Compassion. Noun: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. A strong desire to alleviate suffering -- compassion is one of the most beautiful of human potentials. It's a skill, a way of living that must be taught, modeled, shaped in a way that will impact the way a person sees the world, every single day. As a parent and an empath, I often think about how to do this in a way that will impact my own ... VIEW POST
How to build compassion: chapter one
Creating magical moments in the mess
People complicate the world, don't you think? On the one hand, there are people whose very presence is an inspiration. They coax the best out of every life they touch. It's as if light radiates from their soul...you can almost see its glow if you look hard enough. These are the folks that stand firm in their belief that humanity is made better by the work crafted by caring hearts and hands, open minds and souls, and an unwavering conviction that good will always conquer evil -- creating magical ... VIEW POST
Out of the mouths of babes & Oatmeal Cranberry cookies
CW: themes of death, childhood death, anxiety It's no secret I'm a night owl, always have been. There hasn't been a moment in my life when I've felt the natural pull to rest my weary head at a decent hour. My least favorite quote? "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Dumb (okay, not dumb...maybe I'm just jealous?). Anyway, it was late one night a few weeks ago when I was lying in bed, sipping a glass of Pinot, reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when the craving hit ... VIEW POST
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