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

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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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Siobhan Searle
JoinedFebruary 25, 2020
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Siobhan is an author, environmentalist, and animal advocate. Author of A New Forest Witch and Tempest of Dreams. When not writing mystic empowered fiction, Siobhan enjoys chillin with her animals and promoting holistic whole health. You can find out more about Siobhan’s work on her website.
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CAN YOU SEE ME NOW?: A woman’s plight of invisibility

Siobhan Searle·May 2, 2021
She walks the halls, not but a ghost within its walls. A spectre with a beating heart. She speaks, but...
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ADULTS BULLY TOO: 4 ways to stop ourselves from being verbally abusive

Siobhan Searle·March 7, 2021
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names shall never harm me.” Children have recited this age-old rhyme of...
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WAIT! WHAT? IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME?: 5 ways to put a positive spin on a bad situation

Siobhan Searle·December 19, 2020
According to my kids’ daily reminders, Christmas is near. Apparently, I missed the memo. Each day, they tally up the...
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TOXICITY: Our relationship environment can be hazardous to our health

Siobhan Searle·November 28, 2020
Our world is full of toxins. Emissions, household chemicals, industrial pollution, pharmaceuticals, fast food and so on. We are exposed...
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GOATS, HORSES AND LLAMAS, OH MY: Are there benefits to Yoga with animals or is it just a gimmick?

Siobhan Searle·October 29, 2020
For years, I’ve said that I’d like to try Yoga. Not only due to my quest for self-harmony and tranquillity...
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IN THE FACE OF CHANGE: 5 primary reasons for people’s resistance

Siobhan Searle·September 27, 2020
Sunlight gives way to darkness. Snow melts to allow spring flowers to bloom. Rains yield to the summer heat. Leaves...
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SELF-DESTRUCT: How grief led to self-awareness

Siobhan Searle·August 22, 2020
Megan Markle said, “You are enough just as you are.” For the longest time, I disagreed with that statement, putting...
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LIVE IN THE MOMENT: How mindfulness can lead to a calmer, happier and healthier you

Siobhan Searle·July 18, 2020
Let’s face it, life is stressful. On a daily basis, we are pulled in multiple directions and constantly fight against...
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LEST WE FORGET: The need to stay united and vigilant in the fight against COVID-19

Siobhan Searle·July 1, 2020
The world has reawakened. Countries, states and provinces have begun to lift restrictions and humanity is emerging from their homes....
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THE NEED TO UNPLUG: Technology addiction is real and hazardous for our health

Siobhan Searle·June 5, 2020
We have all heard, “technology is our friend.” It is true. The positive attributes of modern technology are endless. It...
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CREATIVITY IS ESSENTIAL: 10 ways for artists to stay motivated

Siobhan Searle·April 29, 2020
I recently saw a tweet by Stephen King that said, “If you think artists are useless try to spend your...
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GARDEN THERAPY: A natural stress reliever

Siobhan Searle·April 14, 2020
Society’s downward spiral continues, and with it go my spirits. As the chaos of the global pandemic persists, it has...
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CABIN FEVER: 9 ways to help yourself handle home isolation

Siobhan Searle·March 25, 2020
The busy road I’ve lived on for the last four years has never been so quiet. It’s as if humanity...
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THE BURN PLANT: 5 medical uses for Aloe vera

Siobhan Searle·March 10, 2020
Aloe vera is one of the oldest-mentioned medicinal plants on record. If you haven’t heard of its healing magic, you’ve...
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WINTER, FRIEND NOT FOE: 10 ways getting cold benefits our health

Siobhan Searle·February 27, 2020
It’s winter, and with it, comes cold and flu season. Drugstores buzz as people begin to cough and sneeze. I...
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