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Parker J. Palmer

If You Can’t Get Out of It, Get Into It

If You Can’t Get Out of It, Get Into It

An essay by Parker J. Palmer on his Substack about embracing difficult circumstances and finding creative joy.

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  • Jackie Homan
    Jackie HomanFirst to rec

    “Next time you’re facing dread (work, chores, traffic), repeat this phrase and try to think of one way to make it more fun or whimsical or interesting or at least neutral. Pair with a treat or think about what will be gained from it. Or just give it your all so it’s over sooner. Unknown quote source”

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  • Dylan
    Dylan

    “wise words courtesy of @Jackie Homan”

    12
  • Ella McMahan
    Ella McMahan
    4
  • Haley James
    Haley James
    11
  • Janet Wallace
    Janet Wallace

    “Love this! Putting this on repeat in my brain.”

    1
  • Chanteclair
    Chanteclair

    “Trying to embrace this right now in multiple areas of my life. Love the outward Bound reference.”

  • celeen
    celeen

    “love this. you can’t always change your reality, but you can change how you react to it.”

  • Kate George
    Kate George

    “Love this.”

  • Cassie D
    Cassie D
  • Andrea
    Andrea
  • elaine
    elaine

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