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Spend more time in nature ( while following social distancing)
By: Aaron Meeran
Tags: Natural Beauty, Nature, Natura, Outdoors

Spend more time in nature ( while following social distancing)

In some parts of the world right now it is probably tempting to stay indoors as there is pretty much nothing to do otherwise. Malls, restaurants and bars may be closed right now. The second alternative these days seems to be spending hours on social media or binging an overrated netflix show. Don’t get me wrong watching netflix is a nice way to unwind and just chill out after a long day, but sometimes doing so can get quite repetitive and boring. I would say if the weather and the regulations allow for it, spend some time outside. It can be quite refreshing especially if you have not left your house for two weeks. You will feel at ease and forget about the stressful things that you have been dealing with. It is a very therapeutic feeling to be outdoors. You get to feel the breeze and you get to see what else goes on beyond your desk and laptop. Perhaps if you live in an area where wild life seems to flourish you may get to see creatures and how they live. While that may be a random yet obvious thing that is stated, it can be quite fascinating to see them go about their daily lives.

We get it you would rather stay indoors but how about an original date idea?

Maybe you aren’t an outdoors person but your significant other likes it and maybe you have run out of date ideas? Has a netflix show or ordering in got boring? ( I am gonna take a guess and say yes). Why not make a few snacks and get a bottle of wine and have a picnic outside? (Skip the wine part if you are not of the legal drinking age in your country) You will appreciate that change of pace and your significant other will also appreciate the effort you put in to trying to be romantic. Or what about those days where you and your friends play video games online all day ? Sure it’s fun and it feels good when you have the highest score, but i think it’s time to move around a little bit and give your eyes a break. It might also stop your xbox and playstation from overheating and you probably don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars to replace it only for it to happen again, because you didn’t take a break from it. So you can’t say spending time in nature isn’t worth it. Ohh and might I add if you game all day you probably need more sunlight…… Well I can go on and on about why we should spend time in nature. But wouldn’t it be easier to just do it and give it a try ? Now it’s time to turn off your video games, put on your outdoor clothes , grab some snacks and change things up!
“This weather is for the birds,” is a popular saying, but it couldn’t have been more true for the…
By: Jerry Harshman
Tags: Sandhill Cranes, Migration, Birds, Wildlife, Outdoors

Photo courtesy of Sheri Harshman

“This weather is for the birds,” is a popular saying, but it couldn’t have been more true for the Sandhill Cranes we saw at the Jasper/Pulaski Wildlife Area yesterday. Over 30,000 of these birds were counted there on December 1st. Just a few minutes before sunset flocks of birds flew in from every direction to hunker down for nightfall. It was awesome!

Sandhill Cranes are migratory birds which choose this location as a pit stop on their path to the wetlands and marshes in Florida where they spend the winter. In the spring they will stop again on their flight back to Northern Michigan where they will spend the warmer months.

Photo by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash

Sandhill Cranes stand about 3–4 feet tall,have a wingspan of five feet or more, and can weight 7–11 pounds. They can live up to 20 years and have only one mate for life. However, if a mate dies the surviving crane will seek to find a new partner.

Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash

During their refueling stop in Indiana, the Cranes eat mostly grain which is left in the surrounding fields after harvest, but they will also eat plants, insects, spiders, worms, mice, small birds, berries, crayfish, snakes, lizards and frogs.

In most places it is illegal to feed or kill Sandhill Cranes. Feeding them can cause them to wander into unsafe areas where they may be hit by cars or may interfere with their natural instinct to forage for food. Surprisingly, people who have eaten Sandhill Cranes say their meat tastes more like pork chops than chicken.
Turtle Fur
By: Jean Oshima
Tags: War Clothing, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Clothing, Outdoors

Turtle Fur is a company founded in 1982 and located just orth of Stowe, near Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield. The company says its original idea was to create comfortable, quality products to help people stay outside longer to enjoy the things they love to do.

Their line of clothing mostly to keep the head and neck protected from the elements, includes the beautiful, WARM, faux fur headband you see me wearing here along with a variety of gaters for adults and children, in many different colors. Check out their website for a great gift idea or to treat yourself to some warmth this winter season!

https://www.turtlefur.com

Read here about their LONG list of ways they are an actively sustainable company:

https://www.turtlefur.com/pages/environmental-sustainability

It wasn’t easy to find information about other programs this seemingly humble organization has created, including a scholarship for which Vish was a recipient.

I love everything about this company!
The Smallest Park in the World
Tags: Nature, Outdoors, Parks And Recreation, Community

Mill Ends Park: a single tree

This park is 452 square inches in size.

Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon was created by chance. It was intended to be a light pole, but when the pole never showed up, a journalist planted flowers in the hole, and named it Mill Ends after his column in the Oregon Journal. The Guiness Book of Records named it the smallest park in the world in 1971.

Fagan told a legend of how the park came to be: he says he spotted a leprechaun digging in the hole. He said he caught the leprechaun, which meant he was granted a wish. He wished for a park, but never specified the size. Cute story!
5 Reasons to Start Rock Climbing — Dillon Mollinet
By: Dillon Mollinet
Tags: Rock Climber, Dillon Mollinet, Rock Climbing, Adventure, Outdoors

Have you considered picking up rock climbing but are unsure if you should? Rock climbing, indoors or outdoors, is an exceptional sport. Here are some of the reasons why you should start a rock climbing habit, especially after a year like 2020.

It’s stress-relieving

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a stressful year for just about everyone. Fortunately, exercise is a simple way to relieve stress. With nearly half of the American workforce reporting feeling burnt out from time to time, this is a benefit that should not be overlooked. Rock climbing, specifically, increases the levels of norepinephrine in the brain, which is a neurotransmitter that helps reduce stress. That means that rock climbing on the weekend is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful workweek.

2. It’s challenging

We all need activities in our lives that challenge us. It’s fulfilling to find a sport that allows you to set goals and reach greater heights through hard work and perseverance. Rock climbing on a regular basis will inspire you to set goals, train hard, and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Then, once you’ve reached your current goals, you can always push yourself to the next level.

3. It’s a great workout

Aside from the stress-relieving benefits, climbing also has many other physical benefits. Rock climbing is an excellent workout for strength, endurance, and flexibility. It’s also one of the few sports that combines cardio and strength-training. After climbing for a few weeks, you will start to notice that everything in your life becomes easier, from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries.

4. It’s most accessible than you think

Many people mistakenly think that they can’t afford to rock climb because they’ll need to purchase expensive gear. However, rock climbing is more affordable than you may realize. Many gyms now include rock climbing walls in their membership prices. You can also find used gear for sale online if you plan to climb outdoors.

5. It’s fun!

Lastly, you should consider trying rock climbing because it’s one of the most fun activities you can do! Once you get into a flow of reaching, climbing, and leaping, you will start to experience feelings of ecstasy that make you forget about everything else.
Look Who’s Stalking
By: Dave Skywriter
Tags: Plants, Nature, Outdoors, Gardening

Look Who’s Stalking

A foxtail in the making

Multiple agaves inhabit my yard. They’ve been perfect plants for 20-plus years, surviving summer heat, winter cold, general lack of care, and a sprinkler that douses them with way too much water.

They clone new clumps with ease. They’re thriving. But they’ve never bloomed.

So I was surprised when a stalk appeared recently. Why now?

I clicked around without much luck. In general, the bloom happens after many years. Is there a trigger, like temperature or rain? No one seemed to know.

So there’s a stalk in my yard, and it’s rising. Based on photos, it will reach about 6 feet, arch over, and sprout greenish-yellow flowers. The display may resemble a giant foxtail.

We shall see.

Also, apparently the stalk is difficult to remove. I don’t know if the whole plant needs to go, or just the stalk. Do I dig it out, or chop it off?

Again, we shall see.

For now, I’ll just enjoy the show. Teach me your ways, foxtail agave.
《靈魂急轉彎》影評：人類不因夢想而偉大
By: 安琪拉看電影
Tags: 靈魂急轉彎, Soul, 電影, 影評, 電影評論

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Notas sobre Soul de Pete Docter y Kemp Powers
By: Alvaro Vázquez Duarte
Tags: Soul, Pete Docter, Pixar

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~ Siblings ~
By: Debbie Draves Legg
Tags: Siblings, Poetry, Soul, Soulmates, Family

Eight beings were all conceived in kind

All eight shared likeness in body and mind

Raised and nurtured together as one

Prepared by their parents for what was to come

The children were loved and mostly played well together

However, their individualization seemed to take forever

Each entered their teens, with an aim and a willful intent to be seen

Eventually, each child turned eighteen and moved away; what does this all mean?

Their parental directives were: Do What is Right and Just Be the Best

This simple advice was just the catalyst they needed to be like none of the rest

Such little direction, allowed them freedom and scope

Child by child both parents prayed in patience and hope

Society and culture influence life choices

How do we quiet these annoying, persuasive loud voices?

Manmade distractions can turn down the volume

Eventually that can lead to a life both stagnant and solemn

Born with equal amounts of life force and potential

They made choices by following their heart and credential

The siblings in the beginning as all are now one

Living as witness to each other, have eight journeys done

The mother and father, watching from heaven above

Look upon their soul child with the utmost of love

When the time comes again to gather together

The next journey begins for these birds of a feather
《靈魂急轉彎》，以爵士樂為素材的一個關於人生的故事
By: David Pai
Tags: Soul, Movies, Jazz Music

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O Filme “Soul”
Tags: Soul, Medium Brasil, Animação E Aventura, A Boa Da Disney Plus, Tràiler

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Transcendentalists found solace in nature using its way to discover enlightenment within themselves.
Tags: Nature Writing, Música, Music, Soul Music, Soul

RYTHMS THAT CONNECT OUR SOUL.

Transcendentalists found solace in nature using its way to discover enlightenment within themselves.

They used forest ponds lakes for inspiration , I used my backyard.

I listened and reflected then put my realization and thoughts to musical selection I have heard.

I feel certain awe when I see up at the endless and realize that I have my own unique place.

I feel the witness of the grass and the smell of the Mother Earth too. The aroma of moist and wet earth surrounded with a cool breeze.

The song of the birds and leaves bring my soul and thoughts together to make me realize that how lucky I am to be alive.🍃

BY NIRIKSHA NAIDU
❤️❤️❤️ Melissa, heartfelt condolences for your loss.
By: Pockett Dessert
Tags: Relationships, Life, Love, Soul, Writers On Medium

❤️❤️❤️ Melissa, heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing with us, your words are a reminder that we are all connected, no matter how far apart.
❤️❤️❤️ congratulations, Amy!!!!Loved
By: Pockett Dessert
Tags: Life, Love, Life Lessons, Soul, Self-awareness

❤️❤️❤️ congratulations, Amy!!!!Loved this m, especially these words; “As we offload the baggage, there may be casualties. A death of identity. Birth of a new. We grieve. Others grieve. For what was. For what could be. When all there really is, is what is.”

Thank You ❤️
At the Intersection of Creativity and Spirituality
By: Terry Trueman
Tags: Writer, Writing, Soul, Poetry, Spirituality

At the Intersection of Creativity and Spirituality

A brief meditation on what we as writers and artists are all doing, whether we know it, own it, realize it, or not. Terry Trueman Follow Dec 26, 2020 · 2 min read

Image courtesy of Dragana Skrepnik, Tucson, AZ. Artist

I.

Creativity

is mostly

about trust

in yerself…

No,

that’s not quite right.

It’s partly about that

and partly about dancing

to music

in your head

or soul or heart

whether anyone else

can hear it or not.

II.

Creativity

is like spirit

and what

may be called

your spiritual life.

If anyone has

a spiritual life,

everyone does.

You may be

living in a gutter

with a bottle of cheap wine . . .

Image from and by author

. . . or sitting in a church

staring at stained glass

or in a forest

VERY fuckin’ close to God . . .

Image from and by author

. . . but if spirit exists at all

each of us has one.

Therefore:

Creativity

is the application of

your spirit

to a moment

of intention

and your belief that

this moment

and what you make of it

matters.

BTW,

easier to describe

than to do.

*****************************************

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Stay or Go
Tags: Relationships, Love, Soul, Self Love, Dating

I could not sleep properly last night I wake up from time to time to see if that text in WhatsApp was sent.

This is not the first time that I can not contact him in fact it been the fourth time

1. at the 2nd week of our phone call I can not contact him for almost 1 day.

2. at the 3rd week of our phone call I can not contact him for 1 day and more hours.

3. at the 4th week of our phone call I can not contact him for almost 3 days after I try not to work on the relationship and make him feels like I don't wanna talk to him.

I have thought it was my fault to communicate a negative feeling to him but the fact is I am so tired of I am the only one who tries to make this relationship work and I want to know if I am not trying what he going to do and the answer is he just disappear for a few days.

I feel the distance and lack of intimacy between us when I can not contact him.

am I so insecure person or am I needy?

The thing is this feeling does not happen to the other people unless he.

or he draws me to this feeling? because he so good at communication maybe he knows how to manipulate me?

every time I can not contact him I always feel so confused about his feeling for me.

It makes me feel like he doesn't care about me.

he told me will call me back but never call back.

he told me he will take a picture for me at his work but he never does that and it seemed that he already forgot what he said.
Its been hours since i watched #Soul still i am thinking about it.
By: Guru Subbu
Tags: Christopher Nolan, Soul Movie, Soul, Tenet Movie, Tenet 2020

Its been hours since i watched #Soul still i am thinking about it. It is such a difficult concept to conceive or to tell. But they have made it with such ease. Telling such a complex line so simple and making it understandable for everyone is not at all a easy job. I think this is what a good screenwriter does to you.

While writing about this i cant help myself comparing #Soul to #Tenet even tenet is such a complicated film to conceive. It was made complicated as it is. I get that both are different films and made for different audience. But i feel more connected as an audience to a film which has #Soul empathy and emotions to it. This is what films are for right? To get connected?!

Art is something which makes complex things look easier not vice versa. Ending 2020 with so many good and positive films. Thank you films for making our lives better.
I got Soul
By: Ashley Z.
Tags: Disney Plus, Review, Film, Pixar, Soul

Joe thought music was his purpose. But in one soul grabbing moment, he realized that his purpose existed in the living of every single day. Within the midst of what most of us can only conceive as a supernatural unknown, Joe and his mentee, 22, took us on an awe inspiring journey. Joe had soul. Even if it didn’t seem like it at the beginning. It became apparent when he fought so hard, traveled several spiritual dimensions, to bring himself back to life. The man was indeed a cool cat! ;)

Something learned from the film:

Lost souls are not that different from those that are “in the zone”

Something reaffirmed:

No matter where you are in life, you can always tune back in

A swift kick in the ass:

Stay away from those processed foods!

But one thing that really hit home for me was the barber shop scene:

When 22 asks Dez, “How come we’ve never talked about your life?” And Dez responds, “You never asked.”

Joe was in between his “regular old life” feeling unfulfilled, lonely even, having not embraced it for everything it had placed right there in front of him. From the simple, yet meaningful things like his relationship with his barber, to the things he loved the most — his music.

I find myself that way a lot. Afraid to “tap in” and grab life by the horns. Afraid to give fully to my talent and potential. Afraid to open myself up to others, allowing mutual edification. I’ve been working to cease this all too familiar life pattern and it ain’t easy — but this film was such a beautiful affirmation and gravitational pull.

This film inspired me to see what it really means to live life purposefully — to just be yourself, lean into your gifts, be confident (extra when necessary), manifest your greatness, be true to yourself, and draw goodness from within others. Life on earth is very much equipped to crush your soul, yet that one thing that takes you beyond the physical realm, that gets you “lost in the music” is the spark that lights up your purpose. Speaking of, I need to go download this soundtrack so I can keep concentrating on mine 🎧 🎼✍️ 📝 ✨

✌🏽❤️

Ashley Z.
Awakening
By: Kristina Jancar
Tags: Poem, Life, Awakening, Soul, Poetry

Be aware and don’t be afraid.

Seek truth and accept it.

Let go.

Listen.

Let go, again.

Rebuild. It hurts.

You’re not broken, even if you feel like it.

You have a tribe, even if you don’t see us.

You are not alone.

We are your tribe now.

All you need to do is let us in.

We welcome you in.

Allow. Accept. Appreciate.
SZA (my best friend in my head) officially dropped the track “Good Days” early Christmas morning.
By: Nia Simone Mcleod
Tags: Short Form, Culture, Music, Soul, Black Women

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Swirling foam of water glided over, the little toddler startled closer, he smirked and tickled the little. Losing its beauty to the bewitching sight, waving its charm to this aesthetically pleasing…
Tags: Love, Soul, Affection, Poetry, Oceans

Swirling foam of water glided over,

the little toddler startled closer,

he smirked and tickled the little.

Losing its beauty to the bewitching sight,

waving its charm to this aesthetically pleasing site,

the ocean pours out our soul.
Heal Your Soul
By: The Digidiaries
Tags: How To Heal Your Soul, How To Meditate, Soul, Inner Peace, Meditation

Our soul is pure and eternal. With our soul, we are connected to the supreme power and the universe at large. It’s challenging to maintain its purity and positive aura in this imperfect world. I was not an exception to it. I wondered for the peace of my mind and soul here and there but failed utterly.

How to Heal Your Soul

Fortunately, I came across the Soul Manifestation program one day, and there was no looking back since. It’s such a remarkable walkway that takes you along the path of your soul.

It’s a customized soul reading program. All you need is to enter your name and date of birth.

Embrace yourself, as soul manifestation presents your soul reading.

1. It mentions who you are, your true capabilities, future opportunities, and how you can bring peace to your soul.

2. It gives you a clear vision and instills a better perspective towards life by soothing your soul.

3. Soul manifestation also reads your energy flow and guides you to direct your energy in a better direction.

Are you ready for such an amazing, soul replenishing program. Book today with soul manifestation and take a soulful walk.

Have a soulful walk with Soul manifestation program
My Fireplace During The Winter
By: Alexandra Androne
Tags: Soul, Poem, Spiritual Tree

Feeling the heat of the flickering flames

Cleaning the soul of volcanic minerals

Letting the tranquility inside the soul

Carefully inspecting the mind, for a moment

Remain silent. Are you on the safe road?

Looking forward to glowy nights

Where this fireplace is radiant

A thorough cleaning will save the mind

Taking a sit in the middle of the darkness

Little past vibes will come into brightness

A soul who faced without fear to unfollow the rules

While people are dancing with doubt

This fireplace dares to see the other side

Where people understand their mission at the right time
pockett dessert
By: Pockett Dessert
Tags: Life, Self, Life Lessons, Soul, Self Improvement

The moments when you’ve felt imperfect, when you were at your most vulnerable, those little bits and pieces of your story, those are your greatest blessings .
Thanks for the lovely shout out.
By: Dr. Preeti Singh
Tags: Soul

Thanks for the lovely shout out. I have been reading so many of your stories. Now I know that you are also part of S&S. Sorry for my ignorance. I will look out for the publication now. A very happy New Year waving the year goodbye. Thanks for the connection. I will read some stories from this valuable collection.
Soul Hole
By: Terry Mansfield
Tags: Introspection, Soul, Haiku, Poetry, DIY

Hi! I’m Terry Mansfield and I Specialize in Eclecticism

Here are some things about me you probably don’t know (and maybe don’t even care to know; sorry about that).
I Realized I Was Wasting My Energy — Here’s How I Stopped
Tags: Health, Spirit, Soul, Energy, Spirituality

It is exhausting always trying to do the right thing, be the right thing, and say the right thing — it takes so much mental planning, and whether it’s conscious or unconscious, it takes a toll on the mind and body.

I started recognizing that my mental energy was taking a toll on me because I witnessed the exhaustion and fatigue I felt at the end of the day. I would come home, and although my body was active and young, my mind was shot. I didn’t want to do anything — my only priorities were to sit on the couch and watch TV. That’s fine, I thought.

But it wasn’t fine. I didn’t, and don’t want to live a fine life — I knew I could do better, I’m 25 for crying out loud. I thought about what I could have been doing if my energy wasn’t being wasted. I could be volunteering, doing the dishes, working out, and actually be present around friends and family.

So, how did I stop?

I actually started saying and doing the things that I felt and wanted. I spoke up for myself, even when my mind was telling it wasn’t ‘worth it’.

I started being in the moment — I would witness my thoughts, and the ways in which I worked myself up about something, only to realize nothing was going to change the situation. I was eventually able to slow down, take a step back and ask myself ‘is thinking about this situation really how I want to spend my time and energy?’

Lastly, I started dancing. It was meditation and pure bliss for me. I danced and danced, and felt my body as it just tagged along with each note. It was freeing and liberating, and it felt like home.

The more I continued to do this, the more energy I had at the end of a long day. I felt joyful just to be in my own skin. It made my life richer in every way possible, and I couldn’t imagine life without these 3 practices.
Remembering The Soul
By: Caitlin Lynch
Tags: Relationships, Soul, Relationships Love Dating, Meditation, Spirituality

The incredible feeling of connecting with someone’s soul is one of the most treasured experiences we can have as human beings.

Although all human beings share these basic characteristics, we each show up in the world with our own experiences, feelings, and paths to take. Every human being has their own unique story and way of interacting and contributing to the world.

We have all experienced heartbreak, brokenness, loneliness, joy, laughter, connectedness, and love at some point in our lives. In this way, we are all somehow connected.

We all have light and dark within us: the coexistence of masculine and feminine energy, a full range of emotions and feelings, and the choice as to whether or not we will be aware of such a dance and exchange going on inside of us.

Each person we meet is a soul. People are so much more than their egos. It is time we remember to connect with our souls, so we may connect with the soul of another person, not just the surface of them.

The soul is the intangible part of ourselves where we feel connection, we feel purpose, we reach enlightenment. It is the most beautiful part of our essence, that focuses on doing right instead of being right.

Tapping into our soulfulness allows us to set aside ego-based thoughts and behaviors, which would have us focus on being right — instead of doing right.

In understanding the soul and the ego in such a way, we can recognize that we have this incredible dance of light and dark going on within us as well.
The Blue Jay
By: Amy Pierovich
Tags: Nature, Soul, God, Poetry, Blue Jay

The Blue Jay

Photo by Johnson Chung on Unsplash

I have my own internal beat,

I feel a rhythm,

it’s like a song

— a pattern, pulse, a tempo.

I remind myself of moments,

the blue jay who landed only yesterday,

to say hello and tell me,

nature has its own healing way,

to brighten the soul,

delight,

take flight.

So thank you to the blue jay,

God shines His light on all.
When You’re…
By: Nimesh Amandha
Tags: You, Soul, Love

When You’re Near,

Light through the darkest cave I see

When You’re Near,

A smell of roses through the thorns
Stressed to Bless.
Tags: Soul, Burden, Stress Management, Blessings

I am a soul experiencing humanness…willingly exposing truths, balancing-out struggles between the super-ego and id to free my ego. Purge! This is My Medium.
BROKEN MIRRORS 2
By: Taleabong B Alemnge
Tags: Poem, Soul, Poetry, Reflections, Meditation

Heavens got my life placed on the line

I’m fighting my way through dead roll

'cause it’s end is in a dead poll

Finding solace in sex tapes

playing through my mind in every dark corner

Everything I use to know as sin

Now seem right

I'm righteously sinning lol

Who said to become a lion

You must first of all be a sheep

This sheep skin's turning my dreams to nightmares

& My lungs & liver are paying the sacrifice

My body is now a chimney

Burning through the hours heaven stayed mute

For heaven to speak,

There must be a roar within my soul

But every night I put a sex tape on replay (inside my head)

My roar is weakened.

Each time I burn my lungs

& watch it's smoke disappear through thin air,

I find no reason to roar

Just a contented soul on a roof top

Trying to understand His Vision

He turns me into the man I don't want to be

Just so I can become the man He wants me to be

Confusing logic

Pass me the lighter
Running Man
By: Gail Nobles, Needle House Recordings
Tags: Soul Music, My Motown Stories, Commentarymusic, Soul, R And B Music

This is Gail Nobles on Needle House Recordings. Whose running now? Can’t sit down!

Some people just got to be gone all the time. I had a friend, and she once told me that when they are like that, they got car but. Just riding around wasting gas. Sometimes things happen to people that stay gone all the time. I know a guy that lost his life one day sneaking out the back door. If he had been home, he might would have been living today.

We got people running the streets all the time or got to catch that next plain and got to catch that next train. Some just living the fast life and in the fast lane. Got to catch that sale on Monday and got to go to the festival on Tuesday. Just running around like the running man.

I’m Gail Nobles where people become the music while others live the music on Needle House Recordings. You’ve just heard “Running Man” by Gail Nobles copyright © 2020. You’re listening to Needle House Recordings.
Day 7(34 of 40)
By: L David Stewart
Tags: Roller Skating, Black Culture, Soul, Mental Health, African American

Day 7(34 of 40)

By L. David Stewart PhDc

#34to40

Skating.

First note. This year makes 31 years I have been skating. My mom introduced me to it when I was a wee lad. Once I got into it...i got into it. First three years I was in rentals (aka Brownies, aka potatoes aka Feet f*ckers) My grandma got me my first pair of skates, Chicagos and I was hard on em. Good times.

I started skating at The Rink Fitness factory aka 87th. Seeing the culture back then was eye opening as a rental skater. Little known fact, I was actually trained as a figure skater. Those lessons were brutal AF but I am thankful for what they taught me. Saturday mornings with Sam and Houston had legs on fire! I met family at the Rink and found out my parent’s reach in terms of who they knew cuz I ALWAYS had eyes on me.

Around high school I stopped skating because I moved away from the Rink, and a fateful night senior year I was invited to skate party. I dug up my old skates to see if i could do it and went to Rainbo and NEVER looked back.

Met the guys that would eventually form Suicide Kings at Rainbo (Yes that is the name of the Squad Suicide Kings and if you see some of the things we do you’ll understand why).

What took skating to me to a spiritual level was the passing of my moms. She passed of cancer in 2004, while I was in grad school. During her illness, I’d come home and just roll, just to numb and or clear my head. When she passed, I remember playing her favorite song, Kool in the Gang, Summer Madness repeatedly. Often after that I’d skate and just be zoned out trying to find peace. To this day when that song comes on at a skating rink, I usually dont talk, it just takes me to a place of calm and balance.

Over the years, in the rancor of noise and music, skating has given me peace to think and make drastic life decisions. I decided when and where to go to school on the skating floor of 87th, and many other things. It has become a home. I have seen many iterations of it and have met many friends and business colleagues from there.

Today, I still skate when I can and now due to recent circumstances its weaved into my weekly regiment of health. It’s not just “Roll Bounce” its a culture, as a JB skater, its a big fabric of my being...as I hold my skates aka The Boondocks Saints (Aqueritas and Veritas) know that what some see as a hobby some of us see as a blessing that has saved our life’s, ...it aint JUST skating...it means a LOT…

LDS
I Know He Exists
By: Andrew, Avraham
Tags: Kindness, World, Soul, Good Deeds, Faith

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, “I Know He Exists.”

G-d, who is infinitely compassionate, did the most compassionate thing, which was to create us and give us the ability to be compassionate on others. The way we bring Hashem to reside with us is to transform the world (tikkun olam) “to make it a place that G-d can call home.” We do this by performing acts of loving kindness, making the mundane holy, and manifesting G-d’s divine providence. In essence, it’s not enough for us to know G-d exists, but we need to be a light unto the nations to reveal G-d’s unity, sanctity, and ongoing relationship with his creations to everyone in the world.

Like the story of the priest from the Holocaust, we don’t believe G-d exists, but rather, we know He exists. And when we perform our mission in this world by doing good deeds and manifesting G-d’s oneness and divine providence then we make this a place where G-d wants to reside with us in this world as well as in the world to come.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
नदिया बैरी हुई
Tags: Love, Broken, Windows, Soul, Lost

yet another kid, tired of everyday econ classes
Soul Manifestation
By: Bibek Chaudhary
Tags: Soul Manifestation 2020, Soul Manifestation Review, Soul Music, Soul, Soul And Sea

Soul Manifestation is a program that claims to help you discover your real purpose in life. It lets you take control of your present and future. So that you can go towards your unique soul path. Moreover, it also reveals the things that are holding you back from getting what you truly deserve.Read More-https://bit.ly/2KioKEU
Honoring my somebodiness
By: Daniela Liévano Uribe
Tags: Soul, Being Human, Spiritual Path, Poetry

Honoring my somebodiness

I don’t want to become nobody

In a land of somebodies rather than nobodies

I wish to get to know that somebodiness of mine

To embrace it, express it, share it

I want to know and experience others somebodiness

But my true somebodiness

But their true somebodiness

All contradictions and complexities included

I wouldn’t have this body, this mind, this soul, if they weren’t meant to be experienced

I just want to live. And be. And share. And merge. And transform. And grow. And transform again

At the end, that’s what life is for, right?

My soul chose to be human in this lifetime

To be somebody

Thus, there’s nothing more spiritual than embodying my somebodiness

I will seek, hear, see, accept and honor the true nature of my somebodiness

Until my last breath
Christmas Skanking
By: Pete Onthebeat
Tags: Ska, Christmas, Christmas Music, Soul, Reggae

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PLANTS HAVE SOULS
By: Autumn Lingg
Tags: Religion, Autobiography, Soul, Ideology, Plants

PLANTS HAVE SOULS

I am an empath, a strong one and I have always felt others emotions in the room and I would share the sadness with others. According to high and mighty Christianity animals do not have souls, but they we should not kill them and bugs do not bleed so they do not count. I was taught every living thing has a soul. Animals could feel emotions, they have memories just like us and I could not fathom the idea of an animal being “soulless”. When I was young, in life science when I first learned that plants are indeed living, and they are the reason we are living. I felt they were kindhearted and if animals have souls who should say that plants do not. I remember when I brought up this ideology when I was in the 3rd grade to my catholic grandparents. Needless to say, they were not supportive of the idea that plants have souls like we do. There is no certain proof of Christianity, and there is no proof of plants having souls, let alone souls existing in general. I began to question what made the human mind different than mine that even simple ideas and imagination being brought up, could cause such chaos and disagreement. Why does the world take new ideologies so seriously.

I whole heartedly feel that this ideology has shaped my life and it is a metaphor of what I am today.
SPINNERS SPUN THEIR MUSIC INTO LAUGHLIN
By: Karen Kaye
Tags: Music, Spinners, Soul, Laughlin Nv, Motown

By: Tracy Lynn Torney Brandenburg

Entertainment Staff Writer

On August 3, 2013 the Spinners performed at the Edgewater Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. Despite the fact that there is only one original Spinner left it still made for a very entertaining evening.

The show went off without any type of sound issues, and the new members could really sing some high notes, and had some great dance moves. The concert moved along without any type of problems. The fans really enjoy the music and could sing every one of their hits. Some of the big hits that will take fans back, to some great classics songs include; “Rubber band Man”, “One of a Kind (Love Affair) “, “I’ll Be Around”, “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love”, “It’s a Shame”, “Ghetto Child”, “Mighty Love”, “Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl”, “I Don’t Want to Lose You”, “Sadie”, “I’ll Always Love You” , “So Far Away”, “Then Came You”, “I Love the Music”, “I Just Want to Be With You”, “Games People Play”, “Cupid”, and many others.

Spinners photos by Tracy Torney

Photos By: Tracy Torney

The Spinners will be performing in Kansas City, on Saturday, August 17, at the Kemper Arena then they move their tour to the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills on Friday, August 23, they then perform at the Harrah’s South Shore on Saturday, August 24th Stateline.

Cheryl Stratton, “said that it was the best concert ever.”

Spinners — Photos By: Tracy Torney

The Spinners, 2013 tour will take fans, back to a time when things were simple. They have been nominated by the Grammy’s have 12 gold records on both the R&B & pop charts. The legendary group have sold over 60 million records, performed for Presidents and received a star on the Hollywood “Walk of Fame”.

They are one of the few groups who can boast of four lead singers. Original members Bobbie Smith, Henry Fambrough, and Pervis Jackson are joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor Harold “Spike” Bonhart and a soul-infused 5-piece band

All Photos by Tracy Lynn Torney Brandenburg
106. Aretha Franklin — I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You (1967)
By: Brian Braunlich
Tags: Soul, Respect, Aretha Franklin, 60s Music

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A Letter To My Beloved Brother - Please pay utmost attention to your Soul.
By: A Pilgrim'S Diary
Tags: Christ, Soul, Zion, Brothers, Babylon

Photo by Nicola Fioravanti on Unsplash

Please pay utmost attention to your Soul

PLEASE!!!!

Do not join the world. And even if it means you will starve, DO NOT! God is able and willing to supply ALL your needs according to his riches in Glory. You don’t have to trade his interest and pleasure, as well as violate your precious and costly SOUL for earthly and temporal dividends. It simply is too costly and absolutely not worth it.

And even if our God will not save us, like our hall of fame witnesses in Babylon, WE WILL NOT BOW.

Invest your time into knowing the Love of Christ FOR YOU. Do not be drawn into “Christianity” and don’t get involved with its distractions.

Separate yourself to the One who left all to Join himself to you in Darkness that he might have the right to bring you into his Light in himself. Seek him FOR YOURSELF AT EVERY COST — AT EVERY COST.

Please don’t forget that the world you see around you is ACTUALLY a multidimensional virtual reality plugged into our five senses. Behind it is the real world of PURE Darkness, and in your heart is the real world of Pure Light. Do NOT allow yourself to be deceived by this matrix. Unplug your heart from this world and live in Zion the City of God through the Word of God and the Spirit of God in you.

Also, remember that the Garden of God is YOUR HEART. Shut out the world and its noise. It is designed to draw out your attention from your inside to the outside framework of its false reality, its matrix.

All the news, all the events, all the entertainment, all the conflicts, all the politics, all the economics, ALL… are arrayed in one huge function designed to keep your focus AWAY FROM YOUR HEART and hence FROM YOUR SAVIOUR AND GOD.

Please the time is short. You were not born again to make an impact in this world. Nope. You were born again to make an impact in the Kingdom of God. PURSUE IT. PURSUE IT like you did your business projects. If you don’t you will weep about it for eternity when you behold the Glory you gave up for an illusion.

Please, little brother, you KNOW I love you with all my life. You know this already. You know I love all of you with my everything. Please look carefully and see that all I’m saying and fighting for is your Soul ONLY. I want it to be well with you my brother. I have nothing to gain from this other than you being free and well in the Light of Christ. Please pay attention to desperate words spoken in pure Love, they don’t come about that common these days, only family speaks this way.

WATCH AND PRAY.

If you need anything ANYTIME. Just buzz me. I’ll turn the earth over to attend to you.

KEEP YOURSELF FROM IDOLS.

Love.
The Ice King: 4 The Word
By: Eden Frei
Tags: Togetherness, Storytelling, Soul, Mind, Poetic Prose

Hand in hand we walk north in the night, now upon the ice that stretches ahead to the pole and beyond. Can there be a Beyond, beyond the pole? The penguins are asleep. They know not of The Ice King, they care not for me, their dreams are of flying turtles and jellyfish in a trance.

Above us the sky is a fantasy of too many colours; those yellows, those greens, those purples again, I have seen them before: I saw them, I’m sure, in the chamber, but here in the open, we are naked and free.

Naked we walk hand in hand on the ice that has no horizon, it just yields to the sky. It extends so far that the eye wants to rest, but the light and the ions and the glow of the heart have emboldened us to go on.

After the water, the land, and now the ice once again, only this is no glacier. This is the home of The Ice King, it is where he belongs. I’m not sure I should be here at all, but with his palm in mine and the steady sound of his breathing beside me I feel safe and assured. His step too is steady and strong; his eyes are determined now, and his hair, which I hadn’t noticed before, here in the open waves in the wind. The wind cuts our cheeks and our chests and our thighs, and the ice is so cold that it burns the soles of our feet, but we are not afraid, and we are not tired, and we are not alone: we have each other.

I don’t know what having The Ice King means, or he having me. Are we now one? I glance across to him as we stride, and we are so far gone now, the aurora has left us behind, and all about are the stars: magnificent molecules in the sky. Never have I seen them so clear, nor so many. Numbers no-one can name. In the light of the night that is moonless and large The Ice King looks like an invisible force, a presence that cannot be known, that can only be sensed; that cannot be fathomed, it can only be lived. Am I living The Ice King?

The Ice King inwardly laughs, and his mirth appears on his lips as the memory of a trace of a smile. I love these lips, and I have no regrets. I regret not kissing them, nor sailing on them to the pole, nor listening to them as he speaks: I do not hear what he says, the wind is too fierce, the snowy crystals it blasts our skin with too sharp, the tremor of thrill of being exposed to his world too intense for me to indeed understand, but the melody that emanates from his body, and the idea that shines in his temple, and the soul that has taken me on make me trust in his language, his word.

His word that I do not now nor ever imagine I shall comprehend grows in my brain a new constellation of axons, and I tingle at the realisation that this is an initiation, it is certainly the commencement of something, it is a whole new creation. I do not know what this is, but I know it is good.
Dreaming and delirium
By: Vanilla Being
Tags: Dreams, Spirit, Poetry On Medium, Soul, Poetry

walking in a haze

her legs are worn from running

she is swirling in shadows and flashing lights

she is both soul and body

soul fills body with her essence

spirits want for things they can’t save

soul sits with body and quiets the spirits

in souls lap, with the spirits dampened

body rests
Softening the Hearts
Tags: Islam, Muhammad Pbuh, Soul, Heart, Allah

Allah SWT sent Prophet Muhammad PBUH on this planet in order to recite the ayahs from Quran; so that Allah could enlighten people’s hearts and fetch them out of the darkness of this world, into the light of faith. He SWT revealed the Quran in two phases i.e. Meccan phase and the Madni phase. The former included Surahs which primarily talked about tawhid, oneness of Allah, and the Prophethood. It was the first step to bring people to light, and to make them realize the existence of their Creator, so that their hearts would be contented, humbled, and above all, SOFTENED. Once that done, they’d be able to perceive, understand, and imply the conditions of Islam.

If the glass is put upside down, it will not store a single droplet of water; no matter you pour liters of water over it. But once you put it upright, the face open, then even if you put a single drop of water into it, it will retain.

Similar is the case here. If the hearts are not being prepared and put into position to accept the Khayr, they will not be able to perceive the Truth. But once the Hearts are emptied of evil, sins, grudges, and darkness of Dunya, then they let the message of the Universe sink-in; and make it enlightened.