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Why Does van Gogh’s The Starry Night Captivate Us?

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

We’ve all seen this painting before, but why do we love it so much? The answer is a fascinating mix of science, legend, mathematics, and our place in the universe.

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Keep a Dose of Optimism with You Wherever You Go!

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Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's

Your fresh eyes on something can be exactly what's needed! ⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #SarahBlakely⠀
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“Optimism means envisioning our desired future a

“Optimism means envisioning our desired future and then actively pulling it closer.” —Christiana Figueres (@cfigueres)⠀
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We love that Christiana Figueres is stubbornly optimistic about our future! ⠀
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Watch her wildly inspiring TED Talk (@ted) in today's article to learn how optimism can usher in a brighter reality for us all—even in some of our biggest fights, like climate change!⠀
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Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness]

Don't forget to RSVP to our very first Happy[ness] Hour! 😊⠀
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In order to achieve more fulfillment, happiness, and impact with our lives and careers, we need to first understand ourselves. ⠀
Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_), CEO and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares the importance of core values and introduces a method you can use to identify and clarify your own list.⠀
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Sign up here for this special mid-week treat on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm EST. You won't want to miss this amazing LIVE talk by Bob Glazer, Q&A, networking sessions, and more! (RSVP with the link in our bio.)⠀
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Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀ Fin

Meet our CEO, Liesl, and her furbaby, Finn!⠀
Finn is 5 years old and has an amaaaazing origin story.⠀
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A couple of years ago, Liesl had a dream that she had a dog named Finn. The next day she went on PetFinder and there was the dog of her dreams! (She was also paddling a yellow canoe in that dream, which she didn't own at the time...but now she does!) Dreams do come true! 😍⠀
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Finn is a rescue dog who loves the snow and being a greeter on all hiking trails. She's also a big fan of Bellcate School Dog Treats and chew toys! (@bellcatedogtreats)⠀
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See more of Liesl and Finn hitting the trails by following her Insta. 👉 @liesl.uv

Following through and sticking with something, eve

Following through and sticking with something, even when failure finds us, is one of the ultimate kinds of courage. ⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #MaryAnneRadmacher⠀
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Help save the arts by shopping for all of your cre

Help save the arts by shopping for all of your creative supplies from Blick! 🎨🖌⠀
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We are affiliates of Blick (@blickartmaterials) because we love that they support arts education and donate art supplies all throughout the US! ⠀
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When you shop for Blick art supplies using the link in our bio, EWC gets a small commission to keep the goodness coming.⠀
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Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the e

Sometimes when we have free reign to create, the endless options can be overwhelming.⠀
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When street artist David Zinn (@davidzinn) first went out onto the sidewalk with a box of chalk, he knew what limitations he had to work with, and suddenly, he knew exactly what to do! ⠀
...and we promise, you'll adore the outcome.⠀
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Don't miss out on the inspiration in today’s video by Jonnie Lewis (@jonnielewsifilm)—it’s a blueprint to endless creativity! The link is in our bio!⠀
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Image courtesy of Jonnie Lewis Film

There's always somewhere new to explore, even when

There's always somewhere new to explore, even when we're stuck close to home ✨⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #SusanSontag⠀
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Our first Happy[ness] Hour is just a few short day

Our first Happy[ness] Hour is just a few short days away! 🌞⠀
Join us via zoom on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm EST for an amazing LIVE talk by Bob Glazer, Q&A, networking sessions, and a little something special for attendees!⠀
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Happy[ness] Hours are exclusive events for all of you – our co-conspirators on the Conspiracy of Goodness Network.⠀
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She may be little, but she is fierce! Meet Little

She may be little, but she is fierce! Meet Little Lady, (Lil for short).
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Our Outreach Coordinator, Renee, adores her little round ball of fury.
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Lil is a rescued feral who has grown accustomed to being fed at a certain time. She'll snuggle you for hours, but swipe to see the "CATitude" that arises when you are late with breakfast!
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Got a feisty pet that’s helping you get through the day? Tell us about them in the comments!
You can follow the adventures of Renee and Lil here 👉 @spotlightvintagegal

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