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"But the real work is to stop confusing emotional labor with love & to stop mistaking chaos for connection." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/the-...
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"But the real work is to stop confusing emotional labor with love & to stop mistaking chaos for connection." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/the-...
“Empathy without boundaries is self-betrayal, but empathy with discernment—that’s power.” This is one of the most powerful articles I have read and it truly resonates with me!
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The Dance Between the Empath & the Narcissist: When Love Becomes a Lesson. | elephant journal
Have you ever been with someone who gaslights you, invalidates your feelings, plays the victim, and somehow leaves you questioning your reality? Or maybe you’re the one who’s
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December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“Empathy without boundaries is self-betrayal, but empathy with discernment—that’s power.” This is one of the most powerful articles I have read and it truly resonates with me!
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The Buddha: on aging gracefully.
Every body gets Old. | elephant journal
Every body gets Old.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Buddha: on aging gracefully.
“You don’t try to get rid of anything—you can still be sad or frustrated or angry. You recognize your humanity and the wide gamut of emotions you might be feeling.”
~ Pema Chodron
~ Pema Chodron
The Most Important Article on Elephant, Ever. | elephant journal
Love Yourself, via Pema Chodron.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“You don’t try to get rid of anything—you can still be sad or frustrated or angry. You recognize your humanity and the wide gamut of emotions you might be feeling.”
~ Pema Chodron
~ Pema Chodron
I'm a father. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/its-...
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I'm a father. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/its-...
F*** Convenience. Give me Story. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/fck-...
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
F*** Convenience. Give me Story. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/fck-...
My poem to our baby daughter, Willa Goodall Lewis.
To our Willa Goodall Lewis. | elephant journal
Oh Willa Goodall Lewis, daughter of Kelsey Anne Lewis and Waylon Hart Lewis. How this my only life has changed, suddenly, with your arrival in our home into your mother’s loving arms. How life cha.....
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November 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
My poem to our baby daughter, Willa Goodall Lewis.
See all 20: This Thanksgiving, play Toxic Family Bingo!
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
See all 20: This Thanksgiving, play Toxic Family Bingo!
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"Most of us enter this profession because we care—sometimes too much. We want people to live more fulfilling, authentic lives. But if we truly care about that, we must also care about justice, equity, and the conditions that allow people to thrive." ~ @joannabarrett4164.bsky.social
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Therapy & the Politics of Healing: There’s Nothing Wrong with You, it’s the System. | elephant journal
Therapists can’t fix what we refuse to name, because mental health isn’t just personal—it’s political, historical, and deeply
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November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Most of us enter this profession because we care—sometimes too much. We want people to live more fulfilling, authentic lives. But if we truly care about that, we must also care about justice, equity, and the conditions that allow people to thrive." ~ @joannabarrett4164.bsky.social
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12 Ways to Deal With A Toxic Family/Family Member. | elephant journal
What do we do when a toxic family member (or members) are literally ruining our lives? How do we deal with the feeling of obligation, guilt, confusion and heartache?
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November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Post this up on your fridge: 10 Buddhist Tips for a Mindful Kitchen:
Post this in your Kitchen: 10 Tips for a Mindful Home. | elephant journal
Print this out and hang it up in your kitchen as a daily reminder of what's really important.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Post this up on your fridge: 10 Buddhist Tips for a Mindful Kitchen:
Thanksgiving is a beautiful opportunity to include plant-based, planet and animal-friendly food options on your table without losing out on taste, or the experience of a delicious meal.
Look no further: we’re here to help.
Look no further: we’re here to help.
Mouth-watering (and turkey-free) Recipes for your Holiday Table. | elephant journal
Here at Elephant, we know not everyone is vegan, or even vegetarian, and the holidays can be full of pitfalls and stumbling blocks for those of us who are, or even those of us who try to bring more pl...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thanksgiving is a beautiful opportunity to include plant-based, planet and animal-friendly food options on your table without losing out on taste, or the experience of a delicious meal.
Look no further: we’re here to help.
Look no further: we’re here to help.
The Bible defines marriage as between a man and a woman. And, these other 8 options:
Bible forbids Homosexuality? | elephant journal
Jesus was, dare I say, a nice human being. He was kind. He was compassionate. He wasn't...a hater. A troll. A racist, or a sexist. In response to a few anti-homosexuality comments on my last post,...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Bible defines marriage as between a man and a woman. And, these other 8 options:
Make Transparency Great Again. Waylon talks with a dancer who worked w/Epstein: www.elephantjournal.com/2019/09/wayl...
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Make Transparency Great Again. Waylon talks with a dancer who worked w/Epstein: www.elephantjournal.com/2019/09/wayl...
“[Trump] seems really easy to win over if you know how to talk to him. He was the same with [Canadian Prime Minister] Carney [after months of threats].” www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/zohr...
November 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
“[Trump] seems really easy to win over if you know how to talk to him. He was the same with [Canadian Prime Minister] Carney [after months of threats].” www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/zohr...
"The truth is that we have power. Most of us may not have a lot of power, but we have power. We have power to inspire. We have power to upset, and to depress. We have power for neurosis. We have power for sanity…” ~ Waylon H. Lewis
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"The truth is that we have power. Most of us may not have a lot of power, but we have power. We have power to inspire. We have power to upset, and to depress. We have power for neurosis. We have power for sanity…” ~ Waylon H. Lewis
"But the real work for an empath isn’t to love harder; it’s to tone down the hyper-attunement and turn that empathy inward. It’s to stop confusing emotional labor with love and to stop mistaking chaos for connection."
The Dance Between the Empath & the Narcissist: When Love Becomes a Lesson. | elephant journal
Have you ever been with someone who gaslights you, invalidates your feelings, plays the victim, and somehow leaves you questioning your reality? Or maybe you’re the one who’s
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November 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
"But the real work for an empath isn’t to love harder; it’s to tone down the hyper-attunement and turn that empathy inward. It’s to stop confusing emotional labor with love and to stop mistaking chaos for connection."
Almost 20 years ago! Irreverent, yet earnest and deep: it's Richard Freeman, the wonderful yoga teacher, in Boulder, back in the day. The conversation is fun, but gets serious, too:
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Richard Freeman: The Future of Yoga | elephant journal
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November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Almost 20 years ago! Irreverent, yet earnest and deep: it's Richard Freeman, the wonderful yoga teacher, in Boulder, back in the day. The conversation is fun, but gets serious, too:
www.elephantjournal.com/2008/06/rich...
www.elephantjournal.com/2008/06/rich...
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
"This week alone, we’ve been faced with two incidents that prove just how little Trump thinks of women."
“In a world of Karoline Leavitts, be a Mary Bruce.” | elephant journal
Being brave in the face of cruelty and, in some cases, fear for your life, livelihood, or that of your family? That's something that goes beyond normal bravery. That's heroic.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"This week alone, we’ve been faced with two incidents that prove just how little Trump thinks of women."
“Reclaim your own power—do what you can with where you are, now, starting now. Put more love and healing into our dear world and take out some of the aggression and casual, speedy, destructive selfishness." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/what...
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
“Reclaim your own power—do what you can with where you are, now, starting now. Put more love and healing into our dear world and take out some of the aggression and casual, speedy, destructive selfishness." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/what...
Thanksgiving is coming. If you're hosting a dinner, reach out to a stray dear pal or two who may not know anyone.
10 Obvious Ways to make this the Best Thanksgiving Ever. | elephant journal
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~ Thornton Wilder ~ Relephant reads: >> Best Thanksgiving Blog Ever. >> A Buddhist Thanksg...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanksgiving is coming. If you're hosting a dinner, reach out to a stray dear pal or two who may not know anyone.
"Gratitude doesn’t ask us to look away from injustice. It asks us to keep our eyes open long enough to see the whole table and help make sure that everyone has a seat at it." ~ @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
"Gratitude doesn’t ask us to look away from injustice. It asks us to keep our eyes open long enough to see the whole table and help make sure that everyone has a seat at it." ~ @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social 🧵
Voter suppression is a tool for losers.
We should *want* folks to vote—in droves—of all ages.
We should *want* folks to vote—in droves—of all ages.
November 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Voter suppression is a tool for losers.
We should *want* folks to vote—in droves—of all ages.
We should *want* folks to vote—in droves—of all ages.
"Office parties, get togethers with friends, and nights out are all great ways to take part in the holiday season, but as the world continues to present new challenges, opinions get deeper entrenched and people begin to get more passionate about defending their viewpoints..."
How to Turn Arguments (with Family, Friends & even Casual Acquaintances) into Opportunities. | elephant journal
I remember an argument I had many years ago with my sister. It's kind of strange to say that I don't remember the subject we were so passionate about, but I
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November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"Office parties, get togethers with friends, and nights out are all great ways to take part in the holiday season, but as the world continues to present new challenges, opinions get deeper entrenched and people begin to get more passionate about defending their viewpoints..."