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The process of being aware of what you are doing—thinking about the past, present or future—and doing it consciously, being able to move from one state to the other at will, that is the skill that is worth exercising. It is about not getting stuck in the past, the future, or even the glorious now. Read more →
"...people were less happy when their minds were wandering than when they were not and this was true during all activities, including the least enjoyable." Read more →
Have you ever played the game Apples to Apples? You randomly pick adjectives and nouns and then try to pair them together. Often the combinations are funny, ridiculous, or even informative. I've turned this into a meditation exercise for myself, and it's one of my top favorites. Read more →
I'm obsessed with my dreams. I'm shocked when I hear someone say that they don't dream. An important piece of their life is missing, I think. Read more →
Last week I experienced my first opportunity to try small-scale, personal fundraising following a family crisis. Prior to this, my psyche had lugged around two uncomfortable misconceptions concerning charitable giving. These happily vanished. This has made it easier for me to give, going forward. I’d like to share what I learned. Read more →