What is the just for today meditation for July 29?

As we learn to gently accept ourselves, we can start to view others with the same accepting and tolerant heart. These people, too, are only human, trying to do their best and sometimes falling short. Just for today: I will treat others with the tolerance and forgiveness I seek for myself.

What will you learn at the meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses?

The meetings are largely devoted to study of the Bible and Witness doctrines . During meetings and in other formal circ*mstances, Witnesses refer to one another as "Brother" and "Sister".

What is the mantra for "just for today"?

Just for today I shall be unafraid . Particularly, I shall be unafraid to be happy, to enjoy what is good, what is beautiful, and what is lovely in life. Just for today I will not compare myself with others. I will accept myself and live to the best of my ability.

What is the quote just for today?

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires . I will take my “luck” as it comes, and fit myself to it. Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind.

What to say to a Jehovah's Witnesses when someone dies?

What should I say? You can express your condolences to the family and friends of the deceased simply and sincerely . If you knew them personally, you can also share some positive memories or qualities of the dead.

How much money do Jehovah's Witnesses have to give?

There is no tithing or collection, but all are encouraged to donate to the organization ; Witnesses typically provide an opportunity for members of the public to make such donations as they encounter them in their preaching work.

What are the do's and don'ts of Jehovah's Witnesses?

Jehovah's Witnesses believe they should remove themselves from the worldly influences of nonbelievers. Gambling, drinking, drugs, and tobacco are forbidden by the church . They also show their separation from nonbelievers by adhering to strict rules of modest dress and grooming.

What are the words to the poem just for today?

Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out; if anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least two things I don't want to do - just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.

What is the Reiki mantra just for today?

Just for today, I release thoughts of worry If you're holding on to worry energy, thinking about future events can produce negative emotions. However, if you're able to release this energy, you may have an easier time living in the present moment and worrying less about the future.

What is the prayer for today just for today?

Just for today, Lord, give us the strength to endure whatever hard things we have to face . Just for today, Lord, provide us with the wisdom to know what to do, which questions to ask, and how to prioritize it all.

What should I meditate on today?

What to Focus on During Meditation: 20 Ideas The Breath. This is perhaps the most common type of meditation. ... The Body Scan. Pay attention to the physical sensations in your body. ... The Present Moment. ... Emotions. ... Emotional Triggers. ... Compassion. ... Forgiveness. ... Your Core Values. More items...

Meetings and Updates Week of July 29 (2024)

City Meetings:
- Plan Commission 7/29
- Transportation Commission 7/31
- Madison Public Library Board 7/31
- Community Development Block Grant Committee 7/31
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins 7/30
WisDOT Public Hearings about the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study 7/29 and 7/30
Resources at Reindahl Event 8/1
Events & Announcements

City Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at theMeeting Schedule page.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, July 29, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include development-related requests (none in District 3).

Meeting Details
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Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 31, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Northeast Area Plan, adopting the West Area Plan, and an update on the East Mifflin Bike Boulevard.

Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
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Madison Public Library Board

The Madison Public Library Board meeting will take place on Thursday, August 1, atLakeview Library on 2845 N Sherman Ave. at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include approval of a statement to the Common Council in support of a referendum, as well as planning for the implementation of a reduction in hours at Madison Public Library locations in the event that the reductions would be necessary in the 2025 Operating Budget.

Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
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Community Development Block Grant Committee

The Community Development Block Grant Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, August 1, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Northeast Area Plan and adopting the West Area Plan. The agenda also includes an application for City Affordable Housing funds for the Point on Washington project at 3917 Lien Road in District 3.This is the former Plaza Hotel conversion project by Repvblik that unexpectedly ran into Wisconsin’s individual metering law requiring the developer to install individual-unit meters and adding large cost to the project. Here’s their funding application with more information about their project and their request.

Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
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Watch Online

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday, July 30

In-person absentee voting begins two weeks before Election Day. It ends the Sunday before each election. State law prohibits voter registration the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before each election.

Looking for a sample ballot? VisitMy Vote WI.

You will need to showIDto receive an absentee ballot. You may register to vote, withproof of address, at any absentee voting location. There is no voter registration the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before Election Day.

Early voting locations near District 3

Pinney Library,516 Cottage Grove Rd
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekdays, July 30 - August 9
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays, August 3 & 10
East Madison Community Center,8 Straubel Court
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays, August 5-9
Global Market & Food Hall,2161 Zeier Rd
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekdays, July 30 - August 9
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays, August 3 & 10
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays, August 4 & 11
Olbrich Gardens,3330 Atwood Ave
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays, July 30 - August 9
SS Morris AME Church,3511 Milwaukee St
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays, August 4 & 11

WisDOT Public Hearings about the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study 7/29 and 30

From WisDOT:

“The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to attend a public hearing for the 67-mile I-39/90/94 Corridor Study in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. There will be three opportunities to attend the public hearing: one virtual and two in-person.

The virtual public hearing will be held Monday, July 29, 2024, via PIMA/YouTube Live atwww.tinyurl.com/InterstateVirtualPH. If interested parties do not have internet access, they may call (608) 571- 2209 and enter Conference ID: 588 603 889# to listen to the virtual public hearing. The virtual public hearing will begin at 5 p.m. and will end when all interested persons have provided testimony or 7 p.m., whichever occurs first.

The Madison in-person public hearing session will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Madison College Truax Building, Conference Room D1630, 1701 Wright St., Madison, WI 53704.

The Wisconsin Dells in-person public hearing session will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wisconsin Dells High School, HH Bennett Hall and Cafeteria, 1501 Brew Farm Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

If you have any questions, or if you're unable to attend one of the scheduled hearings and would like to give your testimony or find out more about the study, contact David Schmidt,WisDOTProject Manager at (608) 246-3867, or emailDavid2Schmidt@dot.wi.gov.”

Meetings and Updates Week of July 29 (1)

Here is WisDOT’s webpage for the Corridor Study project. The City has been engaged throughout the process and has been sharing comments and feedback to WisDOT in support of design considerations that:

Improve traffic safety
Accommodate alternate modes of transportation across the corridor
Improve connectivity across highway barriers between neighborhoods
Reduce runoff, air pollution, and noise impacts

The Common Council approved this resolution in April with feedback for WisDOT, also described in my April 20th blog post.The City plans to submit final comments to WisDOT on their draft Environmental Impact Statement, in support of the above goals, by WisDOT’s deadline of August 12th.

Note that there are no official construction timelines yet. Construction timelines will be driven by WisDOT’s project prioritization and the State Legislative Joint Finance Committee’s willingness to fund Madison-area projects. City Transportation staff expect that the Madison-area improvements will take several decades to implement, with start dates unlikely until the late 2020’s at the earliest.

Resources at Reindahl Event August 1st

District 17 Alder Sabrina Madison and Metro Transit are hosting a Resources at Reindahl event at Reindahl Park on Thursday 8/1 from 10am-2pm that may be of interest to residents of the nearby District 3 residents of the Mayfair Park and Burke Heights neighborhoods. The event will include a tour of one of the new Metro Transit electric buses, a waste reduction learning activity with the Trash Lab, and staff/resources from a variety of local services organizations. Read more about the event in this blog post by Alder Madison.

Events & Announcements

Capitol View Farmers' Market, Wednesday, July 31:The Capitol View Farmers' Market is held weekly on Wednesdays (3:00-7:00pm) from late May through mid-October.
Metro Public Hearing Scheduled, Wednesday, July 31:On Wednesday, July 31, Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a public hearingat 6 PM to review and discuss proposed new service to Monona as well as Metro’s updated Service Equity Analysis.
Public Invited to Celebrate Madison’s Sister Cities:The community is invited to celebrate these global connections at a free reception, featuring a photo exhibit, at the Overture Center.[postedJuly 25, 2024]
Lane Closures -- King, Wilson and Butler Street Intersection:Starting Friday, July 26, R.G Huston will be performing underground utility work within the King St, Wilson St, and Butler St intersection. During this phase of work all traffic will be shifted to the south side of Wilson St with one lane of… [postedJuly 25, 2024]
West Dayton Street Westbound Traffic Lane Reopens:The westbound traffic lane of West Dayton Street, which had been closed since October of 2023 for a UW steam tunnel project at the Park Street intersection, is now reopened.West Dayton Street is now fully open to both directions of traffic on… [postedJuly 25, 2024]
Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled:Give feedback on proposed service to Monona as well as Metro's updated service equity analysis. [postedJuly 24, 2024]
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases Rising in Dane County:Public Health Madison & Dane County is alerting the community about an outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. [postedJuly 23, 2024]
Madison Celebrates Installation of First Air Quality Monitor:The City’s air quality monitoring network will measure particulate matter concentrations in neighborhoods throughout the City. [postedJuly 22, 2024].