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How we reduced Gratitude’s Android app size by 30%
Smaller apps feel faster, install more reliably on spotty networks, and respect the limited storage on real devices. In our latest Android release for Gratitude we reduced the install size by 30%. The work focused on practical changes that ship immediately rather than...
Morning meditation — Don’t seek externals.
‘Don't seek externals, rest in the life of reality.’ Zen Graffiti
Morning meditation — Buddha’s insight into the nature of true friendship.
‘The Buddha’s insight into the nature of true friendship illuminates the communal fabric of early Buddhism. The Sangha was not a hierarchy, but a collective of equals — a ‘horizontal’ community where mutual support and shared aspiration were central.’ Everyday...
Where To Start When There Is So Much Suffering
When everything feels like it’s in total chaos, it can be difficult to know where to even begin addressing the overwhelm. Wendy O’Leary offers tender and practical wisdom for facing personal and collective suffering, starting with self-compassion. The post Where To...
Morning meditation — Everything is meditation itself.
‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change; this is the art of turning the negative into the positive.’ Everyday Buddhism
The Lonely Ache of Self-Worth That No One Talks About
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” ~Kahlil Gibran They don’t talk about this part. The hardest part about knowing your worth—after doing the work, setting boundaries, and getting crystal clear on what you want—is the ache....
How I Found My Midlife Roar in the Beautiful Mess of Perimenopause
“Menopause is a journey where you rediscover yourself and become the woman you were always meant to be.” ~Dr. Christiane Northrup I recently had a healing session with a dear client of mine. “Before we begin,” she asked, “how are you?” I blinked and said, “Oh, you...
Morning meditation — Sometimes anger may give some kind of immediate support.
‘Sometimes anger may give some kind of immediate support, some kind of strength and power, but in the long run it doesn’t. There’s always some fear behind it.’ Geshe Tashi Tsering
Jennifer’s Story – Gratitude instills Joy
A little backstory about myself: I’m 39 years old. From a young age, I began dabbling in drugs, and before I knew it, my life had spiraled into 14 years of addiction involving drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, and anything else that could numb the pain. About three and a...
