I think of mortality often...not in a morbid sense, but in a sense that's aimed to ground me. To remind me of the things that are important in life... Even though I remember daily, I still also forget daily...This video 'gets me' every time I see it. It's not to aim at eliminating the other things in life: the aim at excellence, at responsibility, at progress, at movement...it's just to put it in perspective... What do you find most important in your life? Do you find that how you live life matches that? (I've found discrepancies in myself often times....but in that there's a level of discomfort and that discomfort cues me in that something's off...that I need realigning...)

I'd love to get a list going of people's favorite books or current reads! (or if you've written a book yourself, feel free to share that as well!). If you'd be so inclined, please feel free to share in this space. Also, if there's a book you would NOT recommend, share that too. I'm curious! My current reads: The Bible-trying to make this a daily habit The Great Alone Catch-22 My most recent reads: Dune Crazy busy In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addictions Fight Club Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder Disappointment with God Kasher in the Rye (NOT to be confused with Catcher in the Rye) Favorite Books: Man's Search for meaning-viktor frankl Elements-Transfiguration of Elijah -anonymous priest in the oriental orthodox church Daring Greatly (and a bunch of Brene Brown's other work--Gifts of Imperfection; I thought it was just me but it wasn't; Braving the WIlderness) Screwtape Letters and the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Atomic Habits Brother's Karamazov and Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky Welcome to the Orthodox Church by Fredericka Matthews Greene (I'll continue adding, these are just top of mind right now! ) Thank you for the inspiration @Dan 'Remmy' Stourac Please add to the list: @Aleksandra Nedelkoski @Anastasia Cocioaba @Andres Mateo @George Arhip @Loren Angelo @Britni Burton @Tim Blacke @Christa Lovas @Anastasia Cocioaba @LaTanya Carter @Dan 'Remmy' Stourac @David Pepper @David Pepper @Dayna Kanouna @Dr. Melissa Partaka @John D @Rachel Featherstone @Julia Groth @William Guy @Kimberly Poirier @Lisa Papiez @Lisa Vanderveen @Mary Seguin @Michael Mcknight @Michelle Mann @Moni Matysiak @Rina Maniou @Ronnie McCabe @Peter Oconnell @Ruth aka Grace Rose @Ryanne Ryan @Tracy Stewart @Yana Vanoverberghe

One of the things that I've been reflecting on the last few days has been leadership and the qualities of a great leader. Leadership is not always about titles or authority. It is about influence, integrity, and impact — guiding others toward a shared vision while bringing out the best in them. When thinking about qualities of a great leader, this is what first came to mind: ✨ Empathy: A great leader listens deeply and understands the needs, feelings, and perspectives of others. 🧭 Vision: They see the bigger picture and inspire others to move toward it with purpose and clarity. 🤝 Integrity: Their actions align with their values. People trust what they say because they live it. 🔥 Courage: They make difficult decisions, take responsibility, and stand firm in uncertainty. 🌱 Humility: True leaders know they do not have all the answers. They are open to feedback and growth. 💡 Empowerment: They lift others up, delegate wisely, and encourage independence rather than control. It seems like the greatest leadership I've seen has not been about perfection (though there is an aim for excellence!); it is about presence. It means showing up with authenticity, guiding through example, and being willing to learn alongside their team. I've been blessed with some great leaders in my life and some that left something to be desired. I've learned from all. Question to ponder: What quality do you think defines a great leader the most? Who do you consider a great leader and why?

Hello! 😀 Welcome to a community that will serve to empower you to live your most fulfilled life! Excited for us to be part of a supportive environment where we will be encouraged to explore and increase self-awareness, gain perspective, develop insight, take action and thrive through our journey in life. ♥ I believe that you have value and worth and who you are as a person matters and this will guide many of the posts that you will see. Posts will take into consideration the different dimensions of life: social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, occupational, etc. 💡You are welcome and ENCOURAGED to share material, insights, inspirations, questions, and anything that you think that will be helpful towards growth.💡 ❤️Let's live wholeheartedly and with intention!!! ❤️ So honored to be part of this journey with you! Thank you for allowing me to be part of it. 🙂 🌟Please introduce yourself and also share something that brings you joy and makes you feel alive🌟 added: share some topics that interest you-- this will help guide some of the content!!🔥 ***Feel free to self promote either here or under the life wins category***

There was a time when I wore "busy" like a badge of honor. But busyness wasn’t making me successful—it was making me sick and disconnected. The question I ask myself now is: does this add to my life, or does it take away? 👉 What’s something you’ve cut out recently because it wasn’t serving you?