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[ Creativity ]
Find Calm at the Tip of Your Fingers!
By Sam Burns
In the last few challenging months, have you noticed any activities that bring a sense of delight and wonder to your day? Something that quiets your mind and brings you joy? Here’s a little inspiration to get you started from one artist and her unique craft!
15 minutes
[ Nature ]
Traveling Back in Time through a Father’s Eyes
By Sam Burns
What places matter to you most? When was the last time you visited them? This father and son story gives us a few tips on how to navigate some of life’s transitions by sharing the places that are most important to who we are.
27 minutes
[ Culture ]
Paddling the Depths of Human Connection
Here’s what is possible when we focus on what we have in common instead of how we differ. Take a look at the experience of the USA Olympic Rafting team when they learned the ropes of a Hawaiian tradition and you’ll see, it’s nothing short of magic.