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What is Essential
Mr. Rogers was a fan of Saint Exupery. He had a quote from The LIttle Prince framed, and it hung over his desk. A reference to essentialism of a different sort. Beside my chair in my office is a framed piece … Continue reading
Keeping Quiet
I feel lazy posting words other than my own, but first, the last weeks have been very full at work, second, I’m tired and third, I’m choosing words by people whose wisdom and eloquence inspires me. And I hope you. So today, … Continue reading
Take Kindness on the Road
“Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you’re already in heaven now.” — Jack Kerouac
The Long View
It helps now and then, to step back and take the long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Lovingkindness, Mindfulness
Tagged heaven, kingdom of heaven, oscar romero
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It’s Not About Behaviors It’s About Relationships
In the previous post I said, “Now, I’m more able to be kind to myself when I struggle with pausing, or slowing down–and still be kind when I slip and don’t.” The importance of self-compassion and kindness can’t be overstated … Continue reading
I Bet You CAN Eat Just One
The title of this post is the tagline of a Lay’s Potato Chip ad. It’s a pretty neat summation of the food industry’s approach to selling processed foods. And since I’m in an oppositional mood lately and walking headlong into … Continue reading
Posted in Food Memories, Lovingkindness, Mindfulness
Tagged addiction, food, kindness, Lay's potato chips
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