Fourth of July is almost here and besides the fireworks and cookouts there’s some worthwhile things to do this week on Long Island. I’ve added some good ones for you to check out.
Worth a mention: North Shore Land Alliance and their volunteers just reached their goal of 250 trees freed from invasive vines by July 4th, timed to the country's 250th anniversary. That’s the kind of unglamorous work that goes unnoticed but is tremendously important and deserves at least a tip of the cap.👍
The Good to Know piece this week is worth your time if you find yourself wanting more. It comes from a podcast clip about why most people privately want the same things — meaning, belonging, contribution — but assume they're the only ones who feel that way. Spoiler: they're not.
Let’s find something good to do,
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Around the 16 minute mark this podcast stopped me mid-walk. Dr. Todd Rose's research shows that most people privately want the same thing — to do something meaningful, to feel like they belong somewhere, to contribute beyond a paycheck. But they don't act on it, because they assume everyone else is fulfilled and just fine with the current status focus.
They're not. I’m not. And you're not alone in wanting more.
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