Author: Navigating Today
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Nap
Sometimes you do just need to go back to bed. Sometimes the answer your current state of mind is actually very simple. Check in with yourself – are you tired,…
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Good Luck / Bad Luck
There is a Taoist parable, Old Man Of The Frontier Loses Horse, that was played out in my day last weekend. After enjoying a few hours with a friend, I…
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Listening To Ourselves
As adults, one of the greatest mistakes we can make is to not listen to ourselves. Every person has feelings and reactions to every moment experienced. We have unmet needs…
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Kindness Is The Way Through
“Kindness is the way through”This is the motto of a person working at Little Griddle (on NE Fremont in Portland); they shared it with me when I expressed gratitude for…
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Her Life
The Question. “Everyday she sees her life. Fade away, and pass her by. What can she do?” (Lyrics from: Her Life by Two Feet) The Answer. ”It’s her life.” (Lyrics…
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Compassion For Others (Part 2)
When I envisioned this article, I imagined that I’d be able to have frequent feelings of kindness towards a particular person in power. My goal wasn’t to have feelings of…
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Hold Tight
As dark clouds appear. And your mind fills with fear. Hold tight my dear. I’ll be with you here. Hold Something Firmly To Create Safety. When fearful thoughts begin to…
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Compassion For Others (Part 1)
I have been working my way up to this post since 11/5/24. I am seeking to be able to have compassion for anyone and everyone. Most of the time, this…
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Aim
What does it mean to aim?Setting your sights forward towards a goal means you are willing to miss, fail, and make mistakes. It also means you are willing to forgive,…
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Resolution Or Intention
Many people set resolutions for the New Year, however in America it is almost expected that we will break our resolutions early in the year. That is unfortunate, because if…
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