 As more and more things continue to drain and distract our attention, it is imperative that we uncover ways to gain back our focus. In this inspiring article, Dr. Christine Carter, author of “The Sweet Spot,” details three tricks to help create an environment that is relaxed, comfortable and productive, versus a mental state that is filled with anxiety and stress. Read More >>
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 In a hyper connected world, bombarded by multiple forms of stimulation, how do we remain aware of the quiet gifts that the present moment has to offer? Cultivating a mindfulness practice can be a powerful way to train our minds and tune into the beauty of here and now. The benefits are manifold. Drawing on the latest research as well as age-old wisdom traditions, this inspiring article offers up five reasons to practice mindfulness in daily life. Read More >>
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 We typically think of a ‘bucket list’ as that special list of things we wish to do, see, or accomplish before we say our final farewells. But, what if there was another way to view it? That is, to create a list comprised of life’s most special moments already lived? In this lovely story, a young woman recounts how much the kindness of neighbors helped to restore her faith — inspiring a whole new kind of ‘bucket list’. Curious? Read on… Read More >>
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 Don’t think planning healthy meals and snacks during your day are important? Read this eye-opening article that illustrates the connection between good decision-making and healthy eating. Read More >>
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 What motivates our action? In this TED talk life coach and motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, shares his thoughts on the art of fulfillment. “It’s about appreciation and contribution.,” Robbins shares.”You can only feel so much by yourself.” In his talk he discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s actions Read More >>
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 We may imagine love to be quite utopian, but consider the alternatives. In not choosing love we are left with law and the prospect of global bureaucratic stagnation. In not choosing law we are left with force and the prospect of either global devastation or global domination. If we value our freedom and vitality as a species, we are obliged to do no less than learn to love one another as a human family. And it start with the stories we tell — because those stories shape our view of ourselves and the path we take through this time of collective awakening and global turning. To achieve authentic and lasting reconciliation as the foundation for our future, we can conscisouly choose narrative that require the power of love and compassion as a practical basis for organizing human affairs. Futurist Duane Elgin shares more. Read More >>
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 “Everyone has it in their heart to do things like this.” Those are the words spoken by Josh Cyganik, who one day decided to take action and simply turn a negative into a positive. Enjoy this uplifting story about how one man’s inspiration ended up having a ripple effect that then inspired many others to help out an elderly man and his wife transform their home. Read More >>
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