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    REDUCE YOUR BRAIN’S BLIND SPOTS: How cognitive training enhances self-awareness

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    EXERCISE AS PLAY: Movement, mindfulness and mental health

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    COMPLICATIONS, CONTRADICTIONS, CONFUSIONS: 3 words that became markers on a mindful path

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    TSYPL: The best—and most mindful—stock to invest in right now

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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Sturgeon Moon, That Morning In Athens and more

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

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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

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    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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    NIGHT SEA JOURNEY: Buying back sanity in La Paz, Mexico [Part 6]

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THE BIG MOVE: How to simplify your life when relocating

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GREEN ENERGY: Generate your own or use a provider?

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FAX TO ZAMBIA: Proper communication overcomes all barriers

Jane Olivier·May 15, 2013
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The Economics of Happiness

Contributing Writer·May 13, 2013
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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: The changing nature of the sick day

Gabriella Lancia·May 12, 2013
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EAT SEASONALLY: The key to eating sensibly is eating seasonally

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Jane Olivier·May 7, 2013
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PARTY REVOLUTION!: Decentralized dance parties transform the streets for collective fun

Kiva Bottero·May 5, 2013
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FLASH MOBS: Participatory performance art for a cause

Contributing Writer·April 25, 2013
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Jane Olivier·April 24, 2013
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BAREFOOT COLLEGE: India’s innovative education solution for the underprivileged

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Contributing Writer·April 19, 2013
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SLOW TRAVEL: Luxury travel without the expense

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FOOD WASTE: A major worldwide problem [infographic]

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I CAN DO IT MYSELF!: Encouraging active learning by just “being there”

Contributing Writer·March 30, 2013
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BEAUTIFUL DAY! Practice love-centred living to connect with others

Contributing Writer·March 28, 2013
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PAPERLESS LIVING: Digitize your way to a decluttered mind

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CUT THE CARBS: A report on the future of low carbon cars

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