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Check out this lil video on compassion. It’s actually a promo for Marc Ian Barasch’s book, “The Compassionate Life.” Its few words speak so profoundly, for example: “When I acknowledge my own pain I am much less squeamish about drawing nearer to yours.” The uncomfortable, awakening truth of that line makes my heart ache, sweetly. Cute animals are also…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the “Big Guy” many regard as the best basketball player in history, announced today that he has cancer. A very rare variety of blood cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia. But apparently it’s treatable–he was diagnosed last December– and he is expected to make a full recovery. Three-point swish for that! We send our thoughts and prayers…

I came across these lovely prints on Design Sponge, one of my favorite eye candy blogs. This print by artist Jeff Friesen just struck me as a soft, calm way to start the morning–to think about the day ahead being like a boat made of leaves. Swooooosh. (You can buy one at his Etsy shop.)…

One of my spiritual practices is to make regular gratitude lists. I aim for every day. Lately I’ve gotten a couple of notes, both from strangers and friends, saying this jotting down of thanks helps them. It’s certainly not news–people have been counting their blessings since the first breath, I imagine. But here are some reasons you…
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