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"Change the World"
Every Wednesday I share another’s words of wisdom, exploring how I can apply this wisdom to my own life. Please join in the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments section. Because if you’re anything like me, you have a lot to learn in this life.
Happy holidays, readers and friends. The season flew by and we’ve reached its climax. By now, wrapped packages sit under a lighted tree and the menorah flickers against the black sky.
We’ve celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest (or longest) day of the year, and it’s no coincidence that these winter [...]
They say that you become that which you surround yourself with. It sounds so unforgiving and absolute and almost mythical that it couldn’t be true.
But it is true.
Everything matters. Even taking my children to the zoo translates into their increased appreciation for animals. And after a few days of showing [...]
Walking down the street, I came face to face with this. Harsh words freshly painted upon a brand new home.
As a liberal, I can sympathize with the person who took paint to wood to spread their message on this urban Seattle street. The middle class swoops into a working [...]
“Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; love more, and all good things will be yours.” – Swedish proverb
My husband and I are on a campaign to whine less.
We all have bad days. Whining is a comforting habit, [...]
Have you heard of the Advent Conspiracy? It’s a movement encouraging Americans to stop spending so much on Christmas, and start giving. Whether you celebrate Christmas for the cookies or for Christ, you can harness the energy of the season and use it to make a difference in the world [...]
“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” – Socrates
Socrates said this a few thousand years ago, but we still haven’t figured it out. I wonder why it’s so hard, why we always want more. Why we turn [...]
In this new age cynicism is an indulgence we cannot afford. Let no beauty go unnoticed. This is how we gain mastery in the art of living, through the genius of radical peace. ~ DV Trimmer
Today, I marvel at the Autumn leaves. And the sweetness of children. On this [...]
This post is written in honor of my best friend who is dedicating 27 months of her twenties to promoting peace in Uganda as a member of the Peace Corps. She straddles two cultures, struggling to reconcile the excess of wealth in America with the extreme poverty in Africa.
Tis the [...]
Most of us have heard the wildly popular quote: dance like no one’s watching.
But how many adults actually have this kind of freedom? How many of us let loose at a concert or rock out in our cars during traffic? There are too many people watching, too many reasons to [...]
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