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By Counting Crows

May 31, 2015

Editor's Note:  It’s always refreshing to not only see a celebrity share his or her mental anguish with others, but do so on their own terms. Counting Crows’ front man...
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Amazing Music - "People Get Ready"
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Amazing Music - "People Get Ready"

By Curtis Mayfield

April 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: This gospel-inspired song from my youth reminds me of the days the world’s awareness of social justice were dawning.  It was used, as so many songs of the...
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Finish Big
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Finish Big

By Bo Burlingham

April 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: If you own all or part of a business, this is a must-read. One way or another you will exit your business, as Burlingham says, even if on...
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Newsletter – “What Boulder Are You Rolling?” by Tim McCarthy
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Newsletter – “What Boulder Are You Rolling?” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

March 29, 2015

At a meditation retreat several years ago, my teacher reminded us of the legend of Sisyphus. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the King of Corinth who was punished for chronic...
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Article of Interest – “#BensTake: Harnessing the Promise of Impact Investing So it Lands in Places” by Ben Hecht
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Article of Interest – “#BensTake: Harnessing the Promise of Impact Investing So it Lands in Places” by Ben Hecht

By Tim McCarthy

March 29, 2015

Editor's note: Living Cities' CEO, Ben Hecht, writes about Black Rock Impact, a social investing platform from mutual fund giant, Black Rock Funds. It makes me nervous and hopeful at...
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Ashtabula
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Ashtabula

By David Francey

February 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: Thinking about a song to begin 2015 with and my renewed commitment to my home town came to mind. So here it is, from Canadian Singer/Songwriter David Francey....
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Newsletter – “I and Love and You” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

January 4, 2015

This blog title is borrowed from an Avett Brothers song, which is also featured as the song of the month on our foundation website. Over time, I’ve been training myself...
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Amazing Music - “I and Love and You"
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Amazing Music - “I and Love and You"

By The Avett Brothers

January 4, 2015

Editor’s note: Yes, I know I overdo the Avetts but their words mean so much to me. This one, at least to me seems to be about growing up, breaking...
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Article of Interest – “Abundance without Attachment” by Arthur Brooks
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Article of Interest – “Abundance without Attachment” by Arthur Brooks

By Tim McCarthy

December 16, 2014

Editor’s note: I hope you enjoy this holiday thought provoking article from Arthur Brooks in the New York Times Sunday Review. I smile every time I read, “there is nothing...
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The Rebel Jesus
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The Rebel Jesus

By The Rebel Jesus

December 15, 2014

Editor’s Note: I’ll add this month another ‘70s song, this one in light of the holiday with a little of Browne’s deep reflection and attitude thrown in. Favorite Verse: “We...
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Empty Abundance
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Empty Abundance

By Tim McCarthy

December 3, 2014

If you wish to participate in our "Buy One Give One" FREE offer, please reply to the MindfulGiving.org order confirmation email with a physical address and recipient name you would...
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Slip Sliding Away
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Slip Sliding Away

By Paul Simon

October 26, 2014

Editor’s note: Simon’s work was the backdrop to my young life. He just had/has a unique ability to bring rhythm and sound to great lyrics. Listening to Slip Sliding reminds...
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Article of Interest – “Georgetown Commencement Speech” by John C. Bogle

By Tim McCarthy

October 26, 2014

Commencement Address MBA Graduates of the McDonough School of Business by John C. Bogle, founder, The Vanguard Group Upon receiving the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Georgetown...
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Newsletter: The Final Words
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Newsletter: The Final Words

By Tim McCarthy

September 30, 2014

A note from the Author: Below, since we will finally publish on October 27th, is the final excerpt from my book, Empty Abundance; Finding Meaning through Mindful Giving. Appropriately for...
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Graceland
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Graceland

By Paul Simon

September 30, 2014

Editor’s comment: Some forget that this mid-1980’s album and song were “way out there” for the time. It was experimental, really and the collection of songs on the album would...
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You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio
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You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio

By Joni Mitchell

August 27, 2014

Editor’s note: I heard this the other day at the café and it made me think of so many things. One, I’ve a very close friend who is really struggling...
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Article of Interest – “Goodbye Newsletter from John Marks, Common Ground”

By Tim McCarthy

August 27, 2014

Editor’s Note:  I know little about the non-profit "Search for Common Ground" but I'm sure going to find out more soon. This article of the month is a goodbye newsletter...
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The Parting Glass
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The Parting Glass

By Ed Sheeran

July 31, 2014

Editor’s Note: My sister married an Irish lad, Sean Murphy, in 1970 and has lived most of her life since then in Dublin and Galway. Sean passed suddenly of a...
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Article of Interest – “How Mindfulness Makes You Powerful” by Marina Illich

By Tim McCarthy

July 31, 2014

At a recent seminar I did on time management, I shared the idea of creating a “not to do” list that was taught to me many years ago. Yep, it’s...
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Head Full of Doubt
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Head Full of Doubt

By The Avett Brothers

July 6, 2014

Editor’s note: I know, I’m addicted to these guys. But the songs I’m unearthing now – this from their very first album – are just so full of meaning. I’m...
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Article of Interest – “Enneagram Articles” by Sandra Ford Walston
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Article of Interest – “Enneagram Articles” by Sandra Ford Walston

By Tim McCarthy

July 6, 2014

Editor’s note: My friend, Jerry Danalchack has been working me through an author on the spiritual uses of the Enneagram, an ancient religious practice. When I bumped into Sandra Walston’s...
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