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Quotation #6: The Ministry of Presence

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

“More and more, the desire grows in me simply to walk around, greet people, enter their homes, sit on their doorsteps, play ball, throw water, and be known as someone who wants to live with them. It is a privilege … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Love

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

“[Close relationships are] the merciless revealer, the great white searchlight turned on the darkest places of human nature.” (Katherine Anne Porter) One of the most profound needs of a human being is to love and be loved. Most individuals long … Continue reading →

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Born to be Good

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

During the last month or so, I’ve been enjoying “Born to be Good,” a book about emotion, Evolutionary Psychology, and living a good life. It is important for me to note that the author of this book, Dacher Keltner, was … Continue reading →

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A Lack of Emotional Intelligence

Posted on September 12, 2008 by

A couple of nights ago, I learned that a friend, as well as her two daughters, is being verbally abused. The husband/dad apparently gets very frustrated, yells, and calls his family names like “dumb ass” and “retard.” As is often … Continue reading →

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