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    THE ENDS NEVER JUSTIFY THE MEANS: Gandhi’s radical lesson for today

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    ALASKA WINGS: Soaring across the mountains while releasing fear and doubt

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    INEFFABLE: A visitation from a beautiful soul I’d never forget

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    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

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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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    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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    NIGHT SEA JOURNEY: Buying back sanity in La Paz, Mexico [Part 6]

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REWIRING THE BRAIN: Mindfulness meditation training changes brain structure in 8 weeks

Contributing Writer·August 22, 2013
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MEDITATION TIPS: Devotional meditation and experiential meditation (part 2 of 2)

Robert Kopecky·August 17, 2013
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IT’S OK—IT’S JUST TRANSFORMATION: Change is a natural part of growth

Contributing Writer·August 16, 2013
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APPRECIATE YOURSELF: Learn to balance your social life to give time to yourself

Alana Fiander·August 16, 2013
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MEDITATION TIPS: Analytical meditation and posture (part 1 of 2)

Robert Kopecky·August 14, 2013
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DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?: Awakening to your divine potential

Contributing Writer·August 7, 2013
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PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING: Monitoring your view of people and situations can help in avoiding conflict

Melissa Venditti·July 30, 2013
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QUESTION EVERYTHING: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on thinking outside the box

Kiva Bottero·July 28, 2013
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METTA MEDITATION: Learn to practice loving-kindness to all beings

Contributing Writer·July 24, 2013
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“EMBRACE” YOUR WELL-BEING: Why hugs are essential to your physical and mental health

Melissa Venditti·July 22, 2013
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IMAGINE YOURSELF: Manage your thoughts and manifest your desires

Contributing Writer·July 19, 2013
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FROM NAYSAYER TO YEASAYER: 5 practices for learning to live in Yes!

Contributing Writer·July 12, 2013
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RETURN FROM DISPLACEMENT: Celebrating defining moments

Wanda Monague·July 8, 2013
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THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF LIFE : Moving out of our comfort zone into pure being

Contributing Writer·July 7, 2013
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THE THREE MUSKETEERS: Kindness, tolerance and acceptance

Robert Kopecky·July 6, 2013
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BELIEVE NOTHING: 10 teachings from the Kalama Sutta to defend against intellectual dependence

Contributing Writer·July 5, 2013
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STOP THE FEAR: How to train the brain out of fear based thinking

Contributing Writer·July 4, 2013
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THE MAGIC OF LIFE: Nothing is supernatural or separate from nature

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2013
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MEDITATE! A guided meditation for kids that will help calm and centre

Contributing Writer·June 23, 2013
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WORKING WITH ADDICTION: Understanding what is at the heart of your addiction is the first step in recovery

Contributor·June 20, 2013
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GROUND CONTROL: Grounding exercises and visualizations

Contributor·June 15, 2013
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LOVE CURRENT: Plug into the power source of unconditional love

Jerry Kvasnicka·June 12, 2013
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WHY MINDFULNESS WORKS: Understanding this multi-faceted mental practice

Contributing Writer·June 10, 2013
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REBOOT YOUR LIFE: How to make a new habit permanent

Contributing Writer·June 7, 2013
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