I found a freaking awesome online resource full of math, science, history, and other lectures and exercises. For FREE. Spread the word and get your learn on!

I was reminded that there’s room in our lives for everything we love and it’s totally cool to not have Just One Thing as your passion.

I learned that being kind to yourself means sometimes asking for support – and sometimes not.

I learned that being comfortable can actually help us to change our worlds.

I noticed a trend going around with posting the rules by which a person writes, and I particularly love these ones. I may do my own version in coming days. :D

I learned that resolutions are best made as exciting coulds, not dutiful shoulds.

I learned about different kinds of governments and cultures possible on non-Earth worlds, and how the development and evolution of social structures are innately affected by the world itself.

I found a free ebook on going beyond rules and creating your own guidelines to live by, which is all kinds of awesome.

I learned that mindful indulgence is often healthier than total restriction from “unhealthy” things, including donuts. (Disclaimer: This does not apply to things that are restricted for medical reasons, of course.)

I found a wonderful fundraiser called 1000 Cranes for Japan, where you can sponsor a paper crane for 5$. All proceeds are donated to Direct Relief International’s efforts in Japan.

I found an incredible, woman-empowering quote from Kissing the Hag by Emma Restall Orr.

And your Friday photo is a prayer for spring to come soon: