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A Simple Way to Make a Dream Come True

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4100 children will die today from water-related diseases.

As unbelievable as it sounds, almost a billion people on this planet don’t have access to clean drinking water.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to change that?  And, maybe even save a life?

We can!  And, here’s how you can help.

My friend Courtney Carver is giving away her 44th birthday to bring water to those in need.  Her goal is to raise $4,400 or more by June 5th.  She’s very close to the half-way mark.  If she reaches her goal, on her birthday, she’s going to celebrate by giving all her books away for free on that day, and other goodies too.

I just made my donation and it took less than a minute.   I would love for you to join me.  Whether you give $4, $44, or $144, it will make a difference because 100% of your donation will directly fund water projects.

Read about Courtney’s Campaign and then follow the link to donate.  Thanks very much for your generosity.

From a spiritual perspective, practicing generosity helps to alleviate  attachment, which is one of the main causes of suffering in your life. Thus, when you give with a pure heart, helping others helps you too.

May all sentient beings have an ample supply of clean water, and never suffer from water-related diseases again!

P. S.  Please don’t put this off till later.  If you’re like me, despite the best of intentions, it may not happen.  If you are inspired to help, just pop over and donate right now.

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Cultivating Genuine Compassion: Begin with Impartiality

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Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and it’s beauty. – Albert Einstein

Discovering true happiness and freedom depends entirely on developing an all-encompassing compassion.

Genuine compassion is said to encompass four qualities:

  • Love (sometimes called “loving kindness”)
  • Compassion
  • Joy
  • Equanimity

When these qualities are developed to their fullest, they are known as the Four Immeasurables or Four Boundless Attitudes, meaning that we extend them to all without bias.

As you cultivate these qualities and make them more immeasurable, negative emotions like anger, attachment, jealousy, and partiality will gradually diminish. In their place, you will uncover your kind heart and a more enduring sense of happiness.  At the same time, your relationships with others will come to be characterized by greater warmth, friendliness, and clarity.  Sounds good, don’t you think?

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Could You Have a Miracle Mindset?

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in love, forgiveness, confidence, and ease?   Can you imagine no longer being plagued by anxiety, fear, self-doubt, anger and other difficult emotions?

That’s a “miracle mindset” in my eyes.  And yes, it’s possible for you.

Danielle LaPorte (the Fire Starter Sessions) engages in such a playful, incisive, and loving way with Gabrielle Bernstein (May Cause Miracles:  The 40-Day Guidebook of Subtle Shifts for Radical Change and Unlimited Happiness) in this dynamic and informative interview.  You will get a feel for how to create a miracle mindset, shift the way you see the world, and transform the quality of your life.

On top of that, it’s a pleasure simply to experience the love, authenticity, and excitement these two women exude.

Enjoy!  And, please share your impressions in the comments.

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