Nordic countries were guaranteed a spot on the podium.

Actually, all three spots on the podium.

According to the latest edition of the World Happiness Report, the three happiest countries in the world are Finland, Iceland and Denmark.

Finland was named the happiest country in the world for a record 9th time in a row.

Iceland finished second and Denmark took third place in the ranking.

The Report is compiled by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford.

It is included in the Annual Report On Global Happiness. (CNN)

Sean Penn finally got his hands on his third Oscar… sort of.

The “One Battle After Another” star, who was a no-show at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday when he won the best supporting actor Oscar for that film.

He was seen in a video published on social media on Tuesday receiving a makeshift version of the statuette in Ukraine.

The clip showed the 65-year-old actor, activist and humanitarian receiving a flat, metallic trophy in the unmistakable silhouette of the Academy Award.

Although a controversial figure thoughout his life, he has made this a better place.

I hope you’re not too busy to notice one of God’s miracles.

I know you have some worrisome issues that take your attention.

After all, you’ve seen tulips before.

That’s all the more reason to give that beautiful flower a moment of your time.

It may be the only moment that will bring you peace today.

Better yet, why not pickup a dozen of them to be the centerpiece on your dinner table tonight?

Remember, as long as you’re alive, you have reason to REJOICE!

If not today, when?

They are nutrient-dense, rich in antioxidants and ellagic acid.

Also, high in vitamin C, manganese and fiber.

All of these ingredients support heart health and reduce inflammation.

If they are used in jams, jellies or pies, they are harvested by machine.

If sold fresh in grocery stores, they are hand picked one at a time.

They must be hand picked because they bruise or are crushed easily.

Now, you learned something you didn’t know before.

So you see, raspberries are berry good for you!

(Google)

Too many uncertainties today!

The last thing you should be uncertain about is your closeness with loved ones and friends.

Everything is in a chaotic state of affairs.

So, what can you do about it?

You can’t change the world out there, but you can change YOUR world…

…if it needs changing.

Do EVERYTHING you can to be sure your relationships are where they should be.

As they used to say, “Time to pull the wagons in a circle!”

If not today, when?

(Wayne Gretzky)

Over and over again, we’re reminded it’s better to fail than not to try.

We see that message repeated by the great Wayne Gretzky.

And Michael Jordan told us he missed 9,000 shots on his way to stardom!

With the coming of AI, each of us must be willing to try something new.

Most of us are comfortable with our old habits.

We know, however, that old habits won’t work in a new environment.

When Wayne Gretzky first stepped onto the ice, I’m sure he fell.

But he got up again.

When Michaell Jordan missed those 9,000 shots, he kept on shooting.

We MUST become players in the new AI world!

Will you become a player?

If not today, when?

Yes, the process called THE DRAFT ended in 1973

Thereafter, our country had to rely on true patriots.

And we have ever since.

Some of our fellow citizens believe patriotism is decreasing.

The 2026 World Population Review Report says 41% of Americans believe we’re the most patriotic.

Always keep those VOLUNTEERS in your prayers!

If not today, when!

Yes, it’s a pint of Guiness, alright.

But the beer is 0.0 alcohol and it’s called, “Never Drinking Again.”

Ireland has experienced a 34% drop in alcohol consumption in the last two decades.

For people in Dublin, losing the booze is still part of a night out.

And it’s mostly young people going alcohol-free.

More people feel like they can go out and have fun and not get drunk.

It’s progress.

I GUESS!

Walking is often dismissed as “just cardio” or something you do to reach your step count or get some fresh air.

But walking acts as far more than a calorie-burning activity.

It’s one of your body’s most fundamental movement patterns.

How you walk affects pelvic alignment, core stability, hip mobility, balance, breathing and even how your nervous system regulates tension.

In many ways, walking provides the basis for building and expressing strength.

Think of walking as the daily foundational practice that sets the stage for how powerfully you can move in the gym and everyday life. (Dana Santa, Certified conditioning, mobility & mindbody coach.)

That’s a tough question.

You may already have certain attributes that you can use to suceed in an AI world.

On the other hand, your skills may easily be replaced by AI.

You have to do one of two things:

1. JOINING AI- Evaluate your existing skills that will be needed in an AI world?

2. AVOIDING THE AI WORLD- with existing skills you already have and know you can use.

One thing you cannot do is sit by as a spectator.

Now is the time to act. You must get prepared one way or the other.

AI is here to stay. You have to decide how you will fit in and take action to do so.