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Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk – Caffeine and Alcohol

11 Tuesday May 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Ted Talk

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alcohol, caffeine, effects, health, Impact, Matt Walker, Sleep, sleep patterns

There will probably be a lot of studies coming out over the next few years about the impact of lockdowns on human societies from COVID. The lack of exercise, the overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine, and other substances to help us get through the isolation that was forced upon us during the pandemic.

This is a terrific short little video about the impact caffeine and alcohol have on each of us, particularly the impact they have on our sleep. Enjoy!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Stress

03 Tuesday Nov 2020

Posted by Dave Gardner in Ted Talk

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brain, fight, flight, Impact, Madhumita Murgia, Stress, stress hormones

Here’s a video about stress and how it affects your brain. Take a look at this short video if you’re feeling particularly stressed on election day. These video shorts are from TEDEd and are a great way to learn about a bunch of different topics. I use them here to save you some time, as most of the TED Talks can be quite long, comparitively. Enjoy!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Insomnia

15 Tuesday Sep 2020

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alcohol, caffeine, effects, Impact, Insomnia, Relaxation, Sleep

This is a short video that describes the impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep. Take a few minutes to watch it. It has some surprises.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spiritual Saturday – Serving Life

09 Saturday May 2020

Posted by Dave Gardner in Spiritual Saturday

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Carl Sagan, Earth, Impact, Interactions, Pale Blue Dot, Purpose, Spiritual Saturday, YouTube

Today I’d like to explore serving life. Serving life is not some magnanimous act. It is doing your part. It really is that simple. I believe each of us is put on this Earth to serve a purpose. Maybe you’re a housewife, an accountant or doctor, a soldier, or some other profession. You are someone’s son or daughter, mother or father, aunt or uncle.

Each of us is in a unique position, in a unique family, in a unique community, serving our fellow beings by just doing the things inherent in the roles we find ourselves in. In other words, we serve by being who we are and doing what comes naturally. There is no effort involved, it just is.

We each play a part in this fabric we call reality. Some things we do for others is done unconsciously. A casual smile at the local grocer, a wave to a neighbor as we head off to work, or sharing some of our garden with the local wildlife (whether we want to or not). Some things are done purposefully, like when we send a nice note to someone, finish something for someone we promised to do, or taking care of a particular chore in our home.

What other ways do we serve? The list is infinite. The impact each of us has on the world is immense. Each action is like dropping a stone into a pond. The ripples of water go out, and they come back. The same thing happens with the actions we take and the ones we don’t take.

There are so many things to wonder about and this was one of those things I wondered about today. How do I affect the world, the universe, this dimension? How do my actions contribute or detract from the universal cause?

Here is a YouTube video by Carl Sagan called the Pale Blue Dot. It will give you a sense of what I am trying to say today in today’s posting. With that said, enjoy.

I think the key to all of this is to just be. Be the best you can be. Do the best you can. The rest will work itself out. I just wanted to give you something to think about on this fine Saturday. I hope all of you have a great weekend!

Until next time…

Dave

 

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