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The beauty of “letting them”
“When you say Let them, you make a conscious decision not to allow other people’s behavior to bother you. When you say Let me, you take responsibility for what YOU do next.” ~Mel Robbins, The Let Them Theory As Mel Robbins sees it, some things in life are beyond our control — and that can feel painful at times. In her best-selling guide, The Let Them Theory, Robbins shares a simple philosophy that will free you from the stress of trying to manage other people’s opinions and actions. The need to be in control is often our biggest roadblock to healthy relationships and true contentment, Robbins believes. We can’t micro-manage the weather or change the…
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Wild things
National Poetry Month ends soon, so I want to share another wonderful poem with you. This one was recently shared by an author I follow on Substack, and it resonates in so many ways. “The Peace of Wild Things” reminds us to take comfort in the wisdom and beauty of the natural world — no matter what else is unfolding around us. I hope it will inspire you to set aside your phone and other devices while you spend time outdoors this weekend. ~CL The Peace of Wild Things By Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in meand I wake in the night at the least soundin fear…
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When it’s all too much
“If you feel too much, there’s still a place for you. If you feel too much, don’t go. If this world is too painful, stop and rest. It’s OK to stop and rest. If you need a break, it’s OK to say you need a break.” ~Jamie Tworkowski While I’m on a break, I invite you to explore the “Life Lines” site on your browser, which shows many additional features and articles that aren’t included in your email subscription. Meanwhile, I hope that you, too, will find ways to nourish your soul if you’re feeling “too much” and you need time off. ~CL UPDATE (2/25/25): Thank you for your encouraging…
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Wintering
“Over and over again, we find that winter offers us liminal spaces to inhabit. Yet we still refuse them. The work of the cold season is to learn to welcome them.”~Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times Is there a winter-bound midwesterner who hasn’t toyed with the fantasy of Brian Wilson’s “endless summer” on a sun-drenched beach? And who doesn’t envy the pals who have condos in Florida or Mexico, and manage to escape winter entirely? But hold your mittens. I’m gaining new respect for “wintering” after a friend gave me a copy of Katherine May’s book of essays, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult…
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Remain calm
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat any time.” ~Hermann Hesse Lately, a friend and I often joke that our blood pressure spikes every time we watch the news. Given the unpredictable political changes ahead, not to mention the devastating wildfires in California, it’s a challenge to remain calm while staying informed. The best we can do is to stay centered — especially when we wonder if everything around us is falling apart. “Sanctuary” is one of the most beautiful words in our language. It conjures images of a safe, holy place — a room or a building that offers an escape from…
