"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be"
Priority request: quote by Abraham Lincoln.
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Request: a period of gloomy and bad-tempered silence stemming from annoyance and resentment
"Whatever my defects or imperfections, I accept myself unreservedly and completely"
Request: It's from Nathaniel Branden's book "Six Pillars of Self Esteem". He advises one to look in the mirror and say this to themselves very slowly in order to improve self esteem.
Wish (2023)
Having studied sorcery, Magnifico is able to grant the greatest desires of his subjects; each of them give up the memory of their wishes to be sealed and protected by the king until he can grant them. Once a month, as a ceremonial event, Magnifico chooses one wish to be granted -- wikipedia
Klaus (2019)
Serving as an alternate origin story of Santa Claus independent from the historical Saint Nicholas of Myra and using a fictional 19th-century setting, the plot revolves around a postman stationed in an island town to the Far North who befriends a reclusive toymaker (Klaus) -- wikipedia.
"all's fair in love and war"
used to describe a situation in which people do not follow the usual rules of behavior and do things that are normally considered unfair -- merriam-webster.com
Girls with Swords: How to Carry Your Cross Like a Hero, by Lisa Bevere
A passionate call for Christian women to effectively "wield the sword" of their God-given feminine strength against any evil that threatens them and those they love -- amazon.
The Enlighten Game
Priority request. "The purpose of the game is to open the channels of communication and to create an ever-expanding experience of alignment between the lower ego-self (Matter) and the Most High Source Consciousness (Spirit)."
(feeling) lonely
Request: Will hit me in waves, sometimes. Feels real cold all of a sudden. Usually, I'm able to let it go, but I'm curious where it comes from.
Coraline (2009)
stop motion animated dark fantasy horror film written and directed by Henry Selick, based on Neil Gaiman's novella of the same name -- wikipedia
Essentia Foundation
"we aim to create intellectual space and legitimacy for the notion that, at its most fundamental level, all reality unfolds in an extended field of mentation" -- essentiafoundation.org
reverse psychology
This technique relies on the psychological phenomenon of reactance, in which a person has a negative emotional reaction to being persuaded, and thus chooses the option which is being advocated against -- wikipedia
Luciano Pavarotti sings "Nessun Dorma" (video)
Priority request. An awe-inspiring piece. You may get goose bumps.
Napoleon (2023)
epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and starring
Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role.
The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams
Priority request. "Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships"