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Freeing the True Self with a Harley and Zen

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Written by: Darrell G. Yardley, Ph.D.

Freeing the True Self with a Harley and Zen

Although in my classes at the university I referred to myself as an "old hippie", my life had become tame, boring, and very unfulfilling. A growing awareness had started creeping in, an awakening in my psyche, that there was something, a big something, not right in my life.

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Exploring Ancient Female Philosophers and Their Impact

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Written by: Dawn LaValle Norman

Michel Corneille the Younger: Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers.

Ancient female philosophers played crucial roles in shaping philosophical thought, despite their contributions often being overlooked. Figures like Aspasia, Clea, and Hypatia not only engaged in profound intellectual discussions but also influenced their male contemporaries. Their stories highlight the importance of recognizing women's voices in philosophy and the ongoing struggle for gender equality in intellectual fields.

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We Create Our Own Reality By How We See and Interpret Things (Video)

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

We Create Our Own Reality By How We See and Interpret Things

How I see my life path is a choice I make minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day… And this choice will determine the quality of my life.

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How to Recognize Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Written by: Thom Hartmann

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ADHD is not an all-or-nothing diagnosis. There appears to be a curve of behaviors and personality types, ranging from extremely non-ADHD to extremely ADHD. Although there has not yet been...

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How To Recognize Your Core Negative Beliefs and Inner Critic

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Written by: Bridgit Dengel Gaspard

How To Recognize Your Core Negative Beliefs and Inner Critic

You may not think you have a core negative belief, but if you’re mysteriously stuck, one or two ideas are probably holding you back — or blowing you off course — without your even realizing it,

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Attaining Balance Between Left and Right-Brain by Nourishing the Solar Plexus Chakra (Video)

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Written by: Glen Park

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Aspiration and achievement, power and success, and fame and fortune are presented as highly esteemed goals in our education systems, our workplaces, the media, and the social fabric of modern societies. The unique individual is emphasized over the family or tribe.

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Attaining Balance Between Left and Right-Brain by Nourishing the Solar Plexus Chakra

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Written by: Glen Park

two balls balanced on top of each other under an arch

Aspiration and achievement, power and success, and fame and fortune are presented as highly esteemed goals in our education systems, our workplaces, the media, and the social fabric of modern societies. The unique individual is emphasized over the family or tribe.

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The Condor, The Eagle, and the Return of Divine Feminine Wisdom

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Written by: Vera Lopez and Linda Star Wolf Ph.D.

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I truly believe there are no accidents in life. There is only the magic and mystery of Spirit, and when we open ourselves up to this infinite energy and say “yes!” to our holy longings, Spirit moves in our life in ways that we could not even begin to imagine.

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The Condor, The Eagle, and the Return of Divine Feminine Wisdom (Video)

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Written by: Vera Lopez and Linda Star Wolf Ph.D.

The Condor, The Eagle, and the Return of Divine Feminine Wisdom (Video)

I truly believe there are no accidents in life. There is only the magic and mystery of Spirit, and when we open ourselves up to this infinite energy and say “yes!” to our holy longings, Spirit moves in our life in ways that we could not even begin to imagine.

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The Joy of the Journey: The Ending Doesn't Matter

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Written by: Alan Cohen

The Joy of the Journey: The Ending Doesn't Matter

It is easy to be seduced by the idea that how things turn out is more important than what happens in the process. The real question is not "How did it turn out?" The question is, "What happened to your spirit as you journeyed?"

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Accessing Life Purpose: From the Womb Onward

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Written by: Hank Wesselman, Ph.D.

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Among traditional peoples, when a woman expecting a child enters the last trimester of her pregnancy, the shamans of her community place her in a deep state of trance. The shamans then connect with the spirit of the child coming into life, and they speak to it: 'Who are you? Why are you coming into our village? What is your life purpose?'

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Why We Mostly Make An Effort If Rewards And Performance Align

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Written by: Corrie Pikul

Why We Mostly Make An Effort If Rewards And Performance AlignWe invest mental effort in a task in response to what we stand to gain, and in response to how much the outcome hinges on our performance, research finds.

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You DO Take It With You... It's Your Script and Your Story

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Written by: Marie T. Russell

You DO Take It With You... It's Your Story

They say you can't take it with you... That is false! Not only do you take it with you, but you come in with it. I'm not talking about material possessions, but rather about personality traits, lessons to be learned...

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How Does Greed Affect Your Life? And How To Let Go

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Written by: José Stevens, Ph.D.

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Consuming too much is the scourge of modern Western culture. Food is not the only thing you may over-consume. Greed causes you to risk everything for the sake of acquisition. This acquisitiveness destroys the health of society and culture as well as your own life.

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Know Thy Enemy: Evolving Beyond the Status Quo

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Written by: Gwilda Wiyaka

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Though our current society served us in the past, it is unable to stand in the increasing velocity of the evolving age. Like a bi-plane trying to break the sound barrier, it is losing integrity, starting to shake apart, and its ugly underbelly is being exposed.

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Giving Away Your Power? Going From Fear to Empowerment

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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When power is misused, there is an imbalance in the relationship between those who have the power and misuse it and those on whom the power is being enforced. The former are operating from fear, while the latter are also in fear because they believe...

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Giving Away Your Power? Going From Fear to Empowerment (Video)

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

silhouette of a boy holding an adult's hand, with a background of colorful handprints on the wall

When power is misused, there is an imbalance in the relationship between those who have the power and misuse it and those on whom the power is being enforced. The former are operating from fear, while the latter are also in fear because they believe...

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Defeating Addiction by Deflating the Ego and Embracing Self-Esteem and Responsibility

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Written by: Doug Thorburn

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There is a vast difference between ego and self-esteem, although the observer can easily confuse them. Ego is egotism, an inordinately large sense of self-importance.

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Life's Most Powerful Things: Mind and No Mind

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Written by: O.C. Smith and James Shaw

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Things do not appear without a thought having first given "life" to them. Through your thoughts, you are creating all the time—even when you sleep. The "meals" of your experience are cooked in the kitchen of your mind. Change your "thought recipes" and watch your experiences change.

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Know Thy Enemy: Evolving Beyond the Status Quo (Video)

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Written by: Gwilda Wiyaka

Know Thy Enemy: Evolving Beyond the Status Quo-Video

Though our current society served us in the past, it is unable to stand in the increasing velocity of the evolving age. Like a bi-plane trying to break the sound barrier, it is losing integrity, starting to shake apart, and its ugly underbelly is being exposed.

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Using The Power of the Infinity Symbol for Healing, Decision Making, and Relationship Harmony

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Written by: Barbara Heider-Rauter

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What is the infinity sign really about? There was a time when knowledge of the power of symbols was the preserve of initiates only and it was passed on in secret. The infinity sign, or lemniscate, is one such fascinating symbol and produces its power regardless of whether we believe in it or not.

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