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

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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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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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People Who Decide Quickly May Feel Worse Than People Who Scan All Their Options

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Written by: Bert Gambini

Quickly May Feel Worse Than People Who Scan All Their Options

New research suggests people who choose from many options quickly may be doing it to avoid thinking deeply about their decision.

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How To Grow Into Dignity -- The Hallmark of a Great Soul

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Written by: Sarah Mane

Dignity: The Hallmark of a Great Soul

Think of someone you know, or know of, someone with a quiet self-assurance, a person with a strong moral compass, who is not swayed by passing fancies, a man or woman who sets a clear direction for their lives, who is dependable and trustworthy.

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Eagle Speaks: The Power and Greatness of The Bald Eagle and His Message

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Written by: Kim Hartman

Eagle Speaks: The Power and Greatness of The Bald Eagle and His Message

I had arrived at my first powwow. As I sat listening to the drums I couldn't help but wonder... Did I have the strength to align myself with the power of the eagle? The courage necessary to take on the responsibility of becoming so much more than I thought I could be? The integrity to accept a powerful new dimension in my life?

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How Does Your Brain Wake Up From Sleep?

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Written by: Hilary A. Marusak and Aneesh Hehr

How Does Your Brain Wake Up From Sleep?

When you’re asleep, you can seem completely dead to the world. But when you wake up, in an instant you can be up and at ‘em.

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9 Tips To Give Yourself The Best Shot At Sticking To New Year's Resolutions

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Written by: Joanne Dickson

9 Tips To Give Yourself The Best Shot At Sticking To New Year's Resolutions

For many cultures, the dawn of the new year is marked not only with celebration, but also the opportunity for personal reflection and growth.

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Are You Running Your Life on Shoulds and Fear of Rejection?

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Written by: Maggie Craddock

Are You Running Your Life on "Shoulds" and Fear of Rejection?

The bummer about 'shoulds' is that when we are dominated by them, we are also dominated by the fear of being rejected or abandoned in some way, because that's the core emotional fear that activates many of them. These ongoing fears leave many of us drained and exhausted...

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Slow Down, Stop Rushing, and Celebrate Life

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Written by: Susan Smith Jones

Slow Down, Stop Rushing, and Celebrate Life

People are in such a rush these days, living on the fast track. Talking fast, eating fast, moving fast. What a difference from sixty years ago. Did you know you'll probably do more in this year with appointments, people to meet, places to go than your grandparents did their entire lives?

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Where Have All The Hunter-Gatherers Gone?

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Written by: Thom Hartmann

Where Have All the Hunter-Gatherers Gone?

New advances in anthropology and paleontology have answered one of the most vexing questions about the Hunter/Farmer theory: “Why is the leftover Hunter/ADHD gene only present in a minority of our population, and where have all the hunters gone?”

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Little Kids Prefer Fractal Patterns From Nature

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Written by: Jim Barlow

Little Kids Prefer Fractal Patterns From Nature

By the time children are three years old, they already have an adult-like preference for the visual fractal patterns common in nature, report researchers.

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Too Busy to Live? How to Reclaim Your Time and Joy

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Busy, Busy, Busy... Why Are We So Busy?

Do you ever feel like you're running on autopilot? This eye-opening reflection explores why we're so busy—and how to reclaim time, joy, and presence.

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Seeking and Seizing Opportunities To Do Good: Learning to Find the Sacred in the Ordinary

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Written by: Ric Giardina

The Sacred in the Ordinary: Finding Opportunities To Do Good in Your Job

It is no accident that you are working in your present organization or that you are working with and for the people you do. All of this has been arranged by you -- by your Higher Self -- to give you as many opportunities as possible to learn and to grow spiritually.

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The Sixth Huna Principle: Mana -- All Power Comes From Within

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Written by: Jonathan Hammond

The Sixth Huna Principle: Mana -- All Power Comes From Within

The sixth Huna principle, Mana, states that there is nothing outside us that is more powerful than we are, and there is nothing that can’t be touched by our influence. Every dynamic action that we take contains an inner spark of universal power that spans the galaxies and beyond.

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How To Shift Away from Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice

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Written by: Christine Arylo

How To Shift Away from Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice

The first step in changing what’s not working for you is awareness — becoming conscious of what you are currently blind to. You simply cannot change what you cannot see. But when you do see what was previously hidden, you gain the power to change it.

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Going From Incoherence, Competition, and Chaos to “Holotropism”

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Written by: Ervin Laszlo

Going From Incoherence, Competition, and Chaos to “Holotropism”

The coherence-building process in the universe is a real but subtle process. In the contemporary world it is often diverted and dominated by existential, more directly survival-oriented forces and impulses. These forces and impulses tend to be self-centered and competitive.

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Navigating Emotional Challenges During Uncertain Times

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

During These Weird, Wild and Wonderful Times

Many are feeling a mix of grief, uncertainty, and inspiration during these challenging times. Emphasizing the importance of slowing down, connecting with nature, and finding balance, this article explores how simple practices can help manage emotions and foster a sense of grounding amidst chaos.

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One Way To Solve Society's Most Urgent Problems

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Written by: Luciano Kay

One Way To Solve Society's Most Urgent Problems

Innovation is a critical part of tackling problems in areas as diverse as transportation, housing, public health and energy.

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How Introverts and Extroverts Working Together Create Balance and Innovation 

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Written by: Jane Finkle

How Introverts and Extroverts Working Together Create Balance and Innovation 

In the rapid-fire of the modern day workplace, teams with diverse perspectives can produce unique solutions to problems while generating fresh and creative ideas. This powerful perspective is often evident when introverts and extroverts work together in harmony appreciating the rich difference in style and energy.

 

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Changing...Instantly: It's A Lot Easier Than You Think

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Written by: Ariel and Shya Kane

Changing...Instantly: It's A Lot Easier Than You Think

Mechanical behaviors are old ways of doing things that once worked, or appeared to have worked, in situations that were stressful or in situations that were actual or perceived as potentially endangering your survival.

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Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage

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Written by: Irene O'Garden

Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage

Near our little house in the woods runs a lovely rushy stream, Clove Creek. While it’s often brisk and prosperous, it takes a huge spring thunderstorm to understand how such a modest flow could carve out the dramatic and beautiful area known locally as The Gorge.

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