Dalai Lama Foundation Study Circle Montreal

In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. — Robert Anderson

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Inspiration of the Day:
If you’ve ever lived with anyone else –from a spouse to a college roommate –you’ve probably had conflicts over doing the dishes, the laundry, and countless other household chores. But researchers Jess Alberts and Angela Trethewey have found that a successful relationship doesn’t just depend on how partners divide their household chores; it also depends on how they each express gratitude for the work the other one puts in. In this article, they explain how understanding the “economy of gratitude” can help us appreciate the subtle, everyday gifts we receive from our partner — and make our home a happy one. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4366

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Be The Change:
Tell your partner or roommate how much you appreciate a chore they’ve done around the house.

**Share A Reflection**
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Just like the many colours of roses, we may be of different nationalities, ethnicities, religions or race. But no matter what colour a rose may be, it is still a rose, and likewise we are all human beings first. — Sushil Koirala

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Good News of the Day:
“The rose is a universal symbol, liked by everyone. It appeals equally to everyone’s heart. The exchange of roses, the shaking of hands and extending goodwill between people of different races, religions or parties in conflict, helps to create a more conducive and positive atmosphere.” A 28 year-old peace activist in Nepal is bringing people in conflict areas together through one simple act: giving a rose to a stranger. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4470

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Be The Change:
Take a moment to think of some types of people whom you wouldn’t likely greet on the street. Say hello to 10 such people today.

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Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. — Buddha

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Good News of the Day:
Peer to peer exchange of goods and services has skyrocketed way beyond craigslist.org and Couch Surfing. Now, access to goods and skills is becoming more important than ownership of them. And that has sparked a “Sharing Economy”. Gartner Group researchers estimate that the peer-to-peer financial-lending market will reach $5 billion by 2013. Botsman says the consumer peer-to-peer rental market will become a $26 billion sector, and believes the sharing economy, in total, is a $110 billion-plus market. “Is this purely a warm-and-fuzzy kind of thing?” says Ann Miura-Ko, a venture capitalist at Floodgate Fund. “It’s not. It’s underutilized asset utilization.” That is to say, sharing is becoming common place. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4570

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Be The Change:
Share something. Check out dozens of how-to guides on sharing. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4570a

**Share A Reflection**
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At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. — Jean Houston

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Tip of the Day:
Ever felt lighter after a good laugh? Physiologically speaking, that’s no coincidence. Laughter is shown to increase blood flow, strengthen immune system, reduce muscle pain, lower blood sugar and shed calories. Along similar lines, singing or listening to music can improve the brain’s auditory and language processing functions, and decrease insomnia, stress and stroke. Regular grounding practices like meditation or attending a religious service can reduce blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension. Cures can come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes as simple as a moment of laughter, song, or reflection. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4492

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Be The Change:
Laugh, sing, meditate and feel all better.

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Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use. — Schultz

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Good News of the Day:
A hundred designers, 10 urban challenges, very little money, and no sleep. That’s the recipe for 72 Hour Urban Action, a three-day marathon for designers to improve their city. Founder Kerem Halbrecht first debuted the concept at the Bat-Yam Biennale of Landscape Urbanism in Israel in September, where 120 participants working in 10 teams got three days and three nights to solve problems in public spaces. “I wanted to challenge the common perception that creating change in public space is long and difficult, and to see if public space can respond to changing needs in real time.” By all accounts, the first 72 Hour Urban Action was brutal but exhilarating. The competitors slept (when they did sleep) in an empty school, and had to split a paltry $2,500 budget between all the teams. They did, however, have a truck and tractor for everyone to share. And cute orange jumpsuits. http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4569

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Be The Change:
Do something to energize your local community. For inspiration, check out a video of 72 Hour Urban Action in action: http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=4569a

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