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SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS OR NEITHER?
Taking a look at spirituality and religion, the places they overlap, and the practices that support them.
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A CONVERSATION WITH ANGER
When George found himself trapped in a room with Anger, he didn't recognize it as his own. His conversation turns his fear into empowerment.
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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF ‘RITUAL’?
Rituals are an important part of our daily lives, but what is a ritual and who is qualified to carry one out? What makes a ritual sacred? Here…
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HOW DOES PREJUDICE HAPPEN?
Prejudice, an opinion based not on facts but on limited personal experience, is part of the fabric of our lives, either as holder or recipient. This article is…
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WHAT IS MORNING PRACTICE?
Many coaches and guides recommend beginning your day with a spiritual practice. What is that? And how do you do that?
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LEARNING TO WALK…AGAIN
The author draws from her own experience in learning to walk again after a flare-up of multiple sclerosis to inspire anyone who finds themselves sidelined by accident, illness,…
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HOW TO PRACTICE THE ART OF OF WAITING
Waiting is one of life's challenges that everyone gets to practice sooner or later. Waiting can be difficult or easy depending on the outcome. This article takes a…
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8 WAYS TO FIND INSPIRATION
Being creative is a matter of knowing how to show hospitality to Inspiration and there are a number of ways to invite Inspiration to visit. Here are 7…
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HOW TO FORGIVE WHEN IT HURTS
How do we forgive when we have been betrayed? Is it possible to move forward while still bleeding from the wounds? In a society that tells us to…
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WHAT IS BREAKING A VOW?
Breaking a vow made with the whole heart can be devastating at worst; life-changing at best. This article is a look at the forces that may bring about…
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KEEPING YOUR BALANCE SPIRITUALLY
There are some ways to keep standing when the world seems upside down that involve finding insight, protecting your inner ears, and making choices aid in balance.
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A PERSONAL LOOK AT RACISM
Because I live in a geographic area where there is more diversity in the eggs I eat than in my neighbors, I hid behind the myth that racial…
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A SERVICE DOG SPEAKS TO CAREGIVERS
My name is Dekker. I am a service dog and like many other caregivers, I devote my time and energy 24/7 to a person I love so that…
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8 WAYS TO PRAY WITHOUT WORDS
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when it comes to prayer? There are other ways to pray that do not call for using language.…
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