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Pacifica@2:50 celebrates one year
Join us to celebrate Pacifica@2:50's first year of consecutive daily mindful meetups on Sat 10 Aug! Please mark your calendar and join at 2:45 pm...
Happy Last Day of the year
December 31st - It is New Year's Eve! https://nationaltoday.com/new-years-eve/
Buddha
“Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.”...
Rasheed Ogunlaru
“A few simple tips for life: feet on the ground, head to the skies, heart open…quiet mind.”...
Phone a Friend
December 28 - It's National Call a Friend Day! No matter the cost...call that friend that you haven't spoken to in a while....
Indonesian Freedom
On this day in history, December 27, 1945, Indonesia gained its independence. https://www.timeanddate.com/on-this-day/december/27
Kwanzaa
On this day in history, December 26, 1966, the first Kwanzaa celebration occurred in the United States. This holiday is a celebration of family and...
City Found
On this day in history, December 25, 1599, the city of Natal, Brazil was founded.
On the radio
On this day in history, December 24, 1908, the first radio broadcast was transmitted.
Compassion, Reason, Hope, Humanity
Today is Humanlight! Human values of compassion, reason, hope, and humanity are celebrated and expressed on this holiday...
Carl Jung
"Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." https://www.ourmindfullife.com/mindfulness-quotes/
Shortest Daylight
It is Winter Solstice, the first day of winter. You'll see gradually shorter nights and longer days. Today has the most darkness and least sunlight...
Going to the Dogs
On this day in history, December 20, 1928, mail delivery began by dog sled in Lewiston, Maine....
Thich Nhat Hanh
"Walk as though you are kissing the Earth with your feet." https://zenfulspirit.com/2019/05/16/mindfulness-quotes/
Yummmmmm
It is Bake Cookies Day! What is your favorite? Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar...so many to choose from. I can smell them baking right now....
Fly High Orville and Wilbur
On this day in history, December 17, 1903, the first successful gasoline powered airplane took place in Kitty Hawk, NC with Orville and Wilbur...
Tea for Too Many
On this day in history, December 16th, the Boston Tea Party took place. https://www.timeanddate.com/on-this-day/december/16
More Good is Always Welcome
December 14th is More Good Today Day. The goal of this day is to encourage more people to practice kindness and generosity. What could be better...
Fly High
On December 14, 1903, Orville Wright made the first attempt at powered flight. If you have every been to Kitty Hawk, NC, you know why the Wright...
Pema Chodron
"Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." How does this apply to your life? Pema Chodron is an American Tibetan Buddhist...
Jack Kornfield
"When we get too caught up in the world's busyness, we lose connection with one another - and ourselves." Be sure to connect with yourself and...
UNICEF
On December 11, 1946, UNICEF, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, was created to provide relief for children in countries...
All people should have the same rights
December 10 is Human Rights Day. In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the most translated document...
Charlie Brown Christmas
On December 9, 1965 , Charlie Brown Christmas aired on television for the first time. This has become a yearly favorite for so many families....
Do You Seek Too Much?
"In today's rush, we all think too much - seek too much - want too much - and forget the joy of just being." - Eckhart Tolle Find the joy in just...
Another Joyful Day
December 7 is U.S. National Joy Day! Joy to the World...we can sing that song today! Be joyful everyday. Mindfulness can bring joy. Here are some...
The First National Education System
December 6, 1774 was a first in education: Austria became the first nation to introduce a state education system. That is a great and noble...
Volunteering
December 5th is International Volunteer Day. Spare a few moments of your time to help people, animals and causes that are less fortunate. Gratitude...
The United Nations: One for All and All for One
On December 4, 1945, he US Senate approved American participation in the United Nations. The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental...
Cultivate More Mindfulness Each and Everyday
"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness." –Jon Kabat Zinn It has been suggested that mindfulness...
What Happens When We Build Joy in Our Everyday Lives?
December 2nd is National Build Joy Day. We can all use a little joy in our day. Here is a day devoted to just that. A little joy can go a long way....
Rosa Parks sat for what she believed in
December 1, 1955 was a massive milestone in civil rights history. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. She was arrested...
Achieve What You Believe Now
"What we believe can significantly affect what we can achieve." A global priority for the behavioural sciences is to develop cost-effective,...
It is Better to Give than to Receive
November 28 is the National Day of Giving. It also known as Giving Tuesday or Global Day of Giving and follows the 3 big shopping days for...
Wherefore Art Thou Shakespeare Wedding
on this day
The first legally recognized university in the U.S.
On November 27, 1779, the College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America....
When you talk you repeat what you already know
"When you talk, you are repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new." Wise words from a wise man; the Dalai Lama...
Please have a seat
On November 25, 1955, the Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate trains and buses in the United States. Anyone could...
Eckhart Tolle
"In today's rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget the joy of just being." - Eckhart Tolle Eckhart Tolle is a...
Thanksgiving
Today, November 23rd, 2023, is Thanksgiving Day in the US. The first Thanksgiving was in the fall of 1621 when the Pilgrims, who had settled in...
Angela Merkel
On November 22, 2005, Angela Merkel was elected as the first female chancellor of Germany. She won re-election in 2009, 2013, and 2018. This made...
Verranzano Narrows Bridge
On November 21, 1964, the Verranzano Narrows Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time, opened in NY. It connects Staten Island and...
Anne Lamott
"Almost anything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes including you." - Anne Lamott Anne Lamott is an American fiction and non-fiction...
Vincent Van Gogh
On November 19, 1998, Vincent Van Gogh 's "Portrait of the Artist without Beard" sold at auction for more than $71 million. He was a Dutch...
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse
November 18, 2023 is Mickey Mouse 's 95th birthday. He first appeared in the short film “Steamboat Willie” on November 18, 1928. Looking good for...
Suez Canal
On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red Seas. The canal is approximately 120 miles long and...
Socrates
"The secret of change is to focus not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who is...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
November 15th is National Recycling Day in the United States. Remember to reduce, reuse, recycle. This day is devoted to promotion and encouragement...
Apollo 12
On November 14, 1969, Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the moon, launched. The crew of three astronauts were Charles "Pete" Conrad, mission...
Sonia Choquette
"You cannot breathe deeply and worry at the same time." - Sonia Choquette Famed author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive guide, Sonia Choquette,...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
On November 12, 1915, Theodore W. Richards of Harvard University became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace prize in chemistry....
Calculus
On November 11. 1675, Leibniz demonstrated integral calculus for the first time to find the area under the graph of the Y = F(X) function. Gottfried...
Sesame Street
On November 10, 1969, Sesame Street premiered. It was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. It has been a well-loved educational and...
John Kabat-Zinn
"The perfect moment is this one." John Kabat-Zinn is well-known for his work in initiating mindfulness meditation and adding it into traditional...
House of Reps’ First Woman
On November 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the US House of Representatives for the state of Montana. Rankin was huge in...
Lincoln #16
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. He served from March 1861 to April 1865, when he was...
Einstein Quote
"The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size." - Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a well-known theoretical physicist who...
First Female Governor
On November 4, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first female to be elected as a governor (Wyoming) in the United States. She paved the way for so...
Clear Water Ahead
"The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” – Prasad...
MLK Day
On November 2, 1982 , President Ronald Reagan signed a bill to create Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr day. A day to celebrate the person and civil...
National Authors Day
November 1st is National Authors Day. Who is your favorite author? What genre of book do you like? Are you an author yourself? It's a day to...
Happy Magic Day
October 31 is Halloween, but it is also Magic Day. Magic Day actually takes place during National Magic Week, which is an entire week dedicated to...
It’s Good
"When you focus on the good, the good gets better." - Abraham Hicks Abraham Hicks is a law of attraction philosophy that teaches us how to replace...
NOW is the Time
On October 29, 1966, the National Organization of Women (NOW) was founded. It is legally a 501 social welfare organization. The organization...
Lady Liberty
On October 29, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in NY Harbor by President Cleveland. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 152 feet tall. It...
Be a Mentor
October 27 is National Mentoring Day! Being a mentor can be a great way to pay it forward. Think of and thank someone who helped shape you into the...
Make a Difference
"If you think you're too small to make a difference...try sleeping with a mosquito in the room." - Dalai Lama How do mosquitoes know to buzz in your...
Loving Care
It is National I Care About You Day. Be grateful for your friends and loved ones on this day and always. Taking care of another person can be both...
United Nations Day
October 24 is United Nations Day. On this day, we celebrate the anniversary of the UN Charter of 1945. The UN was established after World War II to...
Freedom for Hungary
On October 23, 1989, Hungary became an independent republic, after 33 years of Soviet rule. Starting in March 1990, the Soviet Army began leaving...
Rumi
“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” – Rumi Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and Islamic scholar. Rumi's works are written mostly...
Sweets for the Sweet
October 21 is Sweetest Day. Let your sweetheart know how much you care about them. Maybe buy them some sweets to make them even sweeter. Mindfulness...
Resolve that Conflict
October 19 is Conflict Resolution Day. Conflicts arise and it is how we resolve them that really counts. Thinking of peaceful ways to resolve those...
Moby Dick
On October 18, 1851, Moby Dick was published for the first time. It was written by American author Herman Melville and continues to be a classic...
Black Poetry Day
October 17 is Black Poetry Day. Black Poetry Day is celebrated in commemoration of the birthday of a man referred to as the father of African...
Walt Disney
On October 16, 1923, the Walt Disney Company was founded. It would be 32 years before Disneyland and another 16 years before Disney World opened....
A Generous Spirit
Cultivating a generous spirit starts with mindfulness. Mindfulness, simply stated, means paying attention to what is happening; it’s about what is...
What we do today is what matters most
“Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” Possibly, Incidentally, the first part of the...
Blue Coat and Red Hat = Paddington
On October 13, 1958, Paddington Bear made his debut. Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children’s literature. He first appeared on 13...
I’ll Get You my Pretty!
On October 12, 1938, production began on the Wizard of Oz. One of the greatest and most popular films ever made. It is so iconic and has touched...
Joyful Noise
October 11 is National Spread Joy Day. Do things to spread joy to others or do things that make you joyful. It can be the simplest act that will...
Be Whoever You Want to Be
“For what it’s worth, it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope...
Freedom for Uganda
On October 9, 1962, Uganda gained independence from British rule. Uganda (Yuganda in Ugandan languages), officially the Republic of Uganda (Swahili:...
Perfect
On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the NY Yankees pitched the first and only perfect game of the World Series. Don James Larsen was an American...
Just Smile, Smile, Smile
October 7 is World Smile Day. On World Smile Day, the theme is "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile!" People worldwide embrace...
Quiet the Mind
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." While attributed to many sources, Ma Jaya Sati writes this quote in The 11 Karmic Spaces: Choosing...
Put One Foot in Front of the Other
On October 5, 1974, David Kunst completed the first documented journey around the world on foot. That's a lot of walking shoes that were worn and...
Albert Einstein
“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” – Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a well-known theoretical physicist,...
Space Shuttle Discovery
On October 3, 1988, the space shuttle Discovery landed safely after its four-day mission. It was the first space shuttle mission after the...
Day of Non-Violence
October 2nd is the International Day of Non-Violence. It is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and honors his legacy of non-violence and peaceful...
Free Speech
On October 1, 1964, the Free Speech Movement was started at the University of California at Berkeley. One of the most important of the amendments,...
This Place
“Happiness, not in another place but this place… not for another hour, but this hour.” – Walt Whitman Walt Whitman was an American poet, who was...
Confucius Said…
September 29th is Confucius Day. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 BCE to 479 BCE. He was also known as Kong Fuzi...
Been around the world
On September 28, 1924, the first aerial circumnavigation of the world was completed by a team from the US Army. This flight is often called the...
Pack Light and Call an Uber
September 27th is World Tourism Day. Pack your bags and call an Uber. Time to travel the world or your own backyard. Treat any day like a vacation....
Climb All the Mountains
“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” – Najwa Zebian Known for her meaningful and powerful writings, Najwa...
Dream On
September 25th is World Dream Day. This idea began in 2012 at Columbia University by educator Ozioma Egwuonwu. It was set in motion for the purpose...
African American Museum
The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington, DC. opened on September 24 2016. This museum is part of the...
Just Be Where You Are
"Be where you are, not where you think you should be." - Unknown When you "just are" where you are, that is mindfulness. Check out these great...
Peace Corps
On September 22, 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps. The goal of this organization to enhance peace and friendship between...
Peace be with you
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. The United Nations General Assembly decided that the third Tuesday of September would be the...
Battle of the Sexes
September 20, 1973 - Billy Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes (tennis). King had a prestigious tennis career; she won a total of...
WH Auden
"We must love one another or die." WH Auden W. H. Auden was a famous English-American poet known for his gifts to 20th-century poetry. He was born...
Fritz Pollard
September 18, 1919 - Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to play pro football for a major team, the Akron Pros. His full name was...
James Thurber
"Let us not look back in anger, not forward in fear, but around in awareness." - James Thurber James Thurber was an American humorist, cartoonist,...
Protect the Ozone
Today, September 16th, is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The ozone layer is a section of Earth's stratosphere that...
Rid the World of Kids’ Cancer
September 15th is National Tackle Kids Cancer Day. Cancer is an awful disease for anyone to deal with, but when it is a child dealing with it, it...
This Day
“Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach." -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe von...
A+ in Performing
On this day, September 13, 1948, the first performing arts school opened in NYC. A performing arts high school concentrates on providing a high...
Be the Encouragement
Today, September 12, is National Day of Encouragement. This day is dedicated to having a positive impact on those who are around us. Give your...
In the Swim of Things
On this day, September 11, 1951, Florence Chadwick was the first woman to swim the English channel from both directions. She completed her first...
Sanctuary
“Within there is stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” - Hermann Hesse Hermann Hesse was a well-known...
What’s that in the sky? I think it’s a pig.
September 9th is National When Pigs Fly Day. This is a day to celebrate that sometimes even things that seem impossible can happen. People need to...
Tennis, everyone?
On this day September 8, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American woman to win the U.S. Open tennis title. She won the French Open in...
Lao Tzu says Slow Down
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of Taoism, which is a...
Open a Book
September 6th is National Read a Book Day. It is a day to celebrate the joy and love of reading books. Reading can be for pleasure or to learn...
Happy Labor Day
Labor Day in America is on September 4 this year, 2023. The holiday celebrates the offerings and accomplishments of workers and the labor...
What color is your parachute?
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.” -Frank Zappa Frank Zappa was an American musician who also composed music. He...
Independence!
On this day, September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution this giving the first 13 colonies independence. The...
Mind Your Manners
The first Friday of every September is Bring Your Manners to Work Day. Manners are important in all aspects of life. Since some of us actually spend...
Titanic Discovery
On this day September 1, 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was found 400 miles east of Newfoundland. The Titanic was a passenger liner that started its...
Buddha Thoughts
Buddha said, "Three things cannot hide for long: the moon, the sun and the truth." Buddha, translated as "awakened one" or "enlightened one," is the...
Holistic Pet Day
August 30th is National Holistic Pet Day. Holistic care means you take all body and mind symptoms in to account when treating your pet. These two...
Lincoln and the Moon
August 29, 1857 - Abraham Lincoln used the moon to defend a client. A witness said the moon was so bright that they could see who the murderer was....
Accept this Moment
What would it be like if I could accept life - accept this moment - exactly as it is? - Tara Brach Tara Brach is an American psychologist,...
It’s Just Because Day!
August 27th is National Just Because Day and it encourages people to do something spontaneous just for the sake of doing it. No special reason or...
Happy Birthday Mother Theresa
Mother Theresa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, North Macedonia. She was also known as Saint Theresa of Calcutta. A Catholic nun and Albanian...
Amelia Earhart – Aviation Pioneer
On August 25, 1932, Amelia Earhart, an aviation pioneer, was the first woman to fly non-stop across the United States. She was born on July 24, 1897...
Mount Vesuvius
On August 24, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted. This famous stratovolcano located in Campania, Italy. It buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum...
Experiencing mindfulness through the body
"Look past your thoughts, so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment." - Rumi In Rumi's words "Look past...
Be Angelic
August 22 - It's Be an Angel Day!
Aloha Hawaii
August 21, 1959 - Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States. Definitely increased the beauty quotient of the US!...
Alaska
August 20, 1741 - Alaska was discovered by Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering, hence the name of the Bering Strait. It did not become a state in...
Rocking Chair Proverb
"Worrying is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere." - English proverb...
How serendipitous!
August 18th is Serendipity Day https://nationaltoday.com/serendipity-day/
Pulitzer Prize
August 17, 1903 Joseph Pulitzer donated 2 million dollars to Columbia University which was used to create the Columbia University School of...
Nothing Ever Goes Away
until it has taught us what we need to know." - Pema Chodron https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-quotes/
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Is "there's no place like home" a secret mindfulness instruction embedded into the story? Do the emotional and spiritual searches of the four main...
Love Your Bookshop Day
When I was a paperboy, a bookshop on Williamson street received the daily paper. I would often stop by and browse the shelves for some time. The...
Women’s and Family Day
What are some winning and mindfulness practices that families do together? How would practicing some of these improve your own family life? Show up,...
Thich Nhat Hanh
"The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion." MIT physicist Max Tegmark told space.com: "We can portray our reality as either a...
Moons of Mars
August 11, 1877 - The moon of Mars, Deimos and Phobos, are discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall. Phobos and Deimos are the two moons of...
Cultivate Mindfulness
"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Jon Kabat-Zinn (born Jon Kabat, June...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Women drive indigenous communities and play a critical role in preserving and teaching ancestral knowledge. Women have are integrated into...
Oh My Heart
August 8, 1966 - The first left ventricle bypass pump was installed in a patient by surgeon Dr. Michael Debakey. Michael Ellis...
National Friendship Day
Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. Maybe stronger than an "acquaintance" or an "association," such as a classmate,...
Buddha
"Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think." - Buddha https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-quotes
Liberty Cornerstone
So much can happen once we set our minds to it. This iconic statue was once a dream in the mind of Edouard de Laboulaye, a French professor,...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
When's the last time you had a chocolate chip cookie? How did it taste? How do you go about paying attention to sensations? Learn how here....
Give a Penny Take a Penny
"Take a penny, leave a penny" (sometimes "Give a penny, take a penny", penny tray, or penny pool) refers to a type of tray, dish or cup meant for...
Harriet Quimby first woman pilot
Harriet Quimby (May 11, 1875 – July 1, 1912) was an American pioneering aviator, journalist, and film screenwriter. In 1911, she became the first...
You Got This!
"Stay strong. Stand up. Have a voice." - Shawn Johnson, US gold and silver Olympic medalist in gymnastics....
Huggy Bear
Today is Share a Hug Day! https://nationaltoday.com/share-a-hug-day/
A Good Planet is Hard to Find
July 29, 2005 - Astronomers announce the discovery of the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_29
Strive to be Better
"When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." - Paulo Coelho...
His Soul is in the Sky
July 27, 1909 - The record for the longest airplane flight was set by Orville Wright. He stayed in the air for one hour....
Holistic Therapy Day
June 26 - It is Holistic Therapy Day..."Holistic therapy treats the human body as a synergy of mind, body, and soul."...
Baby Love
July 25, 1978 - The first test tube baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born in England. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Brown
Do Your Best
"You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying to do the best you can everyday." - Marian Wright Edelman...
Ice Cream, Yes Please!
July 23, 1904 - Charles E. Menches invented the ice cream cone in St Louis, Missouri. https://on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/jul23.htm
Happy Brain Day
July 22 - It's World Brain Day - put your brain to good use.
Love and Care
"You must love and care for yourself because that is when the best comes out." - Tina Turner...
Voting Rights
July 20, 1906 - Finland was the first European country to give women the right to vote. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_20
Christa McAuliffe
Christa McAuliffe was the first teacher chosen to ride in the space shuttle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_McAuliffe
Just Listen
It is World Listening Day..."Listening is indeed an art that requires undivided attention and patience from a person and benefits another who is in...
Grow Where There is Room
"But, like ivy, we grow where there is room." - Miranda July https://www.inspiringquotes.us/author/8290-miranda-july
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
It is Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day https://nationaltoday.com/july-holidays/#jul-16
Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone was created in 196 BC and was discovered on July 15, 1799. It was the key to deciphering Egyptian scripts....
Pluto Flyby
In 2015, the first flyby of Pluto was performed by NASA's New Horizon probe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_14
Sunshine and Freedom
"Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower." - Hans Christian Andersen...
Malala Day
Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl, broke from the norm and rose to fame as an advocate for human rights, in particular, the right of women to...
Medal of Freedom
The Medal of Freedom was posthumously awarded to Martin Luther King Jr at a White House ceremony. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_11
Open Heart Surgery
July 9, 1893: The first open heart surgery was performed in the United States without anesthesia by Daniel Hale Williams....
Dreaming = Planning
"Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." - Gloria Steinem https://parade.com/1351660/kaigreen/gloria-steinem-quotes/
Success
"Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success." - Shiv Khera...
Peace and Love Day
It is International Peace and Love Day https://nationaltoday.com/international-peace-love-day/
Peruvian Teacher’s Day
It is National Teacher's Day in Peru. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Teachers%27_Days
Freedom is Courage
"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." - Carrie Jones...
China Taiwan Flight
4 July 2008. After six decades, the first direct flight that was to become a regular occurrence took place between China and Taiwan. Taiwan and...
Compliment Your Mirror
Today is National Compliment Your Mirror Day. https://nationaltoday.com/july-holidays/#jul-3
Shaping the Image
"The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of...
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was an important women's rights activist and a huge proponent the women's suffrage movement. She was commemorated on the US dollar...
Bombed
It's National Bomb Pop day in the U.S. https://nationaltoday.com/national-bomb-pop-day/
Love Yourself?
“IF YOU CAN’T LOVE YOURSELF, HOW IN THE HELL YOU GONNA LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE?” –RuPaul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul
Water for War
28 Jun 1778 Mary Hayes, aka Molly Pitcher, attended to soldiers by bringing them water during the battle of Monmouth during the American...
Ice Cream Cake
27 Jun. National Ice Cream Cake Day in the U.S. https://nationaltoday.com/national-ice-cream-cake-day/
Funny Thing, Gratefulness
“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you...
Canada’s First Women
25 Jun 1993. Kim Campbell is sworn in as Canada’s first female prime minister. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_25
Million Dollar Woman
24 Jun 1916. Mary Pickford was the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract.
Happy in the Moment
“BE HAPPY IN THE MOMENT, THAT’S ENOUGH. EACH MOMENT IS ALL WE NEED, NOT MORE.” -MOTHER THERESA...
Women in Engineering
TODAY IS WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY https://nationaltoday.com/june-holidays/#jun-23
Solstice
Celebrating the Solstice. It's the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest day in the southern. Here's to Change....
My Milkshake
Today is National Vanilla Milkshake Day in the U.S. https://nationaltoday.com/june-holidays/#jun-20
Celebrating Fathers
“A FATHER IS NEITHER AN ANCHOR TO HOLD US BACK, NOR A SAIL TO TAKE US THERE, BUT A GUIDING LIGHT WHOSE LOVE SHOWS US THE WAY.” -UNKNOWN...
Women Fly The Atlantic
17 Jun 1928. Amelia Earhart began the flight in Newfoundland making her the first woman to successfully fly solo across the Atlantic ocean....
Sight but no Vision
“THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN BEING BLIND IS HAVING SIGHT BUT NO VISION.” –HELEN KELLER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Keller
Sneak a Kiss
Today is sneak a kiss day! nationaltoday.com/june-holidays/#jun-15
Making the World Better
“ALMOST ALWAYS, THE CREATIVE DEDICATED MINORITY HAS MADE THE WORLD BETTER.” –MARTIN LUTHER KING JR...
14th Ammendment
13 Jun 18566: The 14th amendment was passed by the US congress. It granted citizenship and protected the civil liberties of recently freed slaves.
Marriage
State laws that prohibited interracial marriage were ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme court....
Teaching Young People
“IT IS TIME FOR PARENTS TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE EARLY ON THAT IN DIVERSITY THERE IS BEAUTY AND THERE IS STRENGTH.” –MAYA ANGELOU...
Coloring Your World
10 Jun 1903. Binney & Smith began developing Crayola crayons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayola#Crayons
Donald Duck is Born
Donald Duck made his debut in the cartoon, “The wise little hen”.
I Scream “Ice Cream”
8 June 1786. Commercially manufactured ice cream was advertised for the first time.
Working for Success
“I NEVER DREAMED ABOUT SUCCESS. I WORKED FOR IT.” -ESTEE LAUDER
First Drive In
6 Jun 1933. The first drive-in movie theatre opened in Camden, NJ, just in time for summer.
A Girl Should Be
“A GIRL SHOULD BE TWO THINGS: WHO AND WHAT SHE WANTS” -COCO CHANEL
Women Vote
4 JUN 1919. US Congress passed the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote....
Dear Abby
"If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money." –Abigail Van Buren Pauline Esther "Popo"...
Retiring
2 June 1935. Babe Ruth announced that he was retiring from baseball. George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an...
Security Blanket
1 June 1954. Linus’ security blanket was introduced in the Peanuts comic strip. The blanket was featured throughout the remainder of the strip's...
First NY Taxis
31 May 1907. The first gas-powered taxis arrive in New York. Taxicab vehicles, each of which must have a medallion to operate, are driven an average...
Early University
30 MAY 1527. The University of Marburg was founded in Germany. The university is significant for its life sciences research and is also home to one...
A Station in Space
29 May 1999. The space shuttle docs for the first time with the international space station. The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular...
Dirty Feet
“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” – Mahatma Gandhi On keeping the mind clean.
Building Bridges
27 May 1937. The golden gate bridge opened to pedestrian traffic. Some describe the Golden Gate Bridge as "possibly the most beautiful, certainly...
A Sudden Change
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” –Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley How attention to the mind can help deal with...
Psychedelic Rolls
Beatle John Lennon bought a 1964 Mulliner Park Ward Phantom V, finished in Valentine's black. Everything was black except for the radiator, even the...
Telegraphic Communication
24 May 1844. Samuel F. B. Morse sent the first message via an experimental telegraphic line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. The message, taken...
Rock Opera
Tommy is the fourth studio album by the English rock band the Who, a double album first released on 17 May 1969. The album was mostly composed by...
Free Library
Scoville Memorial Library is the public library of Salisbury, Connecticut. Established in 1803, it was the first in the United States open to the...
Founding the Red Cross
The American Red Cross (ARC), also known as The American National Red Cross,[5] is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides emergency...
World Meditation Day
World meditation day coincided with @2:50's 800th day. We celebrated with visualizations from the MIT CAVE Lab.
Still Someone
Don't give up, you've still got a couple of people to prove wrong!
Museum Day
Growing Through
Every flower has to grow through the dirt.
WFH Day!
A day to celebrate working from home.
Drawing Day
Stop by to have a draw and make the world unique
Belly Dance
Belly dance your way out of or into any situation!
Apple Pie Day
When May Day deserves a new flavor.
Stepping Stones
One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks. –Jack Penn
Saying Yes
“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” ― Tara Brach, Radical...
Not Evasion
"Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality." –Thich Nhat Hanh
Doubts are Traitors
“Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare on confidence and...
Iris Day
Space Day
It's national space day in the U.S. today. Here's to space and all the fine things we can discover there. While the national holiday is about outer...
On Silk and Straw
Mary Dixon Kies (March 21, 1752 – 1837) was an American inventor. On May 5, 1809, her patent for a new technique of...
May the Fourth Be with You
First, a congratulatory advertisement in the London Evening News to congratulate Margaret Thatcher, saying "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie....
Write a Review Day
One way to get heard is to write a review. At least you can get your thoughts off your chest. I wonder what it would be like to write a daily review...
Baby day
Baby Day celebrates babies...at least we think it does. This day is recorded on websites and e-card sites. However, we couldn't find much...
Empire State Opens
Ice Cream Cone
30 April 1896. The first ice cream cone was introduced. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_cone
Present, Past, Future
“It is difficult to live in the present, pointless to live in the future and impossible to live in the past.” —Frank Herbert
Pan-Pacific Flight
28 April 1937. Pan American Airlines embarked on the first commercial pan-pacific flight via Hawaii, Midway, Wake, Guam, and the Philippines to...
First Elections
27 April 1994. South Africa holds its first elections in which all people can vote....
Seven Samurai
26 April 1954. Kurosawa Akira’s Seven Samurai was released in Japan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai
First Female President
25 April 1990. Violeta Barrios de Chamorro became Central America's first female president as she was sworn into office in Nicaragua....
The Library
24 April 1800. The Library of Congress is established in the US. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress
If I Say Nothing
“Always ask yourself: What will happen if I say nothing?” —Kamand Kojouri https://kamandkojouri.wordpress.com/
Earth Day
Real Generosity
“Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.” —Albert Camus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/albert_camus
Hard Times
“Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity.” —Coco Chanel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel
Zimbabwe
18 April 1980. Zimbabwe recognizes independence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbabwe
Earthlike Planets
17 April 2014. The discovery of Kepler-186f confirms that planets the size of Earth exist in the habitable zone of stars other than our sun....
Letter from Jail
16 April 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. penned Letter from the Birmingham Jail saying, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”...
San Francisco
15 April 1850. The city of San Francisco was incorporated.
Paris Exposition
14 April 1900. Exposition Universelle opened in Paris. 40 nations and dozens of territories exhibited their cultures, architecture, and...
Best Actor
13 April 1964. Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win an Oscar for best actor — for Lilies of the Field....
No Journey
"The truth is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time." –David Bowie
Civil Rights
11 April 1968. On this day the Civil Rights Act was signed in the United States.
Knowing Yourself
“Knowing others is intelligence;knowing yourself is true wisdom.” –Tao te ching
Marian Anderson Sings
9 April 1939. World-renowned contralto Marian Anderson sang to more than 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial. Her performance came after months of...
Topdog/Underdog
Suzan-Lori Parks became the first African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play “Topdog/Underdog....
Burn Completely
“When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.” —Shunryu Suzuki...
First Olympics
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Olympic_Games
Created Twice
“Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.” —Robin Sharma https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Sharma
Peace Sign
The CND symbol is one of the most widely known symbols in the world; in Britain, it is recognized as standing for nuclear disarmament – and in...
Limits to Self
“There are limits to self-indulgence, none to self-restraint." —Khalil Gibran https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran
Doing What I Cannot
I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it. –Pablo Picasso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso
Kindness Never too Soon
You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Whatever
“Whatever— the soup is getting cold.” – Leonardo da Vinci Last sentence of a mathematical theorem in Leonardo da Vinci's notebook, 1518
Prepared
“There is only one kind of shock worse than the totally unexpected: the expected for which one has refused to prepare.” – Mary Renault, The...
Life Measure
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou
Not the Problem
“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” – Jack Sparrow
Never Look Back
“I never look back darling; it distracts from the now.” – Edna Mode
Learn Much?
“You never really learn much from hearing yourself talk.” –George Clooney
Opportunity
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” –Milton Berle
Human Rights
“The real question is: who has the responsibility to uphold human rights? The answer to that is everyone.”— Madeleine Albright
Last Obstacle
“You never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.” – Chuck Norris
Found Joy?
“Have you found joy in your life? Has your life brought joy to others?” Attributed to ancient Egypt.
Nothing Impossible
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” – Audrey Hepburn
Equinox
Let it Happen to You
“Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” — Rilke
Forever Now
"Forever is composed of Nows" — Emily Dickinson
Hold Fast to the Present
“Always hold fast to the present. every moment is the representative of a whole eternity.” — Goethe
Present Wellness
“The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” — Abraham Maslow
Breathing with Nature
For the @2:50 second anniversary, Natalie Hill from MIT ORSEL joined us to share this breathing with nature practice. Each practice introduces a...
Uranus Discovered
13 Mar 1781. English astronomer William Herschel observed the seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus—first described by him as “a curious either...
Truth Insistence
12 Mar 1930. The Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was an act of nonviolent civil disobedience in colonial India led by Mahatma Gandhi....
@2:50 day of mindfulness
11 March is hereby proclaimed as @2:50 day of mindfulness We've been quiet together for two years now, let's celebrate. Here's to many more.
Love Empowers
“Love empowers us to live fully and die well. Death becomes, then, not an end to life but a part of living.” –Bell Hooks...
Start Again
9 Mar. Start again. This simple phrase can be a ready helper during mindful practice. It's so easy to see the mind wander off. And it's just as easy...
Grateful for Women
8 Mar. We're grateful today for the women in our lives and their roles in shaping society. We dedicate today's @2:50 to women everywhere....
First US Income Tax
The Revenue Act of 1913, also known as the Underwood Tariff or the Underwood-Simmons Act (ch. 16, 38 Stat. 114), re-established a federal income tax...
Telephone Patented
7 Mar 1876, Alexander Graham Bell successfully received a patent for the telephone and secured the rights to the discovery. Days later, he made the...
First Elected
6 Mar 1906. Nora Blatch was an English-born American civil engineer, and suffragist. Barney was among the first women to graduate with an...
Hula Hoop Patented
5 Mar 1963. A hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. They have been used by children and adults since at least 500...
First Female Justice
5 Mar 1982. Bertha Wilson is appointed the first female justice to the Canadian Supreme Court. Wilson was the first woman appointed to the Court of...
First Semaphore Sent
2 Mar 1791. Claude Chappe First Demonstrates the Semaphore in France, sending a message between Brûlon and Parcé, a distance of 90km. A semaphore or...
Tesla Demonstrates Radio
1 Mar 1893. Nikola Tesla gives a demonstration of radio. He had presented his work prior privately. Days before the St. Louis presentation, Tesla...
Nylon’s Birthday
28 Feb 1935. On this day nylon was synthesized for the first time. Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers composed of...
Chaos Within
And thus spoke Zarathustra to the people: “The time has come for man to set himself a goal. The time has come for man to plant the seed of his...
Being Yourself
“You change the world by being yourself.” – Yoko Ono
Wanting Things Different
"Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different than they are.” - Allan Lokos
Observation Without Evaluation
"The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti...
Uncertainty Principle Described
23 Feb 1927. Werner Heisenberg writes Wolfgang Pauli to first describe the uncertainty principle in physics. The uncertainty principle says that we...
No Worry
There's no sense in worrying about the things you have control over. Since, if you have control, why worry? There's no sense in worrying about...
Land Camera Demonstrated
21 Feb 1947. Have you ever used a Polaroid camera? The portable device allows you to snap a photo, which is then printed straight out of the camera...
MIT Architecture School Founded
20 Feb 1865. The Architecture program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded in 1865, with the first courses taught in 1868....
Four-year-old Sent through The U.S. Postal Service
19 Feb 2014. Charlotte May Pierstorff (May 12, 1908 – April 25, 1987) was shipped alive through the United States postal system by parcel post on...
Pluto Discovered
18 Feb 1930. Pluto has yet to complete a full orbit of the Sun since its discovery, as one Plutonian year is 247.68 years long.[22...
Sweden Julian to Gregorian
17 Feb 1753. Sweden's transition to the Gregorian calendar was difficult and protracted. Sweden started to make the change from the Julian calendar...
A above C Set to 435 Hz
If you're interested to hear A 435, here's a tone generator for your entertainment. https://www.szynalski.com/tone-generator/ Before standardization...
Nature Publishes Human Genome
15 Feb 2001. "The human genome holds an extraordinary trove of information about human development, physiology, medicine, and evolution. Here we...
Youtube Registered in 2014
14 Feb 2014. The second-largest search engine in the world, and arguably the largest resource for sharing teaching and learning, YouTube registered...
World Radio Day
13 Feb. Proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO, and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day,...
First female professor
10 Feb 1917. Johanna Westerdijk is appointed the Netherland's first female professor. In 1917, she was appointed as the first female professor in...
Falstaff premieres
9 Feb 1893. Verdi's last opera, Falstaff premieres at La Scala, Milan. Verdi wrote Falstaff, the last of his 28 operas, as he approached the age of...
Universal cosmic time
8 Feb 1879 Standard time was originally proposed by Scottish-Canadian Sir Sandford Fleming at a meeting of the Canadian Institute in Toronto on 8...
E Day
The number e, also known as Euler's number, is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 2.71828, and can be characterized in many ways. It is...
Women Can Vote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_the_United_Kingdom The Representation of the People Act 1918 expanded the electorate to include...
First Motion Picture
5 Feb 1870. The first motion picture was shown on this day at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, Henry R. Heyl presented his Phasmatrope, using...
Slavery Abolished
4 Feb 1794. On this day the French Republic first abolished slavery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_British_and_French_Caribbean
Japan Olympics
Hello…it’s for you!
January 31, 1971 - Telephone service between East and West Berlin was re-established after 19 years.
Yodel-ay-hee-hoo
January 30 - Today is Yodel for your Neighbors Day.
Does that name sound familiar?
January 29, 1886 - Karl Benz patented the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine.
Hours of Entertainment
January 28, 1958 - Godtfred Kirk Christiansen files for a Danish patent for a toy building block. You may know it as a Lego.
I See the Light
January 27, 1880 - Thomas Edison patented the incandescent lamp.
January 26
"All profound things and emotions of things are preceded and attended by silence." - Herman Melville
Boy…is it hot in January!
January 25 - Today is Opposite Day.
Something to Laugh About
January 24, 2005 - Belly Laugh Day is founded.
January 23, 1849
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female medical doctor in the United States.
January 22
Is silence empty?....Or full of answers?
January 21, 2017
7 million people joined the women's march to protest peacefully; advocate for rights, freedoms, the environment, and more.
January 20
"Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?"
Happy Birthday January 19
James Watt 1736 Auguste Comte 1798 Edgar Allan Poe 1809 Paul Cezanne 1839 Dolly Parton 1946 Utada Hikaru 1983
January 18, 1997
Boerge Ousland became the first person to cross the Antarctic alone after traveling for 64 days by skis or on foot.
January 17
"The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2006
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, sworn in as president of Liberia.
January 15, 2001
Wikipedia first opened.
January 14
Uttarayan, International Kit Day and World Logic Day
January 13
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense, but the real universe is always one step beyond logic."...
Catherynne M. Valente
January 9th - "Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow."
Hattie Caraway
January 12 - "If I can hold on to my sense of humor, I shall have a wonderful time." First woman elected to the US Senate.
January 11, 1935
Amelia Earhart made the first successful solo flight from Hawaii to California, a distance longer than that from the US to Europe.
January 10, 1946
The first United Nations General Assembly met in London.
On Elasticity
Sophie Germain is the first woman to win a prize from the Paris Academy of Sciences for her paper on elasticity....
Galileo discovers moons of Jupiter
7 Jan 1610 7 Jan 1610. Galileo discovers the four moons of Jupiter. Pretty amazing what observation can accomplish when it's persistent.
Love doesn’t just sit there
“Love doesn’t just sit there,like a stone;it has to be made,like bread,remade all the time,made new.”Ursula K LeGuin
Golden Gate Bridge
5 Jan 1933 On this day construction started on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Mindfulness builds bridges in the mind. Today we celebrate an...
Apple Computer Incorporated
3 Jan 1977. On this day, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs incorporated Apple Computer. Apple computer and their related products over the intervening...
It’s All Good
December 15 - It is More Good Today Day. This is a day to encourage kindness and generosity. https://nationaltoday.com/more-good-today-day/
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed
November 25 - Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends and participants. Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is from the Latin word...
Do we forget the joy of being?
"In today's rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget the joy of just being." Enjoy the joy of just being every single...
Germany’s first female chancellor
November 22, 2005 - Angela Merkel was elected as Germany's first female Chancellor. Angela Dorothea Merkel is a former German politician and...
Build a bridge and see what happens
November 21, 1964 - The Verranzano Narrows Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time, opened in New York. It is now the 18th longest...
Just unplug it for a few minutes
"Almost everything will work again if you unlplug it for a few minutes, including you." https://declutterthemind.com/blog/mindfulness-quotes/
Gogh for Big Money
November 19, 1998 - Vincent VanGogh's "Portrait of the Artist without a Beard" sold at auction for more than $71 million. That's a lot of Gogh...
Happy Birthday to the Big Mouse
November 18 - Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! This icon of Walt Disney World is known worldwide and holds a special place in the heart of thousands....
The wold becomes smaller – Suez Canal
November 17, 1869 - The Suez Canal opened in Egypt. This linked the Mediterranean and Red Seas. In 1858, Ferdinand de Lesseps formed the Suez Canal...