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    Writing notebook on rock next to river - From Confusion to Clarity: 3 More Stages on a Spiritual Path

    FROM CONFUSION TO CLARITY: How our thoughts move from chaos to understanding

    Young man sitting pensively on bench next to tree, looking at water - Understand Your Mind and Honour Its Value

    UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR MIND WORKS: And embrace that pattern as worthy of respect

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    THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Carefully selecting your plants contributes to mindfulness and well-being

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

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

    Glass jar full of blue paint next to paintbrushes on table - Take Stock of Your Precious Life: An Inspiring Fiction Story

    TSYPL: The best—and most mindful—stock to invest in right now

    Full moon behind a rural house - “Sturgeon Moon” and 3 Other Poems With Passion

    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Sturgeon Moon, That Morning In Athens 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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    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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INSIDE THE MEDICINE BAG: 4 tools for awakening consciousness

Contributing Writer·July 9, 2014
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FROM EXTERNALS TO INTERNALS: Replacing religion with primal spirituality

Jerry Kvasnicka·July 7, 2014
Hands holding lit-up lotus - The Mystery of Authenticity

THE MYSTERY OF AUTHENTICITY: Who are we, really?

Contributor·July 2, 2014
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MINDFUL UNEMPLOYMENT: Staying aware in stressful times

Cindy McMann·June 20, 2014
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FEAR OF THE FUTURE: Understand the purpose of fear and where it stems from

Contributing Writer·June 17, 2014
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LADDER OF RENEWAL: A saga in paint and words

Max Reif·June 15, 2014
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A NEW RELIGIOUS SENSIBILITY: Q&A with John Michael Greer on religion, progress and the Earth

Kiva Bottero·June 13, 2014
Look in the mirror

REDEFINE YOURSELF: Forget what others tell you about yourself—ask yourself these questions to reshape your life

Contributing Writer·June 11, 2014
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SECONDHAND KNOWING: Vulnerability is the key to opening ourselves to experiential knowing

Contributing Writer·June 9, 2014
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BUMPER STICKER WISDOM PART II: Lessons learned from the back of a car

Jerry Kvasnicka·June 4, 2014
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BE STILL & GROW: The difference between loneliness and solitude

Contributing Writer·May 27, 2014
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Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Your Mind

Contributing Writer·May 19, 2014
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LESSONS FROM A ZEN GARDEN: What’s holding you back?

Contributor·May 17, 2014
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MARKING THE LINE: Setting boundaries requires faith and self-love

Contributing Writer·May 8, 2014
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MEDITATION & MOLECULAR CHANGE: Study finds intensive mindfulness meditation can alter gene expression

Contributing Writer·May 7, 2014
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CREATIVE COMMANDMENT: The ritual of the present moment

Contributing Writer·April 30, 2014
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EXPRESSION ALLOWS RELEASE: You are not what you eat. You are what you express in your thoughts, words and deeds

Contributing Writer·April 21, 2014
Masquerade

MASQUERADE: Remove the masks to be free and embrace our light

Contributing Writer·April 20, 2014
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HEARTFULLY PRESENT: Pope Francis reminds us of St. Francis and the heart of spirituality

Contributing Writer·April 18, 2014
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MBCT & HIV: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention improves health and quality of life in people with HIV

Contributing Writer·April 10, 2014
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GUIDE TO MEDITATION FOR STRESS: 7 of the best meditation methods for relaxing and reducing stress

Kiva Bottero·April 7, 2014
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MAKING PEACE WITH MILEY: Learning to accept the nagging noises in our heads

Contributing Writer·April 5, 2014
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LOJONG: Buddhist mind training that clears ignorance and reveals everything as it is

Contributing Writer·April 2, 2014
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THE NOT ENOUGH ANTIDOTE: How to stop worrying about money

Contributing Writer·March 28, 2014
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