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The Real Magic of Rituals
We might call them superstitions or spells, but they genuinely drum anxiety away.
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Our brains are prediction machines. They look for patterns and statistical regularities everywhere. But when they can’t make sense of something, we experience anxiety. That’s where ritual comes in. Its repetitive actions help us cope.
Stopping by with Maureen N. McLane
During this extraordinary moment in time, we asked writers, musicians, curators, and innovators to reflect on influence, memory, language, shared spaces, and the power of poetry to bring us together.
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“remember/you can have what you ask for, ask for/ everything”
– Diane Di Prima, Revolutionary Letter #19
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
― Virginia Satir
― Virginia Satir
Lessons Learned from Oprah Winfrey
Lessons Learned from Oprah Winfrey by J.D. Meier, Sources of Insight blog November 30, 2009 Whether you’re a fan or not, there is no doubt that Oprah Winfrey changes lives, starting with her own. As a real life rags-to-riches story and a self-made success, she knows the power of choice...
Add fresh starts to your life. Whether it’s a new day, a new week, a new month, a new year … or simply a new attitude, make it a fresh start. Find the ways to renew yourself, whether it’s a make-over for you or your house, and find the inspiration for a new lease on life.
Dealing with the Stress of a Financial Crisis
Dealing With The Stress of a Financial Crisis About.com blog: Stress Management By Elizabeth Scott, M.S. October 20, 2008 According to a non-scientific poll on this site, roughly 7 in 10 respondents are "very stressed" about money, and only 1 in 10 report that they are not stressed about...
If you’re feeling that your financial crisis is a form of personal failure, remind yourself that many, many people are in this situation as well. The situation itself is not a failure on your part, and working through it only demonstrates your strength.
If you’re concerned about the impact on your family, remind yourself that families can grow stronger and closer when they weather challenges together, and that this experience (although you may not have willingly chosen it) can make your family stronger, too.
If you’re stressed about the uncertainty of the future, remind yourself that these changes also bring opportunity; down the road, you may find yourself in an even better place. Even if you don’t have more money, you may have more happiness.
Making a Bargain with the Universe
How I Lighten My Mood by Making a Bargain with the Universe by Janet Arnold-Grych, Tiny Buddha July 27, 2022 “Pain is what the world does to you; suffering is what you do yourself.” ~Gautama Buddha I don’t expect things to be a steady state of bliss. In fact, I agree with the...
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That’s my part of the bargain—to widen the sense aperture and find a better experience. For the Universe’s part, I imagine it sending little gifts in return for my efforts—a great parking spot, the wave and smile of a colleague down the hall, a new local tour date for a favorite band.
I don’t actually think the Universe is moving cars or colleagues or tour schedules to accommodate me. It’s simply me noticing.
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