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Brain Pickings: A Fabulous Place for the Curious Thinker

There’s a place on the web where you can press the “surprise me” button and almost always find something out of left field that will send your mind on a deeper journey. BrainPickings.org is helping to shape the future of what media can become.

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Your work feeds me and is as valuable to me as my first cup of coffee.

~ Martha, USA

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The Tiniest Parts of Our World!

Want to peer into the unseen, miniature world happening all around you? We’ll introduce you to 12 of your friendly neighbors in this Circle!

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How would you like to live with less fear, more jo

How would you like to live with less fear, more joy, and hope for a brighter future?⠀
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Get your tickets to the Conspiracy of Goodness Summit! ⠀
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Join us online, along with Craig and Earl for an afternoon of talks, interactive sessions, and live Q&A you will get the tools and insights you need to manage the negativity of these times and lead a happier, more meaningful life.⠀
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Visit www.cogsummit.com to purchase tickets and learn more about this special event!⠀
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October 4th, 2020. 2pm-6pm.⠀
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Tickets are $25 per person.⠀
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All-access passes are just $65 per person!

Could you feed your neighbors using the air in you

Could you feed your neighbors using the air in your lungs and a spear? 🐟⠀
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In this edition of Saturday’s Around the World, we’re traveling to Hawaii to discover how some islanders are safeguarding their communities.⠀
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The gorgeous video by National Geographic (@natgeo) in our article teaches us how self-sufficiency can bring people together in more ways than one! 🍽️⠀
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Follow the link in our bio for the full story!⠀
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Want to start your day with less fear, more joy, a

Want to start your day with less fear, more joy, and hope for a brighter future? ☕🌞⠀
Read Dr. Lynda's internationally #1 bestselling book, "Happiness Is An Option".⠀
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You'll discover a fresh perspective on internet culture, and finish the last page feeling hopeful and optimistic! ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to get your copy today!

🍫 Tune in to our newest podcast episode! 🍫⠀
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Ben Conard from Five North Chocolate (@fivenorthchocolate) is one of the top 10 Biggest Fair Trade Advocates in the World, AND in the top 40 LGBT Leaders under 40!⠀
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Listen as we chat about his passion for educating consumers to give them the power to make lasting change in the market!⠀
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This guy is a serious advocate for the #ConspiracyOfGoodness!⠀
Link to the episode is in our bio!

Get ready to rediscover a pastime that has brought

Get ready to rediscover a pastime that has brought generations of people endless, simple joy! ⠀
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You don't even need to go to the store for supplies! All it requires is one little piece of paper. 🧾⠀
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Glide into our latest article, where Great Big Story (@greatbigstory) and National Geographic (@natgeo) unfold the magic that lies within the timeless paper airplane!⠀
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The link is in our bio!⠀
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Join us in Finding Goodness on October 4th! 🌞⠀
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The Conspiracy of Goodness Summit will highlight outstanding thought leaders such as the brilliant Linda Cliatt-Wayman! Together online, we can all learn to live with less fear, more joy, and hope for a brighter future!⠀
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Get your tickets and all-access passes at cogsummit.com today!

Is it possible to change the world by befriending

Is it possible to change the world by befriending a beluga? ⠀
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Kelsey Ford, a senior trainer at Georgia Aquarium (@georgiaaquarium) is working with marine life to help expand our knowledge. Little did she know when she started working there, she would discover her best friend in the process! 💙⠀
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Click the link in our bio to dive into their adorable real-life story, and bring on those happy tears! ⠀
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Image courtesy of Heather Katsoulis // Flickr

When you let yourself shine, we're all in a better

When you let yourself shine, we're all in a better place! ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #ShondaRhimes⠀
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Shonda Rhimes is an American television producer, screenwriter, and author. If you've ever enjoyed Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, or How to Get Away With Murder, you know her work! (And if you haven't seen her TED Talk, "My year of saying yes to everything", yet, WHEW! Google that. You won't regret it.)

Exhausted by the negative news? Rediscover the joy

Exhausted by the negative news? Rediscover the joy, wonder, and awe that our world still has to offer! ✨🌎✨⠀
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Get your tickets to the CONSPIRACY OF GOODNESS Summit! Our line-up of thought leaders will speak at this one-time special online event, and teach us all how to live with less fear, more joy, and a brighter future!⠀
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Visit www.cogsummit.com to get your tickets today! (LINK IN BIO)

Here's a thought leader that will have you embraci

Here's a thought leader that will have you embracing the sloooooow burn! 🎤✨⠀
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Although she is a monumental star now, Lizzo’s (@lizzobeeating) road to success wasn’t paved with gold.⠀
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Watch her inspiring interview with CBS Sunday Morning (@cbssundaymorning), and cut yourself a little slack! She'll have you looking at where you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going with a little more acceptance and a lot more self-love! ❤️⠀
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Follow the link in our bio to view the full article.⠀
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