Unlocking Your Dream Life:

Ever felt like you're holding the key to a life you've always dreamed of but not quite sure how to turn the lock? Guess what? You're not alone. We've got this incredible ability to shape our destinies, and it all starts with a simple act: asking.

Let's break it down with some chilled-out, introspective vibes:

Living the Dream

• Hidden Superpower: We often forget that we're in cahoots with the universe, co-creating our lives. It's like having a secret superpower that many don't fully tap into.

Dreams as Whispers

• Subtle Hints: Our hopes and dreams are like the universe dropping hints, whispering ideas about what's possible and nudging us toward making the best use of our unique talents.

Clear Desires, Loud Whispers

• Ordering from the Universe: Asking isn't about begging; it's more like telling the universe what's on your wishlist. We don't have to prove our worthiness; it's the universe's job to deliver. We just need to communicate our desires.

Silent Realm of Possibilities

• Magic Happens in Silence: Picture a quiet space between thoughts; that's where the magic happens. From there, we can broadcast our intentions to the universe's pure energy.

Designing Dreams

• Detailed Desires: Imagine the nitty-gritty details of your desires - the colors, scents, and the feeling of having it. It's like dropping a pebble into a pond; the ripples (your thoughts) go out into the world, aligning all the necessary details.

Mingling with Essence

• Daily Rendezvous: In that still and quiet space, connect with the essence that makes dreams possible. Daily gratitude and releasing attachment to outcomes keep us focused and energized to build our dream life. It's like a daily rendezvous with the universe's potential.

So, there you have it – the art of asking for what you want, wrapped in the cosmic dance of co-creation. Start envisioning, start asking, and watch as the universe aligns to bring your desires to manifestation. It's a journey into the extraordinary possibilities that reside within you. ~RS 🤗

Good afternoon. It's Friday, Dec. 22, and we're covering a shooting rampage at a European university, a West Coast deluge, and much more.

California Storms

Parts of Southern California received major rainfall yesterday as a reportedly once-every-thousand-year storm system hovered over the region and headed toward Arizona, prompting flood watches for millions. Rescuers have aided dozens of stranded residents in several counties around Los Angeles and Santa Barbara while the town of Oxnard recorded over 3 inches of rain in one hour. No deaths have been reported as of this writing.

Business & Markets

> US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.0, Dow +0.9%, Nasdaq +1.3%); S&P 500 rebounds from worst day since September (More)

> Honda Motor recalls more than 2.5 million Acura and Honda vehicles in the US due to fuel pump failure that could cause engine issues (More)

Politics & World Affairs

> Cease-fire talks stall in Israel-Hamas war; Hamas says it will no longer agree to temporary pauses to conduct prisoner swaps and allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza (More) | See updates on the war here (More)

> US and Chinese military officials speak directly for the first time in 16 months, potentially signaling a thaw in relations (More) | Follows meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

> Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy following $148M judgment in defamation lawsuit brought by Georgia poll workers (More)

In Other News

1.The “humblest Christmas tree in the world” sold at auction for over $4,000. The 123-year-old, 31-inch artificial tree is thought to be among the earliest mass-produced artificial trees

.2.NASA released new images of Uranus taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing the planet’s usually hidden rings.

3.Newborns can recognize song beats, a recent study found, reinforcing the biological foundation of musicality in humans.

4.Words with whales: Scientists engaged in a landmark 20-minute conversation with a humpback whale named Twain using her “contact call.”