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Selfishness in a Monastery: Leadership Lessons from a Monk and His Brother

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Written by: David C. Bentall

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"Shortly after my brother got married he called me to apologize. He said he hadn't realized how selfish he was until he got married." -- Brother James

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The Gift of Solitude in Nature

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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Perhaps I am just a bit, crazy and reckless, but I crave solitude in the wilderness, nature's divine temple.

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Everything Is Interconnected

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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As we come to a greater understanding on how the Universe works and our role in it, we begin to see patterns of how everything fits together like a puzzle and how the Universe is helping us.

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Embracing Flexibility for Personal Growth

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Flexibility is essential for change, whether in life or personal habits. Many individuals struggle with rigidity, clinging to unfulfilling jobs or relationships, which stunts their evolution. By recognizing and overcoming patterns of conformity, guilt, and victimhood, one can cultivate a fluid mindset, allowing for growth and connection with one's true self.

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Empowering Women to Redefine Success and Joy

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Women are increasingly asserting their voices in various domains, yet societal constructs often hinder true equality and fulfillment. By exploring internal strengths and redefining personal definitions of success, women can challenge these barriers. This journey involves asking critical questions about joy, occupation, and identity, ultimately leading to a more empowered existence.

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The Accumulation-Happiness Myth Is Fueled by False Beliefs

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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When we are taught that we should have something or achieve a certain thing and we aren't yet there, this will automatically engender fear and anxiety in us until we believe we reach these goals.

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Time, Choice, and Clock Time Addiction

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Written by: Catherine Shainberg

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Our greatest complaint today is that we have no time for anything. No time for our children, our spouses or lovers, no time for our friends and community. No time even for ourselves!

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How The Right Solo Activity Can Make You Feel Less Lonely

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Written by: Aaron Wagner, Penn State

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When we enter a state of flow, we become absorbed and focused, and we experience momentary enjoyment. When we leave a state of flow, we are often surprised by how much time has passed.

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A Tree in Winter is Still A Tree (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Just like nature, we have cycles and seasons. These can manifest as moods, or cycles of life such as teenager, young adult, parent, grandparent, etc., or as different jobs or careers. Everything in life is in flux, even when...

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Change Can Bring New Life and Energy (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Change is something we can't avoid. It is constant and it is everywhere. Our body changes all the time. Cells die and are born every second. Actually...

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Change Can Bring New Life and Energy

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Change is something we can't avoid. It is constant and it is everywhere. Our body changes all the time. Cells die and are born every second. Actually...

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A Tree in Winter is Still A Tree

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

a hardwood tree in winter with a purple sky in the background 

Just like nature, we have cycles and seasons. These can manifest as moods, or cycles of life such as teenager, young adult, parent, grandparent, etc., or as different jobs or careers. Everything in life is in flux, even when...

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How to Let Go of War Narratives and Prioritize Collective Well-Being (Video)

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Written by: Annette Simmons

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The habit of framing problems as an imaginary battle between good and evil distorts our awareness of the importance of balancing conflicting priorities, and of considering both sides of the paradoxes we encounter in the everyday process of doing business.

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How Your Brain Organizes Memories

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Written by: Brian Bell, University of California, Irvine

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The new study details the discovery of the fundamental mechanisms by which the hippocampus region of the brain organizes memories into sequences and how this can be used to plan future behavior.

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How to Let Go of War Narratives and Prioritize Collective Well-Being

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Written by: Annette Simmons

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The habit of framing problems as an imaginary battle between good and evil distorts our awareness of the importance of balancing conflicting priorities, and of considering both sides of the paradoxes we encounter in the everyday process of doing business.

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Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

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Written by: ETH Zurich

Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

Decisions feel right to us if we have compared the options as attentively as possible—and if we are conscious of having done so, according to a new study.

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination (Video)

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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How To Live In Perfect Harmony (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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The word harmony has various meanings. It is used in music, in relationships, referring to inner peace, and as well as "working well together". In all of these definitions, the commonality is a blending of energies so that the whole is more pleasing than the part.

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Where We Hope to Be and What We Hope to Achieve

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Why is it that some people are able to achieve huge successes while others drift from day to day?

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Where We Hope to Be and What We Hope to Achieve (Video)

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Why is it that some people are able to achieve huge successes while others drift from day to day?

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