circle of influence
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Being Bothered: Gratitude as a Bridge between Guilt and Change
I don’t think we’re made to carry every injustice on our shoulders or to live in constant shame. But sometimes we need to be bothered, particularly about things within our circle of influence.
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Overwhelm, Acts of Hope, and Localizing Our Influence
Love–as a physical act of compassion–can only be effectively demonstrated specifically and in proximity.
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When the News is Depressing
When I found out about the rainforest, the first thing I did was think about it long enough that I felt a hint of something. Then I researched it, found out facts, and then scrambled to find something–anything–that I could do. But what can I do about something far away that only the rich and…