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    Buddha face carved into Bodhi tree - Awakened Buddhahood: The Ultimate State of Happiness

    HAPPINESS VS. SUFFERING: From a Buddhist perspective, are they really opposites?

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    CONSCIOUSNESS, UAPS AND THE LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE: A conversation with Sinéad Whelehan

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    DIGITALLY DIVIDED WE FALL: But humanly united we stand

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    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

    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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    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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Sculpture of man sitting in park made from alchemy symbols

SUBTLE ACTIVISM: Bring it on! Confrontation as an essential spiritual practice 

Jerry Kvasnicka·March 19, 2017
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THE ROAD TO ENLIGHTENMENT: A sobering voyage

Contributor·February 11, 2015
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KIRTAN: Strengthen the heart connection through this path to the heart

Contributing Writer·October 9, 2012
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A JOURNEY BACK HOME: The spiritual meaning of repentance

Pieter Van Cauwenbergh·July 19, 2017
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THE DOCTOR WITHIN: Eliminate negative emotions from your mind

Contributing Writer·July 23, 2012
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FIND YOUR MITRAS: Explore Week One of a 12-week self-guided Yoga course

Contributor·March 12, 2025
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OWN YOUR ANIMAL: Find your power animal to guide yourself to greater expression

Contributing Writer·October 22, 2014
large group of Buddhist monks meditating

DIRECTED VS NON-DIRECTED PRAYER: Working with natural laws and life’s creative process       

Jerry Kvasnicka·July 13, 2016
Cup of coffee on railing with St. Peter's Basilica in background - No Church Is Needed to Connect With the Infinite Living Spirit

EVERYDAY COMMUNION: It can be found both inside and outside the church

Forrest Rivers·July 25, 2023
Young man meditating under tree in sepiatone - Metacognition and mindfulness

METACOGNITION AND MINDFULNESS: Moving beyond exercises and techniques to reach a deeper level of consciousness

Mike Larcombe·January 4, 2017
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Carefully selecting your plants contributes to mindfulness and well-being

Contributor·March 12, 2026
Alchemist Sendivogius (1566–1636) by Jan Matejko, 1867

BECOME ALCHEMISTS: Align your vibration to resonate with the Earth

Contributing Writer·September 13, 2017
Young woman touching her third eye - Meditation and Mantras: 5 Chants to Add to Your Daily Practice

MYSTICAL MANTRAS: An introduction to 5 powerful mantras you can recite each day

Contributor·April 17, 2023
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BREAK DOWN THE WALLS: Using Zen koans to open your mind

Contributing Writer·February 26, 2013
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FAITH AND PRAYER: How they can help guide us through life’s darkest moments

Mary Chen·February 16, 2022
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IMPROVE YOUR INTUITIVE INTELLIGENCE: A third-eye meditation practice

Melissa Simic·July 12, 2023
Actor - Buddhist psychology and the false sense of self

THE MISLEADING MIND: Who do you think you are?

Contributing Writer·June 19, 2012
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REMEMBERING THE DEAD: How grieving helps and why traditions don’t change

Contributing Writer·August 8, 2012
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LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH: Interview with Alicia Dattner, spiritual comedian and life coach

Erica Roberts·March 29, 2013
Equanimity - a higher state of happiness

EQUANIMITY: A higher state of happiness

Kiva Bottero·December 6, 2011
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MOVING INTO STILLNESS: The core of goodness

Contributing Writer·January 15, 2012
Friar / monk on spiritual path to God

A WAY TO GOD: Thomas Merton’s journey on the Creation Spirituality path

Contributing Writer·June 6, 2016
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KARMA YOGA: Wearing away the ego, one toilet at a time

Kiva Bottero·October 12, 2011
Native Americans in ceremonial masks, robes - Sacred totems

SACRED TOTEMS: Can a modern, non-Native American really find their spirit animal?

Max Reif·August 1, 2016
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