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Happy Friday! Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Here is this week’s 8 Good Things. This is my year-long weekly gift containing everything from articles to quotes to videos that are meant to be helpful, inspirational, aspirational, and informational. If you have something you’d like me to share, definitely let me know. Please make sure to scroll all the way down to see our upcoming Sojourn events!

Sojourn Explorers: Trek. Fundraise. Inspire.

1) Fantastic hit list! “24 Underrated Places to Visit Around the World”. In New York, go to Ellis Island instead of the Statue of Liberty. I will be on the island next week for the Explorers Club annual dinner. Being the daughter of immigrants, actually the only one in my family born on American soil, this excites me to no end! Click here.

2) Whoa! Logged another 105.20 miles in support of Stand Up 2 Cancer using my favorite training app, Charity Miles. Download here.

3) Celebration number two this week! Sojourn Explorers just hit 5130 Facebook followers! Thank you, so appreciative of the support 😉

4) Forelsket!!! That’s the head over heels feeling you get when you fall in love in Norway. It’s also the way I feel right now about my company, and our mission to curate experiences to serve the greater good. In case you’re curious, here are nine other descriptions of love from around the world. Spread the xo!

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5) Aw, I feel so happy to share this one. Here is a great reason why I do not prescribe to age. This 81-year-old woman holds the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest female bodybuilder. She started pumping iron when she was 50, so inspiring: Watch this.

6) On the other end of the spectrum, you’re never too young either. Love this, “happiness lessons” for 8-year olds. 200 schools in England are favoring emotional intelligence over intellectual intelligence. Read more.

7) Some of our greatest weaknesses can become our greatest triumphs. They could, in fact, be what drives you to heights you never thought possible at the start. One of our most influential presidents didn’t let a severe case of childhood asthma and astigmatism stand in his way. Here are six great life lessons from Teddy Roosevelt.

8) A plug for watching more nature films; it will make you feel happy 😉 “According to the study results, those engaged in watching nature programming had significant increases in feelings of awe, amazement, wonder; curiosity, interest and wanting to explore. Conversely, feelings of nervousness, anxiety, fear and low energy were significantly lowered.” Read more.

Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. ~Teddy Roosevelt

Upcoming Sojourns

Los Angeles, March 21st. I am leading an evening Prayer of the Heart Meditation session, 7:30-9 pm at the Huffington Center. These sessions are held every two weeks, when I am in LA. We start with a topic discussion, followed by a guided meditation. This week is about “Letting Go”. Admission is my gift; donations are your gift. Details: Picture Happiness Facebook Page

Bali, August 1st – 7th. I am doing a Happiness Retreat at the award-winning Floating Leaf. If you want more life balance and less stress, then this retreat is for you. Details: Picture Happiness.

Argentina, December 18th – January 6th. Mt. Aconcagua (22,841 ft.), the second highest mountain in the world. This climb is in support of the Green Beret Foundation, led by world-class climbing guides, Willie and Damien Benegas. “We could not be more proud to be working with this great organization, looking forward to sharing this upcoming Aconcagua trip with you all.” Details: Sojourn Explorers Aconcagua.

Happy Weekend! Love, Maria and Team Sojourn Sojourn Explorers l Picture Happiness: Take a Shot

P.S. check out my Happy Friday Messages, snapshot ideas under 8-minutes on bringing in more happiness. This week: The Golden Health Triangle..

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