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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

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

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    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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Mount Everest - "Because it's there"

“BECAUSE IT’S THERE”: Learning to breathe during a metaphorical climb up Mount Everest

Finn Janning·February 17, 2019
Drawing by Max Reif of high school lettermen in jackets

“BIG DREAM” AT AGE 21: Larger-than-life, and its symbols continue to unfold in meaning

Max Reif·March 20, 2024
Illustration of Mount Sinai

“FEW WHO FIND IT”: Invoking vastness as an antidote to egotism

Lucas Coia·August 5, 2024
Woman painting the word create on a wall - "I want to be creative"

“I WANT TO BE CREATIVE”: What does that really mean?

Max Reif·October 14, 2016
Natural flowers in vase on white windowsill - 13 Kondo-Like Living Tips to Give You Some Breathing Room

“MINIMALISH” MAINTENANCE: 13 simple living tips inspired by Marie Kondo

Chelsea Caffey·November 20, 2024
Man wearing t-shirt with "no homophobia, no violence" and other positive phrases - 10 Mindful Living Tips Inspired by the Dalai Lama

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

James Farwell·December 8, 2025
Composite photo of Rodin's "The Thinker" and Qanon supporters

“OH, THE TIMES! OH, THE CUSTOMS!” (Cicero): A little essay inspired by an insane “news” story

Max Reif·September 19, 2020
Love's Aquifer painting by Max Reif on black background - The Psychological Risks of Being an Artist

“POPULARITY” AND QUALITY IN THE ARTS: The psychological risks of being an artist

Max Reif·February 5, 2025
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“SUPER” PANDEMIC: The virus that spreads fear and harvests control

Jane Olivier·January 18, 2012
TIS THE SEASON Civilian warriors who give by fighting at home for Veterans2

‘TIS THE SEASON: Civilian warriors who give by fighting at home for Veterans

Mike Kim Veteran·December 16, 2018
THANKSGIVING SEEN BY A TROOP A day of remembering2

(THANKS)GIVING SEEN BY A TROOP: A day of remembering

Mike Kim Veteran·November 25, 2018
Multicoloured painting

10 BENEFITS OF ART THERAPY: Get creative to heal your mind

Mia Barnes·August 25, 2021
Man addicted to pills

12 STEPS OF LIBERATION: Recover from addiction using this adaptation of the four noble truths and the eightfold path

Laura Constantinescu·August 1, 2012
Man hiking in mountains

3 CONSCIOUS REFLECTIONS: A Faithful Silence, Pay It Forward and more

Forrest Rivers·June 3, 2020
Quartz crystal

3 DREAM REVELATIONS: Messages from the universe

Forrest Rivers·October 18, 2020
Dark, milk and white chocolate squares - How to Use the 3 Flavours of Gratitude to Improve Your Life

3 FLAVOURS OF GRATITUDE: How to use them to improve your life

Contributor·October 15, 2024
Jigsaw puzzle with one piece missing - Coping With Burnout by Doing Puzzles, Making Art and More

3 WAYS I’M COPING WITH BURNOUT: Doing puzzles, making art and practicing self-forgiveness

Mel Bender·March 21, 2023
Man annoying with drunk wife

5 MINDFUL MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: For supporting someone with addiction

Mia Barnes·May 17, 2022
Woman sitting quietly on labyrinth, in front of metal compass

5 REFLECTIONS ON LIFE’S PATH: Labyrinth, Boomerang and more

Rebecca Blume·February 23, 2022
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5 STEPS TO HAPPINESS: Learn how to identify stressors and what you need to let go of in order to be happy

Contributing Writer·November 16, 2015
Four co-workers laughing at business meeting - 6 Actionable Tools That'll Help You Life a Happier Life

6 SCIENCE-BACKED TOOLS FOR A HAPPIER LIFE: And 3 myths to stop believing

Billy Marshall·November 20, 2025
April calendar showing shelter-in-place days

6 WEEKS OF SHELTER-IN-PLACE: Personally and socially, where is this leading?

Max Reif·April 29, 2020
Star-shaped glitter in a jar

7 ADHD Mindfulness Exercises for Kids, Teens and Adults

Kate Harveston·December 9, 2019
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7 Fun and Easy Play Therapy Ideas and Techniques

Kate Harveston·January 28, 2020
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