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That’s one of my favorite expressions from my days working in Washington. It’s a rich image. Yes, the hog is independent. He’s all by himself. Because nobody is going to come to the aid of a hog flailing around on ice, hurting themselves and not helping anybody else in the long run. The image speaks well to the limitations of over-celebrating independence and raising it to the highest of virtues, which we see displayed in the cult of the independent genius and personal freedom at all costs....

Thankfully, with smart home technology, you can protect your home from disasters that can cause severe damages, eliminating the need for costly renovations. While technology can’t stop disasters from happening, it can help lower its effects. Here’s how smart home innovations can help you prevent fire and water disasters. 1. Water leak detectors 1. Water leak detectors Prolonged, hidden water leaks can increase the risk of structural damage and mold growth if left unchecked....

“I think the average workday is not mindful,” he said. “It’s full of ongoing distraction, mistrust, multitasking, a wide range of emotions that can change from a text to a cell phone call to a Slack message.” In an interview with Greater Good Science Center, he explained how modern offices produce a domino-effect of distraction, which is damaging to everyone involved. “People [distract] each other all the time: They go into each other’s offices and cubes—Can I interrupt you?...

Every one of us can cultivate, train, and naturalize these four qualities, in the same way that attention can be trained and developed. In the face of great distress, though, befriending, compassion, joy, and equanimity can disappear just when they are most needed. Today, we’re going to focus on the second of these qualities: compassion. What Does It Mean to Grow Our Compassion? What Does It Mean to Grow Our Compassion?...