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Standing in Line

Posted by Philip Ryan on 16 Sep 2009 in

As an experiment, the next time you are doing an errand, stuck in traffic, or standing in line at the supermarket, instead of being preoccupied with where you’re going or what needs to be done, take a moment to simply send loving wishes to all those around you.  Often, there is an immediate and very remarkable shift as we feel more connected and present.

- Joseph Goldstein, from “Triumph of the Heart,” Tricycle, Spring 2008

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what's picture
Reply by what on September 19, 2009, 2:10 pm

Advice from a guy who has never had a real job.

Iljin's picture
Reply by Iljin on September 17, 2009, 9:32 pm

I'll try that next time I'm waiting at a bus stop....

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Reply by Cameron on September 17, 2009, 2:51 am

Words of widsom.

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Reply by Marka Danielle on September 16, 2009, 11:43 am

oops, wrong web address attached previously, sorry!
(Smiling)

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Reply by Marka Danielle on September 16, 2009, 11:42 am

I love this website! I mean really, This is so simple anyone can do it! No matter what the "extenuating" circumstances might be...
Just simply take a deep breath, and SMILE!!