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Learn to open
If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher. Pema Chodron
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Mara
Are you all right Making those Obnoxious faces Shrieking cries Ferocious insults Hysteric roar I don’t recall asking You to come but since You’re here already Let’s sit down and Have some chamomile Tea together I might as well try to Learn something From you
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Pink glitter ribbon
Come with me To the riverbank Bring all your Precious treasures All of your Deepest wounds (…)
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Girl with a hummingbird
It’s been a long while since I painted something, even on a tablet that makes the process multiple times easier. It’s been even longer since I held an actual brush in my hand. The truth is painting is quite time-consuming, especially for an amateur like me, and getting married in a month from now I…
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What you don’t say is often as important as what you do
I thought writing for kids would get easier with time. Every time I sit down to a new article, it’s still extremely hard. If you’re not sure how well you understand an idea, try explaining it in 10-12 simple sentences, only using words an average 7yo will understand, and without too much passive voice. 1000…
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Tell me
Tell me, what is it you’re called Myself I’m not called at all Myself I’m not called at all I’m just picking marigolds Tell me, what’s your real name I have very many names Booboo now and Choochoo then I have very curious names Tell me, are you young or old I’m very many years…
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Going critical, going remote
I just finished a video chat with about dozen people from all around the world. I’ve never spoken to any of them before. There was no company or organization behind this meeting, no business incentive for people to join, and no formal goal to be achieved. The group spontaneously assembled around The I.I. Manifesto and…
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When is empathy hard for you?
I got this question during my job interview at Automattic. This was years ago, but I still ask myself the same thing over and over again. Applying for a customer support position I knew empathy will make up a large part of my job, and it’s crucial to be able to exercise it in all…
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