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"An odd by-product of giving freely out of compassion and love is how it makes the giver feel. The more you give from a place of unconditional generosity, the more joy you feel." to others   Give It Away Now – Red Hot Chili Peppers (4:33) The Joy of Giving (1:11)  The Sound of Rain w/o Music Meditation  (10:01) In what ways have you “given it away”, lately?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr_uHJPUlO8   Why Giving to Others Is Also Giving to Ourselves By Angela Lam Turpin "Start by paying closer attention to the people you encounter during the day. Soon you will…

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Read more about the article Transcending from Monumental Failure to Great Successes – Step 5

Transcending from Monumental Failure to Great Successes – Step 5

“In this way, failures don’t feel so final; they feel like a twist on a path of exploration. That’s a path I’m happy to take.

Reframe. Refocus. Revise. Rinse. And repeat.”  (excerpt from 3 Simple Steps to Turn Failures into Success below)

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Read more about the article Some Precautions When Sharing, ‘The Secrets that Dare Not Speak their Name’ – Step 5

Some Precautions When Sharing, ‘The Secrets that Dare Not Speak their Name’ – Step 5

“Certain distressing or humiliating memories, we tell ourselves, ought not be shared with anyone. These will remain our secret.” “We hope they’ll go to the grave with us. Yet if [our program’s] experience means anything at all, this is not only unwise, but is actually a perilous resolve.” (12 & 12, p. 56 on keeping secrets)

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Read more about the article The Quixotic Miracle Behind Our Whole, New “Outlook Upon Life” – Step 5

The Quixotic Miracle Behind Our Whole, New “Outlook Upon Life” – Step 5

“Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain.  Yet if we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls.” Excerpt from Maya Angelou’s poem Touched by an Angel

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Read more about the article The Actions with Lasting Value, Tzedakah – “a Gift from Within” – Step 5

The Actions with Lasting Value, Tzedakah – “a Gift from Within” – Step 5

“The ‘hidden tzaddikim’ were a group of unusually gifted and devoted Jews who, disguised as simple people, dedicated their lives to improving the plight of their Jewish brethren both spiritually and materially.”  Herschel Goat
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch (on the “gift from within”)

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Read more about the article “Our Deepest Fear is … Our Light, NOT Our Darkness” – Step 5

“Our Deepest Fear is … Our Light, NOT Our Darkness” – Step 5

” … So I have been using a tool counting back from 5 to 1 in situations where it seems as though I’m afraid or being worrisome.  … I find that when I focus on me in each situation I find so much love and light at the end of each day.” – Jacqueline Habhab

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