Do You Get Lost in Thought?
It’s time I became aware of my thoughts, not carried away by them. It’s time I used them, rather than being abused by them.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
The Wisdom of Clouds
Let’s be like clouds. Come as a response. Respond to what it. And, as a final physical response, go peacefully.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 23, 2020
- 3 min
Heroes Are Always Interrupted
Interruptions highlight what we want to let go of, and what we want to continue to concentrate on. Interruptions help show us the way.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Words in Unexpected Places
I have a book on my desk, bought new. It stares up at me accusingly, shouting “Read me! Read Me!" It's 'Poems That Make Grown Women Cry'.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min
Do You Surrender?
Surrender doesn’t mean giving up. Surrender isn’t handing over or caving in. Surrendering adds space and power to the moment.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
Will There Be a New World in the Morning?
Don’t wait for tomorrow.
Work with today.
That’s all you’ve got.
And it’s waiting for you to give it your full attention!
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Want to be Happy Right Now?
Find happiness in small, everyday things.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
Revenge Isn't Sweet
Revenge isn’t sweet. It’s madness. Revenge makes things worse.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
All You Need is a Microscope
When we figuratively look at life through a microscope, we focus, notice details, pick up subtle clues, tune into deeper senses.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Aug 15, 2020
- 2 min
Watch Yourself Walk By
When I’m trapped inside my mind, I’m unconscious. My life plays out like an old-fashioned record, the grooves already cut with old thoughts.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
Closure Brings Openness
Consciously leaving a gate open is a form of closure.
It’s an acknowledgement that life happens. Leaving a gate open lets life through.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
Why Are Our Eyes Drawn to the Horizon?
The horizon changes as we move. We are the reference point. If we don’t move, nor does the horizon.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jul 29, 2020
- 2 min
Is Your Life a Fiery Furnace?
If your life reminds you of a fiery furnace, don’t try to run away. Become aware of the source of the flames you’re possibly generating.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jul 25, 2020
- 3 min
Mindfulness at the Rubbish Tip
Every single thing is beautiful. Every single thing has value. Perfumes and stenches are ultimately the same.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Freedom of Forgetting
Grace (courteous goodwill) and space (room to move) are two things we all need. Especially in relationships.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
Doing Nothing
Deliberately do nothing. Even if someone is watching. Doing nothing does wonderful things.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
Don't Think Twice
Don't think twice, it's all right. We think too much and carry an underlying fear that everything is all wrong.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
Are You a Storm in a Teacup?
Watch yourself throughout the day. Notice what upsets you. Most things that get your annoyed attention are just storms in teacups.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Forgetting Something?
The appointment we keep forgetting to keep is our appointment with Now.
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Marlane Ainsworth
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Lighten Up!
Forgiving isn’t a religious act. It’s a life-giving force. Forgiveness re-balances your life. It sets you free.
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