Compassion

Charged up

People say that darndest things, don’t they? I think that adage is actually about kids, but these days, it seems to apply as much to adults as preschoolers. There are a lot of big, important issues front and center in the world, and tensions are running high. Conversations easily turn into debates, and in the

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All’s well

Last week, we talked about being (or not being) a “short-timer,” and checking out of a situation before it’s actually ended just because you know the end is near. The time does eventually come, though, for things to wrap up. If you’ve been mindfully patient and checked-in during your final few weeks in a job,

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Sorry (not sorry)

It’s not easy being perfect. Always being on point, never making a mistake, carrying the burden of always being right, even when others don’t see it that way. It’s a lot of work, keeping all that up. Of course you know I’m joking, as (despite what you may see in the news these days), few

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Constructed criticism

Meditation is supposed to be relaxing. It’s supposed to make you feel less stressed, more chill, and maybe even a little blissed out…or so they say. Realistically, I’d say that’s sometimes true. Meditation and other types of mindfulness do activate many of your body’s relaxation cues – regulated breathing, slowed heart rate, and decreased cortisol

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Boomerang

This quote from Eckhart Tolle takes us back to some recent posts on compassion. In this season of family, travel, and other tests of patience, it’s helpful to keep in mind that the energy we put out doesn’t really stay out. Your reactions become a part of you, and can even serve to strengthen that response reflex within you.

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