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    Back view of happy woman with outstretched arms in field - 5 Simple Ways to Be Compassionate Towards Yourself

    SELF-COMPASSION IN DAILY LIFE: 5 ways to be gentle and kind to yourself

    Man crouching pensively on beach - Mindfulness Practice: The Most Important Work You’ll Ever Do

    MINDFULNESS TAKES WORK: But it’s the best and most important work you’ll ever do

    Sailboat-shaped weathervane on a roof - Mindfulness Practice Is Worth It—Despite the Hidden Cost

    MINDFULNESS VS. ANXIETY: A therapist’s perspective

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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

    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

    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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    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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CHALLENGING BIG FOOD: Guerrilla Gourmet Events Offer Dining Adventures in Local and Organic Food

Kiva Bottero·June 10, 2007
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KIMBERCOTE FARM: Earth Day Event Inspires Community Building

Kiva Bottero·June 10, 2007
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NVC: Intro to Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication Process

Contributing Writer·June 10, 2007
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ANARCHIST U FREE SCHOOL: An Engaging Alternative to Consumer Education

Contributing Writer·June 10, 2007
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PERMACULTURE DESIGN: Positive solutions for healing Earth

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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PASSION FOR PASSIVE SOLAR: The DIY Home Building Experience

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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PLAY WITH CLAY: Building a cob oven in Ontario

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARY: Living Off-Grid and in Tune with Nature

Kiva Bottero·June 26, 2008
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Profile of Jeff Gold from the Ecovillage Whole Village

Kiva Bottero·June 26, 2008
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Structuring your Life through Voluntary Simplicity

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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Human development to create life-sustaining societies

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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Thomas Merton’s life of voluntary simplicity and contemplation

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
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Green business role model follows its folly to success

Kiva Bottero·June 30, 2008
Artisan small farm

ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTION: Small farms feed the world

Contributing Writer·December 7, 2008
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NO PANTS SUBWAY RIDE: Toronto subway riders break the routine of the daily commute

Kiva Bottero·January 15, 2009
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DAY OF ACTION: 350.org’s Toronto event

Contributing Writer·October 25, 2009
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How easy access to information can equalize the economy

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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YARNBOMB! Beautifying public space through knitting

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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CRITICAL MASS: Cyclists reclaim the streets through critical mass rides

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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SHARING ECONOMIES by Lawrence Lessig

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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GRASSROUTES: Engaged citizens use social media to build better communities

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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MINDFUL TEACHING: Unleash students’ potential—teach mindfully

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2010
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OPEN SOURCE JOURNALISM: Jay Rosen profile

Contributing Writer·January 17, 2011
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CHANGECAMP: A network dedicated to community transformation

Contributing Writer·January 30, 2011
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