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August 4, 2014

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Tools Of Our Tools: The Role Of Technology In Our Lives

These days, we function in many ways as the “tools of our tools” — beings bound to our devices and technology. “But even as our ancestors developed tools over time to leverage their muscles, senses and brains, they also developed tools to leverage their soul, or psyche, so as to be composed within themselves, and thus try to establish just and civil societies.” Here Tom Mahon shares his thoughts on the power and place of technology in our lives, and the inner tools that can offer ballast on a personal and societal level. { read more }

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Whether a phone, computer or pen, approach one tool you use today with the sort of mindfulness Tom Mahon describes.

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August 3, 2014

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August 3, 2014

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Dreaming of a Peaceful World

Although much of the world continues to view nonviolence as a passive and largely ineffectual tactic, peacefulness has indeed been used as a tool for change since before the time of Christ all the way up until the present. In his latest book, âThe Nonviolence Handbookâ, author Michael Nagler explains how to use the practice of nonviolence for the sake of progress and challenging injustice. The following is a list of powerful examples where nonviolent actions have achieved real results throughout the world. { read more }

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Be mindful of trying to achieve peaceful solutions to conflicts in your everyday life, whether at home, at work, or out in public.

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August 2, 2014

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The Courage to Master Fundamentals

What began as a simple training day at the gym, soon became an observation for a courageous new way of living. Mastering the fundamentals may be difficult, but, it allows us the opportunity to engage whole-hardheartedly in the real work at hand — without getting too lost in the details. “When you eliminate everything that is unnecessary,” offers writer, James Clear, “there are no details to hide behind.” Read more to learn how a simple shift of perspective can make a big difference. { read more }

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Take inventory of your to-do list. Which tasks will best serve your highest purpose?

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August 1, 2014

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A Safe Haven In Nepal

2010 CNN Hero of the Year, Anuradha Koirala, started Maiti Nepal (roughly translated to “mother’s home”) to protect Nepali women and girls from crimes such as domestic violence, trafficking, prostitution, child labor, and other forms of exploitation and torture. Since 1993, Maiti Nepal has helped rescue and rehabilitate more than 12,000 women and girls, providing a safe place for them to recover and grow. The children call Koirala “elder sister,” a moniker she accepts with pride. “You have to take each child as your daughter,” Koirala urges, and asks you to join hands to create a society free of human trafficking. { read more }

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Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination. Find out more about this heinous crime and violation of human rights. { more }

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July 31, 2014

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The 6 Essential Conditions of Creativity

âSurprise is not easily defined. It is the unexpected that strikes one with wonder or astonishment. What is curious about effective surprise is that it need not be rare or infrequent or bizarre and is often none of these things. Effective surprises ⦠seem rather to have the quality of obviousness about them when they occur, producing a shock of recognition following which there is no longer astonishment.â Maria Popova dives into the mind of Harvard psychologist Jerome Bruner, and his attempts to define creativity, its origins, and its purpose. { read more }

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Surprise yourself today. Pick a different route to school or work, or try writing your name with your other hand. See what new awareness even a small creative act may inspire!

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July 30, 2014

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Power of Place: Photos From Around the World

Steve Mccury captures the beauty and uniqueness of different places that the human family calls home from around the planet. His photos bring to light that our environments play a role in shaping our perceptions about what it means to be human–from our relationship to the weather to our relationship to the soul. { read more }

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Think about where you call home, finding time today to journal about how your experiences of home influence your perceptions of others.

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July 29, 2014

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Look With Your Heart: Lessons From My Grandmother

Mia Tagano visits her 94 year old grandmother — who now has dementia — and discovers a whole new, less verbal, way of communicating her love through heart, hands and hugs. To her surprise, when she brings this approach to her grandmother’s roommate who has suffered a stroke, it radically transforms their communication and opens up both women profoundly. This heart-warming story shares more… { read more }

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This week, discover how nonverbal communication can warm up your relationship with others.

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