May 2025 Edition
May-be it's just April 39? Lucky Day!
(I am one day off but I’m not changing this to 5 on the 10 just for the bit!)
Creation: On Balance - Balance is a worthy goal, but I don’t think we have a correct calibration of the scale on which it is measured. Read more on how I think we can go about achieving it.
Sensation: As a member of the Ismaili National Grants and Review Board for the USA, I had the privilege of facilitating a training on Social Auditing in Nairobi, Kenya. It was a really fun and fulfilling with a curious and engaged group. In total we represented 10 countries - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Iran, Kenya, Pakistan, Portugal, Tanzania, UAE, USA.
If that wasn’t exciting enough, I ended up extending my trip for fun!
Because there is such a lack of available content for entertainment these days, here are some video compilations of some of the sightseeing parts of the trip. You're welcome.
Istanbul Layover (lots of cats!)
Masai Mara Day 2 (Content warning: Lion eating Zebra near the end. You see guts)
Recommendation: Feeling anxious? Martha Beck says to tap into your creativity.
Someone recently told me that the definition of anxiety is discomfort with uncertainty. So instead of saying “What can I do?” think about “What can I make?” this shifts you into curiosity and connection.
You don’t even have to get to artsy! You can just write something down or make a meal. It helps!
Here’s some tasty Mattar Paneer I made (I did a variation of this recipe)
Feline-ation: Here is Ms. Olive doing her best Can I help you? face:
Canine-ation: Here is a couple of photos of Charley at daycare that cracks me up:
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