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Light Calling From The Abyss

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Written by: Laura Aversano

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My prayer is that we all create a space for the darkness to birth a new way of seeing, sensing, feeling and relating. When held in the threshold of the Divine, any darkness can serve a higher purpose,...

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Light Calling From The Abyss (Video)

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Written by: Laura Aversano

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My prayer is that we all create a space for the darkness to birth a new way of seeing, sensing, feeling and relating. When held in the threshold of the Divine, any darkness can serve a higher purpose,...

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Rethinking Gratitude This New Year

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Written by: Jeremy David Engels, Pennsylvania State University

Rethinking Gratitude This New Year

It’s a new year, which means that it’s also time to imagine new beginnings and better futures. It’s time, in short, for New Year’s resolutions. Gratitude, in particular...

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Why We Enjoy Horror Films

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Written by: Arielle Hogan, UCLA

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The word “horror” is derived from the Latin verb horrere, which means “to shudder.” Evil is an integral part of any horror film. This evil is channeled through “a human, creature, or supernatural force”

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What’s The Point of Holiday Gifts?

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Written by: Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut

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What’s the point of it all? Shouldn’t the holiday season simply be about family, friends and food? And wouldn’t everyone just be better off spending their own money on things they know they want?

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Love First: Broadcasting Love Into the World

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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George P. Shears was a retired American chiropractor who became something of a minor wellness celebrity in the 70’s with his invention of Love Casting. George could heal people in one-on-one real time sessions...

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Love First: Broadcasting Love Into the World (Video)

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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George P. Shears was a retired American chiropractor who became something of a minor wellness celebrity in the 70’s with his invention of Love Casting. George could heal people in one-on-one real time sessions...

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Celebration and Release -- Acceptance and Letting Go (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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If we strictly listen to the media and news channels, we would think there is never any reason to celebrate life. From those sources, we hear about murders, corruption, and all kinds of frightening and hurtful events. Where in those stories is there anything to celebrate?

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The Greedy Reason for Being Optimistic and Having Gratitude

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Written by: Jared Wadley, University of Michigan

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The findings show that gratitude and optimism are positive psychological dispositions associated with beneficial outcomes.

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Celebration and Release -- Acceptance and Letting Go

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

tapered candles burning, and some are extinguished.

If we strictly listen to the media and news channels, we would think there is never any reason to celebrate life. From those sources, we hear about murders, corruption, and all kinds of frightening and hurtful events. Where in those stories is there anything to celebrate?

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The Art of Constant Wonder: Thank You, Life, for This Day

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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One of the greatest secrets of life is to know how to constantly marvel at existence and at the world. And one of the greatest avatars of history told us 2000 years ago that if we did not become like little children, we would not be able to enter the realm of inner fulfillment or know happiness.

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The Art of Constant Wonder: Thank You, Life, for This Day (Video)

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

man and dog in front of giant sequoia trees in California

One of the greatest secrets of life is to know how to constantly marvel at existence and at the world. And one of the greatest avatars of history told us 2000 years ago that if we did not become like little children, we would not be able to enter the realm of inner fulfillment or know happiness.

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Why You Should Thank Your Past Self

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Written by: Alisson Clark, University of Florida

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Unlike gratitude toward others, being appreciative of ourselves carries an added benefit of truly understanding who we are and feeling connected to ourselves

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Seeking Spiritual Perfection: Faith in a Better Tomorrow (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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As spiritual beings, which we all are, we seek to attain perfection, to attain our fullness of being. And as with many things, the process is not always smooth and/or flawless. 

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Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men?

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Written by: Jared Wadley

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Feelings such as enthusiasm, nervousness, or strength are often interpreted differently depending on the gender of the person experiencing them.

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How to Turn Your Anxiety Into a Super-Power

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Written by: Eileen Reynolds

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Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki has research-backed tips for turning the familiar unpleasant emotion into a “superpower.

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Seeking Spiritual Perfection: Faith in a Better Tomorrow

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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As spiritual beings, which we all are, we seek to attain perfection, to attain our fullness of being. And as with many things, the process is not always smooth and/or flawless. 

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The Sweetness of Life: Dream Intently and Lighten the Darkness

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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I think that "sweet and sour" is an apt description for life... some sweetness mixed in with some sour, or in a non-food comparison, light mixed with dark.

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The Sweetness of Life: Dream Intently and Lighten the Darkness (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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I think that "sweet and sour" is an apt description for life... some sweetness mixed in with some sour, or in a non-food comparison, light mixed with dark.

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Finding Our Own Definitions of Beauty

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Definition of beauty, Merriam-Webster dictionary: "that which gives the highest degree of pleasure to the senses or the mind. . . ."

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Finding Our Own Definitions of Beauty (Video)

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Definition of beauty, Merriam-Webster dictionary: "that which gives the highest degree of pleasure to the senses or the mind. . . ."

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