weeds in the garden
imposed labels don’t scare me
you and I are one

#haiku #haikusaturday
#micropoetry #poetry
#garden

New post out now, for anyone going through a tough time.
It’s grounded in science and written to offer real support.

Share it in the hope that someone who needs it will see it. And if you believe in the power of kindness and science, consider subscribing for free.

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One of the quickest ways to access the mindful moment is the practice of Noting.

“Car. Wind. Thinking. Dog bark. Car. Wind. Warm.”

It’s just a very easy, low effort way to access the present moment.

#mindful #mindfulness

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
-Dalai Lama

Imagine if everyone took time to practice meditation, to practice loving-kindness. Truly wishing each other happiness, safety, health and peace. The world would be a much different place. Make a difference in your part of the world today.

#meditation #selfcare #WorldMeditationDay

Go to where your suffering is aligned with your capacity to meet it. You don’t have to go to death row, or live in a monastery. You don’t have to sit with the unsheltered, if that’s not your work. Go to where you can care safely and deeply & broaden that capacity over time. Roshi Joan

On this Friday.

Set a timer for 2 minutes and write down (in detail) all the positive things that happened this week.

Don't edit, just write.

This isn't toxic positivity culture. We are just helping rewire your brain to see the positives.

#brainscience #psychology #grateful #mentalhealth

The brain changes from Lovingkindness Meditation are astounding—if its effects came in pill form, doctors would prescribe it daily. But you can’t market what’s already free. So do your brain a favor: meditate today, and let’s make the world A Little Bit Kinder.
#meditation

You can’t change your DNA by practicing love and kindness—but you can change how your genes express themselves.

Kindness lowers inflammation, boosts immunity, and slows aging—on a cellular level.

Compassion isn’t just good for the soul. It’s biology.

“How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.” George Elliston

It doesn’t need to be loud or planned.
Just real.

A kind glance. A thoughtful word. A pause to care.

And suddenly the day feels different – for us and for someone else.

🧡

#kindness #positivity

Picture by littlewordsproject

Ask yourself "what is my digital footprint like today?"

- Did I share something that helps someone or harms someone?
- Nourishes me or makes me feel worse?
- Does my digital footprint reflect my beliefs?

Surf responsibly and let's make the world #ALittleBitKinder

Pope Francis’s "Urbi et Orbi" Easter speech:

“How much contempt is stirred up at times towards the vulnerable, the marginalized and migrants...I appeal to all those in positions of political responsibility in our world not to yield to the logic of fear which only leads to isolation from others.”

Lay me down
in fields of lavender
let me sleep
til sun rises in the east
the hope on the horizon
of which I seek
may the winds stir within
a fragrance of peace
Anoint my feet
in oils of grace
and the fortitude, I beg
to complete this race

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Air breezy and sweet.
First rose of spring is open
under moody sky.

#poetry #poem #haiku #spring #roses #rainclouds

Judith K McMillan

Tulip Garden, 2001

Huang Po-Hsun, Scenery At Dusk (2023)