Using Gaming to Gain Perspective

A somewhat random post, but I thought it would be good to share.

This is a great news link discussing an exciting game called MissionUS, which is an educational game about slavery. I think it would be a great addition to history lectures for elementary, secondary and higher education audiences, particularly for those who have had little to no exposure to African-American history. A great way to step into the shoes of American history, connected or not.
 Gaming article review

USA today gaming review

Let me know if you have played it and what you think.  Play the game!

If you would like more history information let me know and I can update this post to add more links.


Blessings,
Lina

The Practicality of Following your Passion

Tama Kieves is one of my favorite inspirational authors.

She has written an amazing piece about pursuing your passion.
Read the blog post here 

You should also check out her book, "This Time I Dance". It will really make your heart jump as you see and learn that you can be happy and earn a living doing what you love. She is a Harvard trained lawyer who left all of what appeared to be lucrative and successful to follow her passion as a writer, and now she is not only successful, but happy as well.

Let me know what you think of the article and the tips.

If you are not pursuing your dream, how can you project your dream into what you are currently doing? Can your job be seed for your dream?

I found some new opportunities that made their way to me as I journaled some dreams and goals. I started asking questions and being more present -- I think that, along with giving, has opened some eyes, some hearts, and some doors.

I have not quit my "day job", but I am making room for my passion so that the rest of my responsibilities will be more peaceful and productive. So far it is working.

Please share in as much detail as you like how your passion is spreading into other areas of your life.
Blessings,
Lina

Thoughtful Thursday: The Pigeon or the Statue...

There have been a lot of new things happening since 2012 began. Some things are ok - not mind blowing, but hmmmm... food for thought.

Other events are downright crazy, dumb, awful, disastrous, fear-creating, annoying, and wrong.

Or with a different perspective they could very well be awesome, exciting, fly, cool, stupid and crazy (in a good way).

What I need to be aware of is how do I respond to the situation, the event, the condition, the person?

Instead of making a flippant remark or reacting, I am working on slowing down some actions and responding quicker to others. Delayed responses also create an attitude that can be construed as negative also.

I came across an interesting phrase -- Every day is different -- One day you could be a pigeon, another day you could be a statue.  Crap happens. Either you give it, or you receive it.

But I never heard anyone say anything about how to respond  when you discover which one you are at the current moment...

Any thoughts?
Are you having a bad day?
Are you looking to change your ways?
What will you do differently?

Low Impact Challenge is going well. I have not bought any toiletries (other than toilet paper - we really were out, lol) since my post and I am SO proud of myself!  Next I have started gathering clothes that I dont really wear and figuring out whether I should store them away for a spring garage sale or give them away now.  Suggestions are welcome.

Feeling the love, 
Lina