Spreads Like Butter But No Calories: Kindness
No matter how many times someone claims that humans are naturally selfish and aggressive, they’re wrong. We’re constructed for compassion. It’s easy to tell. Our bodies function best when we’re in a...
View ArticleFostering the Flip Side of Gratitude
Cajoled into seeing a friend’s obstetrician, the one she praised so highly, I came prepared with a list of questions folded in my jeans pocket. But I didn’t get a chance to ask about a doula, the...
View ArticleGifting a Week of Meals
Yum. (CC by 2.0 thebittenword.com on flickr) Soon after my second baby was born, I was informed that I’d be receiving a week of meals delivered by my friends. The next seven nights our doorbell rang...
View ArticleTime For LovingKindness
The Greek word agape describes unconditional, universal love. This kind of love is at the core of nearly every religious tradition and deep wisdom path. We’re talking Big Love, made up of compassion...
View ArticleWhat Time Is It?
Time lapse photography of stars during night time “What time is it on the clock of the world?” ~Grace Lee Boggs I am cleaning out a closet to make more space for kids’ art supplies when I come...
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