Two Minutes Du Jour

Growth is happening all around us. Sometimes, it’s invisible; other times, it’s bold and visible. My orchid is blooming – the first of seven buds has blossomed!

It’s been an active week, and that includes content for Two Minutes Du Jour, so I’ll skip the personal updates and get right to the posts.

Friends on Fridays

Our Friends on Fridays guest series started this week. We can learn much from others, so I look forward to sharing their discoveries and links each Friday.

This week, June 21 – Kelly Puspoki starts us off with a wise, caring and reflective look at miracles and forgiveness. Scroll through the weekly recap below to read her post.

Upcoming Guest Posts:

6/28 – Margaret Arnold reflects on the horizon of friendship.

7/5 – Leah Spielman explores the importance of embracing our superpowers.

7/12 – Kim Insley offers experience on choosing to move forward, literally and figuratively.

I hope you’ve had a great week and are enjoying the weekend. Here’s a recap of posts and links – enjoy!

Rose

Weekly Recap:

Monday: Obligations Become Opportunities – A Monday-morning Perspective on To-Do Lists

It’s Monday morning and the week is about to unfold. Perhaps it’s full of to-do items, but what if these obligations were opportunities to learn and grow? That’s what I’m aiming for! I hope you have a wonderful week – and watch for our new Friends on Fridays post with a terrific read about miracles.

From Obligation to Opportunity – Grateful Living

How To Bring Mindfulness To Your Never-Ending To-Do List – The Minimalist Vegan

Tuesday: Be Yourself Everywhere: Toltec Wisdom for Authenticity

My husband and I were talking about authenticity yesterday and it prompted me to share one of my core resources: The Four Agreements. Ancient Toltec wisdom may lead you on your path to joyful, authentic living.

Do You Have a Different Personality at Work and Home? – Fast Company

Being Your Authentic Self is Easier Said than Done But is Well Worth It – BetterUp

Wednesday: From Worn Soles to Healthy Goals with Memory Foam

Why do we wait to replace our worn-out walking shoes? Explore how memory foam and routines remind us to prioritize what feels good and is good for us. What’s on your list of positive changes?

Why Do We Stop Doing The Things That Help Us? The Good Men Project® – The Conversation No One Else is Having®

What Feels Good Isn’t Always Good For Our Bodies – Harvard Business Review

Thursday: If Your Energy Had a Name, What Would It Be?

Explore how simple traditions and mindful practices can help you define, balance, and share your energy. Imagine naming your unique energy—what would it be? Tap into your creativity to name your energy—it might just deepen your connections and recharge your spirit.

The Energy Game – Hands of Power – Fun Icebreaker Ideas and Activities

Cultivating Humanity’s Collective Potential – Human Energy

Friends on Fridays: Miracles by Kelly Puspoki

Kelly Puspoki shares a poignant story of unexpected reunions and divine intervention. A sudden urge leads her back to the hospital where she witnesses a miraculous moment between her dying father and estranged brother, transforming grief into a profound family bond.

Tips for Coping When a Parent or Other Loved One Is Dying – Very Well Health

How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment and Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts – Well & Good

Rock Rules is a program created by Lori Syverson to bring peace to relationship issues at end of life. Learn more in her recent live storytelling session with The Moth.

StoryCorps aims to illuminate the humanity in us all, one unscripted conversation at a time. Since 2003, nearly 700,000 people have had meaningful conversations about their lives, and their recordings are collected in the U.S. Library of Congress and online.

Saturday: A Soundtrack for Saturday: Upbeat and Reflective Tunes

Music has a profound effect on our mind, mood and body. Whether upbeat or reflective, share your Saturday songs inspired by a few of my favorites. What are yours?

Explore, Discover and Grow in the Week Ahead:

Thank you for reading Two Minutes Du Jour this week. I hope the stories and links lead you to a discovery that will enrich your life. Here’s to a week filled with new knowledge and inspiration!

Top 30 Saturday Songs – UCR Classic Rock and Culture

How Music Affects Your Mind, Mood and Body – Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Note: The website has a cumulative list of links. Would you like to share a two-minute discovery along with two links? Send me a brief note, and I’ll add it to the consideration list for future posts.