From Huffington Post: Today’s meditation features a poem by the late American writer Stanley Kunitz. “The Layers” is a reflection on the many lives we experience in one lifetime and the struggle to maintain a true sense of self. “I have walked through many lives,” the poem opens, “some of them my own, and I …
Jame Hamblin writes: If you think that human nature is good and powerful, then you go around frustrated because the perfect society has not yet been achieved. But if you go through life believing that our reason is not that great, our individual skills are not that impressive, and our goodness is severely mottled, then …
Many people are discovering the joys of spending time alone; in this day and age, most of us will experience it, and possibly for long stretches. If solo time is seen as simply a time to “get through” while you’re waiting for a spouse, children or friends to show up, you’re wasting years of your …
We need to beware of pat answers and over generalizations that do more harm than good. ************** This story by Tina Plantamura first appeared at ravishly.com, an alternative news+culture women’s website My oldest son just graduated high school and is now embarking on the next leg of his journey that will bring him closer to …
Parents are busier than ever, juggling multiple responsibilities at home and work, all the while doing their best to raise a healthy, happy child. Sometimes a child’s favorite TV show can be the only time to catch a breath. And in a world of smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs, minimizing screen time has gotten harder …
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“We can learn a lot from a snail and a caterpillar. We might even make the world a cooler place while we’re at it.” A wonderful little cartoon that illustrates the differences among creatures and how we need to recognize and respect them. (This goes for humans as well.) More.