Spirit

When Medicine Doesn’t Heal

From time to time, pain grips Anna’s belly so severely that she has to excuse herself, hide in the bathroom, double over on the toilet, and dab herself with lavender oil to try to keep from puking. Th…

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What Would Buddha Say To Deepak Chopra?

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. The Buddha Many years ago we were teaching a meditation weekend in Plymouth, England. On the Saturday after the program was over for the day, Carole…

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A Simple Investment for Success

Modern physics offers evidence that we can turn our thoughts into our reality. Still, few people seem able to make their dreams come true. But Trevor Blake can. Talk to the author and entrepreneur …

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A Yellow Dress for Mother’s Day

Raye Adkins shares a new Mother's Day tradition. I wore my yellow dress in celebration of Mother’s Day. It was not my regular Mother’s Day. It was unlike the times I had cherished for the past fort…

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De-stressing Tips for College Students

Going away to college is one of the most monumental transitions we can make in life. Leaving the home and family we know and love best, entering a new environment without our tried-and-true mentors to…

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Internet Cat Video Film Festival

The Minneapolis Walker Art Center wanted to better use their outdoor space in the summer, so after tossing around a few ideas they decided to forgo poetry recitals and live music and instead try somet…

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Enjoy the Best Gift of Your Life: YOU!

Nancy Ferrari shares her thoughts on what matters in life. Along the journey in my life, I have accepted the affirmation that I AM the gift in my life. I never could have imagined considering this …

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Do High Expectations Sabotage Your Happiness?

March 1, 2013. I've been teaching class on Friday nights for 10 years now, which is hard to believe because the time has flown by. The reason I keep teaching on Friday is that, more than any other day…

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12 Fascinating Comparisons of Baby Boomers and Centenarians

How do baby boomers and centenarians differ with regards to their attitudes, opinions and lifestyle choices? That is the over-arching question that researchers conducting this year's 100@100 survey…

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Breastfeeding is an Environmental Issue

I chose to exclusively breastfeed my two daughters during their first six months of life, as it was the most natural and obvious way to provide them with the nourishment they needed to thrive. I was a…

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