Thinks I find along the way
When I was young and naive enough to believe I had a good shot at making a living as a free-lance writer, I attended lots of writer’s workshops. They were always interesting, and some of the tips helped me place articles with local magazines and neighborhood newspapers. I never did make a lot of money […]
read on here: A Blogger’s Voice — Muddling Through My Middle Age
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.” Jalaluddin Rumi Can we meet there?
You’re born with various survival programs, or defenses. Later, when you actually experience a serious threat, you acquire more defenses, and these can end up really harming you.
Good news, dog lovers: Letting your four-legged friend into the bedroom does not worsen your sleep, according to a new Mayo Clinic study—and it may actually help you rest easier. 547 more words
via Here’s Why Letting Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed Is Actually Good for You — PEOPLE.com
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It’s never been like me to call on a higher power. The closest I ever came was in the fifth grade when I shouted up at the sky angrily, “If you are real, now would be a GREAT TIME to do something!” I wanted to believe but it all felt like a fairy tale to me. For many years I was very conflicted over this, but as I grew up the feelings faded.
via The Winding Road from Christianity to Buddhism — Neurodivergent Rebel
Ever wonder if by doing such a great job performing miracles at work, that people think miracles just happen? What would happen if we let go and let it be?
Source: Let Go and Let It Be
The day I chose to forgive was the day I became free…
Source: Why I Forgave My Father and How It Set Me Free – Tiny Buddha
There is no love without forgiveness
Source: There is no love without forgiveness by Bryant McGill
I really dislike confrontation and will do pretty much anything in my power to avoid most arguments. Still, like anyone, I end up in a few every now and then. I’ve read a ton of different techniques for handling tense situations, but I heard some great advice this week: “Just ask what they want from the argument.” The speaker attributed it to Oprah, which while that might be true, there’s no record I can find of her ever saying it. It is good advice, though…
What should you do with the rest of your life? Know who you are at your best, and then choose a path that calls forth your best to contribute or model the way. Then take care of yourself by finding a supportive community that will applaud your choices, help heal your wounds, and inspire a smile no matter what happens…
Make people feel their importance
A risky endeavor at the home of Nessie. Go to the source: When a British daredevil attempted a rocket-powered speed record on Loch Ness
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How intimacy can strengthen your relationships, even at work. Source: Do You Have Trouble with Intimacy? | Psychology Today
By Dan Piraro
Source: Chasing Pants | Bizarro!
The research found this technique improved people’s ability to remember new names. Source: The 5-Minute Secret To Better Learning – PsyBlog
Researchers have discovered something fascinating about the praise we receive growing up, how we interpret failure, and how it affects our self-esteem.
Source: Healing Low Self-Esteem: Failing Doesn’t Make You a Failure – Tiny Buddha
Blood sugar crashes begone! Source: The Reasons For Hanger – mindbodygreen
Bright, shiny objects! 
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