The Morning Four

Today's podcast celebrates roller coasters - both modern and classic - and looks what colors people dream in. The third segment is dedicated to the late Toni Morrison and the episode ends with an affirmation for the weekend.    Helpful links from today's show:   Dream in black and white: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/health/02real.html Toni Morrison: https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/books/at-some-point-in-life-the-world-s-beauty-becomes-enough-14-inspirational-toni-morrison-quotes-1.895424

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What does relaxation look like to you? How about an island full of bunnies? Or letting go of a grudge - for good? Today's episode covers all of these topics and an affirmation to get your day rolling. Have a great Thursday!

  Helpful links from today's show: Relaxation Day: https://nationaltoday.com/national-relaxation-day/
Japanese bunny island: https://www.thedodo.com/the-story-behind-the-bunnies-o-434570004.html
Let go of grudges: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/smarter-living/let-go-of-your-grudges-theyre-doing-you-no-good.html Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

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What is the perfect temperature for humans to scientifically enjoy the outdoors? Find out on today's episode that also has some mosquito facts, a mom sharing 22 acts of kindness in her son's honor and a Wednesday affirmation. 

 

Helpful links from today's show:

 

Portland weather: https://www.traveltrivia.com/us-cities-perfect-weather-august/
Perfect temp for humans: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-people-feel-hot/
Lethal mosquitos: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Most-Lethal-Animal-Mosquito-Week?WT.mc_id=MosquitoWeek2014_SharkWeek_tw&WT.tsrc=Twitter
Mom shares kindness: https://www.cdapress.com/local_news/20190811/mother_spreads_kindness_to_raise_suicide_awareness

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High fives to the southpaws today on Lefthanders Day. Today's episode also looks at International Youth Day and volunteers making a difference in tragedy. Stick around for the affirmation.

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End your workweek on a positive note with today's episode that includes some thoughts on Romance Awareness Month, an Indonesian volcano, wanted character traits in a mate and a weekend affirmation.

 

 

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Romance Awareness Month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/romance-awareness-month-august/

Indonesian volcano: https://www.traveltrivia.com/natural-phenomena-scientists-cant-explain/

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Are you fully embracing the fact that August is National Sandwich Month? Today's episode gives some between-the-bread suggestions, and looks at what MLB umpires earn in a season. The superstar pop group BTS is part of today's feel-good news story and the episode ends with an empowering affirmation. Have a great Thursday!   Helpful links from today's show:  

National Sandwich Month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-sandwich-month-august/

Umpire pay: http://mentalfloss.com/article/23068/how-much-do-these-umpires-get-paid

International Day of Friendship: https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/bts-and-unicef-call-young-people-spread-kindness-international-day-friendship  

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Take care of yourself this month during National Wellness Month. Today's podcast also looks at a U.S. park where buried treasure may still lie and a program for high schoolers that allows them to volunteer for school credit. Stick around for the Wednesday affirmation.    Helpful links from today's show:  

National Wellness Month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-wellness-month-august/

Elysian Park Treasure - L.A. : 

https://www.traveltrivia.com/missing-treasures-and-where-to-search-for-them/

Credit for helping the elderly: https://www.upworthy.com/iowa-school-giving-students-pe-credits-for-helping-telderly  

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Today's episode looks at International Peace Month and how you can incorporate those vibes into your everyday life. Host Katie Parsons also looks at the origin of the modern peace symbol, shares a story about a mom who traveled 10,000+ miles for charity and ends with an affirmation for this Tuesday.    Helpful links from today's show:  

International Peace Month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-peace-month-august/

Peace sign origination:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_symbols

Charity walk: https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/inspirational-mum-completes-10-000-mile-charity-trek-to-australia-with-no-money-1-4974951  

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The Morning Four podcast is back this week with all new episodes each morning. Today's looks at a month-long celebration of the pursuit of happiness and uncovers a heat anomaly fact. Stick around for some good news about addiction treatments and a Monday affirmation.    Helpful links from today's show:  

Happiness Happens month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/happiness-happens-month-august/

Heat anomaly - Great Pyramids: https://www.traveltrivia.com/natural-phenomena-scientists-cant-explain/

Mindfulness and addiction:

https://news.usc.edu/154943/mindfulness-could-be-a-key-to-recovering-from-substance-abuse-usc-experts-say/

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Today has the fifth and final clue for this week's secret theme. The answer will be announced on Monday's show so keep those guesses coming. Today's episode also looks at the origin of the penny and two police officers who showed kindness on the Fourth of July. Stick around for the Friday affirmation and have a great weekend!

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Miss Virginia movie: www.missvirginiamovie.com

Rob Riggle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Riggle

Pennies: https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids/coins-and-medals/circulating-coins/penny

Kind cops: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nypd-officers-shoplifting-instead-of-arresting-a-woman-accused-of-shoplifting-these-nypd-cops-paid-for-her-groceries/