Monthly Archives: June 2015

Self-Compassion

Posted on June 23, 2015 by stillalife

In my last blog, I quoted researcher Brené Brown, from her book, “Daring Greatly,” on the subject of the scarcity many people feel about not having enough money, and not being good enough, perfect enough, smart enough, or successful enough. … Continue reading →

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How much is enough?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by stillalife

How much of anything is too little, how much is enough, and how much is too much?  It sounds like a question out of the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” But I’m not talking about the temperature of … Continue reading →

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Want to become popular? Try plastic surgery

Posted on June 2, 2015 by stillalife

Last night, I dreamed that in one 48- hour period, I had acquired enough new creases in my face to add ten years to my appearance. Fortunately, when I awoke and ran to the mirror, I could only spot the … Continue reading →

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