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

    Man wearing t-shirt with "no homophobia, no violence" and other positive phrases - 10 Mindful Living Tips Inspired by the Dalai Lama

    “MY RELIGION IS KINDNESS”: 10 mindful living tips inspired by the Dalai Lama

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    BEWARE OF BAD ACTORS: 3 steps to take if you suspect someone’s “gaslighting” you

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

    Red cardinal in a tree with berries on it - INEFFABLE: A visitation from a great spirit I'd never forget

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

    Otter swimming on its back - "Metaphorically Speaking" and 3 More Poems That Honour Words

    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

    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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FEAR OF FREEDOM: Let go of old habits by focusing on others

Contributing Writer·April 4, 2012
Enigma - mind image

CHANGE YOUR REALITY: How to lose your mind and create a new one

Contributing Writer·April 25, 2012
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LAUGHTER YOGA: Enjoy the benefits of laughter and have fun

Contributor·July 7, 2012
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NATURE-WISE: Look to nature for cues on dealing with conflict

Jane Olivier·September 30, 2012
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FINDING MY HAPPY: A 12-point everyday “happiness” checklist

Alana Fiander·December 1, 2012
Wizard of Us - Entelechy

THE WIZARD OF US: Meet and embrace your entelechy

Contributing Writer·December 6, 2012
SOUL TO SOUL: Words of wisdom from an old soul

SOUL TO SOUL: Words of wisdom from an old soul

Jane Olivier·December 12, 2012
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HOW TO RAISE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS: 20 ways to become more conscious [part 1]

Contributing Writer·December 15, 2012
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HOW TO RAISE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS: 20 ways to become more conscious [part 2]

Contributing Writer·December 21, 2012
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THE POWER OF INTENT IN PRACTICE: Take the leap and move—the Universe will make it happen

Jane Olivier·December 26, 2012
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FRIEND OR ACQUAINTANCE: When to stick by a friend and when to let go

Alana Fiander·December 30, 2012
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UNATTAINABLE GOALS: The beauty of the impossible

Alana Fiander·January 3, 2013
list - be open to what emerges

BE OPEN TO WHAT EMERGES: Redefine goals to flow with changing circumstances

Contributing Writer·January 15, 2013
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THE POWER OF WORDS: Use affirmations to reprogram your life

Contributing Writer·January 20, 2013
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IMPERFECTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS: Relating to the imperfection in others to build stronger relationships

Contributing Writer·March 4, 2013
woman's eyes - pesky emotions

THOSE PESKY EMOTIONS: Step back and allow your higher Self to deal with emotions

Contributing Writer·March 6, 2013
Alley - Deadlines

DEAD LINES: A lesson from snakes about deadlines

Contributing Writer·March 17, 2013
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TO COMPROMISE OR NOT TO COMPROMISE: How to build sustainable relationships

Contributing Writer·March 22, 2013
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DISTRACTED: Tips for removing distractions from your environment

Laura Constantinescu·April 29, 2013
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I AM ME: Redefining the way we think about ourselves

Gabriella Lancia·May 14, 2013
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INTERVIEW WITH JD MESSINGER: Practical solutions to shed a negative mindset and faulty programming

Erica Roberts·May 18, 2013
Young boys playing tug-of-war - The law of reverse effect

THE LAW OF REVERSE EFFECT: The harder you try, the more difficult everything becomes

Contributing Writer·May 22, 2013
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RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK: Following the creative cycle to find the right person

Contributing Writer·May 25, 2013
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SOUL ALIGNMENT: How to find balance in your deeper self

Contributing Writer·June 4, 2013
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