Book Review: good grief by brianna pastor

A deeply moving book of prose and #poetry that captures the bittersweet and dark nature of #grief and letting go. This is a timeless companion for people of all ages, stages and phases of life. #PTSD #trauma #growth #psychology #connection

Imaginary philanthropy

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? Today’s thought-provoking question about who you would donate to if you had 1 million dollars reveals a lot about what people care about. There’s a lot of injustice and state-sponsored violence going on in the world. I would give 1Continue reading “Imaginary philanthropy”

Comforting Thought: Diogenes on the human race

Not least for those who are called foreigners, for they are not foreigners. For while the various segments of the earth give different people a different country, the whole compass of this world gives people all people a single country, the entire Earth, and a single home, the world. Diogenes of Oenoanda Diogenes of Oenoanda,Continue reading “Comforting Thought: Diogenes on the human race”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #136

The joys and sorrows of being highly sensitive; mythical chameleons; dinosaur puppets; the key to self-esteem; cognitive distortions; sea angels and much more. edition 136 #ContentCatnip #Interesting Things

Comforting Thought: Life On a Low Flame

One can live at a low flame. Most people do. For some, life is an exercise in moderation The best china saved for special occasions But given something like death What does it matter if one looks foolish now and then Or tries too hard, or cares too deeply? Diane Ackerman

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #135

Older people give advice to people in their 20’s, how often you should clean, a gold snake bracelet from Pompeii, medieval dog names of fondness, alien blobs and tiny houses. It’s edition 135 of #Interesting Things by Content Catnip

Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science

“You can do the best science in the world but unless emotion is involved it’s not really very relevant. Conservation is based on emotion. It comes from the heart and one should never forget that.” Dr. George Schaller, one of the world’s most respected biologists. I think this is particularly true when trying to communicateContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science”

Comforting Thought: We are all made of stars

Comforting Thought: We are all made of #stars #quote #inspiration #space #unity #connection #love
“Do not miss me, because I will always be with you. In every drop of rain that touches your tongue, in every breath of air you inhale.” Rowan Coleman