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Less Work, More Living

The man whose horse trots a mile in a minute does not carry the most important messages. — Henry David Thoreau

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Good News of the Day:
“Millions of Americans have lost control over the basic rhythm of their daily lives. They work too much, eat too quickly, socialize too little, drive and sit in traffic for too many hours, don’t get enough sleep, and feel harried too much of the time. It’s a way of life that undermines basic sources of wealth and well-being — such as strong family and community ties, a deep sense of meaning, and physical health. Earn less, spend less, emit and degrade less. That’s the formula. The more time a person has, the better his or her quality of life, and the easier it is to live sustainably.” According to Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College, working fewer hours could save our economy, save our sanity, and help save our planet.
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Be The Change:
Check your own rhythms, and if needed, infuse more balance into your routine.

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Quote of the Week | What It Is to Be Human

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January 12, 2012

WHAT IT IS TO BE HUMAN

Although it is embarrassing and painful, it is very healing to stop hiding from yourself. It is healing to know all the ways that you shut down, deny, close off, criticize people, all your weird little ways. You can know all that with some sense of humor and kindness. By knowing yourself, youre coming to know humanness altogether.

EXCERPTED FROM

Start Where You Are

Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living, page 6

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