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Shaken to Our Core: Was It The End of the World?

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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I glanced out the bathroom window and saw to my horror that the trees seemed to be moving to the left. Then I realized that the trees were not moving ... the house was moving to the right. Built on the topside of a ridge, the house was clearly beginning to slide downhill.

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MS and My Quest to Find Fulfillment and Serve Others

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Written by: Lisa Doggett, MD

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) has added a bizarre twist to my quest to find fulfillment and to serve others. At times, it has helped me understand my purpose with greater clarity even while sometimes thwarting my plans.

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The Value of Being Authentic

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Written by: Cheryl Pallant, PhD

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Practicing authenticity is challenging for anyone regardless of age. Authenticity requires us to recognize discrete sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It requires developing somatic and emotional intelligences.

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How to Center and Ground Yourself Amid Chaos: Find True North

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Written by: Kate King

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Humans possess an inner True North, just like the reliable North Star in the heavens, that continuously steers us toward our essential Selves. It’s from that interior home within our Selves that the radiance within each of us can emanate.

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Self-Assessment and Confidence: What Cognitive Science Reveals

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Written by: Marion Rouault, Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM)

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Science shows that self-esteem plays a key role with certain mental disorders, particularly those of anxious and depressive nature.

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10 Steps to Create Positive Karma and a Successful Life

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Written by: Vincent DeFilippo

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When some people hear the word “karma,” they associate a negative connotation. But everything we do either causes a negative or positive effect. It’s as simple as that.

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Who Am I? Reimagining Your Identity

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Written by: Linda Rossetti

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Who am I in the aftermath of a breakup? Who am I without this job that defined a big part of my existence for so long? Who am I if I am no longer physically able to do the kind of things I am used to doing? Have you ever asked yourself such questions?

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How to Manage Our Inner Saboteur

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Written by: Jacqueline Heller, MD

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Deeply hidden fears, hurts, and longings may lead to symptoms and eventually maladaptive behaviors that can sabotage us. 

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Two Actions Useful for Effective Interaction

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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You need to be able to apply any learned principles to your field and to other fields as well. Unless you experientially understand the principle itself—not just the description or method used to invite you to get it—and are able to live it, breathe it, and “be” it, mastery will remain elusive.

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Finding Your Why and Your Life Purpose

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Written by: Gary C. Cooper

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Remember heading out on a road trip? What happened before you took off? You had a destination. You looked at a map or set your GPS. If you’d never been there before...

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Your Perfectly Painful Childhood: Pain Is Your Fuel

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Written by: Sue Frederick

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Everyone experiences pain throughout life, especially during childhood. Whether we felt unloved, inadequate, rejected, unlovable, impoverished, or were abused, we all grow up hungry in one way or another.

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Empowering Empaths: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

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Written by: Suzanne Worthley

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Empaths often struggle with self-limiting beliefs rooted in early experiences and societal conditioning. By harnessing the power of consciousness and practicing discernment, individuals can confront and dismantle these narratives. This process not only fosters self-love and connection but also empowers empaths to live authentically and contribute positively to the world.

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The Road to Healing: Lose Your Story, Lose the Past

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Written by: Sharon E. Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

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When talking about moving forward to healing, one of the most common issues I see with my patients is stuckness. They will often hold on to an inner story as to why they are having the experience.

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Hearts on Fire: Maui -- The Heart Center of Our World

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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Maui exists as a special place for millions of people all over the world, from those who revere it as one of the world’s sacred sites to tourists who come to reboot their lives.

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Embracing Life's Sweetness: How to Eat a Mango

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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The scent of a fresh, ripe mango can be intoxicating. The sweetness of its nectar beckons you to savor its rich flavor. Yet, the simple act of eating a mango is not as straightforward as one might think.

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Unlocking the Power of Your Purposeful Life

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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There is hope in the form of purpose. A sense of purpose can be a powerful antidote to loneliness, providing a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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The Universe Within: When in Doubt and Chaos, Turn Within

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Written by: Bill Philipps

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Many people spend much of their lives searching for this purpose, seeking exter­nal validation, unaware that the answers they seek are already available within them.

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Committing to the Pursuit of Mastery

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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The pursuit of mastery is not an easy road. But if you don’t think it’s possible for you personally, you’re not likely to pursue it.

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It’s Time to Start Talking to Yourself Out Loud

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Written by: Vasavi Kumar

It’s Time to Start Talking to Yourself Out Loud

From early childhood, our inner dialogue (also sometimes referred to as self-talk or thinking to yourself???) plays an essential role in how we think, feel, and act. And

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You Can Attain Wisdom Even Without Education

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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With all of the education in our family it was my mother, with her high school education, that we all went to for wisdom and understanding.

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Clarity Beyond Duality: The Practice of Compassionate Accountability

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Written by: Marc Lesser

Clarity Beyond Duality

We are at a crucial tipping point in our workplaces, our families, our society, and our planet. There is a tremendous need to find clarity: in our thinking, feelings, goals, actions, relationships, and results.

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