In today’s news, Denmark makes additional contribution to United Nations Mine Action Service in Iraq, Canadian study shows over 18% of physicians experienced posttraumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic, study shows microbes in tree bark help remove methane from Earth’s atmosphere, Gujarat, India issues new guidelines for protecting animal-people caregivers, young women transform lives in Togo after receiving innovative uniforms and education, Japan’s vegan shoppers seeking more options may find hidden treasures in well-researched online feature, and United States university team makes customized safety helmet for Chihuahua puppy.
Much like the photographs I take, I strive to live in the moment. However, life’s twists and turns can sometimes be overwhelming. During such times, I am reminded of the wise advice from our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) on the importance of Quan Yin (inner Heavenly Light and Sound) meditation, originally shared in a lecture in Auckland, New Zealand.
The laughter club is where the fun is, and the joke of the day is about to take us there. This one’s called “Steady Minds.”
Mariam and her husband were running a liquidation sale for their bankrupt furniture store. They were selling items at quite a discount, but one man proved to be a particularly tough customer. He pointed to a couch that originally cost 1,000 dollars and was marked down to 300 dollars.
“I’ll give you 20 dollars for it.”
“Sir, we are going out of business, not out of our minds.”?!
