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    THE RITUALS WE CARRY: Religion is just one expression of the human desire to create meaning

    Outside view of public bus crowded with riders - Renunciation: How the 4 Noble Truths Can Help You Practice

    RENUNCIATION: How to practice it with the help of the Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths

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    THE MISSING PIECE OF SELF-CARE: Without self-compassion, it won’t last

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    Greyscale landscape - “After Love” and 3 More Evocative Poems

    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love and more

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

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

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

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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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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

    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]

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TAP INTO CONSCIOUSNESS: Try Kirtan Kriya meditation to balance your mind

Ben Gutman·November 25, 2024
Natural flowers in vase on white windowsill - 13 Kondo-Like Living Tips to Give You Some Breathing Room

“MINIMALISH” MAINTENANCE: 13 simple living tips inspired by Marie Kondo

Chelsea Caffey·November 20, 2024
Little girl holding American flag in a field - A Father’s Perspective on Trump: We Must Not Be Silent

A FATHER’S PERSPECTIVE: I can’t back Trump with a clear conscience

George Cassidy Payne·November 18, 2024
Buddha statue next to pink flower - Create Karma: What Karma Is and How to Affect Your Own

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO KARMA: What creates karma and how can we affect our own?

Contributor·November 14, 2024
Various people sitting in chairs, holding small American flags - Our Natural Identity: Can It Overpower Political Discord?

TRANSCEND THE POLITICS OF FEAR: Let’s remember that our “natural identity” unites us

Forrest Rivers·November 13, 2024
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GET YOUR WORDS ON THE PAGE: How to silence your inner critic and write

Contributor·November 6, 2024
Tree stumps around a pit for a Mayan woodless fire -The Mayan Fire Ceremony: 4 Circles of Spiritual Growth

MAYAN FIRE CEREMONY: Growth and learning during 4 circles around a woodless fire

Carolyn Chilton Casas·October 30, 2024
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STAY IN THE FLOW: 5 tiny adjustments to maintain mindfulness amid chaos

Ben Gutman·October 28, 2024
"Knowledge is power" on red background - Stronger Together: The U.S. Should Embrace Globalism in 2024

THE STORY OF AMERICA: Migration, identity and the politics of liberty

George Cassidy Payne·October 24, 2024
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE: Feeling the fear and crossing it anyway

Emily L Quint Freeman·October 22, 2024
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BASIC HONESTY: The Dalai Lama’s guidance on surviving as a compassionate society

James Farwell·October 17, 2024
Dark, milk and white chocolate squares - How to Use the 3 Flavours of Gratitude to Improve Your Life

3 FLAVOURS OF GRATITUDE: How to use them to improve your life

Contributor·October 15, 2024
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A BLESSING AND A CURSE: 3 prophetic dreams that changed the trajectory of a life

Contributor·October 7, 2024
Rough water slashing a dam - Breaking Down and Breaking Open—But Choosing Life, Not Death

BREAKING DOWN AND BREAKING OPEN: Choosing life over the shadows of death

Contributor·September 25, 2024
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THE COSMETIC BODY: Try this 4-step walking exercise to see your body in a new light

Contributor·September 11, 2024
Sign outdoors at Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 - America’s Foundational Values: Is Harris Our Guiding Light?

AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: Reflections on Trump, Harris and the DNC

James Farwell·September 9, 2024
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TAROT MEDITATION AND JOURNALING: 10 steps to enhance your connection with your cards

Contributor·August 27, 2024
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WRITING AFTER AGE 50: Pen a memoir and leave a legacy

Contributor·August 13, 2024
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THE TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING: How to avoid these regrets by living in the present

Contributor·August 8, 2024
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“FEW WHO FIND IT”: Invoking vastness as an antidote to egotism

Lucas Coia·August 5, 2024
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BIG DREAMS AND THE INNER CHILD: 3 reflections to help you interpret your dreams

Contributor·July 31, 2024
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DIGITAL BOUNDARIES: Why they’re so important for children, teens and adults to set

Contributor·July 29, 2024
Big Bang explosion with two mystical-looking humans shown - Evolution and Creation: It’s Clear That the 2 Are Linked

BEYOND DUALITY: The wonder of creative evolution

Forrest Rivers·July 22, 2024
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HIGH-CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP: What is it, and how can we practice it?

Contributor·July 17, 2024
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