Thanksgiving — an attitude, not a day

If you have the money, donate it to worthy causes that are meaningful to you. If you have the time, give that to those who need it from you (serve in a shelter, tutor an adult in literacy, pack backpacks for kids in need, help out an elderly neighbor, lend a hand or an ear…

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“The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens human life, and breeds ill will and suspicion—it is an evil government.” —Eric Hoffer, philosopher, author, & recipient of The Presidential Medal for Freedom (1902-1983)

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Change

“To change your life;-Start immediately-Do it flamboyantly-No exceptions”—William James  (1842-1910)

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What to say when someone is confiding in you — Ask, don’t tell

“Oh, no — how did you respond?” [Room for reply.] [Any sincere praise or sympathy you can offer.] “Are you okay?” [Room for reply.] “What do you think you’ll do now?” [Room for reply.] “Is there anything I can say or do to help with that, or would you rather I just listen?” [Room for…

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Love is a verb

Dr Benna Sherman

Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new. – Ursula LeGuin We all want to be loved. We all want to fall in love. We want to be in loving relationships. It’s easy to believe if you fall in love that you…

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Love is the absence of judgment

Dr Benna Sherman

― 14th Dalai Lama One of the most basic wishes we have as human beings is to be loved unconditionally. We want to be known, accepted, and affirmed. Making this tricky is that, as human beings, our behavior is not necessarily always lovable. Imperfect human beings can be hard to love perfectly. And imperfect human…

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