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How Meditation Rewires the Brain for Life-Changing Experience

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Written by: Joseph Selbie

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We are so much more than we know. We have access to a rich source of vitality, creativity, fulfillment, and wellbeing right within ourselves.

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Broadcasting Unconditional Love Is Our Most Powerful Strategy

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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Lovecasting.is my name for what I believe is the most potent and effective act of rebellion. The instructions are simple: express love no matter what.

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Simple, Simple, Simple …. and Essential

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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It is a great platitude to say that the world is getting more and more complicated and complex. Many of our seniors are hopelessly lost with a system that is changing and evolving almost daily.

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They Do Make a Difference! Intention, Visualization, Meditation, and Prayer

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Written by: Nicolya Christi

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How can a system firmly entrenched in duality and separation be positively transformed? To put it simply, the answer is through Love. This is not merely an ideal without any basis in reality; it has been scientifically proven, recorded, and officially documented...

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A Map of Grief: Kintsugi Leads You to Light After Loss

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Written by: Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW

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Repairing broken ceramics with golden glue is known as Kintsugi. By highlighting the fractures, we can see the beauty in brokenness. Kintsugi is a perfect map to guide you through loss of a loved one and beyond. 

 

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Don’t Be Afraid to Look More Deeply into Yourself

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Written by: Ora Nadrich

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We don’t usually come to the present moment free of thoughts and concerns. And we don’t travel light... I’m talking about mental baggage.

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Meditation for Health, Peace, And Prosperity

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Written by: José Stevens, Ph.D.

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The purpose of the universe is to enable you to learn. Prosperity is the attitude that you can have what you want in this universe. Therefore prosperity is one of the things you are here to learn. This is a meditation that facilitates that learning.

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Angel Visions: How, What, Why, and Where

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Written by: Doreen Virtue

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Perhaps you have seen an angel and didn't know it. Some people actually see angels, complete with wings. Other people experience angels as an apparition of a deceased loved one.

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How To Bring Out Those Child Like Qualities Still Within You

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Written by: Shakti Gawain

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Sometimes, even though we have spent most of our lives not being in touch with our inner child, our first attempt will be very easy. The child has been waiting for us and wanting that contact with us. But sometimes the child is not yet ready to trust us, so it may take a little patience...

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What Are The Benefits Of Vipassana Meditation

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Written by: Carlos Warter, M.D., Ph.D.

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Vipassana meditation is a Buddhist practice that uses pure self-observation to realize the transient nature of life's activities. This is accomplished by meditating on the thoughts, sensations, and feelings

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Evaluating Authenticity in Digital Buddhism Practices

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Written by: Gregory Grieve, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

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The rise of digital Buddhism raises questions about the authenticity of online meditation practices. Scholars debate whether these modern adaptations dilute traditional teachings or if they can genuinely contribute to spiritual fulfillment. Understanding the distinction between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness is crucial in evaluating the depth and value of these practices.

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How Feeling Loved by God Cuts Self-improvement Spending

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Written by: Duke University

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Christians who are spiritual or religious are less likely to purchase self-improvement products when they are thinking about God, research finds.

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Developing Compassionate Thinking Towards Self and Others

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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When people speak of compassion, they mostly are referring to having compassion for others... for those less fortunate than themselves. However...

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Developing Compassionate Thinking Towards Self and Others (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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When people speak of compassion, they mostly are referring to having compassion for others... for those less fortunate than themselves. However...

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A Journey From Rage to Mindfulness

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Written by: Ruth King

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In 1985, I had a dream. I had finished grad school and moved to Santa Cruz, California, what many referred to as the mecca of spiritual materialism, which I took full advantage of.

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Christians Hold Many Views On Jesus’ Resurrection

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Written by: Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia

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Every year, Christians from around the world gather for worship on Easter Sunday. Also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, Easter is the final day of a weeklong commemoration of the story of Jesus’ final days in the city of Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.

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A Blessing for Ukraine and for Vladimir Putin

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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It is important to remind ourselves that blessing often flies in the face of material evidence, because when we bless we affirm an omnipresent spiritual reality that can only be contacted through spiritual vision and a deep trust...

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Welcome to the Celestial Plane: Understanding The Mission of Angels on Earth

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Written by: Robbie Holz

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This is an incredible time to be alive in the history of the world, both for me and for you. Yes, you specifically. Reading this statement may have caused you to raise an eyebrow with doubt. And you have good reason to be doubtful...

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When Meditation and Spirituality Become Obstacles to Maturation (Video)

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Written by: Marianne Bentzen

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Many skilled Western meditators have noted an uncomfortable gap between their “spiritual” aspect and their everyday personality. For some, it is tempting to use meditation to withdraw from unpleasant feelings or relationship conflicts into a meditative “safe zone.”

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When Meditation and Spirituality Become Obstacles to Maturation

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Written by: Marianne Bentzen

woman's face surrounded by a hazy web 

Many skilled Western meditators have noted an uncomfortable gap between their “spiritual” aspect and their everyday personality. For some, it is tempting to use meditation to withdraw from unpleasant feelings or relationship conflicts into a meditative “safe zone.”

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Skits and Satire Have Brought Merriment To An Ancient Jewish Holiday

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Written by: Zev Eleff

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Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls the biblical story of Queen Esther.

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