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Living with Fun in Mind! Lessons from New Zealand’s Smartest Parrot

By Ellen Allerton

Adding more fun into our daily lives may not be as difficult as we think! The kea—an unbelievably unique parrot known for their curious and mischievous ways—are masters at play, and they have a few things to show us about this delightful way to thrive in life!

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Ever notice how you end up looking back fondly at

Ever notice how you end up looking back fondly at things that seemed stressful at the time? This could be one of those moments that you grow to love. Embrace it!⠀
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What if your family game night hobby became a worl

What if your family game night hobby became a worldwide sensation? ⠀
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We're diving into the world of a board game that has been sparking genuine family connections since its release in 1994. That's right, We're talking about Settlers of Catan!⠀
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Watch the short video by Great Big Story ( @greatbigstory ) to learn about this game's wonder-filled origins. You'll leave inspired by the amazing things that can come from simply playing around! ✨⠀
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It's never too late to learn how! 💞⠀
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September’s Happy[ness] Hour is right around the

September’s Happy[ness] Hour is right around the corner! ⠀
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Join us over on the Network on September 2nd as Dr. Dan Diamond shares his insights on The Power of Asking Better Questions. ⠀
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There's no better way to let off some steam than b

There's no better way to let off some steam than by expressing yourself!⠀
We've been challenging you to get creative this month, what are you working on?⠀
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Ever get so overwhelmed by your to-do list that yo

Ever get so overwhelmed by your to-do list that you can never seem to get anything done? 😫⠀
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Today's article teaches us the secret to determining what is actually urgent, what is important, and how to manage everything in between so we can reach our long-term goals. ⠀
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Grab a snack and a glass of 🍷 and join us for our next Happy[ness] Hour with the brilliant Dan Diamond! ( @dandiamondmd )⠀
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Dan is the director of the Nation's first state-affiliated medical disaster response team. During this engaging LIVE virtual event, he'll teach us the vast power of asking better questions, and how this practice will improve every area of our lives.⠀
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The tiniest act can be something HUGE to someone e

The tiniest act can be something HUGE to someone else. Go on, make someone's day today. ✨⠀
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You are in for a treat of a podcast episode this w

You are in for a treat of a podcast episode this week, folks! ✨🎧✨⠀
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Liesl Ulrich-Verderber is the CEO of Ever Widening Circles and Founder of the Conspiracy of Goodness Network. She has built a media company intent on changing the negative dialogue about our times and curating the insights & innovations that prove it’s still an amazing world! ⠀
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As a lifelong learner, Liesl ( @liesl.uv ) is always looking to inspire curiosity, and connect people to a wider world. Give the episode a watch/listen to learn more about the 4 mileposts on a purpose-driven journey.⠀
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What do you like to listen to when creativity strikes? Tell us in the comments!

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