Days just don’t pass by; they stay on their own way. Walking through a day can feel challenging, as it is like a slow escalator; whether it will move upwards or downwards, it depends on you, depending on the factors of how you begin your day. Showing up every day can feel difficult, as it is like the obstacles you face after reaching the metro station. To have a good day, starting with positive intent is important; execution may feel heavy, but once you crack it, your body will crave more automatically. So, stop thinking of a day as challenging, rather think about how you can make it good. Remember, it is not the intensity, it is the intent that changes everything.
Here are some key events that happened today and shaped history
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Groundhog Day Observed by Pennsylvania Dutch (1841)
On February 9, 1841, the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of Groundhog Day was first documented in the United States when a newspaper reported Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, residents watching a groundhog emerge from its burrow to forecast the weather.
United Kingdom Abolishes Slavery (1836)
On this day in 1836, the United Kingdom’s Slavery Abolition Act came into force across most of the British Empire, formally ending slavery and marking a significant milestone in the global movement to abolish human bondage.
Composer Dmitri Shostakovich Born (1906)
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich was born on February 9, 1906. He became one of the 20th century’s most influential composers, known for his symphonies and chamber works that reflected the tumult of his era.
Space Shuttle Discovery Returns to Flight (1995)
On February 9, 1995, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-63, becoming the first shuttle to fly after the Challenger disaster and marking a major step in resuming U.S. spaceflight operations.
U.S. President Ronald Reagan Survives Assassination Attempt (1981)
On this date in 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt outside the Washington Hilton Hotel but survived after prompt medical treatment, an event that tested national resilience and leadership.
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Just like life craves colours, the second month of the year reveals quite a reality: nothing has really changed, only the table got a new calendar. As the Resolutions and results create pressure, the arrival of February asks the last of a few from the west wind to blow fully.
February arrives with a different rhythm, from sunrise to sunset. It carries the warmth of the sun and tries to hold back the cold, like a mother shielding her child. But everyone must face the cold before it passes, and in that passing, a sense of emptiness appears. That’s when love is needed the most.
Maybe that’s why February is not the end of the beginning. It’s a wake-up call for many, just like animals rising from hibernation.
Maybe that’s why they say February is the beginning.
