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With everything you do. Write a love letter, make someone something sweet, show up with a boombox outside someone's window blasting In Your Eyes, buy someone flowers, do something meaningful, go on a spontaneous trip with someone, tell someone you are thinking about them, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself how wonderful you think you are, read a poem, get lost on the dancefloor, listen to a good song, smile at something tender, listen to Sleepy Lagoon by the platters...the possibilities are endless, you should try it sometime...
Apr 28, 2022
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(I know that’s not really a word, but it is a philosophy)
It’s OK if you’re single, do things that inspire yourself and be creative and make grand gestures and epic pronouncements.
If you’re in a committed partnership, keep the spark alive by doing unexpected and spontaneous things.
And if you have multiple partners, the serotonin and dopamine from being with one can spread to your relationships with the others. As Spider Robinson said, shared joy is increased.
Mar 8, 2024
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I'm not talking notes--I'm talking letter-length expressions of love for the people in your life. Not necessarily romantic, but honestly expressive. Maybe I should say, "love meditations?" Anyways, get deep into one, put words to paper, and I guarantee you'll realize that more of your relationships than you think are profoundly intimate in all kinds of ways. AND you set up a scenario in which you can be the most courageous version of yourself: taking mature ownership of your feelings by actually delivering that bad boy.
Feb 15, 2024
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Sorry to sound like some James Taylor song or the most trite dad ever.
Just do it.
You won't run out of "I love you's" if you do.
You might even get one back (but that shouldn't be the objective).
You receive the love that you put out there in the world.
So start with your inner circle. Family. Friends. Significant others. Co-workers (within the boundaries of appropriateness, let's not turn this into something creepy).
None of us do this enough but we'd be fools not to at least try. Right?
Aug 10, 2024
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Name a better show, I dare you!!! It has everything from strong friendships to hotties in the nude to pure Marx Brothers style comedy through wild stunts. And they dressed themselves, which is pretty much the inspiration for how everyone dresses now. They wanted us to laugh, and there’s nothing nicer than laughter. Start from episode one and watch the entire thing. My favorite skit is Roller Disco Truck. I’ve laughed so hard at that show I’ve jumped up and down on my couch hugged by joy.
Apr 28, 2022
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My absolute favorite author and someone who definitely knew how to party. My best friend gave me this book and it felt like an angel passed it along at a time when I needed it most. I've read this book four times. I've given it to everyone I've ever loved. I've sat at the park with my head on someone's lap while reading this. I go back to it over and over again when I don't feel understood and it gives me just what I need. Handcarved Coffins is so incredibly written, it makes me want to be a better writer. A mystery writer even. One day I'd love to paint a portrait of something as beautiful as he did with his words.
Apr 28, 2022
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All the greats wore/wear them. It's a conversation starter and even more so, a good idea.
Apr 28, 2022