May I Elaborate? Sound Wisdom from JB Smoove

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Dancer Aug 03, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles explain how you can walk the tight rope between order and chaos.

Today’s Quote:

“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” - Friedrich Nietzsche (The Today is Going to be a Great Day Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Peepholes Aug 02, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles encourage you to change your perspective on life. Today's Quote: "Life is a peephole, a single tiny entry onto a vastness." - Yann Martel (A Year of Gratitude Page-A-Day Calendar, A Network for Grateful Living, Workman Publishing).

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Jay Pharoah Elaborates Jul 30, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, and master impressionist Jay Pharoah! Together, they explain what it means to be a filled container. They also talk about Jay's starring role in the movie "Resort to Love," which just hit Netflix. Today's Quote: "We never sit anything out. We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out." - Ray Bradbury (Keep Calm and Carry On Page-a-Day Calendar, Workman Publishing) Follow JB on Twitter.

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Old People Jul 29, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles remind you to hear from the elders who walked these paths before you.

Today’s Quote:

"Getting wise advice from people I respect who are older than I am is a loving way to parent myself." - Tanya Carroll Richardson (A Year of Self-Love Page-A-Day Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Yous Jul 28, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles explain that you’ve already got the best role in this production of life.

Today’s Quote:

“Pretending to be someone I'm not takes too much time and energy. Being the authentic me might be messier, but it's much less tiring.” - Tanya Carroll Richardson (A Year of Self-Love Page-A-Day Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Monkey Jul 27, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles ask you to throw out the rule book and embrace the uncertainty of today.

Today’s Quote:

“Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. Just give hope a chance to float up. - Sandra Bullock as Birdee Pruitt in "Hope Floats" (The Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Scott Aukerman Elaborates Jul 26, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles are joined by their friend Scott Aukerman, host of Comedy Bang! Bang! Together, they explain how you can begin hiking the path to enlightenment.

Today’s Quote:

“As I navigate transition in my life, I look to the mountain goat for inspiration. Taking my time and taking careful steps to find my footing on a loving path forward.” - Tanya Carroll Richardson (A Year of Self-Love Page-A-Day Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Fondue Jul 23, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles ask you to stop fast forwarding through life.

Today’s Quote:

“It really is strange the way I work for success, but when I get there, cannot appreciate it. Only in retrospect can I begin to enjoy the moment and admit how great it was.” - Sarah Brightman (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).

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Invisible Jul 22, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles explain how you can leap over any mental obstacles.

Today’s Quote:

“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision.” - Tony Soprano (A Year of Gratitude Calendar, A Network For Grateful Living, Workman Publishing).

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Three Lives Jul 21, 2021

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Today JB Smoove and Miles explain how you can level up in the game of life.

Today’s Quote:

“With each game I play, with each season I play, I’m running out of chances. You’re never guaranteed next year, you’re never guaranteed the next game. You have to seize the opportunity when it’s there in front of you” - Brett Favre (A Year of Gratitude Page-A-Day Calendar, A Network for Grateful Living, Workman Publishing).

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