Mr. Smith Has Come to Washington — Now What

The new Congress has an unprecedented number of first-time members, thanks to the Tea Party, and half of these (around 45, I believe) have never held any elected office. Leaving aside one’s reaction to the Tea Party, which on the left can be summarized as a horrified shudder, this influx of ordinary citizens is like a mass replay of Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: innocent, patriotic Americans have come to topple fat, corrupt politicians.

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Strugging with Forgiveness

I am struggling with forgiveness.  My fiancé left me to be with someone else.  I am hurt, angry, confused, and sadly, still in love with him.  I want to forgive him but forgiving him seems like I would be saying “what you did is ok”, and it’s NOT.  I know holding onto these negative feelings is only hurting me, but I don’t know HOW to let it go.  Please help me!

Daily Inspiration

Leading from the soul means doing what is right from the level of being. Your actions are grounded in awareness and supported by the universe – Deepak Chopra

Freedom from Stress

I have endured stress induced anxiety for months now. It has taken over my life and become an obsession. I think constantly about all my aches and pains, which are all stress induced and it is exhausting. How long will it take for my body to get back to its normal self with meditation? Will it help me so I can be a better person and mother???