Everything is light. I am a part of the light

“Everything is light. I am a part of the light, and that is music. Light fills my six senses: I see it, hear it, taste it, smell it, touch it... and think it. Thinking is my sixth sense. Particles of light are written as notes. Light is the fundamental source of creation. Within one of its rays lies the destiny of nations. Each nation has its own ray within this great source of light that we see as the Sun." - Nikola Tesla

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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)

Here are 10 wonderful lessons from Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky:

1. Invisible Labor Must Be Seen and Valued

Much of the domestic workload—especially planning, organizing, and remembering—is invisible and often falls on women. Recognizing this labour is the first step toward fairness.

2. Fair Doesn’t Mean Equal, It Means Equitable

The goal isn't necessarily a 50/50 split, but a system where responsibilities are clearly defined and agreed upon in a way that feels fair to both partners.

3. Communication Is the Foundation of Partnership

Open, respectful conversations about household roles and expectations are key to avoiding resentment and promoting shared responsibility.

4. Ownership Beats Delegation

The “CPE” (Conception, Planning, Execution) model shows that tasks should be owned fully by one person from start to finish—not just delegated halfway.

5. Redefining Traditional Gender Roles is Empowering

Challenging outdated gender norms creates space for both partners to live fuller, more balanced lives.

6. Your Time Matters as Much as Your Partner’s

Recognizing that everyone’s time is equally valuable fosters mutual respect and reduces the burnout that often stems from imbalance.

7. Boundaries Are Essential for Self and Family

Setting boundaries around time, tasks, and expectations allows for healthier relationships and personal well-being.

8. The Cards System Encourages Clarity and Accountability

Rodsky’s system of “cards” for household tasks helps couples divide and track responsibilities, reducing conflict and confusion.

9. Play is Not Optional—It’s Vital

Making time for personal interests and joyful activities is necessary, not selfish. It helps individuals feel fulfilled and strengthens relationships.

10. Systems Prevent Stress

Having an intentional, structured system for managing domestic responsibilities reduces mental load and allows families to function more peacefully.

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Anger Management tor a Zen Mind

The coffee cup shattered against the kitchen wall, its pieces scattering like David’s frayed nerves. He stood there trembling, his breath ragged, the heat of anger still pulsing through him. It was the third time this week he’d lost control—over a missed deadline, a rude driver, now a spilled drink. As his wife quietly left the room with wounded eyes, David collapsed onto the floor, exhausted by his own rage.

That night, he found himself in a 24-hour bookstore, where an old man with calm eyes handed him a book: Anger Management for a Zen Mind. What followed wasn’t just about suppressing anger—but understanding and transforming it. Here are 7 life-changing lessons David learned:

1. Anger is a Messenger, Not a Master

The book taught David that anger, like smoke, signals a fire beneath—often fear, hurt, or helplessness. Instead of reacting to the smoke, he learned to address the flame.

2. The 90-Second Rule

Neuroscience shows emotional chemicals flood then fade in 90 seconds. David practiced pausing (counting breaths, feeling his feet on the ground) before responding, letting the wave pass.

3. The Body Keeps the Score

Tension in his jaw, clenched fists, a rising flush—these became David’s early warning system. Catching anger physically before it escalated mentally changed everything.

4. “I” Statements Disarm Explosions

Replacing "You’re so irresponsible!" with "I feel overwhelmed when plans change suddenly" transformed his relationships. Anger became communication, not combat.

5. The RAIN Technique

Recognize the anger

Allow it without judgment

Investigate its roots

Nurture the hurt beneath

This mindfulness practice helped David respond wisely instead of react blindly.

6. Anger is Like a Hot Coal

Holding onto resentment only burns the holder. David learned forgiveness wasn’t about excusing others—but freeing himself.

7. Compassion is Anger’s Antidote

The book’s radical lesson: "The people who trigger you most are your greatest teachers." Seeing others’ struggles helped David replace fury with understanding.

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Final Thought:

Months later, when a colleague took credit for David’s idea, he felt the familiar heat rise—but this time, he paused. Breathed. And chose differently. The real victory wasn’t that he stayed calm; it was that he remained free.