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A Cathedral Dedicated to War! How Religion Is Being Perverted by War Mongering

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Written by: Lena Surzhko Harned, Penn State

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A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020: The Main Church of the Russian Armed Forces.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Meditation and Trauma (Video)

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Written by: Marianne Bentzen

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Some people who have survived severe and ongoing trauma report that in their darkest hours they found the deepest resource—an unshakable feeling of great meaning, or a sense of...

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Expanding Soul Connection through Journaling

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Written by: Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley

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Journaling is a particularly powerful way to connect to Soul. In fact, if we were to advocate for any one spiritual practice, it would be regular Soul journaling.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Meditation and Trauma

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Written by: Marianne Bentzen

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Some people who have survived severe and ongoing trauma report that in their darkest hours they found the deepest resource—an unshakable feeling of great meaning, or a sense of...

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How To Deal with The Ups and Downs of Caregiving (Video)

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Written by: Judith Johnson

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There were times when my mother's needs felt like a bottomless pit and an endless parade of critical events. In spite of how much I loved my mother, I often felt overwhelmed and trapped.

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How To Deal with The Ups and Downs of Caregiving

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Written by: Judith Johnson

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There were times when my mother's needs felt like a bottomless pit and an endless parade of critical events. In spite of how much I loved my mother, I often felt overwhelmed and trapped.

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There Is Much More To Mindfulness Than Most Think

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Written by: Pierce Salguero, Penn State

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Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google search I conducted in January 2022 for the term “mindfulness” resulted in almost 3 billion hits. 

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Understanding 5th Dimension Consciousness and the Divine Feminine Within Us

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Written by: Kimberly Meredith

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As we move from the 3rd Dimension, it can feel heavy and difficult, especially during this time in history. We are undergoing a mass movement into the 5th Dimension, and that is where...

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Understanding 5th Dimension Consciousness and the Divine Feminine Within Us (Video)

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Written by: Kimberly Meredith

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As we move from the 3rd Dimension, it can feel heavy and difficult, especially during this time in history. We are undergoing a mass movement into the 5th Dimension, and that is where...

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Thich Nhat Hanh, Who Taught Mindfulness, Approached Death In That Same Spirit

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Written by: Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College

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In October 2018 he expressed his wish, using gestures, to return to the temple in Vietnam where he had been ordained as a young monk. Devotees from many parts of the world had continued to visit him at the temple. Thich Nhat Hanh in a wheelchair at the Tu Hieu pagoda in Hue, Vietnam, in 2018.

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Planet Earth Survival Guide

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Written by: Susan Ann Darley

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Do you recall the massive, underwater earthquake that took place in 2004 in Indonesia? It triggered a 20-foot high tsunami leaving a trail of destruction in its path. Fortunately, many of the aboriginal tribes, that lived by the water, survived by fleeing to higher ground.

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Planet Earth Survival Guide (Video)

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Written by: Susan Ann Darley

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Do you recall the massive, underwater earthquake that took place in 2004 in Indonesia? It triggered a 20-foot high tsunami leaving a trail of destruction in its path. Fortunately, many of the aboriginal tribes, that lived by the water, survived by fleeing to higher ground.

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Reaching Out and Interacting with the Spirit World

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Written by: Robbie Holz

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Contacting angels is not a matter of raising your face toward heaven and asking--even earnestly pleading--for assistance. All your problems will not be magically solved with the stroke of an angelic wand.

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Reaching Out and Interacting with the Spirit World (Video)

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Written by: Robbie Holz

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Contacting angels is not a matter of raising your face toward heaven and asking--even earnestly pleading--for assistance. All your problems will not be magically solved with the stroke of an angelic wand.

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How One Short Pause Holds The Potential for Profound Change

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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Sometimes, one short pause holds potential for a big transformation. By not instantly reacting to a situation and instead, taking your time to be fully present with your feelings, you free yourself to shift perspective. That shift might be a profound one.

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How One Short Pause Holds The Potential for Profound Change (Video)

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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Sometimes, one short pause holds potential for a big transformation. By not instantly reacting to a situation and instead, taking your time to be fully present with your feelings, you free yourself to shift perspective. That shift might be a profound one.

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My Mountain Lion Experience in Canyon de Chelly: Nightmare or Spirit Guide?

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Written by: Erica M. Elliott, M.D.

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After I left the paved highway behind, the next forty miles of deeply rutted tract led me into vast stretches of high desert wilderness. Red rock slabs, towers, pinnacles, and cliffs soared into the cobalt blue sky. The crisp air smelled pungent with the essence of piñon pine and cedar.

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My Mountain Lion Experience in Canyon de Chelly: Nightmare or Spirit Guide? (Video)

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Written by: Erica M. Elliott, M.D.

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After I left the paved highway behind, the next forty miles of deeply rutted tract led me into vast stretches of high desert wilderness. Red rock slabs, towers, pinnacles, and cliffs soared into the cobalt blue sky. The crisp air smelled pungent with the essence of piñon pine and cedar.

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Grieving Our Animal Friends at the Holidays

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

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Many of us have experienced the deaths of our animal friends, and the Covid-19 situation has made it all harder. Our animal family members may have been our primary support, companionship, and connection during this time, making the loss of these beloveds even more difficult.

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Grieving Our Animal Friends at the Holidays (Video)

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

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Many of us have experienced the deaths of our animal friends, and the Covid-19 situation has made it all harder. Our animal family members may have been our primary support, companionship, and connection during this time, making the loss of these beloveds even more difficult.

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How To Experience A Mystical State of Consciousness

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Written by: Ora Nadrich

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Whatever it is we seek pleasure from, relying on external things to give us the high or a feeling of euphoria, we run the risk of deluding ourselves that we’re in control when we’re not.

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