have the pride of having done it herself! However sometimes when we’re at our lowest we tend to attract “garbage” like a magnet!

Body language, I believe had a great impact on Ann’s case. Her state of mind was such that she displayed clear physical signs of being nervous, which in turn sabotaged her best intentions:

Fidgetiness,

Repeated gestures like touching her face and hair

“Smallness” postures, like slouching and hunching over her shoulders

To an empathetic human being, those types of visual cues signal a person’s discomfort and alert them to the need of making the other person feel welcomed.

“I tried to ignore the comments, and stay away from their gaze but no matter where I went their eyes would follow me” — Ann

To a malicious intentioned person that could trigger the opposite reaction — they may see the other has an easy target.
7 Pinterest Boards You Need To Be Following If You Love Sewing
By: Maria Radici
Tags: Pinterest Marketing, Pinterest, Must Read, Sewing, Crafting

As a crafter, when you think about fabrics and fabric designs, odds are you picture sewing. Specifically, all the awesome projects, ideas, and methods are out there these days. Matter of fact, there are so many that it’s difficult to track them all down. Especially when new ideas are popping up every day!

So, to help you overcome this annoying obstacle, we created this nifty guide. Below, you’ll find a healthy set of Pinterest boards dedicated to bringing you the latest trends in sewing.

From home decor to fashionable accessories, The Cutting Floor has a little something for the interior designer in you. They like to share fun how-to pillow tutorials, such as the Basic Pillow Sham pin, as well as a few delightful decor ideas.

That said, if you’re looking for something a bit more fashionable or functional, The Cutting Floor has you covered there as well.

Favouring the simplistic and casual, 2 Purple Couches lives up to its name. The account heavily focuses on easy-to-do sewing ideas and useful tips. 2 Purple Couches also has an eye for interesting interior design ideas, such as the Chair Slipover.

They even have a few novel child friendly decor options too.

Everyone loves Do It Yourself projects. There’s just something liberating about creating something phenomenal from a few items. Sew Modern Bags takes the DIY vibe to a whole new level, by pinning helpful kitchen and dining room sewing ideas.

As an added bonus, they do not shy away from sharing pet friendly ideas and cute quilt patterns.

Crafters ready for intermediate level tips need to check out Jann Newton. The account explores lots of interior design projects that are dedicated to help you grow beyond the beginner threshold. So if you’re ready for the challenge, check out the home decor sewing projects and seasonal decor patterns Jann Newton likes to pin.

For beautiful and colourful interior design ideas, look no further than Semigloss Design. They go the creative distance by pinning useful tips and tricks. Bear in mind, some of the ideas they pin are so unique you may not have even thought of it yet.

Plus, they include outdoor decor ideas here and there.

Ready to make sewing borderline effortless? Give Homemaker a follow! They share unusual yet helpful ideas, such as the Scissor Holder and Pincushion, and tips on how to use all of your fabrics, even scraps.

As if that wasn’t enough to give them a follow, Homemaker also collects fun, playful home interior design project ideas too.

Without a doubt, the go-to source for quilting is Sew HQ. They offer followers cute wall quilt fabric patterns, gorgeous patchwork ideas, and even hero themed quilt projects. In addition to their fabulous quilting pins, Sew HQ also shares tasteful crafting humour image as well.

Follow any of the Pinterest accounts listed above to find inspiration for your next sewing project.

You can also follow More Fabrics’ Pinterest board for more sewing inspiration. We’ll have the fabric you need prepped and ready to go.
Trading Signals of 3 Online Retail Stocks besides Amazon and Shopify
By: Hawksight.Co, Trading Signals
Tags: Etsy, Shopify, Pinterest, Fiverr, Amazon

Motley Fool recently highlighted Pinterest (NYSE:PINS), Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY), and Fiverr (NYSE:FVRR) as three top online retail stocks outside of Amazon and Shopify that have great growth tailwinds, according to author Danny Vena. By searching these stocks on Hawksight.co, we can get profitable trading signals & alerts to help retail investors make smarter trading decisions optimized for profit. Check out the findings below and set your own alerts for buy & sell signals on any stock, cryptocurrency, or forex.

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Original article: 3 Top E-Commerce Stocks to Buy Right Now (Not Named Amazon or Shopify)
Pinterest Profit
By: Jim Rbridgeten
Tags: Pinterest

Pinterest is an image-sharing, social media service that offers a unique way for individuals and businesses to communicate. It is a superb platform for businesses to maximize exposure and get their brand into the marketplace. Since its creation in 2009, it has grown substantially and now has over 400 million active users.



With more than 10 million visitors monthly and over 2 million visitors hitting the site each day, Pinterest is an extremely valuable resource for spreading your business message, connecting with potential customers, and furthering your brand.



In order to create an effective marketing campaign within the Pinterest community, you need to understand the features and extended options when creating pins.



Here is what you’ll learn in this guide:



Introduction to Pinterest



Exploiting the popularity of Pinterest examples of successful Pinterest campaigns



Viral marketing with Pinterest



Quick start ideas



Maximizing exposure for unlimited free traffic



Includes TRANSFERABLE PLR rights!
A Dark Sky is the Best Sky
By: Defenders Of Wildlife
Tags: Wildlife, Environment, Defenders In Action, Light, Stars

Light pollution negatively affects every species on Earth — including humans. It’s disruptive for circadian rhythms in everything from people to plants. It shifts behavioral patterns for nocturnal species like bats. It also blinds and disorients migrating birds and insects. Light pollution can also signal habitat loss.

Deborah Lee Soltesz Coconino NF/USFS

Defenders works to protect quite a few imperiled species that are negatively affected by light pollution in different regions around the country. There’s a natural synergy between dark skies and wildlife conservation — a dark sky is a healthy sky for biodiversity. These are some of endangered species I talked about when I presented (virtually!) yesterday during International Dark Sky Week (April 19 through 26):

Southwest

The ocelot, Mexican gray wolf, cactus ferruginous pygmy owl, lesser long-nosed bat and the jaguar are all negatively impacted by light pollution — as they all primarily move at night in search of food or mates. They are all negatively impacted by border wall construction and associated habitat fragmentation, but if you consider the lighting (and noise) associated with construction and militarization, you’ll realize there’s an even larger biological footprint.
inherent warmth
Tags: Photography, Light, Warmth, Film

photography used to be about patience. about will and deliberation. in the days of film you had to make every shot count. resources were finite. every choice came at a cost. nowadays you can fill an SD card with throwaway shots and sift through them later to find something special. and because of that in a way, the practice of photography has lost it’s novelty.

but as of recently it seems film has made somewhat of a revival. perhaps true visionaries are recognizing the beautiful nature of shooting with film and bringing it back to the basics, or maybe it’s just the instagram hipsters fueling the trend in an attempt to elevate their feed. regardless, no one can deny the quality film photography has. not only is overtly nostalgic, but the composition of the photos themselves seem to carry a different energy than digital. the way i see it is that the progression to ultra-realistic photo technology is effectively blurring the line between real life and photographs. we are presented photos in real time and have the capability to nearly pick and choose which fraction of the moment we want to capture. and the resolution these days almost seems better than what our eyes can see. it has simply gotten too easy to capture life. there’s no fundamental fascination to one’s ability to take a photo on their phone. the appreciation of it all has fallen to wayside.

but with film there’s something in each shot. an implicit and essential element to it that gives off a feeling I can’t seem to explain. it’s not nostalgia, although nostalgia may be a factor, it’s almost like an inherent warmth. and if you consider how photographic film works, this quality i’m talking about actually seems to make practical sense. you see, film cameras focus visible light from the lens onto a photosensitive material that essentially captures the light and holds it there. when you are shooting film you are almost literally grabbing the light from that moment in time. digital cameras use sensors that basically send a message of what is being recorded in order to recreate an image, but film photographs are quite literally the light themselves. this explains that warmth that i feel when i experience film photography. in the context of film, when photographers speak of capturing a moment, that figure of speech is actually quite accurate.
The things we carry
By: Noire Madonna
Tags: Storytelling, Philosophy, Short Story, Light

It was a dark tunnel and this petite lady was rushing somewhere, with no doubt trying to pass this tunnel as fast as possible. She tripped over and landed in a spectacular pose with her bag falling down. She was quite a clumsy pretty being as though her bag was not even zipped and everything she had there dropped on the ground. Oh wow.

This being of a woman! How did she manage to have all these on her little shoulder? The mystery.

Of the things I could remember there was a bottle, a scarf, a mirror, a brush, some books, a squishie, some pills, an umbrella, a pen, and another pen, a pair of shoes, a shirt and some socks, a lipstick, a wallet, a harmonica and a note, a cigarette case, a fancy lighter….

She lighted up her cigarette still being on the floor and the light reflected from her eyes… and you know what… That was not all…... The rage, the despair, the anger, the pity, the hate and the love, the passion and the weakness, the fragile glimps and strong shades, the will and the redemption, the sacrifice and the indulgence… It all spilled out in the mere flicker of the light..

I came up to her to help a bit, and she smirked with a thank you, so we packed her things in a glance and her face changed back to the calm little lady with a hostile smile. She thanked me heartly and we continued each to our direction.

Lying in bed and waiting for my dreams to finally kick-in I was getting lost in the thoughts of how surprising can the things we carry be, and how at times they all spill out without us controlling the whole process. Is it what they say “when everything falls apart”?
Points about power problem in Iran
By: Brave Boy
Tags: Iran, Power, Light

Extensive and long power outages in Iran and the 'red situation of water supply in 101 cities

While the officials of the Electricity Authority in Iran stated that the reason for the widespread, unannounced and long blackout last night was the decommissioning of two power plants, the citizens today (Sunday, July 4) continue to report frequent blackouts. Iran Water and Sewerage Company also warned about the water situation and said that 101 cities are in the red water supply situation.



Last night (Saturday, July 4), electricity was cut off in large areas of Tehran and Karaj without prior notice, and blackouts continued for several hours this morning. Power outages have been reported in some areas from 11pm to 5am.



Except for Tehran and Alborz, users of social networks from different parts of Iran, including Ahvaz, Isfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz, Zahedan, Kermanshah, Karaj, Semnan, Zabol, reported widespread power outages.

As the blackouts continued on Sunday night, some social media users posted pictures showing citizens gathering in front of the East Tehran Electricity Authority and some other parts of the country in several cities in Golestan and Kazerun provinces in Fars province.

In some of the published images from one of the said areas located in the east of Tehran, the slogans "Death to Khamenei" and "Death to the dictator" are heard.



Ramin Faraj, head of the Alborz Electricity Distribution Company, said that two power plants in the Tehran and Alborz provinces had been shut down due to high consumption. He said they were forced to increase power outages under a "national order" and confirmed that the power outage was out of schedule.



Widespread power outages in Iran; Global blackouts calendar

Power outages in Iran; Finger of blame to the cryptocurrencies

Power outages in Tehran and several other cities in Iran.

"Given that the conditions for electricity generation in Iran are not stable, he cannot promise people that blackouts will no longer occur off-schedule," said the electricity official.



Mustafa Rajabi Mashhadi, a spokesman for the electricity industry, called the cause of the power outage for more than five hours in some provinces "an accident" and told reporters: "If there is a blackout due to an accident, it is not possible to inform in advance."
Bright and Salty ~ Closing Thoughts
By: Aramis Thorn
Tags: Salt, Faith, Light, Love, Following Christ

Hide it and it is useless.

Greetings Dear Reader,

It is clear we are to be light and salt. Jesus used these vital substances to show us why we matter to the world. A friend expressed her irritation with the Father recently by saying, “sure, I am special just like everybody else.” I think an understanding of why this is a beautiful thing may help us along the way.

When I was in fifth grade, I painted a picture of an eagle eating a snake on a mountain top. I was surprised to learn my younger Son, Bezel still has the painting. To him it is something special and, therefore, has value to him. I doubt the painting will have any real value outside of my Son’s love for me. If, however, I own a Picasso painting, it has value to thousands of people no matter how insignificant a piece it is. You see, Dear Reader, the Father created billions of artworks and every one of them is a masterpiece.

When he asks us to shine and be savory, he does it because he has created us to be so. We are designed to flavor and enlighten the world. Our purpose is to help others realize they too are masterpieces intended to shine in the darkness and bring their unique flavor to the world. When we love others, we show them the love of the Father.

As I sum up this series, Dear Reader, I want to specifically invite you to the next one. I am going on a Song Walk and sincerely desire your company. The song has been an earworm for two weeks now. I am going to spend the remainder of June working through it.

I do not know what the Father has to teach me through this song I have loved for many years. I am sure, however, he has something beautiful for both of us. You see, you and I are salt and light. It is our choice if we hide this. It is our freedom to shine or not. It is our duty to be preserving and flavorful but we can be unsavory if we choose. I hope you will see ways to be bright and salty. I hope you choose to Song Walk with me.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, “That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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Light and plants
By: Jeremy Cheung
Tags: Light, Plants, Growth

Everyone is familiar with light. The sunlight we get every day, the indoor lights, the light from mobile phone screens, etc., light is everywhere in our lives. We can see things because of light. Light bestows us to see. The power of this world, if there is no light, the world will be dark, living things will die, and everything we know will no longer exist. So light is essential to us, to everything we know.

Plants, the most important component in our ecosystem, long before living things appeared on the earth, there were many plants on the earth, and the opportunity for them to appear was light. If there is an order, it is that light makes plants. , Plants have made us.

The relationship between light and plants can be described as inseparable, because with light, plants can photosynthesize and thrive, and then bring us humans food, medicine, oxygen, and everything.

In the past, human beings did not understand the relationship between plants and light. They only knew that green plants grew outdoors. Now we understand the preciousness of plants, and every plant has its own value. Not to mention the ornamental plants. Whenever I see those plants, I feel that my whole person is cured. So now many people choose to grow some plants indoors, but in fact, the growth of plants indoors is not very good. ,why?

The most important point is the intake of light sources. The growth of plants requires different spectrum and light according to the growth cycle. Secondly, if plants are grown indoors, they can’t get better nutrients, so many plants are in Growing in the wild is very different from growing indoors. Even if the nutrient problem is solved, what we still need to solve is the light uptake problem.

At this point, people have also discovered that artificial lamps can also meet the light source problem that plants need to grow, but the problem soon comes, that is, the same lamp cannot provide plants with different spectrums, and cannot satisfy the entire growth cycle. Different spectra required.

However, today with advanced technology, we have developed very good plant growth lamps. One lamp can meet all the spectrum required by plants throughout the growth cycle. Not only can it meet commercial planting, but it can also meet the needs of you who want to grow the plants you want indoors.

Source: https://www.hishine.cc/PG03-LED-Grow-light/
The Two Kingdoms
By: The Table
Tags: Kingdom, Light, Darkness, God, Jesus

From one of our previous gatherings at The Table, we saw that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, The Son of God, is revealed in nine perspectives.

Each of these perspectives gives us insight into the redemptive plan and purpose of God in us, and for us.

It is the summation of all the views of the Gospel of God that enables us to inherit the fullness of our redemption in Christ Jesus, our Great God and Savior.

The light of the Glory of God will be revealed unhindered through us only as we see the perspectives of This Glorious Gospel together as one.

However, we also saw that the core message of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus is The Kingdom of His Father.

And we began from the beginning to explore our inheritance of the Kingdom of God which was bequeathed to us by our Heavenly Father.

From the beginning, we saw that the difference between the earth that God created in Genesis 1:1, and that which is seen in Genesis 1:2 was occasioned by Satan after he was expelled from Heaven and flung down to the earth.
Why Female????
By: Sana Siddique
Tags: Respect, Discrimination, Female Entrepreneurs

Pakistan ranks high on the list of countries with rampant discrimination against sex. In a country where religion is often used as an excuse to bind shackles around girls’ feet, being a girl in this patriarchal society is hardly less than a crime. From infanticide to honour killing to other abhorrent traditions such as wanni, being a woman in Pakistan is a tall order. Moreover, acid attacks, child marriages, sexual assault, are only some of the other consequences that women in Pakistan have to bear for the crime of being born a female.

Followings are the places where i seen many females humiliated many times

Discrimination against females in academia.

Discrimination at the work place

Established stereotypes

It’s not just an ill-representation in academia that is the only case of discrimination against women in Pakistan. Even in the professional environment, it is frowned upon for a woman to stand shoulder to shoulder with men in a company or an office. In fact, the only comparatively respectable jobs are supposed to be teaching and/or medical

I believe, I am a strong Woman because a strong woman raised me.
What is Respect
By: Aurelian Victor Cotuna
Tags: Self Improvement, Respect, Mindset, Personal Growth, Mindset Shift

When I was first asked “What respect is?”, I was completely taken by surprise, because I could not give a clear answer… all the responses that I could think of were related to situations in which we feel or express respect, but not exactly what it is… All my answers were started with “respect is when…”

Respect is when other people are listening to you Respect is when we take care of our bodies and minds (self respect) Respect is when I don’t interrupt another person Respect is when I listen to my parents, peers or mentors Respect is when I don’t yell at somebody when they push my buttons

However that is not a definition… I could not put my fingers on what it really is. We all know that receiving respect from others is important. It helps us feel safe and allows us to express ourselves freely. It is clear that it’s something that makes us feel good. I discovered that…

Respect is a mindset, a pattern of thinking, based on simple core values… care, patience and self control. Based on this pattern of thinking, we make decisions in relationship with other people.

Photo by Adrien Converse on Unsplash

The definition that can be given to a 6 years old is that… Respect is the glue that keeps relationships together for long time and make them stick even when they are put under water, cold or hot weather.

We recognize Respect in action in situations like:

We feel safe around another person We know that it is okay to express ourselves as we are with other people, without being judged When we listen to another person patiently even if we strongly disagree with them on a certain subject. We don’t yell at, or talk over somebody. We don’t control other people’s choices We admit to others when we make a mistake

and the list can go on. But as we can see, everything actually resumes on three simple core principles… care for others and ourselves, have patience and never lose control.

Respect doesn’t come naturally… it is something that we learn. The good news is that we can learn it, even if we didn’t grow with it and we don’t know how to do it.

Your turn

Through this article series called “Minutes Mindset” I’m helping you build a solid mindset, writing my point of view on different subjects that we meet in our day by day life. I am a strong believer that once we can understand a subject, we can engage with the idea or refuse it all together. Both ways are helping us grow and develop our own way of seeing the world.

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In the end everything starts with us, with our mind, our self and even our stories. We can choose to act or Not. If your fitness trainer can help you get fit in the gym, I will help you get a fit Mindset. Let’s connect on Medium, Linkedin, Twitter and share some Ideas
Lights, Camera, Action!
By: Prithvee Yakhmi
Tags: Hard Work, Respect, My Experience, Experience

Good Morning, my dear readers. I hope that you all are keeping fit. So, I’m back with another interesting story or, you could say, a memorable experience of mine. You can say, I went into a “role-reversal” mode. How one experience could change my entire mindset….Let us check out!

As per my daily routine, I went to school, returned back by evening and, went out to the park to a bit of jogging. After I did all my exercises, I was returning back home. But, suddenly, I remembered “O! I’ve to buy my pens. Let me go to the shop”. I went to the shop and told the worker-cum-friend (as both of us had a good bonding because of frequent visits to his shop), “Hey friend, can you please give me a pen”. He showed me a variety of pens. But, in the meantime, he wanted to eat something. So, he told me “Please wait for a second”. I agreed and waited for a while. Suddenly, a customer came in and asked for a pen. For a second, I thought I’d better go and come back tomorrow. But then an idea struck my mind. I told myself “Why not try out a new kind of job. It may be interesting.” So, I showed her many varieties of pens. First, she put forward her suggestions. This “happy go lucky” attitude of her, told me that “She is happy. So, I too can put forward my suggestions”. I put forward a pen which she couldn’t refuse. She liked it a lot and took it. I was very happy because I acted as a “worker” for the first time in my life. To be honest, it was a really good experience and, I would suggest that each one of you also should try to do such jobs as you’d get to know how hard it’s to earn respect and money.

It was that day which taught me how hard it’s to work day-in-day-out. It was that day which taught me how hard it’s to take losses and humiliations. It was that day which taught me how hard it’s to earn respect.

I hope you liked the story.

Until next time, it’s goodbye from my side.

Adios!
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By: Vance Larson
Tags: Friendship, Future, Love, Respect, Motivation

Your future self depends on 4 things. What you believe, what you think, what you do and who you hang out with. There is no getting around it. All play equal parts in your future. You must decide each day, what your future will look like.

There are so many examples I could give from providing mental health services over the past 35 years. What is interesting is, it is never too late. Some of us get it early on, most of us do not. And sadly, some never do. But here’s the thing. I don’t know anyone who is successful who wasn’t tuned into the 4.

Your belief system is a big one. We must first believe it is possible, in order to have the motivation to go after it. Fuck this “if it is meant to be, it will be” shit. You have a say. You also have the ability. You may need to up your skill-set. But if it’s important to you, you will invest the time.

How do you know if you have the right mind game? It’s all about that inner monolog. Is adversity a challenge, or is it a curse? I am not a big fan of adversity, but I in no way fear it. I didn’t spend 20 years as a crisis counselor because I liked calm. That said, bad days will come…for all of us. It is what we do in the mist of the storm that defines us.

Routine. We are what we repeatedly do. So make sure it is healthy. Just last week, I was having one of those weeks. You know, when everything is off. On this particular day, I was getting my ass handed to me. I finished with an early appointment and thought “ I am no good to myself, let alone anyone else”. I pulled into a diner. I was already behind schedule, so I thought, what’s another half hour. I sat in silence while eating my breakfast. I was able to reset and refocus. It was an affirmation to self. It was also great awareness that I was on pace to collapse. Just 30 minutes, turned my whole week around.

The last piece is your network. Your future depends on your circle. The conversation is different when you sit with the motivated and inspiring. This doesn’t mean that you cannot associate with those who don’t. Just don’t set up a tent and live there. You ever notice why some families never out grow their generational curses? Because they didn’t expand their circle. It doesn’t make you a bad person for wanting to live up to your full potential. Never let anyone {including family} keep you from your destiny.

4. Because your destiny is within reach.
Baby Boomers Searching For Pleasure Within Not Without
By: Mike Mather
Tags: Mental Health, Baby Boomers, Buddhism, Ageing, Psychology

Once retirement comes around a lot of us have already forgotten what lights us up. Baby Boomers are now in a position to look back to see how to move forward in the best way possible. Our ageing population is set to regain their passion, for the benefit of all.

We can’t work and wipe babies bums all the time

I was a Dad early in life and also very ambitious. (maybe they are connected? Hahaha)

There I was, going to university, four part-time jobs and trying to work out how not to make the same mistakes that my parents made. The arrogance and ego were overflowing and glorious.

This was the roaring eighties and I was in a hurry to show the world who the hell Mike Mather was. I didn’t have a clue who he was, let alone who he was to become. Looking back now with whatever memory I have left, I wish I could tell young Mike to “Slow the fuck down!”.

That son I was raising then is now a father and it is hard not to try to put my old head on top of his shoulders and force him to be the better Dad that I wanted to be. It is his time to do the fathering thing and the best I can do is watch with a loving eye as it all unfolds.

One of the inspiring writers whom I follow is Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame. And he says,

This is true for my son and HIS son.

An ageing population being kids?

As we age, I think it’s fair to say that we become a bit more reflective. Think about what it was like for you as a boy or girl. What were you fascinated about?

What did you dream about?

Where were your interests? Sport? Art? Science, maybe?

If you were brought up in a religious home then you might have wondered a lot about God.

Whatever interested you then, it’s nice in these latter years to reflect and ‘see’ those thoughts from an older perspective. You have been through many experiences and have read a lot since then.

To Do

Make a list of 4 things that were interesting to you as a child and contemplate.

Can you resurrect these interests now?

If not, why not?

If so, when?

If travel is your thing then check out this article.
Power of Maps and Maps of Power: How Design Re-Thinks the Dynamics of Dominance in Cartography
By: Pierre-Xavier Puissant
Tags: Sustainable, Sustainability, Design, Power, Maps

Map it yourself: the power to the people!

Sometimes, the best way to make sure that you appear on the map is to make the map yourself. Kibera, a slum from Nairobi, was not properly mapped by the government. Thus, members of the community started a participatory project to compensate.

There are many ways of mapping the land and creating maps. But Public Lab offers a clever alternative that allows anyone to create their own maps. That is: without relying on any service owned by tech giants and/or governments. Namely: balloon mapping!

Appearing on the map is meaningful, as it somehow means that you “exist”. But sometimes, the best way to be heard is to make yourself heard. Queering the Map does it by allowing LGBTQ2IA+ people to link their stories to the physical realm.

Renaming the space: giving everyone an address, and claiming the streets back

Street names and numbers are often inconvenient to define a location. For example, conventions may vary from a country to another, or, in slums, addresses can be hard to find. This can lead to catastrophic situations if, for example, an ambulance can’t find a place. While GPS coordinates are absolute, they don’t fit in the everyday language. To tackle this issue, 3 words divided the whole earth surface into 3x3m squares defined by 3 words.

Like dominants write history, they name the streets after their references. This is especially true in spaces that were colonized, such as Canada. In Toronto, a group of native activists is renaming the streets with Anishinaabemowin names. This confronts the postcolonial realm with the native Canadian heritage.

Face your guilt: fighting impunity by mapping injustice

HarassMap allows Egyptian women to map abuses and throw light on a societal problem. The project aims to ensure that harassers won’t harass again by exposing them.

WatchTheMed confronts governments with their responsibilities in the Mediterranean migrant crisis. By analyzing when, where and how disasters happen, they can highlight countries' mismanagement.

Underprivileged areas are usually overrepresented in criminality statistics. White-Collar Crime Risk Zones takes the opposing view by showing where financial crimes are most likely to happen in the US.

The Anti-Eviction project gives a voice to the unheard by mapping communities at risk of eviction. It aims to raise awareness of the emergency and injustices faced by the most vulnerable.

Representation Matters: reinventing the maps to open new narratives

The Decolonial Atlas showcases maps that challenge western representations of the territory. Thus, it invites to debunk the bias that has shaped mainstream cartography in the last centuries.

This Is Not An Atlas features maps that highlight the unseen. It presents disruptive ways to consider what a map actually is.
What is a customer journey map?
Tags: Journey, Talisma, Customer, Map

What is a customer journey map?

A customer journey map is a visual representation of a customer’s journey with a brand/product across all touchpoints. To put it simply, it is a map that lays out the different stages that a customer goes through from the point of brand awareness to the point of purchase.

Importance

A customer journey map is crucial for businesses to identify or decide what kind of customer experiences they want to offer to a potential customer. It also helps identify any flaws that might exist in a customer’s journey.

By laying out distinct stages in a customer’s journey, businesses get to enhance the customer experience in 2 ways:

• Laying out a well-planned, smooth, and seamless customer experience

• Identifying and planning how to assist/target customers at each stage of the customer journey

The map depends largely on two factors:

1. The type of business/market concerned

2. The business agenda

Example:

1. Titan and Tanishq, which have the same parent company, will have very different customer journey maps since they belong in different markets.

2. A business trying to sell to a repeat purchaser will not be as much concerned about brand awareness in their customers’ journey as a business trying to sell to a first-timer.

Common challenges:

Identifying these factors to come up with the best customer journey map is a challenge and so is delivering meaningful customer experiences at every stage of the journey.

Solution

Top CRM companies like Talisma provide customized customer journey solutions for businesses, taking each factor and market dynamic into consideration.

Further, it streamlines customer journeys with distinct services and assistance at each stage and helps businesses gain valuable insights into their potential and existing customer base, giving them a competitive edge over other businesses in the market.

Visit talisma.com to learn more.
The U.S. States Consume the Most and Least Fruits and Vegetables Daily
By: Tucker Jaxson
Tags: Food, Infographics, Vegetables, Maps, Fruits

The U.S. States Consume the Most and Least Fruits and Vegetables Daily Tucker Jaxson Jun 8·2 min read

Are you getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables daily?

According to the federal guidelines of the United States, it’s recommended that adults consume at least 2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day, as well as 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit on a daily basis. This is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet! However, research has shown that 90% of Americans don’t hit this goal.

From Howtocook.recipes, this infographic analyzes which states consume the most and least amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.

Here are the five states that consume the most fruit daily, based on the percentages of adults who eat less than one piece of fruit daily, according to CDC.

Vermont (32%) Massachusetts (32.7%) Connecticut (34.1%) New York (34.7%) Maine (35.2%)

And based on the same statistics, these are the states that consume the least amount of fruit on a daily basis.

Oklahoma (48.4%) Mississippi (47.5%) Louisiana (47.2%) Arkansas (46.5%) Alabama (46.1%)

United States federal guidelines recommend that adults eat at least 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit daily

These are the five states that eat the most vegetables, based on the percentage of adults who eat less than one vegetable daily, per CDC data.

Maine (12.5%) Vermont (12.7%) Massachusetts (15.5%) New Hampshire (16.0%) Oregon (16.4%)

And these five states eat the least amount of vegetables daily, based on the same data.

Lousiana (25.6%) Nevada (25.2%) California (23.9%) New Mexico (23.7%) Illinois (23.4%)

Did your home state place anywhere on these lists?