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    People outdoors biking and hiking on trail - How Self-Compassion’s 3 Core Parts Lead to Lasting Wellness

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

    People meditating on Yoga mats in class - A Memorable Example of Secular, Doctrinally Sound Meditation

    A PRACTICE THAT TOUCHES VIPASSANA, SAMADHI AND SAMATHA: By using nothing but a piano piece

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    SECRETS OF THE HORSE: How a diagnosis of AuDHD led to a new degree of empathy towards horses

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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

    Glass jar full of blue paint next to paintbrushes on table - Take Stock of Your Precious Life: An Inspiring Fiction Story

    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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Giraffes grazing in Africa

KONY2012: Be aware of the message

Jane Olivier·March 15, 2012
Man sleeping - How to deal with drowsiness while meditating

MEDITATION TIPS: How to deal with drowsiness while meditating

Contributing Writer·March 13, 2012
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ART AND MINDFULNESS: Art can shock us into the present moment

Laura Constantinescu·March 9, 2012
Woman in bed - Pain and suffering

PAIN VS SUFFERING: Use pain to become aware of the body

Laura Constantinescu·March 3, 2012
thinking

THE VOICE IN MY HEAD: How to understand and accept your thoughts

Contributing Writer·February 28, 2012
two people in conversation at sunset

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD: How to master the art of expression

Contributing Writer·February 27, 2012
Playing Scrabble

THE POWER OF OUR WORDS: Heal the Earth by making every word count

Jane Olivier·February 24, 2012
Love tree

DEEP LISTENING: Experience true love through understanding

Laura Constantinescu·February 14, 2012
Children working - rethinking child labour

RETHINKING CHILD LABOUR: Abolishing child labour leads to slavery

Jane Olivier·February 7, 2012
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MIND-STUFF: Patiently controlling the mind through meditation

Laura Constantinescu·February 4, 2012
outstretched hands

CHARITY ECONOMY: Learning to give and receive

Contributing Writer·January 27, 2012
virus

“SUPER” PANDEMIC: The virus that spreads fear and harvests control

Jane Olivier·January 18, 2012
Humankind's inertia and climate change

INNER INERTIA: Climate change and the need to overcome internal obstacles

kiva-bottero·January 7, 2012
Being aware of the beauty in the Himalayan mountains

SAMSKARAS: Be aware of judgments for deep-rooted transformation

kiva-bottero·December 21, 2011
Standing under waterfall

A STEP AWAY FROM PEACE: Witnessing and mastering our thoughts

Contributing Writer·December 15, 2011
hat on floor

COMPROMISING FREEDOM: Thoughtless action holds the world captive

Jane Olivier·December 14, 2011
forest park bird walk

BIRD WALK IN THE PARK: A mindfulness practice in nature

kiva-bottero·December 10, 2011
man eating sandwich

MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: Use mindfulness to alter food consumption patterns

Contributing Writer·December 8, 2011
Best before date on food

DESIGNED STARVATION: Food waste equals higher food prices and hunger

Jane Olivier·December 3, 2011
stillness

MOVING INTO STILLNESS: Stillness—the peace within

Contributing Writer·December 2, 2011
Healing the inner child

HEALING THE INNER CHILD: Venturing into the territory of suffering

Contributing Writer·October 21, 2011
meditation acceptance

Acceptance through meditation

kiva-bottero·July 3, 2011
nature mountains blessed with less

BLESSED WITH LESS: Live simply in mindfulness and gratitude

kiva-bottero·January 29, 2011
flock birds practicing present

PRESENCE: Practicing present moment awareness using the presence process

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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