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    Person wearing watch, grabbing puzzle pieces - How to Reduce Your Brain’s Blind Spots With Simple Training

    REDUCE YOUR BRAIN’S BLIND SPOTS: How cognitive training enhances self-awareness

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    EXERCISE AS PLAY: Movement, mindfulness and mental health

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    COMPLICATIONS, CONTRADICTIONS, CONFUSIONS: 3 words that became markers on a mindful path

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

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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]

    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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Man on path towards mountains with moon above - Welcome to the Path—of Self-Realization and Spiritual Growth

WELCOME TO THE PATH: Travel with gratitude and compassion to the summit of self-realization

Forrest Rivers·May 20, 2024
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OF HUMANS AND SAILBOATS: The slow leak of existence

Jane Olivier·May 16, 2024
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A CRISIS OF CONSCIOUSNESS: As the world speeds on, life invites you to wake up

Contributor·May 15, 2024
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RELEASE YOUR EMOTIONAL PRISONERS: The first step in meditation teacher Barry Long’s guide

Contributor·May 13, 2024
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WHAT GOD HAS MADE CLEAN, YOU MUST NOT CALL PROFANE: The story of St. Peter and Cornelius

Lucas Coia·May 8, 2024
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STOICISM AND KINDNESS: Practicing kindness while keeping reason in mind

Lisa Brandt·May 6, 2024
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER DRAGON: 3 crystals that’ll help you step into your power

Elina Allais·May 1, 2024
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THE UNFILTERED TRUTH: Juggling motherhood, career and societal expectations

Laura Vazquez Santos·April 29, 2024
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TO WALK THE SAME WAY HE WALKED: A reflection on John’s first letter

Lucas Coia·April 22, 2024
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SOULMATES, SYNCHRONICITY AND TELEPATHY: Who are you entangled with on your life’s path?

Contributor·April 16, 2024
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STOICISM ON LOVE: Follow your heart—and the 4 virtues

Lisa Brandt·April 11, 2024
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CONSCIOUS PERCEPTION: We have the power to shape our own reality

Munira Punjvani·April 4, 2024
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UNTAPPED MAGIC: This 5-part negativity detox will help you find yours

Contributor·April 2, 2024
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AI: A god or a tool?

Jane Olivier·March 21, 2024
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“BIG DREAM” AT AGE 21: Larger-than-life, and its symbols continue to unfold in meaning

Max Reif·March 20, 2024
Five people paddling through rapids in raft - Stoicism for Inner Peace: Let the 4 Basic Virtues Guide You

STOICISM FOR INNER PEACE: Living life in the moment with equanimity

Lisa Brandt·March 18, 2024
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REACHING FOR MORE: Pushing boundaries with rock climbing

Catina Noble·March 14, 2024
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YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE: Are you anxious, avoidant or secure in relationships?

Contributor·March 6, 2024
Man alone on bright beach - Nihilism vs. Stoicism: Which Is the Better Life Philosophy?

NIHILISM VS. STOICISM: How do the oft-misunderstood Nihilists differ from Stoics?

Lisa Brandt·February 27, 2024
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VISITATIONS: 5 writing prompts that’ll help you get in touch with your ancestors

Diana Raab·February 21, 2024
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LIFE LIVED WELL: A journey of faith, community and personal growth

Contributor·February 15, 2024
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EMBRACE ORIGINALITY: Step outside your comfort zone towards creativity and innovation

Contributor·February 6, 2024
Small group meditating - A Therapeutic Journey: 3 Inspiring Paths to Acceptance

THERAPEUTIC ACCEPTANCE: A journey of healing, faith and self-discovery

Laura Vazquez Santos·February 5, 2024
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TEMPERANCE IN STOICISM: How Stoics apply temperance to 6 facets of life

Lisa Brandt·February 1, 2024
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