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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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family eating - mindful eating reflects the stories of our lives

IT’S NOT JUST FOR BUDDHIST MONKS: How mindful eating leads to food appreciation

Pamela Gerber·January 25, 2017
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BREATHE BETTER, LIVE BETTER: The crucial role of breath in a Yoga practice

Contributor·January 9, 2017
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A GIFT AND A BLESSING: Debunking 11 of the most common myths about hospice care

Contributing Writer·December 19, 2016
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YOGA OVER 50: The journey is in never arriving

Pamela Gerber·December 6, 2016
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IS YOUR DOG HARMING YOUR HEALTH?: 3 steps to naturally relieve a dog hair allergy

Contributing Writer·December 1, 2016
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ANCIENT INDIAN ENERGY HEALING [PART II]: Practices for physical, mental and emotional well-being

Contributing Writer·November 23, 2016
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ANCIENT INDIAN ENERGY HEALING: Practices for Physical, Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Contributing Writer·November 12, 2016
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HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS: Q&A with Eva Wellness about sensible dieting practices

Contributing Writer·October 31, 2016
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THE SCIENCE OF MIND-BODY: 3 therapies proven to improve your health

Contributing Writer·October 29, 2016
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LAUGHTER YOGA: Building connections one belly laugh at a time

Contributing Writer·September 13, 2016
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DELISH WITHOUT DAIRY: Vegan-friendly mozzarella cheese and creamy ice pop recipes

Contributor·September 12, 2016
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THE VITALITY MAP: 9 keys to ditching stress and embracing health with self-compassion

Contributor·July 17, 2016
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BREW UP A CUP: 6 simple and healthy tea recipes to soothe the mind and body

Contributor·June 9, 2016
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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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GETTING TO THE POINT: A conversation with an acupuncturist

Molly Murphy·April 30, 2016
Shaman at ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador

AYAHUASCA: A journey of discovery into my self

Contributing Writer·April 19, 2016
Woman lying down at mountaintop - Life in "high definition"

HIGH-DEFINITION LIVING: Tap into your body’s high-voltage energy

Contributor·April 18, 2016
Man running on trail in autumn - Running towards clarity

RUNNING TOWARDS CLARITY: Time’s a thief, but it’s also a teacher

Contributor·March 24, 2016
Squash Herbed Bisque

FOOD FOR MARCH: Transitioning seasons mindfully + Herbed squash bisque recipe

Molly Murphy·March 17, 2016
Vegetables on counter - Recipes supporting probiotics/prebiotics

GOOD FOR THE GUT: Two dinner recipes that support a healthy balance of prebiotics and probiotics

Contributor·January 14, 2016
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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OUT OF MY SHELL: Healing Tourette’s syndrome and finding myself in the process

Contributing Writer·December 4, 2015
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TRAIN AT YOUR DESK: Use Desk Trainer to reduce pain, fatigue and improve concentration

Kiva Bottero·October 22, 2015
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EMBRACE YOUR FACE: Tips to having a healthy face that you are content with

Orsolya Hernold·September 3, 2015
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