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February 2, 2015

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34 Affirmations For Healthy Living

“When day-to-day life seems to revolve around providing for others, we can forget to nourish our own bodies and spirits. And yet, self-care is what empowers us to give back to the world, fully and joyfully. Start your practice by taking just a few moments each day to affirm your commitment to eat well and live a healthful life.” Read on for a selection of inspiring everyday affirmations. { read more }

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Embrace the practice of a mindful waking. Take a few moments each morning to affirm your commitment to a more healthy you.

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February 1, 2015

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February 1, 2015

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Wendell Berry on Solitude And Creativity’s Enemies

Wendell Berry’s remarkable work, What Are Humans For?, is filled with philosophical insights for the would be artist in us all. Here, Maria Popova of Brainpickings extracts some of the most poignant and moving moments from his piece, interweaving them with thoughts from Thoreau and psychoanalyst Adam Phillips. { read more }

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In what ways have you been striving for novelty in your own life? Consider how opportunities for creativity may already be arising through your everyday actions.

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January 31, 2015

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Photographing Horses To Save Their Lives

They are the symbol of the American West — strong, resolute, assured. And yet, nearly 150,000 wild horses are sent to slaughter each year in the U.S. Though, The Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 was intended to protect them, an increase in cattle interests has caused their allocated territory to diminish. Until recently, their plight has gone largely unnoticed. But, thanks to the efforts of Christy Whitney, founder of the Unwanted Project, their story is finally being heard. Read how the passion of one talented photographer is helping to give these noble beings a new lease on life. { read more }

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There are many ways in which we might use our talents of service of others. Take time today to assess how your individual strengths might be leveraged for the benefit of a community project or group.

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January 30, 2015

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Can Hugs Help Keep You Healthy?

When somebody says they “need a hug,” it’s possible that they are not just being overly dramatic or merely frivolous. According to research from Carnegie Mellon University, it turns out that people might actually need hugs to help ward off illness. Psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen, who headed the research, came to this conclusion, “those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.” { read more }

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Let’s keep this simple: do your best to make sure you share a hug with someone today.

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January 29, 2015

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9 Inspiring Quotes About The Sacredness of Seeds

“Essential to survival, seeds have profound spiritual implications. For centuries the planting of seed in the earth not only nourished humanity, but also symbolized the mystery of life and the journey of the soul. In our current supermarket lifestyle of pre-packaged products, far removed from the cycles of planting, we have nearly forgotten this mystery. Now as the integrity of the seed is threatened, so is its primal meaning.” These words are taken from the new book, Sacred Seed: A Collection of Essays. Enjoy these gorgeous excerpted photos and quotes from a book that celebrates the miraculous seeds of life. { read more }

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Growing plants helps keep you stay connected to the natural world. Pick up seeds from plants in your neighborhood or from your local farmer’s market to grow something beautiful this spring!

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January 28, 2015

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The Difference Between Education & Training

“The root word of education — educare — means to lead forth a hidden wholeness in another person.” These are the words of Rachel Naomi Remen, whose course, the “Healer’s Art,” is now taught in half of American medical schools and seven countries around the world. Her words remind us that competence and completeness are each held within the other, and that we are already enough. { read more }

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Who is an educator who helped shape your life? Take a moment to send them a note or thank them in a special way.

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January 27, 2015

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The Forgiveness Of Unforgivable Acts

As a child, Sujatha Baliga experienced repeated abuse at the hands of her own father. The deep pain and trauma of her experience would spur her towards victim advocacy. She enrolled in law school determined to become a prosecutor and help punish the perpetrators of such crimes. But a personal crisis in India followed by a serendipitous sit-down with the Dalai Lama himself, changed everything. “How do you work on behalf of abused people without anger as the motivating force?” she asked the famous paragon of compassion. His response electrified her. It set Baliga on a profound course that allowed her to ultimately forgive her father, and to also discover her true calling in the field of restorative justice, working equally for victims and accused persons. In this interview Baliga shares the Dalai Lama’s unforgettable advice, along with her powerful story. A story that demonstrates our human capacity to transcend even the most horrific events with love. { read more }

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Experiment with forgiveness today — of yourself, of another, or of a circumstance. For inspiration, here is a poem by Thich Nhat Hanh, titled, “Please Call Me by My True Names.” { more }

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