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Embrace April Foolishness?
"The human race has only one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." – Mark Twain My husband, John, has already tried to prank me...
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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The Amen Effect And Beyond
There is definitely openness to others' suffering that is dealt not with distress but with compassion. Matthieu Ricard A couple of months...
Mar 19, 20246 min read
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Beating Bad to Bits: The Rule of Four and the Negative Golden Rule
"That which is to you hateful do not to your neighbor. This is the whole law; the rest is commentary on it; go, learn!" Hillel, renowned...
Feb 17, 20245 min read
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The Heart of It: Love and Lent, Moral Elevation, and Oxytocin
The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation.... Charles Sumner, American statesman Some of you sent me beautiful stories related...
Feb 8, 20245 min read
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What Is Giving You Inspiration, Joy, and Direction?
“We wait for the new year to appear to us like the hopeful sun bringing aspiring light to an eager world” Munia Khan, poet, writer...
Dec 29, 20233 min read
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For the Intrepid Laborers of Love, With Gratitude
“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes...
Sep 4, 20234 min read
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Happy Planksgiving and Other Happiness Builders
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." Cicero, Roman stateman Happy Thanksgiving all. Turkey is...
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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Attached to the Community? It's On Us
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. ...
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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Undamn Real
“I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight.”― Percy Bysshe Shelley Grammy’s eyes were closed, but she was awake....
Jul 10, 20224 min read
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A Good Life Silver Bullet
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister [Johannes] Eckhart, German theologian,...
Mar 29, 20224 min read
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Play Can Help Us Be More Sensitive and Tough
“People tend to forget that play is serious.” ~ David Hockney The clock says a bit past midnight, then 2 a.m., then 4. What is keeping...
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Finding What Gives Us Hope
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu Life may look bleak these days as we focus on a...
Mar 29, 20224 min read
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