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The 2024 election presents a critical decision: stick with the strong Biden-Harris economic performance or revert to Trump's risky policies. Discover how this "business decision" impacts jobs,...

Imagining advice from your older self can help you reflect on critical life decisions and make better choices. Learn how this mental exercise can shape a more positive future, offering both wisdom...

A 25-year study shows that empathy in parenting teens creates a ripple effect across generations. Parents who model empathy help their teens develop this skill, which they pass on to their own...

The connection between genetics and weight loss is more important than you might think. A new study reveals how genetic variations impact exercise results and weight loss.

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An image of Trump addressing crowds, symbolizing the rise of authoritarianism fueled by bigotry and racism.

The Rising Tide of Authoritarianism

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When you are able to detach yourself from the areas of stress, tension, and pain in your body and just be aware of them without the interference of your analytical mind, they have room to unwind and r...

A man once said to me, "I want to open my heart more. I often feel a kind of tightness in my chest, which I am sure is fear. The doctors told me there is nothing wrong with me physically." Tightness i...

What becomes clear is the more you hold on to the need to have things be a certain way, the more emotional charge you are storing up. Then, when expectations are not met, there is pain and suffering.....

I present a radically different approach to transformation — a simple yet revolutionary practice, the essence of which is learning to face your inner conflicts, self-doubt, and fears without any story...

When you are able to detach yourself from the areas of stress, tension, and pain in your body and just be aware of them without the interference of your analytical mind, they have room to unwind and r...

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