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    THE “UGLY AMERICAN” SHADOW: How the Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison can dispel its darkness

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    THE INNER CONVERSATION: Using imagination to change our state of being

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    THE RITUALS WE CARRY: Religion is just one expression of the human desire to create meaning

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    Woman walking down road with gold and green trees - "My Daily Walk" and 4 More Authentic Poems About the World

    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love and more

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

    Malecon in La Paz, Mexico - Back on American Soil: A Safe Return Home From La Paz

    IMPEDIMENTS FACED: A safe return home from La Paz, Mexico

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    TYING UP LOOSE ENDS: One last—and glorious—day in La Paz, Mexico [Part 7]

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Jenn Sims
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Jenn Sims is the Founder of Calm Classroom, where she creates resources rooted in self-awareness, positive psychology and meditation. Her work supports youth and adults in building resilience, emotional balance and a compassionate relationship with themselves.
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THE MISSING PIECE OF SELF-CARE: Without self-compassion, it won’t last

Jenn Sims·July 27, 2026
When people think of self-care, they often picture bubble baths, vacations, spa days or taking a break from work. While...
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FIND JOY THROUGH MINDFULNESS: The hidden power of optimism

Jenn Sims·July 13, 2026
When people hear the word optimism, they often imagine someone who is endlessly cheerful, always looking on the bright side,...
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Man relaxing and looking out window while sitting at office desk - Why Mindfulness Matters Greatly in the Modern Workplace

MENTAL HEALTH AND MINDFULNESS AT WORK: Building healthier, more resilient teams

Jenn Sims·June 16, 2026
In today’s fast-paced work environments, employees are being asked to do more than ever before. Tight deadlines, constant connectivity, changing...
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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: How teaching youth about emotional intelligence promotes happiness and success

Jenn Sims·May 28, 2026
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has become one of the most important topics of conversation in modern education—and for good...
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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILDREN: Why it’s important inside and outside of school

Jenn Sims·May 13, 2026
Positive psychology helps children focus on strengths, emotions, resilience, kindness, gratitude and healthy relationships, rather than only on problems or...
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COMMUNICATION, PRESENCE AND RECONNECTION: 3 ways to bring mindfulness into your relationship

Jenn Sims·April 28, 2026
Modern relationships are often lived at a relentless pace, as work, children, responsibilities and the quiet pull of distraction constantly...
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SEEDS OF MINDFULNESS: 5 ways to support children through presence, play and connection

Jenn Sims·April 13, 2026
In today’s fast-paced, overstimulating world, children are navigating more input than ever before—academically, socially and emotionally. While we often focus...
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SELF-COMPASSION IN DAILY LIFE: 5 ways to be gentle and kind to yourself

Jenn Sims·April 1, 2026
In a world that often rewards productivity over presence and perfection over authenticity, many of us have learned to be...
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