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Hi Reader, How often have you laid in bed at night wondering where your day went? Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Did I do anything meaningful today?” or “Am I just living the same day over and over again?” You might ask yourself these questions and think it’s time to change your circumstances: time to move, time to quit your job, time to book a one-way ticket to Europe. But what if these thoughts are caused by our habitual minds rather than the situations we find ourselves in? Buddhist teacher...
Hi Reader, Does life ever feel so unnecessarily complicated? If it does, you’re not alone. I recently moved to a new state and was in the process of trying to get health insurance. I started my online application (great, so easy), but the system couldn’t seem to verify who I was. I gave them a call (not so easy), and they told me I’d have to speak with a registered agent, in person, who could verify my identity (okay…sensing this isn’t going to be easy at all). I called all three recommended...
Hi Reader, Take a moment to listen to the sounds around you right now. What can you hear? As I write this newsletter, I can hear garbage cans being rolled around outside, cars driving by, and a neighbor muttering to himself. There’s always so much going on around us, and noise pollution might be affecting you more than you realize. Everyday sounds can disrupt our health, focus, and ability to truly listen. On the flip side, silence can do wonders for our brains. Research suggests that quiet...