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Delving into the Depths of Joy: A Personal Journey
Joy, let's talk about it. You see, it's not some random gift that fortune drops in our lap; it's a conscious choice we make, even in the face of life's most formidable challenges.
The more we invest in nurturing joy, the more adept we become at gracefully navigating the twists and turns that life throws our way.
But here's the thing that truly resonates with me: authentic joy doesn't exist in some far-off place; it resides deep within us, patiently waiting to be summoned whenever we need a touch of its magic.
Happiness, it turns out, isn't a distant finish line that we strive to reach. Instead, it's the very path we choose to tread through life's varied landscapes.
This voyage of joy isn't a fleeting sprint; it's a marathon. With each stride we take, we inch closer to that enduring state of happiness we all seek.
Gratitude, it's like the gateway to this elusive emotion. When we pause to appreciate the blessings in our lives, we unlock a treasure trove of happiness that's been there all along.
Joy isn't concealed within material possessions or towering achievements; it's an inherent part of this very moment, waiting patiently for us to embrace it fully.
To nurture joy, we must first learn to release the weight of past regrets and the anxieties of tomorrow. We find it by fully immersing ourselves in the present.
It's truly remarkable how even the smallest acts of kindness and compassion can ignite torrents of joy, not only within those who receive them but also within ourselves.
But perhaps the most striking aspect of joy is that it's not a selfish pursuit. No, it's a remarkable force that extends far beyond us, radiating positivity and lifting the spirits of all those who come into our orbit. ~RS🌞🌠
I am the architect of my own joy. I choose to embrace each moment with a heart full of happiness and gratitude, radiating positivity to brighten my life and the lives of those around me." 🌞😊
Good morning. It's Saturday, Nov. 4, and in this weekend edition, we're covering a deadly earthquake in Nepal, a possible warning from Hezbollah's leader, and much more.
One Big Headline
Breaking: At least 128 people have been killed after an earthquake shook western Nepal late Friday night. The death toll is expected to rise. This is a developing story—see updates here. Hezbollah Pressures IsraelThe leader of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah warned Friday the war between Israel and Hamas could widen into a broader regional conflict if Israel continues to expand its attacks on Gaza, but stopped short of committing to a full-on escalation. Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's remarks were his first public comments since the latest Israel-Hamas war began nearly a month ago. Jury Decides SBF's FateSam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now defunct cryptocurrency trading platform FTX, was found guilty of misappropriating billions in investor funds. The company's collapse last November shocked investors and marked a low point in the so-called "crypto winter." 'Now and Then'The final song from the iconic English rock band The Beatles was released yesterday, a track that relies on AI-enhanced vocals from former co-frontman John Lennon. Listen to the song, titled "Now and Then," here. Etcetera Here are the most popular stories we ran in October. Enjoy! 🌔The Ring of Fire eclipse, in photos. 😂The newest way to laugh over text: IJBOL. 📺Boost your Wi-Fi with aluminum foil. How often you should wash your jeans. California becomes first state to ban four food additives. Rover captures blue sunset on Mars Woman lives on floating island she built with her late husband. Compare your net worth with different age groups. How marijuana changes your sleep. The basic life questions whose answer really is 42 | Sports, Entertainment, & Culture> Six Flags merges with Cedar Point parent company to form $8B theme park giant with 42 amusement and water parks across North America (More) | CBS sells out of 2024 Super Bowl (Feb. 11) commercial spots at up to $7M per 30-second ad (More) > Live Nation, which operates Ticketmaster, posts $8.2B in Q3 revenue as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead in concert sales (More) | Suspect in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder pleads not guilty in Las Vegas courtroom (More)
Science & Technology> Scientists demonstrate nanoparticles that deliver drugs directly to tumors in the brain by injecting them into the body's cerebrospinal fluid (More) > Engineered melanin compound shown to actively repair the skin from damage caused by sunlight and other environmental factors (More)
Business & Markets> Uber ($290M) and Lyft ($38M) agree to pay combined $328M to more than 100,000 New York drivers to settle wage theft allegations (More) National Association of Realtors CEO resigns two days after trade group was found liable for conspiring to inflate home sales commissions (More) Starbucks tops Q3 expectations, with sales growth driven by US consumers (More)
Politics & World Affairs> Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City; the US pushes to allow pauses in conflict to deliver humanitarian aid (More) | Hundreds more evacuees, including 400 Americans, allowed to leave Gaza (More) > New House Speaker Mike Johnson (R, LA-4) holds first conference, lays out priorities; calls for splitting aid packages to Israel and Ukraine, plans to provide government funding ahead of a Nov. 17 deadline yet to be revealed (More) > Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law that would allow country to exit the 1996 treaty banning nuclear testing (More) |
The time to “fall back” has come. At 2 a.m. tomorrow, the clocks will turn back an hour for daylight saving time, so don’t be surprised if you wake up a bit earlier than usual. In addition to tonight’s hour of extra sleep, daylight saving will make the mornings brighter throughout the winter (and the evenings darker, but we prefer to focus on the positives here). Read some tips from sleep experts to help you adjust to the new time — and let this serve as your reminder to change the clocks on your oven, microwave, car radio, and any other non-“smart” devices.
Science
500-Year-Old Incan Mummy’s Face Brought Back to Life With 3D Reconstruction
A 500-year-old mummy has been brought back to life — and no, this isn’t a belated Halloween story. A team of Polish and Peruvian scientists worked together to reconstruct the face of an Incan teenager, whose frozen, mummified body was first discovered in the Andes in 1995.
Animals
Cats Have Almost 300 Different Facial Expressions, Study Finds
Cat lovers know that the animals can be quite expressive (if difficult to read). Well, it turns out that there are actually hundreds of different feline facial expressions — in fact, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at UCLA, there are 276.
Culture
DC Program Helps Former Inmates Turn Their Lives Around
A Washington, D.C.-based initiative is giving formerly incarcerated people a fresh start at life, and doing so with a focus on entrepreneurship. The Georgetown Pivot Program teaches financial literacy and business communication skills to participants and helps them connect with potential employers or start their own businesses.
“The Pinkerton Boys”
Wyoming couple Shannon and Troy Pinkerton adopted six young men with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. “We just want to help them and give them a place to call their home,” Troy said. Meet the family.
Post of the Day
On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey made her annual announcement that “it’s time” for Christmas cheer — and for nonstop repeats of her holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Click above to watch this year’s announcement video, featuring her 12-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan.
“Joy’s power is that small moments can spark big changes.”
- Ingrid Fetell Lee
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