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Making Your Heart a Safe Place with a Spiritual Eraser
My grandfather was stern and bitter. Earlier in his life, he had owned a business with his brother, and he felt that his brother had cheated him. He often obsessed about that supposed injustice,...
Deal with Your Shadow and Other Negative Forces
One of the most powerful things you can do is a personal clearing of your own energy field. The following is an energetic clearing that Robin Duda, the soul alchemist I've been working with...
The Book of Job: A Biblical Echo of Alice in Wonderland's Chaos
The biblical character who goes ‘down the rabbit hole’ into an alternate reality − just like Alice in Wonderland.
The Three ‘Clear Mind’ Precepts: First, Do No Harm
In Zen practice we do not treat our teachers like gurus to be worshipped but tend to treat them like wise aunts and uncles who’ve been scouting the trail ahead of us, perhaps made similar...
A Guide To Staying Creative Without Burning Out
Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up...
Overcoming the Emotional Rollercoaster of Digital Dating
Ghosted, orbited, breadcrumbed? A psychotherapist breaks down some perils of digital dating and how to cope...
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 29 - May 5, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as...
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How To Celebrate Earth’s “Birthday” and Make It About Her, Not Us
Today is Earth Day, but it’s one of the most confused and misguided celebratory days of the year. The UN refers to this day as the…
4 Effective Strategies To Reduce Food Waste
The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million…
Earth Day: How To Promote Behaviour Change
Organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in the fight against climate change. A new report…
From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what…
Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
How to Navigate the Journey of Your Personal Awakening
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the…
Happier Neighborhoods Start Right in the Front Yard
Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and…
A Part of You Knows Everything
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the…
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From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what…
Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
How to Navigate the Journey of Your Personal Awakening
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the…
A Part of You Knows Everything
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the…
'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths
The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 22 - 28, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 29 - May 5, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
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Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 6 - 12, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
About Cravings: What Is It We REALLY Need?
When we reach for a treat or crave a certain food, what do we really need? Try to stop, take a breath, and ask yourself this question…
Egyptian Goddess Nut: Her Symbolic Representation in the Night Sky
The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way.
How Understanding Self-Respect Can Transform Your Persuasion Tactics
As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind.
New Study Reveals Ideal Daily Mix of Sitting, Standing, and Exercise
How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health.