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This week someone stole my bag–the backpack that acts (acted) as my purse (see its twin, left). Shivering at an outdoor cafe after running into some friends, I had piled it on top of my yoga mat bag and little nylon grocery bag. It was just within my periphery at my feet. I recall looking at it…

Love After Love by Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self.Give wine. Give bread. Give back your…

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…

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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