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Success In Five Easy Steps
That was the title of a speech by Wendy Kier, a fellow Toastmaster* of mine last Wednesday. Her speech was poignant for me, particularly as it resonated with my practice of Mindfulness. Wendy pointed out that we usually related success to … Continue reading
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Breathe, you are alive!
I just got back from the funeral of a great aunt of mine in Paris. I had a chance to look at her face for the last time before they closed the coffin. She looked very peaceful in her forever … Continue reading
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It is the flame of love, not the fire of war, that burns ill-being, restores peace and brings happiness.
With my practice of mindfulness, my day is usually full of joy and happiness. It is very easy for me to find the reasons to smile and be happy about. However, the past few days my peace has been disturbed … Continue reading
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I choose to be happy
It is six in the morning. It is snowing outside. I think of the market keeper who usually opens the market at this time. It is hard work and yet he constantly keeps up with his job. I feel lucky … Continue reading
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I am rich and I am happy.
A high school friend of mine, whom I have lost touch for a long time, has just found me through another mutual friend. She kindly offered me a job when she heard that I had left my film business to … Continue reading
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