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Go sit in the corner

Time out. Go sit in the corner.

I still feel the sting of hearing my Mom say that.

I don’t need to sit in any corner.

Time out was a punishment. It’s no wonder we try to push through everything: we don’t have time for time out. Time out suggests we’re not in control.

Sitting in the corner is good medicine for the insanity of our lives and world. Our negative reaction to it is a hand-me-down from our past. We never want to be told time out.

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Finding Wisdom Beyond Desperation

When we lead from wisdom, we must first recognize when desire transforms into craving.

My vision for creating meaningful mindfulness opportunities keeps me motivated, but I’ve noticed how easily genuine passion can transform into an anxious urgency—a shift that rarely allows for clear discernment or thoughtful decision-making.

Operating from desperation narrows our vision. It tempts us toward shortcuts, clouds our understanding, and blinds us to others’ authentic motives and needs.

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