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The Democratic Party dominated elections by pinning the charge of aristocratic elitism on the Federalists, and then the Whigs, who learned that they had to campaign on log cabins and hard cider to compete.
George Packer
theatlantic.com
When we realize our true self is nothing other than present-moment experience, we are free to love whatever is happening, regardless of whether we like it! If our partner rejects us, of course we will grieve his or her absence and do nothing for weeks but watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer in our ratty bathrobe. But we can grieve with the profound understanding that this moment of grieving is life here and now. This is it. This moment is what’s happening now. Must we give in to the hoodwinking desire that tells us to abandon this moment because it is not what we wanted?
Radically Condensed Instructions for Being Just as You Are
J Jennifer Matthews
Take out a pen and paper (or fire up your laptop) and follow these steps:
1.) Select something good in your life that falls under one of the following categories: education, health, safety/security, possessions, weekends/holidays, support from others, or personal achievement.
2.) Imagine your life without that one good thing. Picture the impact clearly. How do you feel?
3.) Write down how your life would be different. Describe your feelings.
4.) Refocus on the present moment. Re-evaluate how you feel about that good thing.
5.) Have you activated any of your character strengths?
Learn How to Appreciate What You Already Have | VIA Institute
viacharacter.org
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