Today is about living as you...

“I often warn people, somewhere along the way, someone is going to tell you, '
There is no 'i' in team.' What you should tell them is,
'Maybe not—but there is an 'i' in independence, individuality, and integrity.'”
― George Carlin

Independent thought is not encouraged in our culture, unless it translates directly to material gain. Those who think differently often find themselves marginalized, their ideas largely ignored or discredited. Making them, easy and convenient targets for discrimination and violence.

Individuality is weakened through memes, fears and social pressures. Feeling threatened by stressful and uncertain events, the public often adopts a herd mentality. Extolling the virtues of political dogma breeds conformity. Making angry and fearful individuals feel safer, insulated in like-minded groups.

Integrity is undeniably the most endangered trait of our species. Undermined by messages from our culture, it is easy to push aside our integrity for personal gain; or to look the other way to avoid upsetting the status quo; or to support deplorable actions by embracing the idea that the ends justify the horrendous means.

Attempting to live life with integrity as an independent individual in western culture is a superhuman task. It requires discipline and grace. Both of which, come in your original packaging, and can be expanded with use.

Wishing you a day of superb splendor!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

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“All great and precious things are lonely.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

We all face loneliness at some point in our lives. Loneliness is to some extent, a natural and normal condition of life. Since, we live as separate beings in a vast and interconnected universe.

There are many ways we may experience loneliness, yet relatively few causes for it. Most forms of loneliness are a result of feeling misunderstood, unappreciated, alienated and unheard. These feeling can spark a cycle of negative mind chatter, leading us to perceive ourselves as insufficient, broken and unsupported by life.

Loneliness can lead to more loneliness. Especially, if we choose to believe that our loneliness is justified by an inherent personal defect; or, if it is perceived as a rejection, of us, by the world around us.

There is only one sure cure for loneliness. It is to know that you are never alone. Never. You don't need to fit in with any particular "community" or "tribe". You are already living in community with EVERYTHING.

A first step out of loneliness is to appreciate yourself as you are... a unique, and sometimes quirky individual. The second step is to muster up the courage to follow your own heart... to truly become who you are becoming. The third step is to realize that no matter what you choose to do, you are essential to the world.

Wishing you a day of high-stepping chaotic merriment.

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on.

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“Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.”
– Louise Hay

Indeed it does.

Louise Hay was an American motivational author and healer. A fascinating caring individual who believed in the transformative power of thought. Her best selling book, "You Can Heal Your Life," is a must read for anyone struggling with health issues.

Loving ourselves is the key to happiness. It can help us overcome obstacles large and small, by realizing that our self worth is not tied to the outcome of any particular situation, opinion or judgement.

We are perfect as we are right now, whether we choose to believe this or not. We are always the best version of ourselves possible, in our present conditions and at our present level of consciousnesses. That is the nature of life.

Knowing this, it becomes more difficult to find fault with oneself. It also becomes much easier to accept and love ourselves completely, as is, right now. Which, is the jumping off point to the miraculous.

Wishing you a day of sweet surrender to the moment.

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

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“I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.”
- Rainer Maria Rilke

So few of us realize that effect that we have upon others. Like a ripple caused by a single drop into still water, our attitudes and actions radiate out from us in all directions.

We live in an interconnected universe. We change with every action we take, however subtle. Every decision we make, sends us in a new direction. Everything that we do has an effect on something, or someone, else. Most of the time, we are too preoccupied to realize this
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Today, take a few moments to notice how your thoughts, emotions or actions effect your environment and others around you. Ask yourself... What am I sending out across the world? and... Is this really what I want to do for myself and others?

Wishing you a day of fantastic fortune and festivity!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

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Today is a little something helpful from the Beatles...

Wishing you a day of being you in time!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

“Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures, the worst of all sufferings.”
― Paulo Coelho

Today's antidote for loneliness comes in the form of a song...

Wishing you a day of being completely in tune!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

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"The Buddha said that nothing survives without food, including love. If you don't know how to nourish and feed your love, it will die. If we know how to feed our love every day, it will stay for a long time.

One way we nourish our love is by being conscious of what we consume. Many of us think of our daily nourishment in terms of what we eat. But in fact, there are four kinds of food we consume each day.

They are edible food (what we put in our mouths to nourish our bodies), sensory food (what we smell, hear, taste, feel and touch), volition (the motivation and intention that fuels us) and consciousness (this includes our individual consciousness, the collective consciousness and our environment.)"

- Thich Nhat Hahn

Becoming conscious of what we take in, is a great discipline to develop. It can be helpful in many ways and on many levels.

On the biological level, it can help us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Mentally, it can help sharpen our discrimination. On an emotional level, it can help us to navigate intense and stressful situations. Spiritually, it can lead us to contentment through integration within ourselves.

Wish you a day of ferocious nourishment!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!

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"For me, every hour is grace.
And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile."
- Elie Wiesel

How often do we take being alive for granted, dismissing as ordinary, the amazing opportunities life presents us with. And, our ability to learn, to grow, to create and to connect with ourselves and others.

Sometimes it is helpful to take a moment and remember that life is teeming within us, and all around us.

Wishing you a day of enjoyable pursuits!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on.

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Today inspiration through song...

"Here Comes the Sun" was written by George Harrison in 1969 while he was playing hooky from the business of being a Beatle. Composed at the house of his friend Eric Clapton, the song reflects George's feelings toward the arrival of spring and embodies the enlightening quality of following one's heart.

"Here Comes the Sun" was written at the time when Apple was getting like school, where we had to go and be businessmen: 'Sign this' and 'sign that.' Anyway, it seems as if winter in England goes on forever, by the time spring comes you really deserve it. So one day I decided I was going to sag off Apple and I went over to Eric Clapton's house. The relief of not having to go see all those dopey accountants was wonderful, and I walked around the garden with one of Eric's acoustic guitars and wrote "Here Comes the Sun". - George Harrison

Here Comes The Sun, is a gentle and eloquent reminder that no matter how dark things may be, illumination is in the process of arising.

Wishing you a day of spontaneous warmth and clarity!

Fly on, Superhero.
Fly on!