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The Accumulation-Happiness Myth Is Fueled by False Beliefs

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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When we are taught that we should have something or achieve a certain thing and we aren't yet there, this will automatically engender fear and anxiety in us until we believe we reach these goals.

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Quantum Medicine for These Times and Beyond

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Written by: Paul Levy

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One of the real dangers of the current pandemic is for us to feel ­helpless—overwhelmed with despair, impending doom, and ­pessimism—a state that cuts us off from our agency and creative power. With all that’s happening in the world today...

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Time, Choice, and Clock Time Addiction

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Written by: Catherine Shainberg

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Our greatest complaint today is that we have no time for anything. No time for our children, our spouses or lovers, no time for our friends and community. No time even for ourselves!

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This Is What Gives Older Adults More Sense Of Purpose

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Written by: Brandie Jefferson, Washington University in St. Louis

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Older adults with a higher sense of purpose lead longer, healthier, and happier lives—and have lower rates of Alzheimer's disease and heart and other cardiovascular problems, researchers say.

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Valuable Habits and Mindsets to Re-invent Your Life

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Written by: Ronald Alexander

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To create change in your life and to make a better mark on the world, you will need to cultivate a new mindset.

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Does Your Personality Need Upgrading?

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Written by: Eric Maisel

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If you are brave enough to appraise your personality and arrive at some conclusions about what changes you want to make, you will still be faced with the enormous challenge of actually changing your personality...

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Living in Harmony with Reverence for All (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Walk with inner guidance in harmony with your environment and with others. Obstacles facing you begin to disintegrate.

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Living in Harmony with Reverence for All

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Walk with inner guidance in harmony with your environment and with others. Obstacles facing you begin to disintegrate.

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Why High Energy Use Doesn’t Lead To Happiness In Rich Countries

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Written by: Josie Garthwaite, Stanford University

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High energy use provides little benefit for health and well-being in richer nations, according to a new study.

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Being Aware and Understanding Our Connection to Everything (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Being Aware and Understanding Our Connection to Everything

Most of us have had difficulty not only loving others, but also loving ourselves, unconditionally.

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The Coronavirus Contains Its Own Vaccine and the Medicine for Separation

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Written by: Paul Levy

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Living through a global pandemic can feel surreal, as if we are living in a dreamworld. Though it can feel like we are living through a collective nightmare, there are precious gifts encoded within the experience that should not be overlooked.

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The Coronavirus Contains Its Own Vaccine and the Medicine for Separation (Video)

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Written by: Paul Levy

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Living through a global pandemic can feel surreal, as if we are living in a dreamworld. Though it can feel like we are living through a collective nightmare, there are precious gifts encoded within the experience that should not be overlooked.

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Live Your Best Life by Choosing to Feel It Out, Not Figure It Out (Video)

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Written by: Amy Eliza Wong

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Think about all the activities and pursuits in which you’re involved and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Answers generally revolve around the thing or the accomplishment.

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How The Right Solo Activity Can Make You Feel Less Lonely

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Written by: Aaron Wagner, Penn State

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When we enter a state of flow, we become absorbed and focused, and we experience momentary enjoyment. When we leave a state of flow, we are often surprised by how much time has passed.

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Being Aware and Understanding Our Connection to Everything

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Being Aware and Understanding Our Connection to Everything

Most of us have had difficulty not only loving others, but also loving ourselves, unconditionally.

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What If Your Life Purpose Is Simply Love and Joy?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Is life complicated? Maybe, maybe not. Do we make it complicated? I think that's a definite yes! We complicate our life when we...

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What If Your Life Purpose Is Simply Love and Joy? (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Is life complicated? Maybe, maybe not. Do we make it complicated? I think that's a definite yes! We complicate our life when we...

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Tired of Doom and Gloom? What You Can Do Instead

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Written by: William E. Halal

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I have studied the direction of the world’s crises for years, and my work suggests that a feasible path through this turmoil is possible. What we’ve learned is that the Knowledge Age is...

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Dare To Dream and Create a Vision for Your Life (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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"Dare to dream & create a vision for your life." Things are not always as they seem. Sometimes...

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Evidence Shows Greener Lifestyles Are Linked To Greater Happiness In Rich And Poor Countries

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Written by: Stuart Capstick, Cardiff University

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A wide range of research now shows there is a positive relationship between environmentally friendly behaviour and personal wellbeing.

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Live Your Best Life by Choosing to Feel It Out, Not Figure It Out

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Written by: Amy Eliza Wong

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Think about all the activities and pursuits in which you’re involved and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Answers generally revolve around the thing or the accomplishment.

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