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Imagination is the key to a good life
Without it, you can’t live a life of love, joy, or peace
For you must see a goal to obtain it…
And the imagination is what you use to see these things
Especially when the world you live in is teeming with their opposites
How do you cultivate the imagination, then?
READING is the best way to start.
That’s because reading does for the brain what video does not
Namely, it forces you to generate images in your own mind
Reading makes your brain flex its creative muscles, constructing entire worlds out of the groupings of letters printed on the page before you
This generation of images - a literal act of creation - is what fuels the imagination
And imagination is what inspires
If you want to inspire young boys and girls on to good things, you must first cultivate their imagination
For they can only attain what they can envision
Hand them a book with tales of knights, adventure, and hidden treasure
And don’t fall for the trap of entertaining them with what’s “relatable”
Most media (especially film and tv) today focuses on the uninspiring
They depict broken households and everyday hardships, all in the name of being “relatable”
But contrary to being helpful, these shows do a complete disservice to the budding imagination:
They completely omit any higher ideal or true goodness that’s worth striving for
And this impacts how a child (or even an adult) conceives of the possibilities available to him
It you can’t picture a life where two parents live together lovingly
Where heroes are real
And where difficulties are overcome with dignity…
Then how do you ever hope to live that out in your own life?
To transform your future, you must transform your imagination
The best way to start is to pick up a good book and let your imagination run wild!
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Join Sheila Adamo, LCSW, CADC, on 10/18 for a workshop that will provide info, guidance, & support for grandparents of children with albinism of all ages. We'll explore typical emotions & discuss strategies to help the family thrive.
Register by 10/16:
albinism.org/workshops
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for so many years. David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world. He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away. We will miss his warmth and endearing sense of humor that lit up any room or soundstage he stepped onto, as well as the brilliant stories he often shared from a life well-lived. Our hearts go out to his wife Katherine and his entire family, and all those who knew and loved David.
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This version of Bach’s first cello suite was recorded live in the Great Smoky Mountains. I’ve always thought of Suite No. 1 as “Nature at Play,” so it was a dream to play it with the birds, the trees, and the rushing brook. ▶️ yoyoma.lnk.to/natureatplay
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Trafficking survivors told me they're being harassed and insulted by fans of "Sound of Freedom," who are calling them "groomers" and "pedophiles" for criticizing the movie. SOF fans, they say, are missing real and tangible things they could do to help. vice.com/en/article/epvbyz/t…
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Adrienne Martin finally had enough of extremists in her deep-red community trying to get books banned and to inject religion into her child’s school. Listen to her kick-ass speech before the Granbury Texas school board. It’s going viral for a reason. @MrsAMartini
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Have you been following along with NOAH Co-Founder Lee Laughlin's fundraiser challenge? Earlier this week, Lee shared that she has completed 75 miles, leaving 25 miles left to reach her stretch goal!
Check out her fundraiser and start your own today: facebook.com/donate/91744854…
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On Saturday, June 17, I was on a Lyft ride in Washington, D.C. that made me fear for my safety.
My driver missed numerous turns, prolonging my ride. In the midst of D.C. traffic, he almost hits a car and slams on his breaks, stopping about a foot from the car in front of him-
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This is America. Run, Hide, or Fight. We really have to be prepared to encounter a mass shooting when we leave our homes. Do the people in charge not realize the absurdity of this?
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The Republican Party platform:
- we don’t like what you read, we will ban it
- we don’t like what you have to say, we will silence you
- we don’t like the choices you make for yourself, we will eliminate your right to choose
- we don’t like how you vote, we will stop you
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The ADHD experience is like queuing up your plans for the day but forgetting you left shuffle on.
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the whole thing bb. the whole damn thing.
thanks @ENikkiG
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and we want to hear from the PWAs in our community. How do you visually access your hobbies? Send one tip/trick you use along with a photo to [email protected] for the chance to be featured on our Low Vision Tips & Tricks page!
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