Tag: Thoughts to Ponder
Thoughts to Ponder – The Innovation of Loneliness
by Jenny Chissus
We live in the technology age, and with all the gadgets helping us to “connect” with each other – are we really more connected, or truly more alone? I believe that the effort we must make to have authentic relationships is getting more challenging, as we are so busy with all of our Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.
Something I love about living in Seldovia, is that we are typically more connected one-on-one, as we see each other at the post office, restaurants, school, on the Otterbahn or waiting at the airport or harbor. Because we live in a small community, and we know everyone, we are not as buried in our phones in public places as you would see on a subway or bus in the big cities. However, I do believe we must be vigilant in seeing the true value of one-on-one contact compared to virtual friendships. Enjoy this thought provoking video – don’t be lonely – Connect!
The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo.
Thoughts To Ponder… The Science of Happiness
by Jenny Chissus
I had to share this – happiness, is not just a choice, but it is determined by what we focus on and how we appreciate who we are now, and how grateful we are for all the great people we are surrounded by each day, the beautiful city we live in, the health of our families, etc.
Enjoy this video by SoulPancake – so good!
Who or what are YOU grateful for? Write a letter…below is mine.
I am grateful that we have had the wonderful opportunity to raise our family in the community of Seldovia.
LOVE COASTAL LIVING: Living in Fairbanks, I always knew that it wasn’t a long-term situation. I have always been a “water baby” in the sense that I appreciate being close to the ocean, and rarely feel “right” when far from the water and salty sea air, and my husband feels the same. Growing up on Bainbridge Island, with the Puget Sound at our front yard, building sand and seaweed castles with my friends, digging up gouey ducks and the annual spring time “putting out the raft” for our swimming Continue Reading
Thoughts To Ponder… Choices
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How can you not choose happiness? What a beautiful world we enjoy here in Seldovia! photo by Jenny Chissus
John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, ‘If I were any better, I would be twins!’
He was a natural motivator.
If an employee was having a bad day, John was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.
Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up and asked him, ‘I don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all of the time How do you do it?’ Continue Reading
Thoughts to Ponder
The Butterfly Circus – an inspiring short movie! During this time of Thanksgiving, the real person, Nick Vujicic is a fabulous testimony to living large, knowing that each of us was created for a purpose, in spite of our shortcomings. To visit Nick’s site, visit here.
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