How Not To Hurry
Slow down and enjoy life. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Consider the above quote from Lao Tzu, (perhaps mythical) father of Taoism: how can it be true? Is it possible to never hurry, but to ...
Stillness Is A Powerful Action
Find stillness in chaos. “Activity conquers cold, but stillness conquers heat.” ~ Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. SSS It’s a bias of our culture that stillness is regarded as lazy, as being stuck in inaction, as a negative. It’s not. It’s an action, and a powerful one. What’s more, it can change ...
Think About Your Life Goals
There’s never a good time to sit down and think about what you want to accomplish in life. We have busy lives, and even when we’re not busy, we might just feel more like vegging in front of the TV or checking our feeds than thinking about the rest of ...
In Norman Lear’s Words
Norman Lear is the creator of such shows as “All In the Family”, “The Jeffersons”, “Sanford And Son” “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” among others. Norman Lear has long regarded the life of the spirit as one of the great human imperatives of our time. In a series of speeches and articles ...
Hospice Volunteer
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER by Wendy Hammond Lately, I’ve been middle aged. I suppose this is why I wake up at two in the morning and consider my life. Usually I’m horrified. I wander around my dark house listening to the music and rhythms of my husband’s breathing, and I think about the things ...
One New Yorker Asks, What Is Love?
After seven years of talking about love with people on the street, Karen Porter Sorensen learned a few things that helped her when family members were ill. By Marie Suszynski Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Some researchers say that love isn’t just an emotion. It’s a need — like ...
The Little Rules Of Action
Taking action doesn’t mean making life a blur. “The shortest answer is doing.” - Lord Herbert Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.The Too often we get stuck in inaction — the quagmire of doubt and perfectionism and distractions and planning that stops us from moving forward. And ...
5 Great Ways To Conquer Self Doubt
Let go of those doubts. This is a guest post by Alexandra Levit, career advice columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Self doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top tier university to believing I could succeed ...
Mental Health Problems And Mind-Body Wellness
Mental health problems are similar to other health problems: some can be prevented, others will go away on their own with home treatment, and some need professional attention. Mental Self-Care Many mental health problems begin when physical stress (such as an illness or injury) or emotional ...
Be Happy Anyway
The economic boom didn’t bring us (or the planet) happiness. So maybe there’s an upside to the downturn. “The pursuit of happiness.” It’s so American that it’s in our Declaration of Independence, where it’s listed alongside life and liberty as an inalienable right. But how successful have we been in that pursuit? ...
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Out Of Silence
Video coverage of Fox News of Out Of Silence: Readings from the Afghan Women’s Writing Project. It was a really moving night with amazing performances by all the actors:Summer Bishil, Nadia Bjorlin, Conchata Ferrell, Jodi Long, Nichelle Nichols,...
Winter Olympics
I write from Florida where winter is colder and wetter than usual, but where, compared to my usual Northeast winter, I am very content. NBC is broadcasting the Winter Olympic Games and will lose hundreds of millions of dollars doing it, but the magic...
My Husband’s Birthday
Today is my husband’s birthday. Celebrating this day was always a special event. His personality was such I called him “my baby boy” as he never grew too old to have silly fun. One year I surprised him with horseback riding on the Buffalo...
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How Not To Hurry
Slow down and enjoy life. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Consider the above quote from Lao Tzu, (perhaps mythical) father of Taoism: how can it be true? Is it possible to never hurry, but to get everything done? It seems contradictory to our modern world,... [Read more]
Stillness Is A Powerful Action
Find stillness in chaos. “Activity conquers cold, but stillness conquers heat.” ~ Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. SSS It’s a bias of our culture that stillness is regarded as lazy, as being stuck in inaction, as a negative. It’s not. It’s an action, and a powerful one. What’s more, it can change your day, and in doing so change your... [Read more]
Think About Your Life Goals
There’s never a good time to sit down and think about what you want to accomplish in life. We have busy lives, and even when we’re not busy, we might just feel more like vegging in front of the TV or checking our feeds than thinking about the rest of our lives. Do it today, if [...] There’s never a good time to sit down and think about what you... [Read more]
In Norman Lear’s Words
Norman Lear is the creator of such shows as “All In the Family”, “The Jeffersons”, “Sanford And Son” “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” among others. Norman Lear has long regarded the life of the spirit as one of the great human imperatives of our time. In a series of speeches and articles over the years, he has urged a frank exploration... [Read more]
Hospice Volunteer
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER by Wendy Hammond Lately, I’ve been middle aged. I suppose this is why I wake up at two in the morning and consider my life. Usually I’m horrified. I wander around my dark house listening to the music and rhythms of my husband’s breathing, and I think about the things I’ve always wanted to get out of life, and I wonder,... [Read more]
One New Yorker Asks, What Is Love?
After seven years of talking about love with people on the street, Karen Porter Sorensen learned a few things that helped her when family members were ill. By Marie Suszynski Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Some researchers say that love isn’t just an emotion. It’s a need — like thirst or hunger — and that romantic love can create... [Read more]
The Little Rules Of Action
Taking action doesn’t mean making life a blur. “The shortest answer is doing.” - Lord Herbert Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.The Too often we get stuck in inaction — the quagmire of doubt and perfectionism and distractions and planning that stops us from moving forward. And while I’m no proponent of a whirling buzz... [Read more]
5 Great Ways To Conquer Self Doubt
Let go of those doubts. This is a guest post by Alexandra Levit, career advice columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Self doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top tier university to believing I could succeed as a writer. It’s a very human emotion, and it’s made worse for... [Read more]
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