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Let Go

Alan Watts

“Become like a cork on water, or a ping-pong ball in the mountain stream.”

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Plato's Cave

Joseph Goldstein

Freedom begins the moment we question what we’ve always accepted as real.

Moment

Sam Harris

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The Art of Saying No

Oliver Burkeman

Reflect on a popular, yet misleading, parable about time management.

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Stoic Love

Donald Robertson

We can want those we care for to flourish, and still accept them for who they are.

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The Quiet Within

Pico Iyer

In Kyoto, patterns of sand and moss cultivate silence, serenity, and perspective.

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Learning from Adversity

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Challenge is unavoidable. It’s also a valuable source of self-knowledge.

Contemplation

The End of Distances

Elias Amidon

The space between you and your destination vanishes when you stop yearning to arrive.

Contemplation

The Present Moment

Jayasāra

Text by Thich Nhat Hanh. Savor each moment with gratitude, reverence, and love.

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Beyond Self-Concern

Robert Waldinger

Caring for others brings us health and happiness, excitement and meaning.

Contemplation

Just Beyond Yourself

David Whyte

Consider pushing yourself beyond what's comfortable or known.

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The Lessons of Death

Sam Harris

Learn how to be less anxious about death by fully enjoying life in the present.