if you're into meditation, you'll probably enjoy this piece a lot.
if you're not into it, or you plan on responding below in a way that suggests you didn't read the article -- you'll appear somewhat as proof of what the article contends. but even if you don't meditate or even spend time on social media, you'll completely understand the weird physical feeling you get from a disturbing thought (a remembrance of a past embarrassment, for example), and the similar feeling you get when you are hit with a tweet (or whatever) that irks you.
the analogy fits: the feelings arising from thinking a troubling thought are almost no different than the feelings arising from reading an upsetting tweet.
the conclusion is to operate social media the same way you monitor your own thoughts - which is to examine what the thought might actually be, and then disarm and discard it. which is what one does often in meditation.
Congratulations to @junemarie53 and @bek1 . Your questions were chosen for tonight's Ask Tom Shillue and the Panelists.
@Junemarie53 How much money did your parents give you for good report cards when you were a kid?
@bek1 What was your first big break?
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New York City
Since Mamdani added "Little Palestine" to his map of sections of New York...
This makes sense.
Of course at this point, it could be in the section of New York City designated as "Little London"
WEEKEND GUTTER THEME
Thanks to @Stever1130 we are reminded that 55 years ago the Moody Blues released "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour," a magnificent album that would become a favorite around the world. It's message, it's story and the amazing musicianship on this opus remain fresh and inspiring to many of us still today.
In my efforts to understand the seeming insanity of the country, the globe and my personal world as well, the music on this album tells the tale of my struggle and gives me pause to reflect on the past, present and future that I face.
We haven't done this in quite a while, so I am suggesting a musical theme - The Moody Blues - for this weekend's sharing enjoyment. Please keep it to one song per post, so that everyone who wants to will be able to share, and tell us a little about what the song you have chosen means for you. Steve shared a link to the full album in his post last night if you'd like to listen to the whole album.
I am starting with "The Story ...
A lil-bit-o-fast food celebration and trivia:
NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY
National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today. The drive-thru reached its iconic zenith in the 1950s but stayed strong through the '60s, '70s and beyond. People have enjoyed this service since the 1930s.
#NationalDriveThruDay
The ease of dropping off and picking up an item without getting out of the car may be something we take for granted. Of course, many studies point to the benefits and drawbacks associated with using the drive-thru.
The first and most obvious benefit that comes to mind is the ease of dropping off or picking up and item. Whether it's the mail, a prescription or the dry cleaning, pulling up to a window or a slot and passing the article through is eminently easier than even finding a parking spot. Then, if we have children, we collect our children, our item and wait in line. After waiting, we usually search for our parking spot while juggling children and once again pile them back into the car. When multiple stops are involved,...
