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Hope Heals
There's always hope. It’s July, 2020 and COVID-19 is spreading its tentacles across the world in ways none of us have ever witnessed...
Jen Compton
Jul 14, 20204 min read
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Email or Phone Call?
This week I have spoken on the phone to several of my senior friends over 70 years of age who are in the high-risk category of catching the
Jen Compton
May 20, 20204 min read
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
I think that writing the poems that make up Life’s a Mango helped me to express my heartache and to move more in the direction of forgivene
Jen Compton
May 20, 20203 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.
Jen Compton
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
Jen Compton
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...
Jen Compton
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...
Jen Compton
May 20, 20205 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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