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Watched an Agatha Christie style movie tonight, 🎥 called Murder at the Embassy. It's not at all intense, in fact my husband had nodded off while we were watching. Wanted a slow paced, easy viewing film. 😌 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22772712/

Here's an oxymoron for you or rather, a bit of irony. 😂😏 I guess MacDonalds can afford to promote this because all the winner's lives will be short. Cheap promo. 🤭🍔 During the AFL football games we recorded to watch from live TV, this was heavily promoted. 😏🫣

#127 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Stephen Covey likes to quote Lincoln who said, “If I had 8 hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend 7 sharpening my saw”. Getting congruent is having a sharp saw. Most people get lost hacking their way through the jungle in pursuit of their goals. When you’re congruent, you fly confidently over the jungle and land next to your objective to claim what you have so clearly envisioned. Use the many exercises taught in the pages of this free PDF download to build your congruency, from the book One Minute Millionaire. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/24-Ahas.pdf and https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/one-minute-millionaire/ Life Power Tip Fear has many disguises. It can sometimes look like procrastination, being vague, confusion, indecision, going slow on a project, avoidance, being easily distracted… How does fear show itself in your life, at this moment? Action Learn to play chess, or any other game that you would enjoy. Challenge For the day, practise putting aside external expectations, pride, and fear of embarrassment or failure. Quote If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise. -Robert Fritz Clearing Empty all rubbish bins around your home and replace their liners. Question In your life, what is the main game worth playing? Affirmation I choose to have inspirational people around me. Uplifting Extra What might your energy reveal about you? Have you ever wondered what makes you uniquely you? Your personality, your natural tendencies and the way you approach life all contribute to your individual journey. This intriguing Cosmic Energy Profile offers an opportunity to explore another perspective on what makes you tick. If you’re curious about self-discovery and enjoy uncovering new ideas about yourself, this could be an interesting little journey. Take a look and see what you might discover about your own cosmic energy profile. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/cosmic-energy-profile/ Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM Oops! Neglected to say GN last night. :)

Nice one Australia. More draconian laws. We're only discovering this stuff through word of mouth. 😳🫣 Post and Boast laws for posting burnouts and skids online for social media.

So many Aussies need to know about this. These people need our support. 🫣😳 Notes copied from under video: Geoff and Mike, to long time CFA Captains are worried about what might happen if a solar farm or BESS is caught up in or responsible for a fire. In this episode, they explain how they are to approach such an event and what restrictions they have to operate under, what threats there are to their health and how the government has not helped the CFA to keep up with training or equipment. A huge thanks to Geoff and Mike, who were keen to tell everyone what they are actually facing rather than what the narrative suggests.

Listening to @Simon Dixon while working this afternoon. Thanks so much Simon. :) https://www.youtube.com/live/cTGvigXANAc 0:00 Introduction and agenda 2:09 Global market check-in 7:48 Bounded escalation explained 13:23 Middle East power shift 22:12 Energy, tolls, and alliances 29:06 Egypt and China alignment 37:13 The Mecca agreement 44:46 Multi-node world order 50:28 G20, SCO, and BRICS impact 1:00:13 Venezuela and US narratives 1:16:05 Strategic oil reserves 1:25:42 Syria, Iraq, and Iran 1:35:43 Gold, Bitcoin, and custody 1:48:50 Closing thoughts and outlook 1:53:20 Privatizing Israel interview 1:59:42 Part Two Trailer 2:00:17 Interview begins Israel Is Being Privatized And Netanyahu Is Being Left Behind

Listening to “The Subtle Art of Normalising Dystopia”. Love his thumbnail. That will be “normal” soon with the direction things are heading. Notes copied & pasted from beneath the video: Normalising Dystopia Rule 1: Be Boring. AI-generated video summary: struthless explores how software tethering, digital rights management, and corporate policies gradually erode consumer control over personal property. Through an audit of the last decade, the discussion examines whether these technological shifts are inevitable or if there are still ways to reclaim autonomy over the devices and goods used in daily life.

#126 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Our brains are brimming with electrical activity every single minute of our lives. Our brainwaves differ from each other by their frequency. From the busy Beta waves of normal waking conditions, to the deep Delta brainwaves of sleep. Theta brainwaves sit on the cusps between relaxed Alpha and the deep sleep of Delta. It is here that you are in the perfect state for accelerated learning and that is why Theta binaural beats are used in John’s recordings. These powerful hypnosis recordings go deep into your unconscious mind to maximise your hidden potential. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/personal-transformation/ Life Power Tip Failure is, when you do not dare to act, not when you do. “At Happy Computers you are expected to make mistakes. When Microsoft set up their new research institute in Cambridge, the head of the center was told: ‘If every one of your projects succeeds, you will have failed.’ No failure means your people haven’t been allowed to experiment in unknown territory.” Action Learn something new. Perhaps search online for something you have wondered about. Challenge For one week, say yes to anyone who directly asks for your help. Quote If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way. -Buddha Clearing Embrace what it means to be ‘on time’ and practise the habit. Question In daily actions, are you conscious to the Pareto Principle (20/20 Rule)? Affirmation I choose to feel more, and more enthusiastic. Uplifting Extra Ever wondered whether you have any way of experiencing higher or altered states of consciousness? Perhaps you’ve had times where you perceived life in a totally different way or believed there must be realms of experience and perception, far greater and more amazing than those of everyday life. (Link is below)

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Experience Altered States Of Consciousness

Ever wondered about ways of experiencing altered states of consciousness? @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/states-of-consciousness/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

Thank goodness for Nostr. Notes copied/pasted from beneath Youtube video: They don't have to ban it. They just make it too risky for Big Tech to show you. The government says it's about a safer internet. But the new Digital Duty of Care proposal means platforms like Google, Meta, Apple, TikTok and Amazon get a legal reason to quietly hide lawful speech before anyone tells them to. No ban to challenge. No one to blame. You just don't see it. In this one I break down the exposure draft from 8 September - not law yet, which is why we need to talk about it now. I've enforced laws, I've prosecuted them, and now I beat them in court as a defence lawyer. The risk was never just what's written on the page. It's what companies do because they're scared of the penalty. Here's what I cover: → Why this is so much bigger than social media - search, hosting, app stores and internet providers are all in scope → The judgement problem - where's the line between discussing crime and encouraging it? → The 60,000 penalty unit math that makes hiding content the rational business decision → Why you get no review when a platform quietly suppresses first and never gets told to do anything This isn't a channel for advice, but it is a channel for clarity. If you want me to keep pulling apart laws before they become laws, you know what to do. EXPOSURE DRAFT & EMAIL CONTACT https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/media/publications/exposure-draft-online-safety-amendment-digital-duty-care-bill-2026 OBJECTION: 10 Tools For Thinking Clearly In a World Built To Influence You:

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Objection by James Glissan | Keep Your Judgement Your Own

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I'm James Glissan - ex-police officer, ex-police prosecutor, now criminal defence lawyer. I break down how power actually works in Australia so you understand your rights before you need them. General information only, not legal advice. Read the exposure draft yourself - start at sections 25A-26A and ask: would you be happy with this if your view was the risky one? Let me know in the comments. I'll see you in the next one.

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The Digital Duty of Care legislation has not yet been passed yet; the Australian Government released an exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 on September 8, 2026. Consultation Phase: Public feedback on the exposure draft is open and accepted until September 22, 2026. Next Steps: The government plans to introduce the final bill to Parliament later in 2026. Notes copied from under the video: Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation threatens to reshape the internet. That includes our freedom of speech. Platforms facing fines of up to $100 million will more than likely over-comply, suppressing lawful but controversial views rather than risk regulatory action. It’s not just social media, and it’s not just about children either, despite what the Federal Government wants you to believe. Digital Duty of Care is designed to cover everything from AI tools such as ChatGPT and the underlying infrastructure of the internet itself. In this podcast, the IPA’s Senior Fellow Dr Andrew Bushnell and Research Fellow Margaret Chambers dissect the new Digital Duty of Care draft bill, describing how broad ministerial powers and vague definitions of ‘harm’ will give government unprecedented influence over what Australians can see, share and discuss online.

Awesome. Don’t you just love proof of work? :) Notes copied from under the video: How is Manuka honey made, and what makes it different than any other honey in the world? I flew all the way to New Zealand to discover the secrets behind Manuka honey. I met with Ben, a true Kiwi and Manuka beekeeper, who helped me get the real, honest answers to the following questions... • How is Manuka honey made? • Why is it expensive, and is it worth the cost? • What does the full process of honey, from hive to jar, look like? Join me as I walk the wild hill country of Taranaki New Zealand, and discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Manuka! Links- Website (NZ):

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#125 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web It’s a while since I’ve seen this one and thought it might be the same for you. Relax in the beautiful music of this video and savor the poem’s beautiful text from The Invitation. Enjoy! (Link is below)

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The Invitation and Desiderata

Read The Invitation and Desiderata poems for you... @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/the-invitation-and-desiderata/

Life Power Tip Failure is an event. You are not a failure. Failure is simply a result of some action(s). Success requires courage. “Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill~ Action Learn a new joke and share it with friends or colleagues. Challenge For one full day, behave as though you have 100% confidence in yourself. Quote If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you do not have integrity, nothing else matters. -Alan Simpson Clearing Eliminate clothes that do not fit or that you have not worn in over a year. Question In what ways can you bring greater joy in your life? Affirmation I choose to feel that everyone appreciates who I am for him or her. Uplifting Extra You’re sure to like the quick video and special chapter download at this guest article by Scott. Chip away all of the parts that don’t make up the best version of you to reveal more of what’s actually hidden inside. You might recall the story of Michelangelo seeing David when he looked at a piece of marble that had been rejected by other sculptors. Michelangelo said that all that he had to do was chip away all of the parts that weren’t David, to reveal him. That statue is now considered a masterpiece. This article is just another forward step in your life towards creating your own masterpiece. (Link is below)

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Walk Your Talk (One Step at a Time)

Walk Your Talk is a post contributed by Scott Bowen. Learn more about Scott in his bio here https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/walk-your-talk/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

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GN Nostriches Shredded tons (felt like tons) more old paper docs today and cleaned out the birdbath. :)

Every day a little more good news! 🗞️ Text post that's under this video: Digital ID is officially here, and you are about to be forced to show a government-approved identity token just to open a web browser or check your email. The promise of the anonymous internet is being systematically dismantled under the guise of child safety, security, and modern convenience. What is being built right now is the architecture for a mandatory global internet passport. The moment every website, forum, and email provider requires state-backed age and identity verification to access the network, basic human communication becomes a metered, permission-based transaction. The EU's Global Digital Identity Wallet (eIDAS 2.0) and Age Verification System is the same thing that is being passed here in the US. Age verification on operating systems and websites is only the beginning.

#124 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Are you looking to move forward in any area of life right now? For example, taking a relationship to another level, improving work circumstances, wanting to feel more motivated, or even feeling like you want to do nothing at all. Before each action this week, ask yourself this one powerful question. (Link is below)

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One Powerful Question Transforms Your Life

Before each action, ask yourself this one powerful question... @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/one-powerful-question/

Life Power Tip External issues are never the source of not being successful. When you look at what’s not happening in your life, that you’d like to see happening, take a longer and harder look at how you are the source of what is happening, and that the results showing up in your life are 100% your responsibility. When you really look, you definitely can see how it all originates from you and is sourced in the choices you did, or did not, make. Action Laugh so hard that your face hurts. Challenge Focus today on empowering every person with whom you have contact. Quote If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. -Henry David Thoreau Clearing Eliminate one unrealistic expectation that you have today. Question In what way are you a better person today than yesterday? Affirmation I choose to feel that I am, loved and loving. Uplifting Extra To improve your peace of mind, use this list of 31 mini-tasks to get life uncluttered. Begin to recognize how important it can be for your emotional well-being, to stay on top of things and to have little “systems” in place to keep things “ticking over” nicely each day. (Link is below)

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31 Ways To Get Life Uncluttered

Improve your peace of mind & use this list of 31 mini-tasks @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/get-life-uncluttered/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.