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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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    Train travelling through Alaska mountain range - Don’t Doubt Yourself—Spread Your Wings and Soar

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

    Red cardinal in a tree with berries on it - INEFFABLE: A visitation from a great spirit I'd never forget

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

    Otter swimming on its back - "Metaphorically Speaking" and 3 More Poems That Honour Words

    POEMS BY CAROLYN CHILTON CASAS: Essential Language, Metaphorically Speaking 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

    Joe Biden with other world leaders - Political Power: 3 Ways Democratic Voters Can Battle Fascism

    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]

    Facebook on laptop in La Paz hotel room - NIGHT SEA JOURNEY: Buying back sanity in La Paz, Mexico

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

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Person sitting quietly on beach at sunset

POEMS BY RACHEL MILLER: In the Perfect Place and Time and more

Rachel Miller·December 10, 2021
Single red rose in vase

POEMS BY CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD: Jazz Soul, Jealousy and more

Christie Leigh Babirad·November 5, 2021
Illustration of man lying in white hammock

POEMS BY MAX REIF: Surprise, The Slow Pace of Change in Politics and the Human Psyche and more

Max Reif·October 23, 2021
Young woman sitting on dock in front of bridge

POEMS BY RACHEL MILLER: The Only Moment You Are Alive and more

Rachel Miller·October 17, 2021
Man sitting in a field of flowers

POEMS BY FORREST RIVERS: Beyond Appearances, Freedom From Maya and more

Forrest Rivers·October 15, 2021
Waterfall running over rocks

POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Atammayata, Sunken Garden and more

George Cassidy Payne·October 5, 2021
White candle against background of green plants

POEMS BY NATALIE LESTER: Sacred Fire, The Shaman’s Sympathy and more

Natalie Lester·October 2, 2021
Buddha face with flowers on top

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: Reflections on My Mindfulness Practice, The Shadow Within and more

James Farwell·September 10, 2021
10 Tarot cards

POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Fire Sacrifice, Four of Pentacles and more

George Cassidy Payne·September 3, 2021
Four people with arms around each other

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: 10 haiku about growth, compassion and connection

James Farwell·August 14, 2021
Fruit for sale at Farmers' Market

POEMS BY SHARON SCHOLL: The Trouble With God, Farmers’ Market and more

Sharon Scholl·August 13, 2021
Purple clouds above meadow of yellow grasses

POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: The Watchful, A Matter of Custody and more

George Cassidy Payne·July 31, 2021
Woman dancing with sheet music and flowers in background

POEMS BY SHARON LOPEZ MOONEY: Death Holds Lease With Me and more

Sharon Lopez Mooney·July 24, 2021
Lone person walking across bridge in dark, wearing hoodie

POEMS BY MIKE LARCOMBE: The No-Answer Answer, I Am the Love That I Seek, You Are Not Just You

Mike Larcombe·July 16, 2021
Little girl on swing outside

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: 10 haiku about remaining present with mindful compassion

James Farwell·July 9, 2021
Magnolia trees

POEMS BY CAROL CASEY: The Dream, Wind Chimes and more

Carol Casey·July 2, 2021
Coloured trees in bloom

POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: A New Moon Intention, How Death Lingers and more

George Cassidy Payne·June 7, 2021
Bowl of raspberries and blueberries

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: 10 haiku about appreciating life in the present moment

James Farwell·June 5, 2021
Blue eye on man's wrinkled face

POEMS BY JOHN GREY: The Homeless Man on Prairie, Ode to Fecundity and more

John Grey·June 4, 2021
Small fir tree covered in snow

POEMS BY OLIVIA HAJIOFF: Body Bag, Ode to a Headache and more

Olivia Hajioff·May 14, 2021
Nature scene (water and hills)

4 POEMS BY MAX REIF: The Poet Defends His Integrity In a Dream, The Puzzle and more

Max Reif·May 9, 2021
Orange cloudy sky

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: Let’s Get Real, Connecting With the Quietness Within and more

James Farwell·May 7, 2021
Morning sun shining on trees

POEMS BY JAMES FARWELL: 10 haiku about meditative living

James Farwell·April 9, 2021
Crocuses

POEMS BY JENNIFER NOVOTNEY: The Crocus Arrived First, The Shape of Light and more

Jennifer Novotney·April 7, 2021
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