Mindfulness and spirituality are awesome, but they’re even more beneficial when you research their roots. Our current concept of “mindfulness” is based largely on equanimity, which is actually a guiding principle of Buddhism. Bhikkhu Bodhi defines equanimity as “a balanced reaction to joy and misery, which protects one from emotional agitation.” As I continue exploringContinueContinue reading “4/21 Ponder This”
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4/14 Prompt
To me, a meaningful existence is one where I feel satisfied, supported, and fulfilled by my work, my hobbies, and myself. This includes educating myself, engaging in intellectual conversations, and seeing as much of the world as time and money allow. In order to live a meaningful life, I need to pursue the things thatContinueContinue reading “4/14 Prompt”
4/7 Ponder This
How accurate are our judgements and what do they say about who we are? For a long time I lived in a world where liberals were right and conservatives hated everyone other than themselves. To some extent, I still live in this world. But I also know that things –– especially people –– are never thatContinueContinue reading “4/7 Ponder This”
What the funk?
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1688032.rss Featured image by Joshua Tsu on Unsplash Transcript: Welcome to another episode of All Who Podcast. I’m Jacklyn and today I’m recording this episode solo and uh [incomprehensible speed talking] whoa, whoa. We’re gonna slow down and just kind of talk and maybe ramble a little bit, as I do. I originally planned on posting my firstContinueContinue reading “What the funk?”
3/31 Prompt
When planning for my future, even as a kid, I don’t think I ever considered the type of person I would be. I imagined the type of house I’d live in, where I’d end up, what career path I would choose. Never who I’d be or how I’d live my life. Now that I actuallyContinueContinue reading “3/31 Prompt”
Stop sleeping on America’s anti-Asian past… and present
TW: This piece discusses racism and assault which may be triggering. American policies and people have historically painted “American” to be synonymous with “white.” This cognitive shortcut has led us to shut out, enslave, and imprison those who don’t fit our Anglo-Saxon depiction of “Americanness” and who therefore “don’t belong” here. Yet, we still haveContinueContinue reading “Stop sleeping on America’s anti-Asian past… and present”
March 24 Ponder This
I must’ve been too busy braiding Grace’s and my hair together during Government class and missed the lesson on D.C. because holy moly have I been misinformed. Did you know DC isn’t part of any state? It’s run by Congress. There’s a local government and mayor (who seems DOPE) which make decisions regarding D.C. schools,ContinueContinue reading “March 24 Ponder This”
March 17 Prompt
“Nanette” is amazing and @hannah_gadsby left me in tears from laughter, sadness, anger, and realization. I highly recommend you watch, and save this post so you can come back and journal later 😉
March 10 Ponder This
You might not think about America’s federal minimum wage often, but it’s actually pretty important. Most states have higher minimum wages than the federal standard ($7.25/hr). But five states still don’t have a mandated minimum wage, and two states have minimum wages lower than the federal standard. In both cases, people are paid the federalContinueContinue reading “March 10 Ponder This”
March 3 Prompt
Swipe for self-reflection! Jk, you’ll have to do that yourself. But can you imagine?? Anyway, this prompt was inspired by a myriad of people and situations (99% of which include myself). When things aren’t going my way — when I’m running late, or the internet stops working, or wildfires remind me how truly small andContinueContinue reading “March 3 Prompt”
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