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    THE ENDS NEVER JUSTIFY THE MEANS: Gandhi’s radical lesson for today

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    “MY RELIGION IS KINDNESS”: 10 mindful living tips inspired by the Dalai Lama

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    BEWARE OF BAD ACTORS: 3 steps to take if you suspect someone’s “gaslighting” you

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    ALASKA WINGS: Soaring across the mountains while releasing fear and doubt

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    INEFFABLE: A visitation from a beautiful soul I’d never forget

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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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    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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    NIGHT SEA JOURNEY: Buying back sanity in La Paz, Mexico [Part 6]

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Jennifer Holmes
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Jennifer is a Marketing strategist, content writer and certified professional empowerment coach. A Canadian based in Istanbul, Turkey, she works remotely supporting international clients with marketing, content and product development projects, balanced with empowerment coaching.

LOTADO: A História do Overturismo [video review]

Jennifer Holmes·January 17, 2021
CROWDED OUT: The Story of Overtourism Narrado por Justin Francis [Responsible Travel, 2018, 23:20 minutos] Crowded Out: The Story of...
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I AM SOVEREIGN: A Handbook for Learning the Language of Vibration [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·July 7, 2020
I AM SOVEREIGN: A handbook for learning the language of vibration Simon & Susie Heilo Noble Truth Publishing, 257 pages...
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THE TRANSFORMATION: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·November 7, 2019
THE TRANSFORMATION: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma James S. Gordon, M.D. [HarperOne, 384 pages] The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and...
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YOUR FITTEST FUTURE SELF: Making Choices Today for a Happier, Healthier, Fitter Future You [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·April 22, 2019
YOUR FITTEST FUTURE SELF: Making Choices Today for a Happier, Healthier, Fitter Future You Kathleen Trotter [Dundurn Press, 240 pages]...
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THE HIDDEN WORLDS: A novel on environmental stewardship for teens [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·March 20, 2019
THE HIDDEN WORLDS: A novel on environmental stewardship for teens Sandra Ingerman & Katherine Wood [Moon Books, 128 pages] The...
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THE SOLO TRAVELER’S HANDBOOK: For those who love and those who long to go solo [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·January 24, 2019
THE SOLO TRAVELER’S HANDBOOK: For those who love and those who long to go solo Janice Leith Waugh [Full Flight...
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COURAGE FREEDOM HAPPINESS: Life Hacks from a Digital Nomad [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·January 7, 2019
COURAGE FREEDOM HAPPINESS: Life Hacks from a Digital Nomad Janet Rouss [Innovation Network Inc., 200 pages] Courage Freedom Happiness: Life...
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SAY WHAT YOU MEAN: A Nonviolent Approach to Mindful Communication [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·December 12, 2018
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN: A Nonviolent Approach to Mindful Communication Oren Jay Sofer [Shambhala, 304 pages] Say What You Mean:...
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THE GOLDEN SEQUENCE: A Manual for Reclaiming Our Humanity [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·November 8, 2018
THE GOLDEN SEQUENCE: A Manual for Reclaiming Our Humanity Jonni Pollard [BenBella Books, 200 pages] The Golden Sequence: A Manual...
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FORGIVENESS MADE EASY: The Revolutionary Guide to Moving Beyond Your Past and Truly Letting Go [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·September 28, 2018
FORGIVENESS MADE EASY: The Revolutionary Guide to Moving Beyond Your Past and Truly Letting Go Barbara J. Hunt [Self-published, 204...
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CROWDED OUT: The Story of Overtourism [video review]

Jennifer Holmes·August 25, 2018
CROWDED OUT: The Story of Overtourism Narrated by Justin Francis [Responsible Travel, 2018, 23:20 minutes] Crowded Out: The Story of...
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Trees in woods covered in mist - Can't see the forest for the trees

CAN’T SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREES?: Landscaping your life to get back on track [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·July 27, 2018
CAN’T SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREES?: Landscaping your life to get back on track Alison Smith [Findhorn Press, 208...
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BEING PRESENT: Cultivate a Peaceful Mind through Spiritual Practice [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·June 29, 2018
BEING PRESENT: Cultivate a Peaceful Mind through Spiritual Practice Darren Cockburn [Findhorn Press, 224 pages] Being Present: Cultivate a Peaceful...
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EVERYTHING IS HERE TO HELP YOU: A Loving Guide to Your Soul’s Evolution [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·June 1, 2018
EVERYTHING IS HERE TO HELP YOU: A Loving Guide to Your Soul’s Evolution Matt Kahn [Hay House Inc., 224 pages]...
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BREAKING UP WITH BUSY: Real-Life Solutions for Overscheduled Women [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·April 29, 2018
BREAKING UP WITH BUSY: Real-Life Solutions for Overscheduled Women Yvonne Tally [New World Library, 216 pages] When women said they...
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Ordained Buddhist nun Pema Chodron - Awakening loving-kindness

AWAKENING LOVING-KINDNESS: A transcript of talks from Pema Chödrön [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·April 10, 2018
AWAKENING LOVING-KINDNESS Pema Chödrön [Shambhala Publications, Inc., 192 pages] Awakening Loving-Kindness was published in September 2017 and is a transcript of talks...
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DREAMS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE: Early Warning Signs of Cancer and Other Diseases [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·March 18, 2018
DREAMS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE: Early Warning Signs of Cancer and Other Diseases Larry Burk, MD, CEHP and Kathleen...
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ALWAYS NEW BEGINNINGS: A life of service fuelled by faith [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·March 1, 2018
ALWAYS NEW BEGINNINGS Helena Ana Young [Balboa Press, 108 pages] Born in the late 1930s, Helena Ana Young was raised...
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PROPHETS IN OUR MIDST: Jung, Tolkien, Gebser, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·February 20, 2018
PROPHETS IN OUR MIDST: Jung, Tolkien, Gebser, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother David T. Johnston [iUniverse, 218 pages] With a...
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SPIRIT LAND: The Peyote Diaries of Charles Langley [book review]

Jennifer Holmes·February 4, 2018
SPIRIT LAND: The Peyote Diaries of Charles Langley Charles Langley [CreateSpace, 200 pages] A journalist by trade, Charles Langley left...
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