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Short, Sweet, Stuff with Auntie TYAN!
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"Spunky Cuttlefish"
Having experienced cuttlefish from an epicurean standpoint since childhood, what a happy surprise it was to find out how quirky they are; both funny and intelligent (traits usually keeping company — have you noticed?). There’s always exceptions to the rule in life and, in the oceans, cuttlefish are a rare and delightful type of occupant. They’re not found in the Americas, but leave it to the West to discover how smart they are and, bizarrely adorable, too!
Their sizable brains evolved (they’ve no hard shell for protection) ensuring propagation of the species, but, just because they're the "nerds of the sea" doesn't mean they're lacking personality! Cuttlefish are spellbinding — literally. Big-time entertainers, they treat more challenging prey to impressions of hovering 3-pronged spaceships, while simultaneously projecting a dazzling light show from their skin rivaling a Vegas marquee. Hypnotized by the undulating looming spectacle, the victim crab or lobster is paralyzed (with awe?) and the flashy fish strikes — dinner and a show!
Their sizable brains evolved (they’ve no hard shell for protection) ensuring propagation of the species, but, just because they're the "nerds of the sea" doesn't mean they're lacking personality! Cuttlefish are spellbinding — literally. Big-time entertainers, they treat more challenging prey to impressions of hovering 3-pronged spaceships, while simultaneously projecting a dazzling light show from their skin rivaling a Vegas marquee. Hypnotized by the undulating looming spectacle, the victim crab or lobster is paralyzed (with awe?) and the flashy fish strikes — dinner and a show!
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Cuttlefish have remarkable skin, to say the least. It can alter to match surroundings of all colors, stripes, and textures -- a hyper-camouflage! One cuttlefish named, Bubbles (permanent guest of a venerated research institution of higher learning), was housed in a tank with a checkerboard patterned floor and her skin created a black square on its back to match (a decorator’s dream pet)! For all of the hoopla about standing out in the world, sometimes we forget how nice it is to fit in -- and artfully at that: there are times for both.
During mating season, cuttlefish let it all hang out, not even bothering to blend in. En masse males preen, competing in full splendor, puffing and wrestling to prove their genetic worth. Females are choosy and generally unimpressed by such displays. This might leave Darwinists confused, but, here’s where the fun part comes in: Cuttlefish might be a brainy bunch -- but some are more clever than others -- while the big boys are busy flexing, the less physically endowed males show off their mental assets... |
...The real “players” utilize their gifts to glide by the others, while appearing non-threatening and therefore much more welcomed by the ladies. These boys dress in drag. The smaller males make their skin appear like the females’ and slip by undetected, often, ahem, ‘accepted’ and departing without ever being noticed! They are 30% more likely to pass their genes along to the next generation than the traditionalists who don’t let their “freak flag fly.” What a terrific reminder that survival of the fittest also means the smartest.
People can resent limitation, but take a lesson from the cuttlefish: When it isn’t easy you get creative. Often great works, the most innovative and compelling, are born of necessity. If you embrace not what you don't have, but what IS available, a whole realm of possibility emerges that can be more effective — better than if all your dreams were granted and everything were handed to you at once. Propellant moxie will take you a lot further than mere resources alone. Sometimes the best prayers are unanswered ones, especially if we find out what we’re made of and triumph in the process.
Of the millions of eggs destined to be fully grown cuttlefish, only a small percentage will live to light up the oceans or make it to your dinner plate. Ideas are like that: only a few are meant to hatch and grow; even then some won’t make it very far. They’re not meant to. Never feel like a failure because you aren’t as prolific as you desire, or haven’t seen some of your dreams manifest. It’s a numbers game! The more you try, the more you increase the odds something special will be born and flourish — and it will. (Sometimes your efforts won't be seen or understood by anyone else's standards. No worries! YOU know if you're putting in the work.)
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Some researchers wonder why a creature with such a short lifespan (about 2 years) should have such capacity for thought. Why not? It doesn’t matter when you achieve, when your visions come to fruition, when you arrive at your destination! It’s all about NOW that counts. You’re meant to share, love, and leave something meaningful to the world, but, at the same time, enjoy your odd quirks and eccentricities, too!
No matter what you do, try to remember our little friends the cuttlefish: May you be as funky and have as much fun while you go and light it up! With love always, Auntie Tyan! |
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Feeling stuck? Let's get crack-a-lackin'!
The video below is interactive! It's easier to do things while having fun together!
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Auntie Tyan needs your help! Pweeze make it fun while getting stuff done, too!
Sometimes with ADD/ADHD it's just nice to have someone there with us to get started! Well, we've got YOU, Auntie Tyan & WEEZER! What else do we need? We are Kings & Queens of the world! 
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Just because you're given an opportunity to get angry, doesn't mean you have to take it.
Keep looking up! Things really do get better when we do our part.
How to go from...
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...To the "NOT-SO-MAD Hatter!"
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Auntie Tyan & Elodie the Bunny show how not to flip your wig!
Anger & ADD are one couple we need to break up! It's frustrating when your mind doesn't behave the way you want it to, but, anger is just powerlessness REALLY, REALLY loud. You are not powerless: You can make a positive change for yourself -- it's not going to be easy -- but you're worth fighting for!
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Sleep is a special place! Let's go, Auntie Tyan!
Auntie Tyan sings a lullaby! Goodnight angels, bedtime.
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Time to fly off to the land of Nod! |
Goals & ADD? Not so much.
(listen to the kwazy hat lady)
Life can be a wild circus, but you can be your ringmaster! With help & time you can tame impulses that hurt you into ones that serve you... It starts by forgiving past mistakes and loving yourself as YOU ARE NOW because YOU ARE WHAT YOU'RE BECOMING and YOU ARE gonna get you through this!
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Change your attitude about who you are and real magic happens! The more happy thoughts you entertain, the more happy moments you create! Bad stuff can only trick you into believing it's real. Truth is you're bigger and better than your past and have the magical power to create your future. Real magic is hard to master but totally worth it!
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I am proud to be different, face my struggles, and express my individuality. ADD/ADHD is tough but I'M TOUGHER.
That place of love is inside of you and is always there! It's a magical place where all happiness & wisdom reign and you are its Princes or Princesses. When you go to that place of love inside all is well --no matter what's happening around you-- it can never be disturbed or taken away. It's yours eternally & is the real you.
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Your Magic Wonder Dreamland Palace is Within You!
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Look for the "widdl' wins!"Celebrating "widdl' wins" creates positive neural pathways. The more you do it, the stronger those pathways become, and the better you'll feel. With ADD you need every advantage you can get, so, go for it! 
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When you look for little wins you make life a game and you win the game of life!
What are some of your little wins today? Please let me know, I would like to hear them.
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Confidence is not "they will like me." Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't."
The more you like who you are, the more you'll like others, and the more they'll like you in turn. Some will never like you no matter what, and that's okay with you, too! It's about putting as much love out there as you can because you have love within: because you & Spirit are more than enough on your own.
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Hang in there!
It doesn't have to be perfect, and you don't have to get it all done!
If you have ADD/ADHD remember: IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU FINISH! Just get going!
What could you do now if you weren't so convinced you couldn't?
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The other day I gave my new puppy a large rawhide that he attempted to take through the doggie door but couldn't quite maneuver with the unwieldy chew in his mouth.
After several attempts he dropped his treat on the floor. I opened the french door beckoning him to come out but he stayed put, staring at me. I handed him the rawhide again but he let it fall from his mouth and sat down... Then it hit me! He didn't think he could make it through the big door with his chew toy because he'd just failed to make it through the doggie door! Shaking my head at this silly dog, I tossed the rawhide outside and he quickly bounced out after it, landing and chomping with gusto on his prize. As I watched him I mused how we often behave the same way: how when we fail we quit trying, or believe we can't do something; even when circumstances change and before us lies a door wide open, ready for us to pass through, if we would but open our minds, too. What could you do now if you didn't think you couldn't? If you let go of the past? BTW, after a little while, I saw this tenacious puppy try again and this time he successfully navigated the doggie door with his extra large treat... He forgot! He forgot about he couldn’t do it before, and so he did it. NOW IS A NEW DAY: BE NEW WITH IT. |
Now is a New Day, Be New with it!
ADDers! Forget the last thing!
Kick the last thing away and head out the door! |
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