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How to Live with Childlike Wonder (aka Beginner's Mind)

As she let go of the back of the seat, I was launched into a sense of freedom I’d never known before.

Balancing on my sister’s two-wheeler, I propelled myself forward into the unknown, fully present...

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Prayer or Meditation - Or the Perfect Combination?

Prayer and meditation are both ways we can connect to the divine within, leading us to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Though many believe it’s an either-or situation, where one is practiced only by the...

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How Do I Get Rid of Difficult Emotions?

Dad would often speak of acceptance. I believe it was one of his favorite words. Others included "grateful," "love," "family," and "absolutely."

Dad was a wise man.

Accepting our difficult emotions is a sign of strength....

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Chasing a Lie, and a Few Other Life Lessons

It was the mid 80s.

I was sitting in a trailer at Mesa Community College, about to take the final exam for my human resource management class.

This was one of my favorite classes. 

I loved when the coursework...

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