Ever get down on yourself for not doing all that you hoped to? The big ideas are there, but you can't find the motivation to get moving? Lately I've been down on myself for not writing in this blog …
Compassion and the Righteous Path
Let's talk compassion. It feels great to be righteous, but truth is that also means we can end up being hard on ourselves, hard on those around us. It is possible to be both passionate about the …
A Fascinating Look at What “Self-Care” Means Around the World | Byrdie
"Self-care" is an over-used term. It has been watered down to meaning extra cream on your latte or a pedicure. Sure, those things are great, but I subscribe to the radical idea that true self-care is …
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“Islamophobia” by Rudy Francisco, Natasha Hooper, and Amen Ra
Wow. "Salaam alaikum... May peace be with you.... Do you get it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA …
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Hang in there!
Life is hard. Activism is hard. Sometimes you drag it, sometimes it drags you. Dig in your heels. Draw your lines; don't let the fight drag you across them. Hang in there, even though you're tired. …
5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness — Thich Nhat Hanh – Lion’s Roar
It's always worth listening to what the great Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh has to say. His teachings are deceptively simple and thought-provoking. I hear a lot of people lamenting the upcoming …
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What If Positivity, Light & Love Don’t Cut It? | Rebelle Society
Let's talk about anger. Lots of people would prefer to imagine that it doesn't exist. Anger is an ugly emotion to many. We hide it, squash it down, block it off, and gloss over it. Except that …
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“To be of use” by Marge Piercy | Poetry Foundation
The people I love the best jump into work head first without dallying in the shallows and swim off with sure strokes almost out of sight. They seem to become natives of that element, the black sleek …
Study: Creative Activities Can Help With Depression – Simplemost
I know more than one activist who knits. A lot of us are true foodies. Coincidence? Maybe not. A recent study published in the “The Journal of Positive Psychology” found that when people do creative …
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The ABC’s Of Self-Care & Sustainable Engagement Over The Next Four Years
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with what's happening in our world now, this fantastic article from a seasoned therapist is a reminder of the ABC's of self-care and what …
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