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Circumstantial Alchemy

Posted on July 20, 2018 by MJ

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I like to write useful posts, and I’m going to try to spin this “leaden” topic into gold as it were. I think I can do it. I am certainly getting many opportunities to engage in circumstantial alchemy at my college. I have to confess… Continue Reading “Circumstantial Alchemy”

Category: compassion, encouragement, personal development, shame, sufferingTags: chronic illness, chronic illness and shame, compassion, judgment and chronic illness, mast cell disorder, self-compassion, shame

Showing Up Well

Posted on June 15, 2017 by MJ

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“We live very close together. So, our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” H.H. The XIVth Dalai Lama I think it’s not an easy idea to define oneself in relation… Continue Reading “Showing Up Well”

Category: Community, personal developmentTags: compassion, personal development, religion and compassion, the golden rule