As far as animal-based metaphors go, it doesn’t get much better than “monkey mind.” A Buddhist term, “monkey mind” refers to a mental or emotional state that is untamed, confused, or restless. Most of us are familiar with visits from this simian symbol as we attempt to cozy up under the blankets at night, ready …
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Daily Care Package for March 2, 2022
Care Package: 1. A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away. 2. A digital gathering of cultural touchstones on ethandezotelle.com, put together to brighten your day a bit. Pete Hartt Thirteen years ago today, my editor and friend Pete Hartt passed away. I’ve written about him here …
Daily Care Package for Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Care Package: 1. A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away. 2. A digital gathering of cultural touchstones on ethandezotelle.com, put together to brighten your day a bit. It’s been a long, difficult winter with plenty of stress and not enough work on my part to change …
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Healing Words
It’s the first day of 2022. I think I’ve said “Happy new year” five times over the past few days. Six max. I haven’t wished a happy new year to anyone. Saying and wishing are two different things, after all. One can say something without meaning it, but to wish it, well, that takes a …
Three Things, Day 12: Short
GRATITUDE #1, 2 & 3:I’ve been sitting here for over half an hour, trying to come up with something thoughtful and eloquent. It ain’t happening, though. Since I got out of bed Monday morning, every day has been a week long, and the nights haven’t been much shorter. So my sense of gratitude today only …