Being Busy

A friend of mine shared this at Google+, and I thought it was so funny!

Do you have time for coffee

so we can discuss how busy we are?

Bill Nye the Science Guy

I really like the way this quote from Bill Nye combines the themes of empathy and learning: Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. 

You can read more about this commencement speech by Bill Nye here: Bill Nye Tells Rutgers Grads: We Are ‘Much More Alike Than Different.’

(Bill Nye photo at Wikimedia)

Time for Reading

No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.

I've seen this quote attributed to Confucius... but I'm doubtful. It's good advice in any case.

(NYC Subway)

Empathy: Monica Lewsinky interview

I was really impressed by this article about Monica Lewinsky that appeared in The Guardian newspaper:

‘The shame sticks to you like tar’
Nearly 20 years ago, Monica Lewinsky found herself at the heart of a political storm. Now she’s turned that dark time into a force for good.

I was really impressed by her comments here:

She came up with her most recent endeavour after some teenagers told her how hard it can be to find the right words. They’d see their friends being bullied online and wouldn’t know what to say. “I realised,” she says, “that our brains process images faster than text, which means the fastest way you can help – the least amount of time between someone feeling alone and upset, and feeling just a tiny bit better – is with an image.” And so she pitched an idea to Vodafone. Could she design a keyboard of anti-bullying gifs and emojis for them? “And now you can get them on all carriers,” she says. “Look. Let me show you…”

And here are the emojis:

Monica Sheehan: Be Happy!

This graphic is inspired by Monica Sheehan's book, Be Happy: A Little Book to Help You Live a Happy Life. There's a video also; see below. The graphic features just some of the many pieces of advice in the book. When you watch the video, what leaps out at you? Is there something you are forgetting to do in your quest for happiness...?

From the graphic: Have a sense of wonder. ~ Stay inspired. ~ Help other. ~ Do things you're good at. ~ Read books. ~ Limit television. ~ Love your work. ~ Exercise. ~ Face your fears. ~ Believe in yourself. ~ Stay close to friends and family.  ~ Let your heart be your guide.

There are lots more suggestions in the video version: