THE DAILY BOOSTER
The Art of Connection
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Start with Intention: Box Breathing
Quote of the Day
“Could I have been anyone other than me? Could I have done anything other than I did? I don’t know. But I do know that I am not the person I was. I am not the person I will be. I am who I am, in this moment.”– David Wroblewski, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Daily Laughter & Play
Joke of the Day
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Why did the artist break up with the politician?
She said he was great at drawing lines, but terrible at building bridges!
Today’s Playful Challenge: Pretend to put on “empathy goggles” when someone is talking to you.
Vocabulary
Convivial (adj.): Friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
Vocab Review
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Imperturbable (adj.):
Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Useful Fact of the Day
On **July 11, 1960**, Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published, becoming a classic for its themes of empathy and justice.
Daily Read Aloud: The Choice at Dawn
Imagine two men on a field at dawn, pistols in hand. This was the scene on this day in 1804. A rivalry fueled by insult had reached its breaking point. Words had failed, empathy had vanished, and the only tool left was destruction. They chose the duel. Now, imagine a young girl on a porch, watching her father. She is learning not about duels, but about dignity. She is learning to see the humanity in those her society has deemed “other.” On this day in 1960, the world was introduced to her story in To Kill a Mockingbird. It was a story that chose not the pistol, but the bridge. It was a quiet, creative act that has since built countless bridges of empathy. Every day, you stand on that same field. In every interaction, you face the same choice. Do you pick up the pistol? Or do you pick up the pen? Do you choose to build a bridge of understanding, to tell a story of empathy, to connect rather than conquer? The duel is loud and final. Building a bridge is quiet and lasting. Today, be a bridge builder.
Creative Challenge: Found Poem of Connection
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Your Poem
Business Skills: Getting to Yes
This is the classic manual for building bridges instead of fighting duels in negotiation.
- Separate the people from the problem.
- Focus on interests, not positions.
- Invent options for mutual gain.
- Insist on using objective criteria.
Community Building
Engage with the Colorado Black Arts Festival!
- Go: If you can, visit the festival in City Park.
- Look: If not, visit their website and find an artist whose work resonates.
- Share: Share a link to the festival or your favorite artist on social media to support this vital community event.
Daily Financial: The Art of Financial Connection
Daily Alignment: Plan Your Day
Today’s Schedule
Final Centering: Mindfulness (10-15 Min)
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“Bridge of Breath”
With every exhale, imagine sending out a calm, steady breath, like a bridge extending from you to the world.
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“Stepping Over the Line”
In your mind, step to the other side of a disagreement. Try to see the world from their vantage point.
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“Sensing the Collective”
Expand your awareness beyond yourself. Feel the shared energy of the people in your city.