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pen“The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium.” —Norbet Platt

14 essays

woman in white You Don’t Have That Kind of Time - Anne Lamott
open your mind Open Mind, Open Heart - Patricia Petro
butterfly On Aging - Anne Lamott
Matuschka Why I Did It - Matuschka
tea The Simplicity of Tea - Thich Nhat Hanh
young woman in field of flowers Choosing To Be Happy - Patricia Petro
autumn tree Slow Down to Savor Life - Patricia Petro
painting the world Living with a Positive Attitude - Patricia Petro
lemons Making Lemonade - Patricia Petro
How to Make a Woman Fall in Love - Carrie Ryman
buildings in Oaxaca An Awakening - Patricia Petro
Ten Tips for a Happier Life - Carrie Ryman
ballerinas Pretty - Carrie Ryman
man and woma What to Do When Your Relationship is Not Working Out - Carrie Ryman
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tea

The Simplicity of Tea

By Thich Nhat Hanh

When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no worries about the future. No dwelling on past mistakes. Tea is simple: Loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup. I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup. I drink the tea, ... Read more

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tea
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ballerinas
buildings in Oaxaca
lemons
man and woma
autumn tree
woman in white
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"The best moments in reading are when you come across something—a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things—that you'd thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you've never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it's as if a hand has come out and taken yours." —Alan Bennett
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