I learned that people other than me are being creative over at 15 Minute Ficlets, which is so friggin’ cool. I LOVE reading these!

I learned that the fantasy of being thin is more about being a different person internally than it is losing weight externally.

I learned that maybe loving your fears instead of hating and fighting them (PDF) is a better way to go. (Non-PDF link.)

I learned that Dungeons & Dragons offers some great insight on what makes humans act, which can actually be applied to marketing.

I learned the difference between blind and authentic trust, and that authentic trust is more than just sincerity.

I found some amazing, fearlessly original, awesome music.

I learned that I am not the only one who gets maddened by the thaw smell when spring feels like it’s so close.

I learned that experimenting with gratitude, daily, can change your life for the so-much-better.

I learned that saying “I don’t know” is a great practice in mindfulness.

I was reminded that that life never actually lacks a purpose.

I learned how penguins solve everything– er, I mean, how niches are more effective than homeopathy– er, um… oh, just click the link.

And now, a Friday photo from my archives: