Reignite Your Passion:

It's Never Too Late!

✍ Never Too Late to Rekindle Your Passion

You know that feeling when you've put your heart and soul into something you absolutely love? Your entire being is aligned with that one passion, and it's a beautiful feeling. But life, with all its responsibilities and demands, often forces us to tuck away our dreams and pursue the practical path. It's in those moments that we might decide to shelve what makes our hearts sing. There are plenty of reasons why we do this. Perhaps we realize our hobby won't turn into our dream job, or maybe someone close to us insists that our passions are childish and unsuitable—until we start believing them.

It's as if we're engaging in a little self-sabotage. By burying our dreams, we shield ourselves from the possibility of failure. But here's the thing, just because you've buried your passion doesn't mean it's gone forever. The emptiness that remains in the space where your passion used to be is irreplaceable. Life's too short to stop doing what you love, and guess what? It's never too late to rediscover those things that once made your heart race.

Remember, you don't have to shirk your responsibilities or abandon your commitments to rekindle your passion. When you make an effort to incorporate your interests into your life, something magical happens. The fire within you, the one you thought had dimmed, suddenly ignites. You become filled with excitement and inspiration, as the flames of passion rekindle your soul. So, whether it's picking up that long-neglected instrument, dusting off your art supplies, or simply spending more time in nature, it's time to rediscover what you love. If you've forgotten, just think back to the activities and dreams that once ignited your soul. It's time to reignite that fire and live your life with passion for what you truly love. ~RS👁✍

“Today, I choose to fan the flames of my passions and let them light up my life. It's never too late to ignite what sets my soul on fire." 🔥💫

DAILY AFFIRMATION

Good Morning! It's Monday, Nov. 6, and we've got a surprise visit to the West Bank, an investigation into NYC's mayor, and more in today's scoop.

Blinker in Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the West Bank yesterday, meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas as the monthlong Israel-Hamas war in the nearby Gaza Strip continues to escalate. The pair reportedly discussed how to maintain stability in the West Bank—a reported 150 residents have been killed in clashes with security forces in recent weeks.

Eric Adams Probe

The FBI conducted a raid of the house of New York Mayor Eric Adams' top campaign organizer Thursday as part of a broader investigation into the mayor's campaign finances. The mayor himself is not implicated, and no charges have been brought against any individuals.

Hamburg Hostage Standoff

An 18-hour hostage situation at an airport in Hamburg, Germany, involving a young father and his 4-year-old daughter concluded peacefully Sunday afternoon local time. Flights from the northern port city resumed Sunday, though many remained delayed after all flights were grounded at the start of the incident.

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture

> The 2023-24 college basketball regular season begins today; see preview of men's season (More) | ...and full preview of women's season (More)

> Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott, and Sheryl Crow headline 2023 class inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (More) | Second woman accuses Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler of sexual assault (More)

 

Science & Technology

> Elon Musk's xAI, releases Grok limited beta testing, a generative AI large language model; Musk says the platform will have access to real-time data via X (formerly Twitter)(More)

> New study suggests defective cytoplasmic lattices—bundles of fibers that hold proteins important for embryonic development—linked to infertility; may provide routes for new treatment alternatives (More)

 

Business & Markets

> Berkshire Hathaway reports 41% jump in year-over-year operating earnings in the third quarter, says it's sitting on $157B in cash (More)

> Federal Reserve says a technical issue with the Electronic Payments Network caused nationwide issues for bank customers processing direct deposits (More)

 

Politics & World Affairs

> Former President Donald Trump set to testify in civil fraud trial today; case accuses the Trump Organization of manipulating real estate valuations for financial gain (More)

> Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) expected to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president today (More)

> Death toll in Friday earthquake in northwest Nepal rises to 157, thousands displaced (More)

What Else Is Percolating In The News??

  • Tyson Foods is recalling about 30,000 pounds of its dino-shaped chicken nuggets.

  • An organization called the Matthew Perry Foundation has been set up in honor of the late actor to help people struggling with addiction.

  • Mark Zuckerberg tore his ACL while training for a competitive MMA fight. Another fantasy team ruined.

  • Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia broke the men’s New York City Marathon course record with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds. The women’s race was much closer, with Kenya’s Hellen Obiri putting on the jets in the final 400 meters for the win.

Animals

Using “Thought Detector,” Researchers Discover That Rats Have an Imagination

The ability to imagine — to daydream, or picture ourselves in places and scenarios we’re not currently in — feels uniquely human, but a recent study found that other animals may possess the power of imagination, too.

In Other News

Lisa Franchetti is the new chief of naval operations in the U.S., becoming the first woman to join the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a group of the most senior Defense Department leaders.

Archeologists in central Italy opened a 2,600-year-old tomb for the first time, finding a wealth of ancient treasures.

An epaulette shark pup hatched via asexual reproduction at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, only the second such birth at a U.S. zoo. See the rare animal swim.

Inspiring Stories

“You are not alone”
England’s Norwich City Football Club has gone viral for its powerful message promoting the importance of mental health care and checking in on the people around you. Watch the video.

Post of the Day

Last week, Stephen Colbert announced that comic Taylor Tomlinson will be taking over the time slot following The Late Show, hosting a new series on CBS called After Midnight. Tomlinson has become one of the most popular stand-ups in the country in recent years, thanks in part to her Netflix specials. And now she will hold a rarified position on the small screen: She’ll be the only woman hosting a late-night show on network television, and, at 30, the youngest by nearly two decades.

“The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.”

- Brené Brown

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