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Cinnamon Bun Cinnamon Bun

A Story by Melanie
Tip-toes Tip-toes

A Poem by Melanie
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About Me

Dreaming of writing by the sea, gulls,
A dream of sand behind the knee, clouds on breeze, and pineapple palm trees;
I'm dreaming of waking me;
I'm dreaming of chai latte tea.

...A quick freewrite from Florida for you there. :)

I'm a freelance writer, photographer, and editor with dreams of teaching writing at a university. I'm working on my graduate school applications (for an MFA in Creative Nonfiction), so these reviews are very important to me. (I've been out of college since August '07.) I have trouble spotting my own tendencies, so that's something I'm looking for in reviews. I'm also interested in tidbits of writing dos/don'ts.

A big 'Thank You' to all reviewers; THANK YOU!

More writing will be added soon.


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Posted 15 Years Ago


The Practice
The Dalai Lama shared the following simple practice that will increase loving and compassion in the world.

The Practice:
1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and be loved) and we are all connected to one another.
2. Spend 5 minutes -- breathing in - cherishing yourself; and, breathing out - cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.
3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the simplest person (clerks, attendants, etc., as well as the "important" people in your life; cherish the people you love and the people you dislike).
4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you.

These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly; allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart.
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