Dan O'Brien

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I Don’t Have Time to Be Compassionate

I admitted that I find myself walking through the school halls, head down, hoping no one will talk to me – not because I don’t like them, but because I’m thinking “If I talk to them I won’t get to what I need to do to start my day”.

When I’m in this mode, I’m not being kind to myself and I don’t notice what others need, whether it’s just a smile or a few minutes of my time.

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Multiple signs confusing people

Healing my Confusion

I now feel empowered to follow the advice of one of the teachers at Clear Sky, to “Take action, and let the chips fall where they may.”

After all, a pattern of confusion stems from and continues a hurt. Being empowered to act brings joy.

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Three Ways I Healed Deep Self-Doubt

Self doubt – it’s useless and painful.

Newsflash, though – since it is created by thinking a certain way, the good news is that it be changed. In other words:

It’s not necessary and can be transformed

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Why I started meditating – Dan

Dan O’Brien shares a little of his early story.
“For me…learning about meditation has been like being cooked in a slow cooker – in a good way…”
“Being open to the newness of the experience is often important, though it might be a challenge.”

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Learning that I can’t be a community of one

“So often in my life, I’ve wanted to feel included, engaged, and to be relating with others, but I’ve found that there’s a true connection lacking.”

Board Member Dan O’Brien writes about one of the insights he has had being part of Clear Sky’s virtual and physical community.

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