Desiderata — Strive to be Happy
May 21, 2012 by
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One of my favorite prose poems of all time! Max Erhmann’s (1872-1945) Desiderata, which in Latin means “desired things.” “Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and [...]
Think positive about yourself!
May 15, 2012 by
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Focus on your strengths. Be proud of them and nurture them. Do what you are good at. And keep doing it. Stop criticizing yourself for your shortcomings. Who cares!
My Rabbit and I
April 6, 2012 by
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Easter and Passover coincide this year. As I reflect on these two highly symbolic and sacred holidays I realize that Easter is about new life, resurrection, and new beginnings. Passover is about freedom. Both are apt metaphors for my story of transformation that began long ago with a rabbit. I like to say I have [...]
You Can’t Have What Isn’t There
December 12, 2011 by
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You can’t have what is not there. We have to stop wishing for things to be different from what they truly can be. We can’t keep hoping for someone to give us what we want if they have no ability or desire to give it. We can’t change people into who we want or need [...]
Help Is On Its Way
November 16, 2011 by
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Keep your eyes, ears, and heart open. Help arrives at unexpected times from unexpected sources.
Healing Begins With Feeling
November 9, 2011 by
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Many of us have been trained to show the world our most colorful side while masking a gray melancholy we hide inside. Remember that all emotions are valid and have much to share with us. Sadness tells us there is unresolved grief. Loneliness means we’ve been touched by love. Anger is the pain of wanting [...]







