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    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

    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

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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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Monk praying - The Monk's Tale

THE MONK’S TALE: Enjoy your slice of happiness while you have it

Contributor·December 7, 2014
Beacon over cliffs - Celebrate the light of your soul

LUMINOSITY: Celebrate the Light of your soul—even at work!

Contributor·December 3, 2014
Bumper stickers - Bumper sticker wisdom

BUMPER STICKER WISDOM PART III: Lessons learned from the back of a car

Jerry Kvasnicka·December 2, 2014
Little girl with bubbles - In the midst of grief

IN THE MIDST OF GRIEF: Finding gratitude through play

Contributor·November 28, 2014
Woman on laptop outside - Dating in the digital age

DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: Attraction depends on more than a profile or questionnaire

Contributor·November 27, 2014
Buddhist monk - Cultivating awareness beyond mindfulness

BEYOND MINDFULNESS: How to cultivate awareness without detachment

Contributor·November 16, 2014
Cliff diver - Put your whole self in

PUT YOUR WHOLE SELF IN: Learning to be fully present, alive and awake at all times

Contributor·November 13, 2014
Woman wearing crown of petals - Crown of petals

CROWN OF PETALS: Navigating life with mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude

Kaveri Patel·November 9, 2014
Anxious woman

OVERCOMING ANXIETY: How to handle anxiety disorders

Contributing Writer·November 5, 2014
Seniors' stretching class - Empowering people with disabilities

SUNRISE, SUNSET: Inspirational ways to offer gratitude to the sun

Contributing Writer·November 4, 2014
Deer on a mountain

OWN YOUR ANIMAL: Find your power animal to guide yourself to greater expression

Contributing Writer·October 22, 2014
Gratitude sign - The Gratitude Challenge

THE GRATITUDE CHALLENGE: What are you thankful for today?

Max Reif·October 20, 2014
Buddha statue on altar

CREATING RITUAL: 7 easy steps to make 2015 your best year yet

Contributing Writer·October 14, 2014
Moon reflection

REFLECTION: Let go of the day by doing these exercises before bed

Contributing Writer·October 7, 2014
Girl drawing rainbow

COMPASSION IMAGINATION: You remake the world when you imagine it compassionate

Robert Kopecky·September 23, 2014
Colours of the rainbow - personality types

YOUR RAINBOW BODY: Discovering our personality differences and auras

Jerry Kvasnicka·September 17, 2014
Two pairs of feet - Urge to merge love

AN URGE TO MERGE: The first stage in the cycle of falling (and staying) in love

Contributor·September 16, 2014
People and dog jumping on beach - Mutual Awakening interview

MUTUAL AWAKENING AND CULTURAL CHANGE: Talking with Patricia Albere and Jeff Carreira of the Evolutionary Collective

Erica Roberts·September 8, 2014
Cross on mountain

THE GRATITUDE MONUMENT: Remembering the hardship of previous generations

Kiva Bottero·September 6, 2014
Wearing masks

DRAMA OR PATHOS: Pick between creativity or victimization

Contributing Writer·September 4, 2014
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

SHAMATHA MEDITATION: Q&A with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Kiva Bottero·September 3, 2014
Woman grieving - loss

DEALING WITH LOSS: 11 steps to a more positive outlook after losing a loved one

Contributing Writer·September 2, 2014
meditation - Japanese Zen garden

BE STILL AND KNOW SELF: A meditation exercise for quieting the ego

Contributing Writer·August 15, 2014
Magnetic words - Opinion piece on spirituality

REJOICING IN PURE FREEDOM: It’s simpler than we think

Contributor·August 11, 2014
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