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 When Mother Love is Not Enough - Filling a heart with love is too big a job for one person
Perspectives  

06.06.07
Paul Carapetyan reminds us that we can never underestimate the power of a father’s love.
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 Eat More Sushi! - Practice Pleasure to Have More of It
Attraction  

06.06.07
Get more practice with pleasure and enjoyment, encourages Sharon Teitlebaum. The single biggest mistake you can make is to put yourself on an austerity or scarcity program.
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 A Dialogue on "The Secret" - An Inquiry into the Law of Attraction, Deep Mystical Truth, and the Nature of Reality
Attraction  

06.06.07
A powerful exchange between Rev. Michael Beckwith of Agape Spiritual Center and one of the “stars” of The Secret; Andrew Harvey, scholar and mystic; Marlin Lavanhar, minister in of All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa; and Gina Pearson, an executive coach who promotes transformational education, personal & professional development.
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 Money As Sacrament - Begin an inquiry into your intimacy with money
Book Review  

06.04.07
Adele Azar-Rucquoi offers a primer to women – and men – who want to heal, clarify, and make sacred their relationship with money.
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 In Search of Sleep - In our ever-present, on-demand, 24/7 society, a good night’s sleep is hard to come by
Vitality  

06.01.07
While there are many factors that are known to interrupt a good night’s sleep, stress tops the list of reasons why sleep is so elusive for so many people. Brian Luke Seaward offers valuable suggestions to attract The Sandman and sweet dreams.
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 Finding the Sacred in Money - Generating a powerful relationship with money
Abundance  

06.01.07
It’s not that we consider money too important, but that we don’t consider it important enough, writes Adele Azar-Rucquoi.
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 Sunsets and Other Seductions in Santorini - Santorini holds the distinction among all Greek islands as that most likely to be known as Atlantis.
Journey  

06.01.07
Brian Luke Seaward explores the magic and beauty of this magnificent Greek getaway, returning with some incredible photographs of his journey.
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 Make the Machine Stop - What are our choices attracting to us?
Attraction  

06.01.07
If our news is an accurate reflection of who we are as a people, Rich Largman asks, what does that bode for us?
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 Have a Heart - Engulfed by franchises, the Heart of Broadway gallery showcases authentic Alaskan art and supports the local economy
Journey  

06.01.07
Terry Breen takes us to historic Skagway, Alaska, where “Heart of Broadway” supports local artists who could not otherwise afford to display and sell their work.
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 Put Law of Attraction to Work - Attract the Ideal Person for the Job
Attraction  

06.01.07
What if you could attract your ideal employee with more ease and joy? You can. Christine Gust explains how to put the law of attraction to work.
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 On a Pilgrimage of Transformation - Walking a path to personal and planetary insight
Inner Work  

05.05.07
Eight hundred years ago, an eleven-circuit labyrinth was laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral. Just over a decade ago, a revival of this walking form of meditation and pilgrimage swept through the hearts and souls of spiritual seekers, shepherded by Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress
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 Divine Passion in Action - Blending love and justice, Andrew Harvey issues the call to sacred activism
Inner Work  

05.05.07
This modern-day mystic invites us to bring together the fire of the mystic’s passion for God with the fire of the activist’s passion for justice
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 ¡Delicioso! - a taste of Chile on the enchanted island of chiloe
Journey  

04.17.07
Terry Breen takes us to the remote island of Chiloe in Chile's Lake District to relish a traditional feast.
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 Step Toward Yes - Increase your effectiveness at work and satisfaction with your life
Choice  

04.06.07
Sharon Teitelbaum suggests it’s time we start enjoying more, not necessarily accomplishing more.
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 In the Land Known as Patagonia - Patagonia’s alchemy of cerulean waters, snowcapped peaks, and azure skies offers up nothing less than pure gold
Journey  

04.06.07
Brian Luke Seaward leads us through a breathtaking journey into Patagonia’s Torres Del Paine National Park. Words cannot describe the beauty of his photography!
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 The Truth About Time - Think you don't have enough time? Think again.
Choice  

04.06.07
Nan Russell explains how choices you make determine whether you're running your life, or your life is running you.
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 Picking Plastic - A simple errand teaches a simple lesson about choices
Choice  

04.06.07
In shopping for plastic storage bags, Rich Largman wonders if we have way too many choices.
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 Serious Mom, Serious Business - Joyfully intertwining work with home
Vocation  

04.06.07
Julie Lenzer Kirk merges motherhood with running a multi-million-dollar company and realizes the skills required for each are quite complementary.
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 Planetary Palettes - Rooms take on earthy tones this year for calm and comfort
Sanctuary  

04.06.07
Ellen Kennon says home decorating will trend toward earthy colors this year.
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 Getting to No - Accessing the True Power of Clear, Conscious Choices
Vocation  

04.06.07
Are you suffering from “Chronic Yes Syndrome?” Christine Gust tells us how the right choice can move your energy from reactive to responsive… and deliver a whole lot of relief.
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 Start in the Center - Create a clearing for living and for life
Feng Shui  

04.06.07
In Feng Shui, the heart of any space is the center. Tafi Cole explains how to enhance infinite possibilities in your home by starting with the center.
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 You Can Have What You Want - Proven Strategies for Inner and Outer Success
Book Review  

04.06.07
Michael Neill tells us we can have success in such a way that it aligns with happiness and joy.
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 Fall Into Grace - Carlton Pearson sheds his Pentecostal roots for wings of possibility
Authenticity  

03.28.07
This charismatic preacher went from Presidential prayer partner to "heretic" when he began to preach the salvation of everyone. With no church building of his own, Carlton Pearson is rebuilding his ministry globally and attracting national attention with his Gospel of Inclusion.
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 Beds and Beyond - Creating a serene and loving environment in the master bedroom
Feng Shui  

02.27.07
Your bedroom is your sacred space, and is a direct reflection of what you expect from life, love, and your innermost dreams. Tafi Cole shares with you a way to make it a haven for sweet dreams and more.
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 Intention from the Heart - Moving from being in-tension to Authentic Attention
Intention  

02.27.07
Sometimes intentions can feel like you are in-tension. When the intentions are not from your authentic self they will feel heavy, stressful and not the least bit interesting. What are the strategies to bring authentic attention into your value-based intentions? Rev. Marsha Lehman offers a few strategies that will definitely work for the Authentic Woman.
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 The Domino Effect - The delicate relationship between stress, nutrition, lifestyle, and disease
Vitality  

02.21.07
Brian Luke Seaward shares what you can you do to slow down, tune in, boost your immune system, and feel great.
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 Peace and Quiet - Is your office the LAST place you can find it?
Vocation  

02.21.07
Career coach Christine Gust offers tips to creating serenity at work, while increasing your productivity and creativity on the job.
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 What is a Spiritual Relationship? - ...and how do I create one?
Relationship  

02.12.07
Creating a fulfilling partnership is one of the greatest adventures one can begin.
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 Give Up the Goals - Shift Into High Gear through Intention
Intention  

02.12.07
Rich Largman used to set goals each year. When he gave them up, magic showed up. His life became nothing short of amazing.
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 End of an Era? - The twilight of the petroleum age
Environment  

02.09.07
Energy investment banker Matthew Simmons has rocked the energy industry with his ominous insistence that “Peak Oil” has arrived, that oil fields are being exhausted, and that we must begin now to learn how to live with a lot less oil.
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 Crazy for the Canal - A fascinating journey through the Panama Canal
Journey  

02.09.07
Join Terry Breen as she journeys through the Panama Canal for the 70th time! Appreciate this miraculous feat of human engineering and taste the paradise that is Panama.
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 Profound Challenges - Martin Luther King Jr and the Power of Intention
Intention  

02.09.07
King's influence inspired countless Americans to set powerful intentions, including Paul Klein, who writes about his experience of King and his work in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer of 1964.
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 The Outlook for Energy - An Industry Perspective
Environment  

01.19.07
Today the world is using 40,000 gallons of oil a second. We rely on it not only for transportation, but also for food, warmth, and water. A day without oil is unimaginable. And yet we must begin to contemplate it. We are running out. The question is: how much is left?
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 Hear Your Body Talk - When you give your body what it needs, healing occurs naturally
Perspectives  

01.19.07
Most people tend to squeeze exercising, eating resting, and other important self-care practices in when they find a few minutes of spare time. But you need to care of yourself while you're at work, too. Here's how to do it.
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 Uncovering Authenticity - Embarking on a three-fold path to self-discovery
Authenticity  

01.19.07
The labyrinth offers a three-part path on the authentic journey. The first is a stripping away of labels and outward referencing; the second is an awakening and a centering to a sense of self, one’s true nature; the third involves living in response to one’s inner wisdom, that authentic voice, rather than to an outer authority.
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 The Energy of Success - Discover the True Nature of Your Power
Book Review  

01.19.07
We all have an internal power source that guides us each step of the way. We need only stop, listen to our intuition, and know that the answer we hear will “feel right” and will lead us to our highest good, be that in work, relationships, family, or fun. This is the energy of success.
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 Crafting a Career - Getting Paid to Take Other People's Vacations
Vocation  

01.19.07
Where else can you go to work and have the scenery constantly changing out your window? One month you are cruising the turquoise waters of Bora Bora, the next you sailing through icebergs in Chile! Terry Breen dreamed up her ideal job - and then made it happen.
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 Delighting in the Dark - Take a Trip to the Shadowlands
Perspectives  

12.16.06
Of course, we cherish the sun and look forward to warm summer days. But they are made all the sweeter having traveled through the dark and cold of winter. If it weren't for the shadows, how could we fully appreciate the light?
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 A Breath of Benevolence - Expanding Receptivity and Generosity
Perspectives  

12.16.06
If you are giving more than you are receiving, at some point you will not have anything left to give. If you are receiving more than you are giving, at some point there will be no "space" for you to receive anything else.
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 When Little Interruptions Add Up - How to minimize disruption and maximize productivity
Vocation  

12.16.06
It's great to help others, but do so on your terms so you don't sacrifice your own productivity.
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 In a Word - Your 24/7 Relationship with Money
Abundance  

12.16.06
Sherry Holster suggests how to bring our relationship with money out of the dark and into the light to live our financial life authentically.
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 Re-Imagining Utopia - A Pocket Paradise in Southern Indiana
Journey  

12.16.06
New Harmony offers a spiritual, intellectual, creative haven
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 Having Her Say... - Hearing the Authentic Woman Within
Perspectives  

12.16.06
There is an Authentic Woman emerging in us, wanting to have her say, waiting to tell the truth. How do we encourage her to speak?
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 Say It Like You Mean It - Offering an Authentic Thank-You
Perspectives  

11.16.06
Authentic gratitude calls for a shift in how we express ourselves.
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 "I'm not happy and I want out!" - At work, make the grass greener on your side of the fence.
Vocation  

11.16.06
How to create the work you long for without leaving your job.
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 The 21st Century Man - In search of the exemplary contemporary man
Authenticity  

11.16.06
This is an exploration of what it means to be a man. A "real" man (whatever that is).
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 True Nourishment - Bringing Back the Dining Room
Sanctuary  

11.08.06
Dining-room dinnertime makes that one hour of the day special. And food eaten in good company is simply more nourishing to the body, not to mention the soul.
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 Making a Life, Not Just a Living - Inspiration to align our lives for true success and personal fulfillment
Vocation  

11.07.06
For Sherry Holster, the desire for a meaningful life went much deeper than a return to simplicity. She wanted to create a life of purpose, depth, and contribution.
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 Transitions - Being Who You Are
Perspectives