Civility starts with our ears — listening more. Responding more. Reacting less. July 18 was World Listening Day, and although it’s a day set aside to appreciate the relationship between people and the natural world “as mediated through sound,” it got me thinking about everyday interactions between people. It really is okay to listen to […]
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When we can hear our praise or our blame and feel the same (no shift in our inner state), then we have achieved…well…
Praise and Blame…The Same: Buddha, Dhammapada VI:81, and Solid Rock Read More »
Did you know there was a “National Simplicity Day”? We didn’t either. But now, it’s one of our favorite holidays! It falls on July 12 and honors the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, the Transcendentalist philosopher, poet, and environmentalist. Thoreau was big into living the simple life and getting back to basics so that we can
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If we stay focused on living a simple life, keeping the load light, and letting even our glories go, then we will cover more ground in more peace.
Learn to Live Lighter and Simpler – Tao Te Ching Chapter 9 Read More »