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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 27th, 2015 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jmaz479

“Zorba the Greek was said to have described himself as “the whole catastrophe.” The truth is, we’re all the whole catastrophe, only we wish that we weren’t. We deny the parts of ourselves that we deem unacceptable rather than accepting … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 6th, 2015 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on November 5, 2015 by jmaz479

“So many of us live our lives as if the secret purpose is to somehow get everything done. We stay up late, get up early, avoid having fun, and keep our loved ones waiting. Sadly, I’ve seen many people who … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jmaz479

“Sadly, many of us continually postpone our happiness – indefinitely. It’s not that we consciously set out to do so, but that we keep convincing ourselves, “Someday I’ll be happy.” We tell ourselves we’ll be happy when our bills are … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 4th, 2014 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jmaz479

“I’ve never met anyone (myself included) who hasn’t turned little things into great big emergencies. We take our own goals so seriously that we forget to have fun along the way, and we forget to cut ourselves some slack. We … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jmaz479

“Telling someone something that you like, admire, or appreciate about them is a “random act of kindness.” It takes almost no effort (once you get used to it), yet it pays enormous dividends. Many people spend their entire lifetimes wishing … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on January 14, 2014 by jmaz479

“It’s easy to see God’s beauty in a beautiful sunrise, a snow-capped mountain, the smile of a healthy child, or in ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach. But can we learn to find the holiness in seemingly ugly circumstances … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on August 6, 2013 by jmaz479

“The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole. To the contrary, it suggests that we should. When we don’t recognize or admit … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by Richard Carlson, PH.D. in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on December 30, 2010 by jmaz479

“Many people live as if life were a dress rehearsal for some later date. It isn’t. In fact, no one has a guarantee that he or she will be here tomorrow. Now is the only time we have, and the … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 19th, 2010 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on August 19, 2010 by jmaz479

“One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves, or for others, thinking that life should be fair, or that someday it will be. It’s not and it won’t. When we make this mistake … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on July 6, 2010 by jmaz479

“While many of us frequently do nice things for others, we are almost certain to mention our acts of kindness to someone else, secretly seeking their approval. When we share our own niceness or generosity with someone else, it makes … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by Richard Carlson, PH.D. in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on February 23, 2010 by jmaz479

“Spend a moment every day thinking of someone to thank. This simple strategy, which may take only a few seconds to complete, has long been one of the most important habits I have ever engaged in. I try to remember … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 by Richard Carlson, PH.D. in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on July 7, 2009 by jmaz479

“What you want to start doing is noticing your stress early, before it gets out of hand. When you feel your mind moving too quickly, it’s time to back off and regain your bearings. When your schedule is getting out … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by Richard Carlson, PH.D., in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on April 14, 2009 by jmaz479

“The truth is, if you have destructive mental habits — if you get annoyed and bothered easily, if you feel angry and frustrated a great deal of the time, or if you’re constantly wishing things were different, these identical tendencies … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 by Richard Carlson, PH.D. in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on October 23, 2007 by jmaz479

“Nothing helps us build our perspective more than developing compassion for others. Compassion is a sympathetic feeling. It involves the willingness to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, to take the focus off yourself and to imagine what it’s like … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 by Richard Carlson PH.D., in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on August 27, 2007 by jmaz479

“Think of someone who truly irritates you, who makes you feel angry. Now, close your eyes and try to imagine this person as a tiny infant. See their tiny little features and their innocent little eyes. Know that babies can’t … Continue reading →

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