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    THE ENDS NEVER JUSTIFY THE MEANS: Gandhi’s radical lesson for today

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    “MY RELIGION IS KINDNESS”: 10 mindful living tips inspired by the Dalai Lama

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    BEWARE OF BAD ACTORS: 3 steps to take if you suspect someone’s “gaslighting” you

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

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    INEFFABLE: A visitation from a beautiful soul I’d never forget

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    POEMS BY CAROLYN CHILTON CASAS: Essential Language, Metaphorically Speaking 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

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    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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THE SHIFT TOWARDS RECEIVING: To be a human being, instead of a human doing

Contributing Writer·November 1, 2017
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND MINDFUL EATING: How to make healthy choices when internal cues lead you astray

Contributing Writer·October 25, 2017
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THE LESSON OF NOW: Alzheimer’s and making peace with new limitations

Contributing Writer·October 3, 2017
Raspberry sherbet for dogs - Doggy Desserts

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

Contributor·September 20, 2017
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A NAGGING SHAME: From vegetarian to vegan and food activist

Contributing Writer·September 3, 2017
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UJJAYI BREATHING TECHNIQUE: A 3-step Pranayama exercise suitable for beginners

Contributor·August 19, 2017
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EDIBLE FLORAL TREATS: 3 simple flower and plant recipes you can make at home

Contributor·August 18, 2017
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THE BENEVOLENT BEE: 2 honey-based recipes that’ll give your health a boost

Contributor·July 17, 2017
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CALM, COOL AND COLLECTED: 7 tips to keep aging loved ones healthy in the summer heat

Contributing Writer·July 1, 2017
Woman in yoga split - Your pelvis

PELVIC EMPOWERMENT: Strengthening your pelvis and resolving any pelvic trauma will give you the gift of power

Contributor·June 26, 2017
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LEARN FROM TAGORE: Take a break from doing and indulge in being

Contributing Writer·June 20, 2017
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PATHS UNKNOWN: Disconnecting and finding myself in Ontario’s Algonquin Park

Angelica Pajkovic·June 19, 2017
Woman lying in hospital bed - Nonsense and transcendent experience

NOT JUST NONSENSE?: The jibberish spoken by dying individuals may lead to mystical experiences

Contributor·May 31, 2017
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CONSCIENTIOUS DECISION-MAKING: Being effective when stress shuts you down

Leanne Hoffman·May 30, 2017
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EMOTIONAL HEALING: 4 exercises that’ll help you write about an illness or injury

Contributor·May 24, 2017
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BANISH BURNOUT: 7 signs you’re burning out and 4 ways to help yourself

Contributing Writer·May 12, 2017
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AQUAFABULOUS! AQUAFABA: 3 yummy vegan recipes you can make with this egg substitute

Contributor·May 3, 2017
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YOUNG “REDUCETARIANS”: An introduction to meatless snacks and treats for kids

Contributor·April 24, 2017
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CONSCIOUS EATING: 10 food-related tips to help you improve your nutrition and health

Leanne Hoffman·April 16, 2017
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EMPOWER YOURSELF: How to prepare yourself for your next hospital appointment

Contributing Writer·April 9, 2017
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CELIAC DISEASE: The other “Big C” and what you need to know about it

Contributing Writer·March 29, 2017
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WE ALL CONTAIN MULTITUDES: How doctors can stop seeing their patients as the “other”

Contributor·March 17, 2017
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THE JOYS OF STAND-UP PADDLING YOGA (SUP): How water helps yogis be present

Ann Green·February 22, 2017
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BECOME A MASTER OF HEALTHY LIVING: 6 strategies that’ll help you attain a healthy lifestyle

Contributor·February 20, 2017
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