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SURVIVING A PANDEMIC
Any time there is a pandemic, there is more than a virus that keeps us awake at night. Roosevelt said "There is nothing to fear but fear itself",…
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THE SECRET OF ‘THE POWER OF SEVENTEEN’
When you are in a situation that seems hopeless, and you feel trapped by your circumstances, you may be looking for an answer to a difficult problem that…
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HOW TO START A DRUMMING CIRCLE
Starting a drumming circle can begin with two or more people, a couple of drums and the desire to put inner rhythms together in shared sound.
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What to do With a Difficult Diagnosis
When you have received a difficult diagnosis it is normal to find yourself in a twilight zone of confusion and fear as you struggle to come to terms.
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THE ART OF SLOW
In our world of fast food, highways built for speed, and evermore demands to move faster, think faster, eat faster, and even sleep faster, we have set aside…
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CURIOSITY AS A WAY OF LIFE
Curiosity as a way of life does not always look to find the answers. Asking the question is enough to take the next step. What is this trait,…
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Remembering to Exhale
'Overwhelm' can happen when we forget to breathe. It is feeling like you are drowning, or engulfed in 'too much, too often.' Although life may flood us with…
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How to Accept an Assistive Device with Grace
The first time you find yourself in need of an assistive device like a cane or walker, it can be devastating. It need not be so.
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When Should a Should be Eliminated?
Would you like to eliminate all the 'shoulds' and 'oughtas' from the English language? Where do they originate and what would the impact be if that were to…
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How to Find Time for Spiritual Practice
Do you struggle to find time to practice things that bring inner growth? Here are 7 practices that can be done every morning without adding any extra time…
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Things We Can Learn While Walking in the Rain
Does rain...of any sort...dampen your day or does it awaken your senses with its cool splattering and cleansing rinse? Join the author in reflections inspired by walking in…
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The Art of Letting Go
There is a natural tendency to hang on to what we have even while we yearn for things to be different. Why we do this and what can…
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How To Be Motivated by Tiny Rewards
Kibble as a spiritual practice is not just for dogs. The importance of small rewards can be very motivational and this essay looks at how.
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Is There A Right Way To Pray?
When it comes to prayer, is there a right way to pray? Would that be kneeling or in silence? In song or with a prayer book? These reflections…
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How to Find Spiritual Truth in a Red Pepper
How photography and contemplation of everyday objects like vegetables can lead to deeper understanding and wisdom.
