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In life there will always be times when we are affected by the actions of another person. When this happens, we often receive an apology. More often than not we say, "Its alright," or " Its okay," and by saying this we are allowing, accepting, and giving permission for the behavior to happen again. When we say "thank you," or "I accept your apology," we...
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The small frustrations and irritations wield such power over us because they rob us of the illusion of control. But every problem is a potential teacher, a confusing situation is an opportunity to practice mindfulness, and difficult people provide us with opportunities to display compassion. There is a natural human tendency to invest copious amounts of emotional energy in minor dilemmas and frustrations in order...
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Each of us is more than capable of helping the world, despite our fears and limitations and the uncertainty that holds us back. It is commonly accepted that it is impossible to make a difference without unlimited funding or free time, yet most healing, cleansing, and spreading of joy is accomplished in a matter of minutes. If we vow to make the world a better...
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For better or worse, many people have been raised to believe that communicating in an honest and open way will not get them what they want. They have learned, instead, to play mind games or go on power trips in the service of their egos agenda. People stuck in this outmoded and inefficient style of communication can be trying at best and downright destructive at...
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Wither

Shaky hands make grips
Finding out more than you thought
Each breathe a blow to the chest
Between the sheets, damaged dreams

Sweat searing flesh
I savor the taste of rust
Dismembered reality of mine
You wish it was a dream

Do you feel that?
Does it make you remember me?
Dream little one
Dont wake till its over

Its never going to be...
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The people and situations we encounter every day have much to teach us when we are open to receiving their wisdom. Often we don't recognize our teachers because they may not look or act like our idea of a guru, yet they may embody great wisdom. In addition, some people teach us by showing us what we don't want to do. All the situations in...
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