Category: Inner Peace
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The Irony of Modern Loneliness
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What is your definition of “loneliness”? Some may say it’s the feeling of being alone in a quiet room. Others may say that even when surrounded by many friends, they still feel like no one understands them. And some who already have a soulmate may still feel lonely from time…
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Pain Before Growth: Lessons from Chicago, Kintsugi, and Trees
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The beginnings of terrible events often occur unexpectedly… Like one night in Chicago in 1871 when the flame from a lantern in a barn spread and burned down the whole city. At that time, Chicago was a source of inexpensive lumber, so most buildings were made of wood. A small…
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The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
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“In an age of hurry, nothing is more pleasurable than going slowly. In an age of distraction, nothing is more luxurious than paying attention…” This insightful quote from worldly writer Pico Iyer conveys the hidden value of stillness over constant movement. Though a self-proclaimed “lifelong traveler,” Iyer argues powerfully in…