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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Sturgeon Moon, That Morning In Athens and more

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NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST: How finding our way after loss takes time

Danielle Germain·July 16, 2022
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STAND STRONG AND SHINE: Why many sensitive people are born in non-sensitive families

Wendy Gillissen·July 15, 2022
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USING DAILY LIFE AS A METHOD FOR AWAKENING: How I meditate while driving, talking or doing email

Jonathan Robinson·July 14, 2022
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RESPONDING FROM A ZONE OF PEACE: Bringing mindfulness into our understanding of how we learn to live together

James Farwell·July 12, 2022
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DREAMS TO WAKE UP TO: Various types of dreams and what they want to tell us

Wendy Gillissen·July 7, 2022
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DEPRESSION AND SPIRITUALITY: Losing connection when the clouds roll in

Mel Bender·July 4, 2022
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WHEN YOUR SOUL IS WEARY: Pastor Dominic Done on finding true rest in God

Contributor·July 3, 2022
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SELF-EFFICACY: How to use it to improve your outlook on life

Mia Barnes·June 19, 2022
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MINDFULNESS FOR SENIORS: 8 ways mindfulness practices can benefit older adults

Mia Barnes·June 13, 2022
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BAGGAGE AND SELF-LOVE: Reflections on lightening a heavy emotional load

Fatima Nargis Najem·June 10, 2022
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SELF-LOVE BEGINS WITH SELF-FORGIVENESS: I am now comfortable in my own skin

April Von Braun·June 9, 2022
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HOW TO BE HUMAN: Only the river knew the real 12-year-old me

Contributor·June 7, 2022
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MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN: 6 ways to teach your kids to be mindful

Mia Barnes·June 6, 2022
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YOU’RE NEVER LOST: Wherever you are is where you will find yourself

Mel Bender·June 5, 2022
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WRITING MY WAY OUT OF ANGER: The pen is mightier than the self-sabotaging sword

Mel Bender·May 29, 2022
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RELATIONSHIPS: Defining healthy boundaries in dating and other love relationships

Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero·May 25, 2022
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MINDFULNESS AND AUTISM: 4 ways mindfulness and meditation can help autistic individuals

Mia Barnes·May 24, 2022
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DEAR DANA: Facebook, an old friend, a cancer diagnosis and the power of prayer

Contributor·May 18, 2022
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5 MINDFUL MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: For supporting someone with addiction

Mia Barnes·May 17, 2022
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JOB SEARCHING: 8 mental health and mindfulness tips to follow

Mia Barnes·May 10, 2022
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EMBRACING YOUR DESTINY AGAINST ALL ODDS: Reflections on The Lord of the Rings

Mel Bender·May 9, 2022
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COOK MINDFULLY: 4 reasons to be fully present while preparing food

Mia Barnes·May 4, 2022
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RETURNING TO A STATE OF FLOW: One minute and one word at a time

Mel Bender·May 2, 2022
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EMBRACE YOUR GREATNESS: Let joy guide you as you make use of your gifts

Contributor·April 25, 2022
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