Friday, March 8, 2019

Why we can't just "be positive" (and more)

The week in Tiny Buddha - on finding your fighting spirit, dealing with sensitivity, and more
 
 
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30 Reminders for Sensitive People Who Feel Drained, Ashamed, or Judged

There are some words that get painfully etched into our memories as if with a red-hot poker. For me, growing up, those words were "you're too sensitive."

I often caught this phrase in the fumbling hands of my shame after …

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Don't Let It Beat You: How to Find Your Fighting Spirit When Life Gets Tough

"Sometimes, life will kick you around, but sooner or later, you realize you're not just a survivor. You're a warrior, and you're stronger than anything life throws your way." ~Brooke Davis

No matter how positive we are, how …

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How Lowering Our Expectations Helps Us Do What We Really Want to Do

"Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." ~William James

Despite being the sort of person who's constantly generating self-improvement to-do lists, I've never been big into making New Year's resolutions. If I make any at …

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9 Lessons from my 9-Month-Old Nephew, Who's Taught Me How to Live

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~William Arthur Ward

Oliver.

Ahh, my heart skips a beat at just the sound of his name.

In 2018, a tiny human being arrived …

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It's Not All Love and Light: Why We Can't Ignore the Dark and Just "Be Positive"

"The dark night of the soul comes just before revelation." ~Joseph Campbell

If you frequent Instagram or any other social media platform these days, you may notice countless posts about positivity, self-help, yoga, and green juice. And gluten-free everything.…

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