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TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Eckhart Tolle

September 22, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Spiritual guru Eckhart Tolle’s bestselling book “The Power of Now,” billed as a guide to spiritual enlightenment, encourages focusing on the present rather than fretting about the past or future. Tolle posits that being in control of the direction of one’s life is an illusion, and one that often leads to anxiety and disappointment. Only through the acceptance of the present can we begin to overcome those negative feelings and enjoy wherever life has taken us, as if it had been our preferred path all along.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Charlie Kaufman

September 21, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Being unabashedly yourself is no easy task, but to screenwriter, director, and novelist Charlie Kaufman, it also yields your best creative work. Here, the mind behind such films as “Being John Malkovich,” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” acknowledges his self-doubt, but pushes for authenticity nonetheless. It’s easy to let our insecurity stop us from accomplishing what we want to do and becoming who we want to be. But art requires bravery, starting with letting go of the fear of not being enough.

A Message From The Office of Beacon City Mayor Kyriacou

September 20, 2022 | by Editor BHA

DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Spike Jonze

September 15, 2022 | by Editor BHA

The sci-fi romance film “Her” was director Spike Jonze’s solo screenwriting debut, and it’s safe to say he knocked it out of the park. The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, was nominated for Best Picture in 2013 and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. It tells the story of Theodore (Phoenix), a man who falls in love with his artificially intelligent assistant, Samantha (voiced by Johansson). Theodore represents two of the film’s main themes: loneliness and isolation. Samantha brings him a ray of hope and helps to alleviate his depression, offering support through lines like this one, which reminds us that there is no limit to our capacity for love.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Jonathan Swift

September 14, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Among the works of 18th-century Anglo Irish author and clergyman Jonathan Swift, none is more well known than “Gulliver’s Travels.” In the 300 years since its publication, the story of Gulliver has been referenced in countless songs, movies, and television shows. Swift was a satirist raised on rationalism and committed to the strong morals of his faith. In his writing, descriptive passages not only served to illustrate elements of his stories, but also gave insight into the characters conveying the descriptions. In Swift’s hands, words were indeed the clothing of thoughts.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY … FAREGROUND ORGANIZATION IS DOING IT AGAIN!

September 12, 2022 | by Editor BHA

SAVE THE DATE 9/20/22 … CREATIVE DANCE SERIES FOR SENIORS … COME OUT, PARTICIPATE, AND SHAKE IT UP !

| by Editor BHA

THE WAIT LIST FOR THE BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY IS NOW CLOSED

August 31, 2022 | by Editor BHA

The City of Beacon Housing Authority has closed its waiting list for both the Tenant Based and the Project Based Housing Choice Voucher Programs.

The waiting list closed at 12pm on August 31, 2022. No further applications will be issued or received past the deadline.

All fully completed applications must have been submitted to the Beacon Housing Authority or postmarked by the August 31, 2022 deadline.

Any incomplete, illegible, or late applications will be returned to sender.

The City of Beacon Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider.

Mediation of Dutchess County Introduces there New Website to Residents of Dutchess County

August 30, 2022 | by Editor BHA

**Our new website is live!**
And it’s all about empowering **your** choices. Click here to see!

Accessibility is key

Three individuals are in an office scene with plants. One person is standing, has white hair and skin, a green sweater and blue pants. Another is pregnant and seated, has black skin and brown hair, wearing a yellow top and blue pants. Another is walking, has brown skin and hair, and is wearing a red sweatshirt and blue jeans.

A resource for the community

Whether you’re in the midst of dispute or looking to learn and volunteer – our new website can help you find your way. As ever, we’re here to help turn conflict into conversation. If you (or someone you know) are looking for resolution support

resourced by the community

As with all of our work, many hands made this possible. We’d like to take a quick moment to express our appreciation for our partners, colleagues, and neighbors, who offered feedback; our staff, volunteers, and board, who shared their insights throughout the process; Drake Creative, who collaborated, designed, and developed our new website; and Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant Infrastructure Program, which helped pay for enhanced accessibility and security.

Thank you all