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Archive for August 22, 2025
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| Dear Friends,
In the mid-2010s, University of Virginia researchers discovered something unsettling: when asked to sit alone with their thoughts for just 15 minutes, many students chose to give themselves electric shocks rather than face the silence. Left alone, the mind floods with regrets of the past, anxieties of the future, and the endless story of “me.” To escape, we’ve built a civilization of distraction. Yet contemplative scientists have now proven that with practice, the restless “me-network” of the brain can quiet, and a deeper “we-network” awakens — shifting us from the narrative self to experiential presence, from isolation to interbeing. |
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| Twelve centuries ago, a Tibetan prophecy described this very threshold. As beloved elder Joanna Macy shared before her recent passing: “There comes a time when all life on Earth is in danger, and the Shambhala warriors must emerge.” These warriors realize that the gravest dangers are not caused by an outside enemy or fate, but arise from our own “relationships, priorities, and habits.” So armed with just two weapons, they step into training: compassion (the fuel that makes us unafraid of the world’s suffering) and the wisdom of radical interdependence (knowing that even the smallest act ripples through the infinite web). “The disasters are made by the human mind,” the prophecy reminds us. “They can be unmade by the human mind.” |
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DailyGood: News That Inspires – Aug 22, 2025
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| “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
— Rumi |
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When Grief Blossoms Into Green Oasis
After losing her mother-in-law during the pandemic, Surbhi Yadav transformed her pain into a flourishing 300-plant terrace garden using mostly upcycled materials in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. This endeavor began in April 2023 with low-maintenance plants like syngonium and has now become a stunning green space featuring flowers and vegetables, and it’s a significant part of her life, offering both therapy and purpose. Integrating sustainable gardening practices, she not only repurposes items like bottles and lanterns but also embraces organic soil fertility techniques. Her story highlights the profound connection between emotional healing and environmental responsibility. Surbhi’s journey has inspired many, as her gardening tips continue to reach a growing online audience.
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Be The Change
Start your own small garden using upcycled materials from home to honor cherished memories and create a peaceful, green sanctuary. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 