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Monday’s Meditation: On What We Have In Common, And Compassion

People's stuff tells stories. Buried away in boxes, tucked away in drawers, hanging quietly in closets, these things reveal hidden secrets; within them are tales...
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Monday’s Meditation: On Form Vs. Content

One of the things that trips us up most in life is our expectations--we are told we need a vision in order to move forward,...
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Monday’s Meditation: On The Willingness To Change

It strikes me how easy it is to become rooted to one emotional state. Often, we become angered or hurt by a certain person or...
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Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 3)

Picking up from Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 1), and then Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 2)... Beyond the views of the Mediterranean,...
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Monday’s Meditation: On Every Human Interaction

I live around the corner from a grocery store, which is a great convenience. That the grocery store contains a Starbucks is besides the point,...
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Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 2)

Picking up from Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 1)... From Fontainebleau it was on to the South of France--dear, lord, be still my heart,...
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Monday’s Meditation: On 14 Verses for A Day Lived Simply

1. I am beginning to see that only I am the master of my life, and I, alone, set the tone for this day. 2....
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Spotlight on France, The Country (Part 1)

A little while ago I received one of the loveliest invitations which went something along the lines of, "Come Live Simply in France for a...
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Monday’s Meditation: On Keeping The Function Simple, But Not The Presentation

I drafted this post--part explanation, part self-actualization--and then, as if by magic, the quote above fell into my lap. The exact sentiment I had been...
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