Particularly in winter, you might be feeling like a couch potato on a Friday night. Plans with friends or family might not seem too exciting, or maybe you've convinced yourself that your furry BFF needs your companionship for the night. Rather than feeling as though you need an excuse to stay in on Friday nights, our Swedish friends actually celebrate that tendency to stay in....and their tradition is called “Fredagsmys."
👉 So, go ahead and give yourself permission to setup a cozy vibe at home and unwind tonight. After all, it is a practiced tradition!
In case you're interested in more details, check out: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/fredagsmys-meaning-swedish-tradition-cozy-fridays
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Gratitude That Gives Back....In More Ways Than One
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Practicing gratitude is a bit of an art form, and we likely all need a bit of a reminder to work on it. With a (free) request for a batch of Thank You notes, you can practice gratitude while helping children and teenagers access resources that they need to be successful.
"It (i.e., helping people become their best selves) makes the world a better place, and we want to help create a culture of kindness"......says retired entreprenuer Joe Santoro who started SELF. SELF has awarded over $90,000 in scholarships to young people.
So, go ahead and request your (free) Thank You cards. And, use them as you look for positive attitudes and kindness. Recognizing the good supports that behavior as time goes on.
For the details 👉 https://santorofoundation.org/thank-you-cards/
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Petition: Recognize the First People of Seattle
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Take 30 (free) seconds this month to lend a hand to the First People of present-day Seattle, the Duwamish Tribe. The Duwamish built their ancestral home there and the City still carries the name of the Tribe's most well-known leader, Chief Si’ahl (Seattle). Now, the descedants of the tribe own less than an acre of land.
The Duwamish Tribe’s leadership has fought long and hard to hold the U.S. Government accountable for the promises made in the Treaty more than 165 years ago. They are still waiting.
✍️ Learn more and add your name in support for recognition of the Duwamish tribe: https://www.change.org/p/federal-recognition-for-the-duwamish-tribe
📸: Washington Post, iStock
Ranked as the most beautiful island in the world in 2016, Palawan also happens to be a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve – an internationally recognized ecological and cultural treasure. But when portions of it were going to be made available for mining, the world stepped in to save it! We THANK YOU for making the petition to save Palawan the "Most Popular" Opportunity (in "Culture").
The island is home to some of the oldest trees in the Northern Hemisphere and is the habitat of more than 200 endemic species and more than 100 endangered species. It's never too late to add your name in support of protecting this treasure. Details 🔗☝️
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now I won't feel so guilty staying in 😄
Ever wondered what life in a 1950's U.S. mining town was like?! Historic Bisbee, Arizona can transport you back thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers and the Lowell Americana Project. Bisbee is beautifully maintained, from the original Shell gas station to the old vehicles parked on the streets.
https://nicenews.com/culture/erie-street-arizona-1950s-time-capsule/
📸: Ron Niebrugge, Alamy
