“There is a faith in loving fiercely
the one who is rightfully yours,
especially if you have
waited years and especially
if part of you never believed
you could deserve this
loved and beckoning hand
held out to you this way.”
Stories Matter
Saint Richard Rohr writes “When we believe in a deep way that life is good, God is good, and humanity is good, we do exciting and imaginative things because we are confident that we are part of a storyline that is going somewhere good. As Christians, we have the opportunity to live the story given to us at the very beginning (Genesis 1), that creation is “good,” even “very good,” and that it is our vocation to nurture and grow such goodness wherever we can.” Source: Stories Matter — Center for Action and Contemplation
#Loneliness is not a personal failing
The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a public health advisory about the dangers of loneliness, saying it impacts half of all American adults. Source: “Loneliness is not a personal failing”: Dartmouth Health psychologist offers advice for forging connection, feeling better
The Benefits of Dating an Older Man
Dating an older man can offer a unique and fulfilling experience for many individuals. While age alone does not determine compatibility, there are several potential benefits to consider when dating an older man.
Continue reading “The Benefits of Dating an Older Man”Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
The Scarborough Public Library is one of several Maine libraries collaborating to present “Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes.” The program, designed to combat winter loneliness and social isolation, was launched Jan. 18, with librarians from Curtis Memorial, Prince Memorial, Scarborough Public, and Windham Public libraries joining forces. The program initiated by Andy Ryer, Community Engagement manager of Thomas Memorial Library, will extend through March.: Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
Lies (Pretty Much) Everyone Tells On Valentine’s Day
“The more we feed into the socially reinforced, overly-romantic messages about love as a promise to be together forever, only have romantic feelings for one other human, and guarantees about how you will feel, act, and think in the future, the more we perpetuate unrealistic expectations of romantic relationships.”
“A quick perusal of the cards at your local store displays the unrealistic, fantasy versions of romance perpetuated on this holiday with sentiments like:
- You’re my one and only true love, forever.
- You’re my everything.
- You always take my breath away.
- My heart is all yours, always.
- You’re my forever love.
- My heart belongs to you, now and always.
- You complete me.
Truth be told, most of us love hearing these sweet sentiments from our current flame. They make us feel special, wanted, and adored.
But should we? None of these statements actually reflects what a person can honestly promise or say.
You can’t know the future. You can’t own another person or their heart. In fact, the only guarantee we have in life is that things will change over time.” Source: Lies (Pretty Much) Everyone Tells On Valentine’s Day
How to Forgive Your Parents
Taking responsibility, overcoming the past, and moving forward. Source: How to Forgive Your Parents
Death Comes to the Banquet Table by Giovanni Martinelli
I visited the Raclin Murphy Museum at the University of Notre Dame yesterday and had the opportunity to learn from an intern about observing art. “Death Comes to the Banquet Table” was one of the two artworks we observed and discussed.
Llyleila Richardson writes “While their story-telling symbolism is as old as Christianity itself, “memento mori” paintings saw a particular popularity in seventeenth-century Europe. It was a time of tumultuous politics and religious instability even as wealth flooded in from overseas. The Baroque art that bloomed during this period reflects the contrast between these two realities, as tensely captured here by Florentine painter Giovanni Martinelli in NOMA’s Death Comes to the Banquet Table.
Continue reading “Death Comes to the Banquet Table by Giovanni Martinelli”5 Mindsets to Help You Stay Grounded During Life Transitions
Adopting these self-compassionate mindsets can make hard times easier. Source: 5 Mindsets to Help You Stay Grounded During Life Transitions
3 Minutes of Grooving to the Music Could Make You Smarter
Moving to a beat for three minutes boosts brain power. Source: 3 Minutes of Grooving to the Music Could Make You Smarter
The Problem With Striving for Fun Rather Than Abiding in Joy
Find the happiness you’re looking for. Source: The Problem With Striving for Fun Rather Than Abiding in Joy
Can Sex Keep Our Brain From Aging?
When it comes to our brain, is sex the fountain of youth? Source: Can Sex Keep Our Brain From Aging?
A Short Journey Into Male and Female Brains
Exploring gender differences in brain architecture. Source: A Short Journey Into Male and Female Brains
10 Green Flags for Relationships
Use this guide to move toward what you want. Source: 10 Green Flags for Relationships
The Two Souls Within: Hermann Hesse on the Dual Life of the Creative Spirit
“Coursing through every civilization are the myths that shape what its people come to believe about reality and possibility. Some of them are healing and some damaging. Some are easy to recognize for what they are — almost all isms are damaging myths. But some are more subtle, more pernicious, permeating the substratum of culture and the marrow of the psyche.” Source: The Two Souls Within: Hermann Hesse on the Dual Life of the Creative Spirit
Living Apart Together Is the Best Relationship Decision I’ve Made
Leah Rockwell writes “Every Monday, I wake up at 5:45 am and I drive, half-asleep, to a local pool for my morning laps, my every-other-day routine for more than 20 years. I swim in complete silence, the water blissfully making conversation impossible. I breathe deeply, sinking into my body’s rhythm, slowly awakening over the course of those 30 minutes.
Then I melt into a warm shower, followed by a cup of coffee in solitude. Before daybreak, I relish the peace of not answering any questions or coordinating who’s responsible for packing lunches or doing the day’s grocery run, surrendering to this daily self-reflection practice before transitioning into my workday. And I’m able to do this despite having two daughters, ages 15 and 12, plus a committed partner with three teenage boys of his own.
How? My partner and I don’t share a home, unwittingly joining the Living Apart Together (LAT) movement, and I can have these mornings when my kids are with their other parent.” Source: Living Apart Together Is the Best Relationship Decision I’ve Made
Living Apart Together
Exploring the modern day concept of Marriage and co-habitation versus the “Living apart together” concept. Is society divorcing its self from Traditional Values or are we undergoing an acceptance for something new? Source: https://houghtonmackay.com/lifestyle/living-alone-together/
Why Do We Kiss at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Before you plant a New Year’s kiss on a significant other (or a stranger), learn the origins of this popular tradition. Source: Why Do We Kiss at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Heuristics
A heuristic is a mental shortcut that allows an individual to make a decision, pass judgment, or solve a problem quickly and with minimal mental effort. While heuristics can reduce the burden of decision-making and free up limited cognitive resources, they can also be costly when they lead individuals to miss critical information or act on unjust biases. Source: Heuristics
Caring for Yourself in the New Year
Strategies for mental and physical wellness. Source: Caring for Yourself in the New Year
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