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    THE RITUALS WE CARRY: Religion is just one expression of the human desire to create meaning

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    RENUNCIATION: How to practice it with the help of the Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths

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    THE MISSING PIECE OF SELF-CARE: Without self-compassion, it won’t last

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    Woman walking down road with gold and green trees - "My Daily Walk" and 4 More Authentic Poems About the World

    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love 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

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

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    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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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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HOW TO STOP HATING YOURSELF: Humans do not have major or minor imperfections, they only have differences

Matthew Jacobs·April 21, 2022
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WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS: Coping when life left me without a plan

Mel Bender·April 19, 2022
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THE 3-STEP MORAL LADDER: Reclaim your ethics, one choice at a time

Christopher Gilbert·April 18, 2022
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LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE: Putting fun on the calendar

Judy Harju Galliher·April 17, 2022
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POST-PANDEMIC AND PUSHING 60: My old emigrant narrative no longer works

Aine Greaney·April 16, 2022
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DECEIVED BY OUR OWN EYES: The difference between exoteric and esoteric sight

Contributor·April 14, 2022
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BRAIN FOG: 5 ways to gain clarity via mindfulness and meditation

Mia Barnes·April 13, 2022
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THE CRUX OF MY HEALING: Not found in the space of awareness, but awareness itself

Tyler Gobble·April 12, 2022
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ALLOW YOURSELF TO FEEL: Sitting still and accepting vulnerability

Xenia Mateiu·April 11, 2022
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LIFE AFTER THE MASK MANDATE: Reflections on fear and compassion

Mel Bender·April 7, 2022
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LESSONS FROM A CAT: Reach for less and nap more often

Mel Bender·March 26, 2022
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NO BAD DAYS: 7 core values to make you stronger

Contributor·March 22, 2022
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MANIFESTATION & MANICURES: Ideas for a witchy ladies’ night

Mel Bender·March 20, 2022
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