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    Exterior of church in evening - Religion: A Substantial Part of Our Sacred Human Experience

    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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    Woman walking down road with gold and green trees - "My Daily Walk" and 4 More Authentic Poems About the World

    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

    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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    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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Man on his knees in front of a robot - 2 Views of AI: Is It a God or a Powerful Tool?

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
Hummingbird flying near purple flowers - 5 Deep Writing Prompts to Help You Visit Your Ancestors

VISITATIONS: 5 writing prompts that’ll help you get in touch with your ancestors

Diana Raab·February 21, 2024
People praying in church pews - Life Lived Well: A Journey to a Broad Spiritual Perspective

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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ANGEL VOICES: The first of a series about the voices within us

Max Reif·January 25, 2024
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BIRTHDAY REFLECTIONS: A newly 23-year-old looks back

Karina Duffy·January 24, 2024
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BEING PRESENT IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD: A time filled with learning and growth

Manal Sarhan·January 24, 2024
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MANAGING HAPPINESS: What I learned by taking this course from Harvard University

Samia Mehbub·January 22, 2024
Statue of a Roman hedonist - HEDONISM VS. STOICISM: Are the 2 philosophies compatible?

HEDONISM VS. STOICISM: Are Stoicism’s 4 main virtues compatible with Hedonism?

Lisa Brandt·January 17, 2024
woman on the dance floor - Dry January 2024: Leaving the Land of the Party Girls

IN THE SPIRIT OF DRY JANUARY: My decision to get sober(ish)

C B·January 8, 2024
Wall paper of a galaxy and a possible wormhole"

THE “PRECIOUS” PRESENT MOMENT FALLACY: Permanently placing yourself in the here and now isn’t human or natural

Matthew Jacobs·December 28, 2023
Silhouette of a man standing alone next to a park bench watching the sunset - 3 Ways Avoiding Unwanted Sound Can Improve Your Health

SILENCE HELPS YOU HEAL: Silence is essential for the brain, body and well-being

Robin Fasano·December 27, 2023
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QUESTIONS ABOUT STOICISM: Answers to 5 common queries about the philosophy

Lisa Brandt·December 25, 2023
Ebenezer Scrooge and Ghost of Christmas Yet to come next to Scrooge's grave - The True Meaning of Christmas: 4 Popular Stories

NOT THE MAN I WAS: 4 stories about meaningful change at Christmas

Lucas Coia·December 24, 2023
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SOLO STRENGTH: A parent’s guide to navigating the holidays when you don’t have a village

Laura Vazquez Santos·December 23, 2023
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FIGHT DEPRESSION: 6 ways to overcome negative thoughts

Samia Mehbub·December 20, 2023
Stacks of old books - Stoicism Poems: How Do Modern Stoics Truly View Poetry?

STOICISM POEMS: The surprising kinship between poetry and Stoic philosophy

Lisa Brandt·December 14, 2023
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