Category Archives: be compassionate

Thoughts on December 22nd: The Top Ten Reasons I want the world to continue tomorrow

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Lauren

Tomorrow morning a woman will stir from her sleep, sit up in her bed, touch her belly, and realize for the first time that there is a new life growing inside of her. And I want to be able to … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Bingo: A Life Lesson in Letting Go of Life

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Lauren

I. Our family had a special voice we used in order to talk on behalf of our dog, Bingo. “Bingo’s voice” was high pitched and raspy — a sort hybrid of whininess and spunk. A blend of his adorable neurosis … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate: “I hope you have a hard life,too!” — an outburst overheard and understood

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Lauren

I honestly can’t say what the fight was about. I was only there to witness its conclusion. And just barely that. I was walking out of the drugstore yesterday with my purchase in hand, smiling and feeling the sun and … Continue reading →

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How To Be Courageous: Understanding Fear

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Lauren

Last week, a member of the “Your To Be List” Facebook Community asked a question regarding fear. Her fears were not unusual: health, aging, and finances — I think many of us can relate. In fact, I think we can … Continue reading →

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Be Happy: Just because your teen is unhappy, doesn’t mean you have to be!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Lauren

I live in a home with two teens and two preteens. In the South, where I live, people tend to respond to this fact by saying, “Oh, bless your heart.” Yes, bless my heart. Bless it with happiness and strength. … Continue reading →

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Parents: It’s not “I love you but …” — it’s “I love you AND …”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Lauren

“I love you but you are being so irresponsible.” “I love you but I am sick and tired of asking you to pick up your stuff.” “I love you but you have got to bring your grades up.” “I love … Continue reading →

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Be Courageous: All Meaningful Paths Begin with a Single Step

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Lauren

The path to peace begins with unrest. The path to wisdom begins with unknowing. The path to love begins with loneliness. The path to a new life begins with the old. If we want to get to where we are … Continue reading →

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Be Fair: A plea for a more compassionate response

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lauren

Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, There is a field. I will meet you there. – Rumi As a teacher I saw this sort of scene unfold more times than I can recall. I would be watching group … Continue reading →

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How To Be Compassionate: Stuck in traffic? Maybe you are behind your spiritual teacher.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lauren

Three years ago, I was at a spiritual retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery in New York with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master, poet, and peace activist. I can’t begin to express what a transformative experience it was: learning to … Continue reading →

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