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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

    Confused man leaning on wooden table - Gaslighting: What It Is and 3 Effective Ways to Push Back

    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

    hanami cherry blossoms closeup

    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

    la paz mexico sunrise

    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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Tombstone lying in grass with word "Father"

PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Depression, sadness and sorrow are a natural part of the grieving process

Jack Surguy·April 11, 2017
Pink illuminated sky with tops of trees - It's all one world

IT’S ALL ONE WORLD: The myth of the spiritual and material divide

Contributor·April 10, 2017
Man in a suit with lipstick on his collar

HEALING IN THE PRESENT: 3 tips for dealing with pain and letting go of the past

Leanne Hoffman·April 8, 2017
saga symbols house construction

A SAGA IN SYMBOLS: How an external object can become imbued with significance in your own life

Max Reif·April 7, 2017
Large cockroach

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Something is not productive or feeding your soul [symbols: roaches, private area/genitals, old building]

Aneta Baranek·April 6, 2017
Woman sitting on a chair with the word 'victim' on the back written in Tagalog

QUESTIONING RAPE CULTURE: Why are we, as a society, so obsessed with victimization?

Jack Surguy·April 4, 2017
father holding his young daughter

MEANINGFUL PARENTING: 5 steps to developing a deeper relationship with your children

Contributing Writer·April 3, 2017
Blueprints inside Maurice's Cottage in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

STOP WAITING FOR LIFE: Some things happen because we make them happen

Robyn Phillips·April 1, 2017
Father in a field

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Your father is urging you to celebrate life, to align with your soul’s purpose [father, bus, summer house, hands]

Aneta Baranek·March 30, 2017
Young girl with arms wide open sitting in a canoe on a lake

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS: A snapshot of a perfect day with the grandchildren

Contributing Writer·March 27, 2017
Protesters with "Love Hope Rise" signs - An inner letter to Donald Trump

AN INNER LETTER TO DONALD TRUMP: We’re all part of “the only dance in town”

Max Reif·March 24, 2017
Outer space fantasy scene

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Exploration of the world beyond physical reality [symbols: son, dad, space]

Aneta Baranek·March 23, 2017
Hot air balloon floating just above lake - Liberation in wanting

LIBERATION IN WANTING: The strange phenomenon of wanting not to want

Mike Larcombe·March 22, 2017
Man and woman hugging on the other side of a rain-dropped window

PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: If you truly love someone you’ll want what’s best for them

Jack Surguy·March 21, 2017
Sculpture of man sitting in park made from alchemy symbols

SUBTLE ACTIVISM: Bring it on! Confrontation as an essential spiritual practice 

Jerry Kvasnicka·March 19, 2017
Hand holding raspberries from bush - My walk with God

MY WALK WITH GOD: Finding peace and spiritual fulfillment in nature

Contributor·March 19, 2017
Treehouse in a forest

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Building a treehouse symbolizes desire to understand your inner Self [symbols: tree/forest, trail, house]

Aneta Baranek·March 16, 2017
Angry mother shouting at young son

PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: You and your experience—the most important thing to give to your son

Jack Surguy·March 15, 2017
Old wooden door with small heart cut in it - The meaning of compassion

THE MEANING OF COMPASSION: Opening the heart’s doors to forgiveness and love

Josh Jones·March 11, 2017
Grandmother cooking on old stove

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Being connected with your inner Subconscious Mind [symbols: family members, grandmother, meal]

Aneta Baranek·March 10, 2017
Drawing of a confused face arguing with itself

LIVING AUTHENTICALLY: Ambivalence as creative energy that rouses us to awaken and integrate

Susana McCollom·March 10, 2017
Man at crossroads with umbrella - Choicelessly choosing choicelessness

CHOICELESSLY CHOOSING CHOICELESSNESS: Is free will really just an illusion?

Mike Larcombe·March 6, 2017
dystopian maze and shapes, puzzles

DREAM INTERPRETATION: Pay attention to your thoughts and attitudes [dystopian setting, rock, dog, maze]

Aneta Baranek·March 2, 2017
Psychological and Spiritual Therapy

PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL THERAPY: Transforming toxic material into growth-promoting material

Jack Surguy·February 28, 2017
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