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Archive for April, 2015
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We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.
– Martin Luther King –
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Desmond Tutu: Forgiveness Is Liberating
“In many ways it has been unbelievable. It has been almost breathtaking–this willingness to forgive, this magnanimity, this nobility of spirit.” Desmond Tutu shared these words in 1997, speaking to a crowd about South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and their efforts to heal the deep wounds of racism. In the wake of the killings of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, scholar Angela Davis suggests that Americans can learn from South Africa’s example. { read more }
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Try bringing the spirit of forgiveness into difficult interactions this week. |
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Video of the Week
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Just Breathe
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| "Your blood keeps pumping because, like, you’re really mad. And you start to get sweaty because you’re getting really, really mad. And then when you start getting really mad, you turn red." Entirely un-scripted, this video was filmed on a Saturday afternoon with students of Citizens of the World Charter School in Mar Vista, California, and their families. These 6-year old kids began learning mindfulness techniques in Kindergarten and can teach us all a thing or two about coping with difficult emotions. |
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All of our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
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Definitions of Success From Successful People
Author Bessie Anderson Stanley once defined a successful person as someone who “has left the world better than he found it.” Lao Tzu, on the other hand, argued that success was to be found in the journey, not the destination. No matter your definition, we all aspire to be successful – to be the best version of ourselves, to inspire others, and to leave the world a better place. Read on to be inspired by this infographic composed of quotes on success by some of the world’s most eminent personalities. { read more }
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What is your definition of success? What steps might you take today to help you on your journey? |
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Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
– Albert Einstein –
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Thoughts On Hope, Cynicism & Stories We Tell Ourselves
“Critical thinking without hope is cynicism. Hope without critical thinking is naivete.” What is the capital “T” truth when it comes to the state of affairs in our world today? Are we better off than we were before? Are we coming apart at the seams? Can we even know? Maria Popova of Brain Pickings offers her thoughts on how news and the media shape our perceptions of the now, and the crucial importance of maintaining balance. { read more }
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Where do you get your news when you’re not reading the DailyGood? Do your news sources help you keep a balanced perspective on what is happening in the world? |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 