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The Politics of Motorcycle Touring
I used to live in northern Canada. I was there as a psychologist working for a First Nations community. I tried to use the tools of Western psychology to solve colossal social problems. As I should have expected, the work was a failure. While growing increasingly despondent, I tried various schemes to brighten my mood.…
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Global Perspective: Finding Gratitude in Life’s Context
First, I must state a caveat. Gratitude is regularly weaponized by the greedy and powerful. Many will tell you to be grateful while stealing from you. Gratitude is best defined by and for you. Second, environment matters. It is nearly impossible to cultivate gratitude surrounded by ungrateful people. The system of rewards will not be…
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Cultivating Gratitude: A Solution for Taming Greed
I desire to my detriment. Sometimes I’m unaware of it and yet other times my pulse races and my skin is goose-bumped. Regardless of its origin, I will suffer. Wanting is human. If I desired nothing, I would cease to consume food or attend to my safety. Further, pursuing pleasurable activities is a foundation of…
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