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Today's post by *Dr Mama* Amber Kinser for M.O.M. ~ I was reading a book last night by Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, Start Where You Are, a book about ‘”cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart.” In it, she talks about being present in the current moment and how central it is to begin content in life. It struck me that this core Buddhist, yogic idea has particular salience for mothers. It is very difficult as a mom to be in this moment, right here and right now with our kids, when one of our primary goals is to help them sculpt identities and carve experiences out of life that will serve them well later. Keep reading....
*We like this prayer we found on twitter: Dear Lord today break old habits, balance bank accounts, block all bitterness, help us bounce back & bless Egypt!
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