Protection from Anger
Upon waking yesterday morning, I listened to Tamara Levitt’s daily meditation on my favourite app, Calm.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
Connection
We all have colleagues or friends where we accept that what we talk about is going to centre around them.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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..
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
Radical Gratitude
Radical gratitude is more than an acceptance for what is happening.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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.
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 5 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 5 min
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!...
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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Jen Compton
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
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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