Tag Archives: Calming Self & Others

A New Spin On Giving Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2016 by ldp15not

“…seeing the wonders and beauties of this world as though seeing them for the first time…” Making wonderful things less invisible to our eye and to our mind is key to giving proper thanks. Here’s why:   What can you … Continue reading →

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Answers-02

Posted on January 30, 2016 by ldp15not

“I’m twenty two, but I don’t think I’m young. I think you mature the moment you know what you want to do.” —Blog, Humans of New York, “I’m twenty two, but I don’t think I’m young”, or book, Humans of … Continue reading →

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Misdirected Compassion

Posted on January 13, 2016 by ldp15not

Compassion isn’t about helping ourselves. On putting compassion to work in ways that fail to help others: Africa can serve as a large-scale example of the problem. In the last fifty years, the continent has received $1 trillion in benevolent … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Imagery: Children Playing Around The World

Posted on January 9, 2016 by ldp15not

“Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories.” –John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, English poet, and courtier in the court of King Charles II See image and quote … Continue reading →

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Examining Outcomes Can Be Truly Helpful

Posted on January 7, 2016 by ldp15not

Compassion isn’t about helping ourselves. On putting compassion to work in ways that helps others: The compassion industry is almost universally accepted as a virtuous and constructive enterprise. But what is so surprising is that its outcomes are almost entirely … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Imagery: Children Playing Around The World

Posted on January 6, 2016 by ldp15not

“Adults…struggle desperately with fiction, demanding constantly that it conform to the rules of everyday life. Adults foolishly demand to know how Superman can possibly fly, or how Batman can possibly run a multibillion-dollar business empire during the day and fight crime … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Commitments To Others

Posted on January 4, 2016 by ldp15not

“I was engaged eight years ago, but my fiancé died in Iraq. After that, I promised myself that I’d never be that dependent on someone again. So after I met my husband, I fought marriage for the longest time. But … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Imagery: Children Playing Around The World

Posted on January 3, 2016 by ldp15not

“If we are worried about the future, then we must look today at the upbringing of children.” –Gordon B. Hinckley, American religious leader and author, in his book, Standing for Something: Ten Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Imagery: Children Playing Around The World

Posted on December 31, 2015 by ldp15not

“I sometimes wake in the early morning and listen to the soft breathing of my child, and I think to myself, this is one thing I will never regret, and I carry that quiet with me all day long.” –Brian … Continue reading →

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Opt To Look Ahead?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by ldp15not

I make mistakes. I may choose to focus on why I didn’t improve them in the past, or I may choose to commit to improved actions in the future. Which appears to be a healthier choice? Learn from Lot’s wife? Or … Continue reading →

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