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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

    Exterior of church in evening - Religion: A Substantial Part of Our Sacred Human Experience

    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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BEING VEGAN: A personal essay about veganism

Contributing Writer·April 29, 2012
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL: The city that ended hunger

Contributing Writer·December 4, 2012
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BIG BUSINESS SHOOTS FOR ZERO WASTE: A seed change leads to sustainability

Angie Salisbury·February 1, 2016
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BILLY’S STORY: Meeting and healing a troubled family through The Family Center

Contributor·June 3, 2021
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BLUE vs. RED: Why is humanity devolving into social warfare when we could just opt for openness and respect?

kiva-bottero·May 27, 2020
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BREATHE FRESH AIR: 5 ways to reconnect with nature

Angela Ward·July 2, 2018
Broken mirror found on ground - Broken mirrors still reflect light

BROKEN MIRRORS STILL REFLECT LIGHT: Hope and meaning in an infinitely complex world

Andrew Hunter·September 26, 2018
Gaza Strip buildings destroyed by Israel-Hamas war - BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY: 4 examples of reacting vs. responding

BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY: 4 political examples of reacting vs. responding

James Farwell·January 15, 2024
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BUILD A WISE MINDSET: The value of feedback in your child’s life

Contributor·November 27, 2023
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BUILD ON A BUDGET: Make a straw bale eco-home for under £4,000

Contributor·May 19, 2012
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BUILD TRUST THROUGH CONVERSATION: The 4 keys to effective listening

Contributor·January 8, 2018
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BURYING THE NON-VEGAN PAST: How one vegan conscript got rid of her animal products

Contributing Writer·July 18, 2013
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CALMENT: Participation in a virtual world

Cindy McMann·November 22, 2014
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CAMBODIA’S CHILDREN: Running an orphanage in Cambodia

Jane Olivier·August 3, 2013
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CANADA VOTES: 5 tips to keep yourself encouraged about voting

Contributing Writer·October 18, 2015
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CAUGHT IN A CULT: Australia’s Osho Samaya Ashram is far more than a meditation retreat

Contributing Writer·October 29, 2017
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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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CHANGE THE CONVERSATION: Using nonviolent action to pry open the doors of dialogue

Contributor·November 14, 2012

CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Don’t look for answers—find the questions

Contributing Writer·November 28, 2012
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CHANGECAMP: A network dedicated to community transformation

Contributing Writer·January 30, 2011
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CHASE AWAY LONELINESS: 6 reasons to get a pet for your household

Dr. Margit Muller·October 22, 2020
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COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEENAGER: How to have effective conversations

Megan Philipp·June 3, 2013
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COMMUNITY GARDENING: From inner city food desert to healthy food haven

kiva-bottero·July 16, 2012
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COMMUNITY-ENVIRONMENT CONNECTION: Returning to nature to create meaningful communities

Contributing Writer·August 28, 2012
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