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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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“The positive feedback loop between gratitude and mindfulness can be a powerful tool for appreciating the seemingly mundane and unimportant details of life. And after all, mindfulness is all about moving through the world with an awareness and appreciation of our lived experience.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“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
“hanging on intense self-criticisms, and being thoroughly identified with them, can certainly be detrimental to our well-being. Allowing ourselves to be imperfect, however, can be a huge boost to mindfulness.”
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
― Mindfulness Without Meditation: Creating Mindful Habits That Actually Stick
“Everyone has their own stuff. And it's imperative to recognize that it will bubble up more as mindfulness is developed. It's like a cleansing process. The less desirable elements need to be recognized and processed.”
― 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
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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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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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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
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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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