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But the history of eugenics is not pretty, and we are seeing the dreadful, far-reaching consequences of this abomination of a philosophy worldwide. Look what has just happened in Nazi Germany. Unless we stand against such beliefs, we’ll
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“research in positive psychology has been showing that gratitude makes people happier”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“Challenging ourselves to go a little past our comfort zones is always a part of growth. But burning out on any given activity, good or bad, can also be avoided by simply knowing when to take a break. Give yourself permission to put it down and return to it later with a fresh slate.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“gratitude puts us in a state of appreciation for the way things already exist. When we are grateful, we aren't grasping for future rewards, nor are we dwelling on past mistakes. This is directly in line with what mindfulness is about.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“The clutter we live with is a distraction itself. This isn't to say that mindfulness is not attainable without our surroundings being clean; we have to learn to be mindful in the real, imperfect world.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“In the end, we can do many helpful things by structuring our environment, but the world is imperfect and hence there will always be distractions. A true mindfulness habit includes the acceptance of these distractions, and the growing ability to either ignore the useless ones, or to remain mindful while engaging with the uncompromising demands.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
YA LGBT Books
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For anyone who enjoys LGBTQ books written for young adults. We're a friendly, supportive group that provides a non-judgmental place to discuss the boo ...more
The YA Dystopian Book Club
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— last activity Mar 10, 2026 11:24PM
Do you enjoy YA Dystopia novels? Then, this is the place for you. We have monthly group reads, RaR's, challenges, fun games, and lots of discussions. ...more
Pagans That Love to Read
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— last activity May 30, 2013 06:12AM
A place to share books that we've read or would like to read. Maybe start a reading group where we read the same book and discuss it. A place where w ...more
Banned Books
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— last activity May 29, 2026 07:42AM
To celebrate our love of reading books that people see fit to ban throughout the world. We abhor censorship and promote freedom of speech.
Rachel’s 2025 Year in Books
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