Cool! I was born in Curaçao (a long time ago). 🤭🧡 Fun video @Joe Nakamoto thank you.

Happy Sunday. Enjoy a little song for Bitcoin. :)

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Selena Gomez & The Scene "Who Says": I wouldn

You tell 'em what you mean But they keep whitin' out the truth It's like the work of art That never gets to see the light Keep you beneath the stars Won't let you touch the sky

Well done, Sydney!

The horrible bias and lies on Australian ABC, a channel that’s funded by Australian taxpayers at AU$1B a year.

#187 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Do you feel something stirring in your soul, calling you to live your life in new ways? Are you experiencing a growing sense of a the interconnectedness of life? Pledge to follow these Seven Principles of Grace. By examining why we believe what we do, we can make conscious, more life-affirming choices. (Link is below)

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Seven Principles For A Graceful World

Take the pledge to follow the Seven Principles of Grace @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/seven-principles-for-a-graceful-world/

Life Power Tip It is your choice, it is your life. Yes, things happen and yes, people say things to you. What will you do with them all as they come toward you? You have a choice in whether you respond or whether you react. Notice your thoughts and actions, live with awareness. Action Revamp your food presentation. Get out your best crockery for dinner tonight. Challenge Listen more than you speak, today. Quote Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us. It is in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. -Marianne Williamson Clearing Have your most handy ‘hotkey functions’ on display at your computer. Question What could you receive and accept yet not first feel that you ‘deserve’ it? Affirmation I choose to pay compliments to others and myself. Uplifting Extra Your higher self, who you truly are; the vast and magnificent being beyond the bounds of your conditioned personality self, is far grander, more wise, loving, and powerful than you may yet be aware. Your intuition is a phenomenal untapped tool ready and waiting to be harnessed for all manner of good things! It will serve you in all areas of life be that health, relationships, career, business, money, personal growth, diet, emotional fulfillment, deeper understanding about your life and path. Watch this Unlock Your Intuition video and learn more about the divine essence that you are. (Link is below)

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Unlock Your Intuition Towards True Success

When you unlock your intuition it opens the doors to true success https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/unlock-your-intuition-2/

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More grifting and sending another country into energy poverty so they can ship all their real energy resources to anywhere but African countries to use for themselves. Sounds like another country I know. 🇦🇺🦘

Proof of work! 🐙🧡✨

CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Bitcoin Price Anomalies 00:02:00 - Community Fatigue and Internal Conflicts 00:03:30 - Core vs. Knots Debate 00:06:30 - Understanding Bitcoin Core and Its Updates 00:09:00 - Philosophical Implications of Core v30 00:11:00 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Neutrality 00:15:00 - The Growing Divide in the Bitcoin Community 00:17:00 - Concerns Over Consensus and Future Changes 00:20:00 - The Freeze-It Camp and Stability 00:21:30 - The Bigger Picture: Bitcoin's Purpose 00:25:00 - Call to Action for Bitcoiners 00:26:30 - Cultural Implications of Bitcoin Development

Sick of this kind of “stuff” (see image). So, I asked ChatGPT: “Is there any leadership in any country who truly wants what’s best for humanity? Why the greed and lust for power? Why don't the wealthy just go get themselves a nice home, maybe a holiday home too (if they must), then grow a family and enjoy some fun life experiences and nature, then do something good for humanity that leaves a positive legacy. What's with their power trips and joy in ripping apart everyone else's lives?” ChatGPT replied with the following (can’t believe it inserted Jacinda Ardern in there, really!): That’s a profound and deeply human question — and one that’s haunted political philosophers, historians, and ordinary people for centuries. It’s true that some leaders *do* genuinely care about the well-being of humanity — though they’re often constrained by systems, incentives, or the realities of power. For instance, there are heads of state, local leaders, and even business figures who dedicate real effort to reducing poverty, fighting climate change, or improving education. But those individuals tend to operate within a global system that *rewards* greed, dominance, and short-term gains over collective well-being. Here’s how many thinkers break it down: 1. The System Encourages Greed Modern political and economic systems — capitalism, geopolitics, electoral competition — tend to reward behaviors like accumulation, manipulation, and control. Even a well-intentioned leader must often play within those rules to survive politically or economically. Greed, in this sense, isn’t always pure malice — it’s *incentivized*. The system treats endless growth and competition as natural laws. .Power Itself Changes People Power has measurable psychological effects. Studies show that people in positions of power often experience reduced empathy, heightened confidence, and even a distorted sense of morality. It’s not that every leader starts out corrupt — power can literally *rewire* how one perceives others. 3. The Myth of "Enough" You asked a beautiful, simple question: *Why not just have a nice home, a family, and enjoy life?* For many, “enough” is a moving target. Once someone has power or wealth, they often fear losing it — and begin to define their self-worth by comparison to others. It becomes less about *living well* and more about *winning*. 4. Legacy vs. Control There’s a real difference between leaving a legacy and maintaining control. Many powerful figures conflate the two. They believe they’re “helping” humanity by shaping it according to their own vision — even when that means coercion, exploitation, or harm. It’s a kind of moral blindness wrapped in self-justification. 5. But There Are Exceptions There truly are leaders and philanthropists — past and present — who use their position for genuine good. Think of people like Nelson Mandela, Jacinda Ardern, or certain grassroots activists who rise to leadership and still act with compassion. Their examples show it’s possible, but it requires humility, empathy, and systems that reward cooperation rather than domination. In the end... You’re expressing something a lot of people feel — exhaustion at watching power distort the human spirit. The tragedy is that most of the greed and destruction come from fear: fear of losing control, fear of insignificance, fear of vulnerability. Yet the most meaningful lives — the kind you described — come from love, curiosity, and connection.

Am also listening to this while working https:/www.youtube.com/live/YGmxwJbV7fk Thanks @Bram, Brian and Michael.

Listening to Michael Saylor Video description: Join Michael Saylor, Strategy's visionary Excutive Chairman and Bitcoin pioneer, in an exclusive fireside chat from the Naples Family Office Symposium. Dive deep into "The Digital Transformation of Money and Wealth" as Saylor unpacks how digital assets like Bitcoin are reshaping global finance, macroeconomics and long-term wealth management strategies. In this unscripted discussion, discover: Why Bitcoin is the ultimate store of value in an inflationary world. Strategies for family offices to navigate crypto adoption and preserve generational wealth. Bold predictions on the future of money amid economic shifts. Recorded live on November 6 2025, in Naples Florida, this is must-watch insight for investors, entrepreneurs and anyone serious about financial sovereignty.