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              I am starting a new thread here mainly for purposes of my own catharsis. It is my intention, at least at this point, to make regular contributions. Of course, if anyone else has anything to add, they are more than welcome. If you have any input, please contribute.

              Over a year ago I decided to deal head-on with my self-diagnosed adult attention disorder, (ADD). The inability to stay focused was becoming too stressful. I found myself sitting around watching the clock tick, yet I couldn’t keep “on task” with any project I started. Nothing was getting done and just starting something was becoming depressing.

              The smart thing to do was probably to get professional help, so instead I decided to try to heal myself, at least as a first try. Cognitive therapy and pharmaceuticals (UGH) might be the approved way to go but I decided to try meditation first.

              18 months and countless self-help books later, I still can’t bring myself to a regular, formal meditation program. But, along the way, I discovered informal mindfulness. Yes, I know it is the “Fad” right now. It is hard to navigate modern social trends without “tripping over” somebody extolling the benefits of mindfulness.

              Let me add my voice to the chorus.

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"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." ~ James Miles

I like this one.

"As we take responsibility for our own happiness, we stop unconsciously trying to manipulate others." ~ John J. Prendergast

"Who am I when I'm not thinking myself into existence."  ~  Adyashanti

"Amidst all that’s out of my control, I can breathe. I can love. I can show up and do my best. I can be gentle with myself, my family, and my friends. I can always breathe and begin again. This is my practice."  ~  Jason Garner 

This is pretty much my daily mantra.

"You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try to make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It’s time to replenish."  ~  Tiny Buddha

"Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest." ~ Sri Chinmoy

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

"I've learned so much from my mistakes... I'm thinking of making some more." ~ Cheryl Cole

"If you think too long on your next step, you will end up in life standing on one leg." ~ Chinese Proverb

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