I am reading “Be the Change-How Meditation can Transform You and the World,” by Ed and Deb Shapiro. It is an amazing collection of writings from all the amazing leaders on mindfulness. From Marianne Williamson to Jon Kabat-Zinn. I will never give this book away.
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What if we had culture based on what Bishop Tutu referred to as “Ubuntu”, which means, “I only exist because you exist, my existence is dependant on your existence, my well-being is dependant on your well-being?” This culture would be very different than a culture of individualistic competition where everyone is out for him/herself. [re-worded from a quote by Mark Ian
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I just read “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini (author of “The Kite Runner”). It gives a real picture of why women in Afghanistan have so few rights today. Although women were once politicians and academics, when the Taliban came in they essentially forced women into their homes. It helped me understand how fear
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“Mediation for me is an amazement that whatever I am contemplating is there at all. How incredible that spring comes and the grass grows, or that a cup of coffee awaits me on a table, even that a table exists! Anne Bancroft.
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“As the philosopher Socrates once said, the unexamined life is not worth living. But the opposite is also true. the unlived life is not worth examining. Swami Beyonananada
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Yes, its true. I am dedicating three days to locate my artist inside. The best part is that it is in Whistler BC. Thanks to Whistler Arts Council who plans all these events. Go to www.ArtsWhistler.com or call 604-935-8410 to find out more. Wish me luck!
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I just booked a flight with Air Canada with my daughters. When I got my e-tickets they called me Mrs. Fitzgerald (who does not exist) and referred to my teen daughters as Miss. This was all done automatically so now I have to phone back in and ask them to change all three to Ms. This NEVER happens to
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I think everyone should have a manifesto or a call to action. Here is how to do it (based on my book Mission Possible) and the article below. I worked with my own mission to help make it easy for you. Step1: Describe your “big” problem as a belief. “I believe ignorance is the cause of most hatred and human suffering.”
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“Its good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Ursula LeGuin
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