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Protection from Anger
Upon waking yesterday morning, I listened to Tamara Levitt’s daily meditation on my favourite app, Calm.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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Just Do It
I was so blown away by the book, Radical Gratitude, that I tried to track down the author, Andrew Bienkowski, on line.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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Career or Wellbeing?
I think what tends to happen as we get older, at least for me, is that I realise I have less time ahead of me than behind me.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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Connection
We all have colleagues or friends where we accept that what we talk about is going to centre around them.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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Forgiveness
So remember that if we want to be forgiven by others, we need to forgive. Give them a break and you’ll find that when you need forgiveness..
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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The Lemon Detox
Today, is the 8th day for me of this year’s Lemon Detox. I feel lighter, brighter, full of energy, cleansed, content and optimistic.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20204 min read
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Relationships
The way we treat others in our life, even as adults, is in many ways no different from the crying, dependent baby that we were years ago.
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May 20, 20203 min read
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Altruism
An internet reference says that altruism is acting out of concern for another's well-being. It is a desire for happiness of other human bei
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May 20, 20203 min read
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Radical Gratitude
Radical gratitude is more than an acceptance for what is happening.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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You’ll Think I’m Nuts
There are five nuts you just HAVE to eat every day. I mean, don’t go overboard but around half a cup is recommended.
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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I See You
Do you remember that awesome movie, Avatar? I can never forget that line, I see you. Last weekend I found myself on a white sandy beach a...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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She Didn’t Get Me
Now, the Buddhist teachings tell us that the motivation behind our speech and action is paramount. So, as I write this post, I must be...
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May 20, 20203 min read
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The Kindness of Others
Last weekend JL and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Cronulla in Sydney. Don’t worry. This blog is not giving you tips on how...
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May 20, 20205 min read
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Hot Cross Buns in January
Our Christmas tree was still standing in the living room. The Christmas cards we’d received were still hanging over the doorway. There...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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Relaxation and Reconnection
My husband and I are coming to the end of day 9 of a 10 day holiday in Bali. It’s been a wonderful time of real relaxation and...
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May 20, 20203 min read
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Meditation – It Works!
Well, if you’re not already doing it yourself, you’ve probably heard that there are many people on the planet who are. I mean meditating!...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20205 min read
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The Little Me
Today I became the little me and it wasn’t pretty. Just yesterday I had posted on Instagram the message, Compassion for Self. Cherishing...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 min read
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My Grandmother
Hey there friends of Life’s a Mango. This week in my role as a primary school teacher, I was reminded once again of the saying which goes...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20204 min read
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A Star is Born
You know what I love most about seeing a great movie or a really entertaining series on Netflix? It’s how it opens the positive Pandora’s...
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May 20, 20203 min read
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Inspiration and Injustice
I am writing this blog on my 55th Australia Day. The saying goes that when the student is ready, the master appears. This applies...
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May 20, 20203 min read
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