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Needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway),<\/em> I have been giving a great deal of thought to what ‘feeds the soul,’ from fun and quirky things to do, to books to read that enlighten and lift spirits, to decluttering, but I have to say that Ray Bradbury’s quote (see Feed Your Soul Project Way #90<\/em> below), resonates most deeply because it has to do with imagination.<\/p>\n

Imagination, I believe, is our most underutilized resource.\u00a0 Therefore, I invite you to read through, explore and ingest Week 9’s 10 Tips\/Ways to Feed Your Soul<\/em> with a heightened sense of imagination.<\/p>\n

Imagine what savoring the flavor of life looks like, what less is more feels like; imagine how noticing happiness could impact your day, imagine what focusing on you alone might manifest …<\/p>\n

… Imagine<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

81.\u00a0 <\/strong>Savor the Flavor.\u00a0 <\/strong>Move through your day with mindfulness and easy, and savor the flavor of life!<\/strong><\/p>\n

82.\u00a0 Less Is More.\u00a0 <\/strong>Instead of rushing from point A to point B, instead of overbooking and over-thinking, do less, have less, be more!<\/strong><\/p>\n

83.\u00a0 Notice Happiness.<\/strong> Each and every time you feel good, note it!\u00a0 Noticing the happy things will keep you present and happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

84.\u00a0 Browse a Bookstore<\/strong>.\u00a0 In person, old school style, comb the stacks. <\/strong><\/p>\n

85.\u00a0 This Too Shall Pass.\u00a0 When troubling things happen, let \u201cThis too shall pass\u201d be your mantra.
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86.\u00a0 Pat Yourself on the Back.<\/strong>\u00a0 My grandmother cautioned, \u201cDon\u2019t break your arm patting yourself on the back.\u201d\u00a0 She was wrong!\u00a0 Pat away!<\/strong><\/p>\n

87.\u00a0 Focus on You, Not Them.<\/strong>\u00a0 Obsessing on other people\u2019s successes and\/or happiness will get you nowhere fast.\u00a0 Focus on yourself and what your next right move could be.<\/strong><\/p>\n

88.\u00a0 Do Not Judge the Universe.\u00a0 <\/strong>Find hope in the darkness; utilize the brightest and lightest moments to create.<\/strong><\/p>\n

89.\u00a0 Keep Your Sense of Connection Alive. \u00a0<\/strong>Physics tells us that we are all interconnected in ways that elude our rational minds.\u00a0 We get glimpses of it, but often ignore the importance, depth and truth of it.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let that happen; stay connected to your core and to each other.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

90.\u00a0 Be the Miracle of Imagination.<\/strong> Ray Bradbury said that <\/strong>you are the miracle of force and matter making itself over into imagination and will.\u00a0 Own It. Live it! <\/strong><\/p>\n

We are the miracle of force and matter making itself over into imagination and will. Incredible. The Life Force experimenting with forms. You for one. Me for another. The Universe has shouted itself alive. We are one of the shouts.\u00a0 ~ Ray Bradbury<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nTips 61-70: Feed Your Soul<\/a>
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