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    Two young female friends drinking coffee on chairs outdoors - Healthy Self-Alignment: How Mindfulness Can Lead You There

    MIND THE GAP: Mindfulness as the practice of living in one piece

    Two senior women, a man and a child spending time outdoors - Get Creative—And More—To Reclaim the Present Moment

    RECLAIM YOUR TIME THROUGH PRESENCE: 5 research-backed ways to do so

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    SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: How teaching youth about emotional intelligence promotes happiness and success

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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

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    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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    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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CELEBRATE YOUR SHAMAN: Think spring and start a healthy indoor herb garden

Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero·February 5, 2022
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LIVE ON LIGHT: Does sunlight—not food—actually power our lives?

Contributor·March 7, 2018
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LIVING FOODS: Raw foodism is a lifestyle choice that honours the body

Contributing Writer·December 27, 2008
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RAW, QUICK AND DELICIOUS!: Make these raw food desserts in 15 minutes or less

Contributor·October 6, 2013

A HEALTHY TREAT: 7 health benefits of dark chocolate

Contributing Writer·November 3, 2012
Vegetables in a plants-based whole foods diet

SUBTRACT YOUR WAY TO HEALTH: The “secret” to a healthy diet is simplicity

Contributing Writer·November 22, 2012
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BODY TALK: Your food is killing you

Jane Olivier·April 14, 2015
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SUGAR DETOX: Dr. Doni Wilson sheds some light on sugar in this Q&A

Contributing Writer·June 22, 2015
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GLUTEN-FREE GOODNESS: Three tasty recipes that call for alternative grains

Contributor·March 2, 2015
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AWAY WITH GLUTTONY!: What I learned about mindful eating during my stay with Hare Krishnas

Contributing Writer·May 1, 2016
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MINDFUL MEAT CONSUMPTION: Why it’s important and how it can be achieved

Mia Barnes·January 31, 2022
Half cookie and milk - 9 principles of mindful eating

THE JOY OF HALF A COOKIE: 9 principles that’ll help you eat mindfully

Contributor·December 29, 2015
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GHEE: A healthier alternative to butter (with ghee recipe)

Kiva Bottero·April 26, 2012
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MOOD DIET: Gluten intolerance and food’s effect on mood

Gabriella Lancia·April 5, 2013
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THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF WATER: It’s the stuff of life

Contributor·February 15, 2018
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GO MANGO: The long-term health and nutrition benefits of mango juice

Contributing Writer·September 17, 2012
Raspberry sherbet for dogs - Doggy Desserts

DOGGY DESSERTS: 4 delectable meatless treats for the special dog(s) in your life

Contributor·September 20, 2017
DANDY-LION PRIDE: The many medicinal properties of dandelion

DANDY-LION PRIDE: The many medicinal properties of dandelion

Contributing Writer·September 21, 2012
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CHEMICAL FOOD: The truth about food additives [infographic]

Contributing Writer·August 19, 2013
BAKING BREAD AT HOME: A healthy alternative to store-bought bread

BAKING BREAD AT HOME: A healthy alternative to store-bought bread

Megan Philipp·November 28, 2012
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NATURAL CLEANSE DIET: Eating Ayurvedically with kitchari

Kiva Bottero·April 14, 2012
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REAL FOOD VS. FAKE FOOD: Keep your pantry bare and your fridge stocked

Contributor·February 24, 2019
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HIBISCUS TEA BENEFITS: Enjoy the health benefits of this beautiful flower

Contributing Writer·July 1, 2012
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FOOD WITH PRANA: 12 principles of Ayurvedic food

Contributing Writer·January 16, 2013
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