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We don't associate our hearts with our minds, although what's in our hearts has an effect on our minds. Our thoughts and emotions guide our minds, and make us who we are.
While it’s not always black or white, lying is often an issue of morality. The root of the answer is within each individual's approach to morality and what they deem to be truth.
The impact of looking at life’s moments through a new lens or a different perspective can be refreshing. Which can cause us to feel a sense of enlightenment in things that have become the jaded nuances of life.
It is easy to believe that we are the only ones dealing with stress in our lives. In today’s podcast, we are reminded to be kinder, both to ourselves and the people around us.
Mindfulness is a non-judgmental state, but when we have an intellectual understanding of mindfulness, but not the experiential knowledge, we can use it to judge others.
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We’ve heard a lot of questions about happiness lately. Mostly, “is it bad if I’m feeling happy?” That assumes there is a choice in how we feel. That question also forgets that there is enough space in the mind for compassion for someone else’s suffering, and enjoyment of your own life.
We view our own happiness as something separate from the happiness of others. Sharing in the joy of others can help us experience happiness more often, especially during times when we struggle to find the joy and happiness within ourselves.
In today’s society, everyone is entitled to their opinion and able to share their point of view, but we can often become stuck on our vantage point and not consider someone else’s opinion.
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