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“It's a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research & study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
It's Never Too Late to Make The Right Choice
Ananda, one of the Buddha’s disciples, said to the Buddha one day. “I’ve realized that half of the path to the holy life is made of good...
- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
Picking Pleasure Or Purpose
“…I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”...
- Jun 25, 2022
- 5 min
Go To The Gold Standard?
“If your actions were to boomerang back on you instantly, would you still act the same? ― Alexandra Katehakis, psychotherapist Stock...
- Jun 11, 2022
- 5 min
Can We Hold Two Opposing Views Together?
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." Benjamin...
- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
Stop Gritting Your Teeth and Start Looking For Gold
"I have been finding treasures in places I did not want to search, finding beauty where I did not want to look." - Suzy Kassem, 'Rise Up...
- May 18, 2022
- 3 min
Use Music to Put a Little Love In Your Heart
“Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I am pumped...
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
Often We Need a Good Ear Not Advice
Just like children, emotions heal when they are heard and validated. Jill Bolte Taylor I would like to say this has only happened once or...
- May 7, 2022
- 4 min
Oops, Did I Just Go Over The Line?
“You will excel only by maximizing your strengths, never by fixing your weaknesses.” Marcus Buckingham, author, business consultant...
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
The Best Advice
“It's a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research & study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each...
- Apr 18, 2022
- 4 min
For All The Good Eggs About to Crack Up
"Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others." Dr. Brene Brown. After...
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
Dying Well
The art of living well and the art of dying well are one. Epicurus I know it's coming up - Mother's Day, but my mother is dead. Now I am...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
The Ultimate Path To The Good Life?
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama Over the holidays last year, we...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
How To Stop Being Quite So Foolish On All The Other Days
“And not only the pride of intellect, but the stupidity of intellect. And, above all, the dishonesty, yes, the dishonesty of intellect....
- Mar 29, 2022
- 5 min
Stop Doing Nasty Tangos With Your Partner
"I’ll Always Have Your Back" - A super good way to express your love Our children have asked my husband and me what we are most proud of....
- Mar 29, 2022
- 5 min
What's Your Vision of The Good Life?
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. Carl Jung...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
Start A Virtuous Cycle
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. Coretta Scott King My husband,...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
Learn to Use Gentle Words To Get Your Needs Met
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. William Hazlitt Covid-19 was wearing on us. My...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 3 min
How To Quieten Our Ego For The Good Of Everyone
“Big egos have little ears.” Robert Schuller Family members strung out particularly around the West Coast, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado...
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