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    American flag resting on wood with some shadow and some illumination in background - The Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison: Bright Lights on Our Path

    THE “UGLY AMERICAN” SHADOW: How the Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison can dispel its darkness

    Drawing of human head with arrows pointing from it in different directions - Transform the Way You Imagine Things and Enhance Your Life

    THE INNER CONVERSATION: Using imagination to change our state of being

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

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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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Labradorite crystal sitting in sun - 3 Powerful Crystals for the Year of the Yin Wood Snake

THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE: 3 healing crystals for spiritual growth in 2025

Elina Allais·February 19, 2025
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TWO GHOSTS AND A SAINT: Communicating with individuals from the spiritual world

Contributor·October 18, 2013
Woman doing breathwork exercise outdoors - Generational Healing: 4 Ways Simple Breathwork Can Help

GENERATIONAL HEALING: Using breathwork to break ancestral trauma patterns

Alyse Bacine·April 9, 2025
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
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Carefully selecting your plants contributes to mindfulness and well-being

Contributor·March 12, 2026
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SLOW DOWN: Infuse your life with meaning and depth through simple ceremony

Keri Mangis·January 6, 2022
Meditative silhouette in front of clouds - The 40-Day Challenge: Meditate on Your Fear of Death for 40 Days

THE 40-DAY CHALLENGE: A useful practice for overcoming our fear of death

Forrest Rivers·June 7, 2023
Bedroom with ghostly light - Expect the unexpected

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: A young psychic’s first experiences with the spirit world

Contributor·October 19, 2015
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LET GO, LET GOD: Words of wisdom in a time of crisis

Forrest Rivers·May 17, 2020
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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IMPROVE YOUR INTUITIVE INTELLIGENCE: A third-eye meditation practice

Melissa Simic·July 12, 2023
channelling - hands

TAKE CHARGE: The spirit you are channelling may be your own

Jerry Kvasnicka·October 19, 2013
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CONTAIN YOUR POWER: How to operate internally for greater fulfilment

Contributing Writer·March 10, 2012
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HEALING HUGS: 3 observations from watching Amma hug people

Anjali Mani·July 24, 2015
St. Louis Cathedral, the site of Marie Laveau’s baptism and marriage (summer 2022)

FATHER, SON AND HOLY GHOST: New Orleans Voodoo and the story of Marie Laveau

Lucas Coia·September 1, 2022
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CONTROLLED BREATHING: Break Inefficient Breathing Habits

Contributing Writer·June 10, 2007
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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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INSIDE THE MEDICINE BAG: 4 tools for awakening consciousness

Contributing Writer·July 9, 2014
Rainbow of lights - Unlocking the mind's power

COLOUR MANTRA: Use this visualization technique to energize, relax and centre yourself

Contributor·March 8, 2015
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HEALING WORK: Working with nature spirits to help the environment

Contributing Writer·December 1, 2012
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
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OWN YOUR ANIMAL: Find your power animal to guide yourself to greater expression

Contributing Writer·October 22, 2014
7 SPIRITUAL LAWS OF YOGA: Interview with Chopra Yoga Center director Danielle Mika Nagel

7 SPIRITUAL LAWS OF YOGA: Interview with Chopra Yoga Center director Danielle Mika Nagel

Contributing Writer·August 31, 2012
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SPIRITUAL KNUCKLEHEAD: An interview with film-yogi James Wvinner

CathLopes·November 16, 2012
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