Tag Archives: compassion

How to Become a Daredevil

Posted on May 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

We may not all jump off buildings, or walk into fires, but we all face “devils.” For some that means talking to strangers, asking forgiveness, or just getting out of bed in the morning. As a writer, I hike up … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Is Us Day!

Posted on April 23, 2025 by mitchteemley

I’m a day late with this. But then every day should be Earth Day. I’m not a flaming liberal. I’m more of a smoldering moderate (and smoke-free at that). But when it comes to protecting my home planet, I tend … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Share the Load

Posted on April 12, 2025 by mitchteemley

“If we don’t share one another’s burdens, are we even truly alive?” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Love Is the Greatest Healer

Posted on March 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Love cures people. Both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.” ~Karl A. Menninger

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Live Life With a Sense of Responsibility

Posted on February 23, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life, but as those who do.” ~Ephesians 5:15 (Phillips) ≅

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Let Your Light So Shine…

Posted on February 16, 2025 by mitchteemley

     “Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good deeds and cry out in praise to your Father in heaven!” ~Matthew 5:16

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100 Years Ago (But It Could Have Been Today)

Posted on January 22, 2025 by mitchteemley

In 1925, Westminster Cathedral’s newly-established canon preached a message on contemporary sins. Reflecting on the traditional “7 deadlies” and upon his work among the poor, Canon Donaldson suggested these 7 Social Sins were the challenge of his time. They might … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Waiter From Hell

Posted on January 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Note: My Real Memoir will return next week. Meanwhile, here’s a (non-chronological) memoir moment. All I wanted from our server was for him to tell us what the specials were, to make a few recommendations, and then bring us our … Continue reading →

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Dear Human Race…

Posted on September 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

I tried to find a more sophisticated way to put this. But sometimes, you know, childlike is best. Ψ

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Bee Happy

Posted on July 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

I found a bee in my house. The poor thing was weak, struggling to move. So I picked it up. It barely budged. I was going to put it out of its misery, but then I thought, “Wait, why not … Continue reading →

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