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A human being is a part of the whole, called by us, "Universe," a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
-Albert Einstein

We can not contribute to any cause without contributing to ourselves, because we are apart of all that surrounds us.
This theme keeps coming up unintentionally in my posts lately. In We’re All Going to Die and We Are the Earth I pointed out that we are a part of the Earth. And today, I have [...]

Time is money.
-Benjamin Franklin

Yesterday, I posted 10 Ways to Find Time for Inspiration. This post expands on way #4: Know When to Say “No.”
Though service to others is one of the most inspiring ways to spend your time, this does not mean being at others’ beckon call. If you are asked to do something that does not [...]

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
-Dalai Lama

When we make a decision to enjoy life, it seems natural to make kindness, consideration and generosity priorities. It is hard to imagine anything that could give us more joy than spreading joy to others.
Dr. Wayne Dyer talks about studies which conclude that serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain which elevates a sense of well-being, [...]

You give but to yourself. He who understands the concept of giving must laugh at the idea of sacrifice.
-A Course In Miracles

One of the things I find most inspiring is the sound of birds in the fresh, cool air of the early morning. When a bird sings, it has no idea that its song is an inspiration to me.
Bridge over a wilderness marsh in Porcupine Mountains State Park near Ontonogan, Michigan.
You never know when your [...]

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
-Joyce Brothers

Poor Listening Leads To Isolation and Lack Of Inspiration
For many of us, it is a challenge to listen to another person without formulating our own response. We seem to believe that our value to another person will increase if we can say something impressive. Though focusing on talking rather than listening leads to the following:

interrupting [...]

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