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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

    Greyscale landscape - “After Love” and 3 More Evocative Poems

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

    Bird footprints in snow - 4 Soothing Poems, Including ”Sacred Heart, Sacred Light”

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks 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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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

    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]

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LABYRINTH FOR LIFE: The body, mind and heart are meant to take a walk every day

Anne Ruggirello·April 13, 2021
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IT’S NOT PERSONAL: Moving beyond our emotional ignorance

James Farwell·April 3, 2021
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SKEPTIC SECURALISTS PRAY, TOO: Meaningful prayer does not have to involve God

Dr. Tzemah Yoreh·April 1, 2021
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THE ROOT CHAKRA AND YOUR FAMILY: Try a 6-part journaling exercise about your childhood

Contributor·March 31, 2021
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LONG-DISTANCE FRIENDSHIP: A letter on what it takes and when it’s not enough

Tyla Miller·March 19, 2021
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THE REAL FISH: Writing supported me through my years of sobriety

Chelsey Clammer·March 17, 2021
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LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL: During the pandemic we have all had time to reflect on what holds meaning

Forrest Rivers·March 8, 2021
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ADULTS BULLY TOO: 4 ways to stop ourselves from being verbally abusive

Siobhan Searle·March 7, 2021
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GROW THROUGH INTUITION: 5 ways tuning in to your intuition fuels your personal growth

Tracy Yates·March 4, 2021
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SHARING LOVE: 3 powerful reflections to help you live a life of meaning

Lisa Hromada·March 3, 2021
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A COMMENTARY ON MARTYRDOM: What do St. Perpetua and Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen have in common?

Lucas Coia·March 1, 2021
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DISTRACTION: The intentional gardener removes the weeds

Brechen MaCrae·February 27, 2021
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LET GO: Nobody deserves your friendship and kindness more than you

James Farwell·February 26, 2021
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NARCISSISTIC RELATIONSHIPS: How to heal, get your sparkle back and reconnect with your own soul

Wendy Gillissen·February 23, 2021
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LITTLE BUDDHAS: A preschool teacher’s latest adventure with his young charges

Max Reif·February 19, 2021
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RAM DASS AND THE POWER OF DEVOTION: A lesson for all spiritual seekers

Forrest Rivers·February 10, 2021
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EVOLUTION OF THE SOUL: 5 signs you’re going through a personal growth transformation

Tyla Miller·January 30, 2021
IF ONLY WE ARE BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE IT How St. Francis discovered the meaning of life1 2

BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE IT: How St. Francis discovered the meaning of life

Lucas Coia·January 25, 2021
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ON COURAGE AND RISK: The universe is random and chaotic

Seamus Easton·January 19, 2021
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A VISION FOR 2021: The Buddha’s Middle Way

Forrest Rivers·January 18, 2021
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AMAZING GRACE: Living in the light of grace, even when darkness creeps in

Lisa Hromada·January 12, 2021
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ONE GOOD MOVE: Through suspected anthrax poisoning I gained spiritual sight while healing physical sight

Nina Cerfolio·January 11, 2021
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RADICAL OBJECTIVISM: Moving beyond Ayn Rand

Mark Campbell·January 9, 2021
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HOPEFUL RESOLUTIONS: Can we set simple plans and goals for the coming year or years, and be happy with them?

April Von Braun·January 3, 2021
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