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Breathing with the Forest ![](images/quickread.gif) 'Breathing with the Forest' is an immersive digital experience that explores the illusion of separation between us and the rest of the planet, a reminder that “with each breath we exchange parts of ourselves with the wider world.” The Capinuri tree grows in the Amazon river floodplain where the Breathing experience creators photographed and collected three-dimensional scans and audio r... posted on Jun 02 2024, 879 reads
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What Should I Do Today? ![](images/quickread.gif) Finding moments of meaning and purpose amidst everyday chaos can feel like a daunting task. This article serves as a compass for navigating the complexities of daily life by embracing intentionality and mindful decision-making with a simple yet profound question: "What should I do today?" Rather than succumbing to the pressures of productivity or routine, we are encouraged to approach each d... posted on Jun 01 2024, 2,071 reads
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Conscience and Courage: A Conversation with Lee Hoinacki ![](images/quickread.gif) A brief note only hints at the wide horizon of this former Dominican priest, professor, author, prison dishwasher -- and perhaps Ivan Illich's closest friend. One example: "From the time of Descartes on, people in the west have had increasing difficulty in being in contact with their own bodies. How many times do we even open a window?"... posted on May 31 2024, 1,372 reads
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How Luck and Chance Shape Our Lives ![](images/quickread.gif) Professor, podcaster, and author Bob McKinnon explores how Mark Robert Rank calls into question some prevalent cultural beliefs. A couple of them are: “the idea of rugged individualism and meritocracy” and the perception that the “world is just, that what we get in life we deserve, either good or bad.” We tend to apply “luck or chance to individuals and randomness to ... posted on May 30 2024, 1,726 reads
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50 Eye-Opening Questions To Ask A Child ![](images/quickread.gif) In a world bustling with distractions, nurturing meaningful connections, especially with the younger generation, requires intentionality and curiosity. This insightful piece delves into the art of fostering deeper bonds with grandchildren through the simple yet profound act of asking great questions. The article underscores how asking open-ended questions can transcend mere small talk and explore ... posted on May 29 2024, 4,317 reads
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Mastering the Art of Forgiveness ![](images/quickread.gif) Forgiveness has much more to deliver to us than the person being forgiven. This may sound cliche and at times dismissive when it comes to our pains, injuries, scars, and losses; Dr. Robert Leichtman, however, is anything but dismissive as he outlines the nuanced, life-giving opportunity available to us in the act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is much more than a “way to demonstrate good manner... posted on May 28 2024, 1,891 reads
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When Birds Nest in the Doorway, Go Out the Window ![](images/quickread.gif) “Lives sometimes get rearranged by all sorts of things.” Sometimes, that rearrangement includes climbing out the kitchen window by ladder for a few weeks even though the home has two working doors. This may look like eccentric, nonsensical behavior: it’s not. Author Caitlin Shetterly’s family made this intentional choice one Spring two separate bird families nested over eac... posted on May 27 2024, 4,490 reads
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Extraordinary Lives of Coast Redwoods ![](images/quickread.gif) Daniel Lewis, museum curator, explores the majestic Redwoods from their history and survivability to their distinct earthy fragrances. He details the living ecosystem of birds, insects, lichens, plant life, and even salamanders that make their homes within the dense canopy. Standing in awe of the Redwoods led writer Anne Lamott to comment: “The trees are so huge that they shut you up.”... posted on May 26 2024, 1,795 reads
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6 Ways to Make New Friends as an Adult ![](images/quickread.gif) For most people, it’s harder to make friends as an adult than when young. This article provides the top six tips from friendship and relationship experts on how to make new friends as an adult. They include: reframing loneliness as simply an indicator of a basic need; people have different types of needs that take several friends to fulfill; purposefully look for places where interactions wi... posted on May 24 2024, 3,074 reads
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Between Earth & Sky ![](images/quickread.gif) Discover the awe-inspiring journey of healing and perseverance of renowned ecologist, Nalini Nadkarni, as she investigates the impact of ecological disturbances on the rainforest canopy and parallels this exploration with her own life. From surviving a near-death fall to a lifelong commitment to unearthing the secrets of the forest, Nalini personifies resilience and communion with a life force gre... posted on May 23 2024, 1,008 reads
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