self-compassion

Reflections on the Efficiency of Inefficiency

I don’t know about you, but I am a fan of podcasts. I feel efficient because I can learn and do something at the same time. Who doesn’t like that feeling? Our culture sees efficiency as key to success in life. I buy into it, too. We want efficiency in our gadgets, our food, and …

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The January Illusion

In the rush and excitement of December, we often find ourselves craving change as we pull ourselves out of the fog of the holidays and into the New Year. The New Year seems to offer a shiny promise of a “new you”. What better time to throw off old habits and build new disciplines, right? …

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