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What an idiot

When you are nodding your head in sympathy to someone else’s sad tale, or pretending to smile at the poor joke they just told, all the while thinking to yourself, “what an idiot,” just recall the times others listened to … Continue reading

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Can you smile?

Can you smile for the rest of your life? Or at least for a month? A day? An hour? Can you smile for just one minute? Thirty seconds? Smile even when you don’t feel like it? Smile to your pains, sadness, and … Continue reading

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To belong

As a newly bald guy, I noticed that I am more aware of other clean-shaven heads. Some acknowledge me with a nod or a smile, while others pass by, paying no attention. It reminded me of a Curb Your Enthusiasm … Continue reading

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Fake it, fake it, until you make it

On some days, it feels like meditation is just not making a dent. Whether I am too jittery to sit still, or just overwhelmed, it is time to pull Plan B. No, I am not referring to smoking weed or … Continue reading

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