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    Statue of Mahatma Gandhi from Aga Khan palace in Pune, India - Gandhi’s Radical Insight: How It Can Help Us Today

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

    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

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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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SENSING ENERGY: 5 strategies to read people’s emotional energy

Contributing Writer·December 20, 2022
Young boy sitting in a stream, trickling water from a bowl - Spiritual Rituals For Busy People: 9 Mini-Rituals to Do Anywhere

TOO BUSY TO BE SPIRITUAL: 9 mini-rituals you can do anywhere

Mel Bender·December 11, 2022
Altar table with candles, crystals and dried flowers - Altars, Angels and Magic Mirrors: Can These Bring You Wealth?

ALTARS, ANGELS AND SIGILS: Learn to work with these resources to achieve financial abundance

Contributor·December 9, 2022
two male and one female student on college lawn - Eliminating Racial Preferences: Will It Benefit Wealthy Students?

RACIAL PREFERENCES IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: Will eliminating them lead to a preference for wealthy students instead?

Dennis L. Weisman·December 7, 2022
Diagram showing the 9 basic Enneagram personality types - The 8 best Enneagram books

THE 8 BEST ENNEAGRAM BOOKS: Enneagram book recommendations for readers at all levels

Vera Chiu·December 1, 2022
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A CONVERSATION WITH MY INNER THERAPIST: A self-healing writing exercise

Mel Bender·November 30, 2022
Lit candle in dark room - 5 Effective Ways of Coping With Shame Due to Addiction

RECOVERY TOOLBOX: 5 ways addicts (and anyone else!) can overcome shame

Contributor·November 28, 2022

QUOTES FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING: 75 words for self-growth

Lorraine Suarez·November 27, 2022
Tornado at sunset - Insomnia and the Teachings of Spiritual Healer Jian Xiang Ting

INSOMNIA: Vacuuming the tornado of Zao to achieve sleep

Wanchain L.·November 23, 2022
sculpture of a face looking across a landscape - Understanding American Democracy, With Help From Adyashanti

WHO ARE WE?: We are awareness, empathy and compassion

James Farwell·November 20, 2022
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REFLECTIONS ON A TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Resolutions to end vicious cycles and emerge from the darkness

Mel Bender·November 16, 2022
glider at sunset - How Mindfulness Can Help Us Find Peace in an Age of Distraction

PROGRESS ON THE PATH: 6 ways to tell we are making progress with our mindfulness practice

Mónica Esgueva·November 14, 2022
man in suit point to a 'gender' sign - Beyond the Gender Debate: A Slippery Slope of Self-Identification

BEYOND THE GENDER DEBATE: The slippery slope of gender self-identification

Dennis L. Weisman·October 27, 2022
Illuminated bridge as path through forest - SYMPHONY OF THE UNIVERSE: 9 poems and parables

SYMPHONY OF THE UNIVERSE: 9 poems and parables

Forrest Rivers·October 17, 2022
Rainbow across dark mountains with clouds above - Reflections About Stepping Forward With Balanced Emotions

FREEDOM AND SURRENDER: Reflections about stepping forward with a balanced emotional outlook

Rebecca Blume·September 26, 2022
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DECLUTTERING: Improve your mental health and escape negative thought spirals

Sam Bowman·September 23, 2022
Red Jasper crystals - How to Nourish Your Soul During Life's In-Between Seasons

MAKE PEACE WITH THE IN-BETWEEN: How to nourish your soul between life’s seasons

Elina Allais·September 21, 2022
Clay vases in a field

BACK TO BASICS: How do we live mindfully in today’s divisive and disregarding world?

James Farwell·September 20, 2022
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HEART-CENTRED LIFESTYLE DESIGN: The path to soul-level fulfillment

Emilie Pelletier·September 19, 2022
tiles with September 11

HOPE FOR RACIAL HARMONY: What happened to me on September 11, 2001

Darashani·September 15, 2022
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LOVE FEARLESSLY: Reflections on living authentically in the present with our “forever” people

Rebecca Blume·September 14, 2022
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NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RECOVERY: Realigning with the love that was there all along

Anjali·September 8, 2022
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RIDE THE WAVE OF CHAOS: Why inner work can lead to outer stagnation and what to do about it

Kristen Blythe·September 7, 2022
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GRATITUDE: 3 ways to cultivate it through mindfulness while aging

Contributor·September 6, 2022
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