Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
When loneliness and despair overwhelms an individual, dark thoughts of suicide may seem like the only solution. But if we come together as a community and learn about suicide prevention, we can help break this behavior in ourselves and others by being mindful of warning signs. Recent sad headlines, like the tragedy surrounding Kansas City…
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The Infamous Twinkie It is a dark time for many consumers of the infamous Twinkie and Hostess products. Hostess has announced that it is going out of business; though recent reports states that they are still working with the union and the government to avoid having to shut down for good. This 82-year-old company has products that…
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Election Day is upon us here in America. It’s time to get out and vote! As mindful citizens it’s our job to head to the voting booths, but how many of us will be making the journey? In 1845, the U.S. Congress declared that the Tuesday after the first Monday of November is Election Day,…
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Eating problems among children are an epidemic, with obesity rates in some states as high as 33 percent. Some schools are sending Body Mass Index (BMI) “report cards” home to parents in an attempt to address this problem. While many parents are, in fact, aware of their children’s weight status, education about nutrition and exercise…
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Catholic saints are considered spiritual role models and this past week newly canonized saints were celebrated in Vatican City. On October 21st, during a special ceremony, Pope Benedict XVI named seven new saints including two Americans: St. Marianne Cope and St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. They join 3,000 other Catholic saints (not…
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Mindful Living Network recently lost a writer to cancer. Prior to her passing, she was sent to hospice care after the doctors concluded they could no longer provide effective treatment for the metastatic tumors that began as malignant cells in her cervix. During her transition from hospital to hospice care, I wrecked my brains to…
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At 53 years old, Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) is one of the most popular brands at Mattel, Inc. While an iconic toy, Barbie is no stranger to controversy. Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions are said to promote skewed body ideals to young girls. Is it time for Barbie to make a change? Rebecca Sypin and…
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In recent years many of the top companies in America have practiced extreme downsizing, closing down stores and laying off workers. Fortunately, there are bosses, like Jay Leno, who are doing their part to look after their employees. He is an example of a world class boss. Here is a brief history of the world…
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Infectious diseases have been cause for great concern among travelers recently. A few weeks ago the National Park Service advised recent Yosemite National Park visitors to seek medical attention. Eight visitors have been diagnosed with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Tragically three people have died from the virus and it has caused many travelers to take extra…
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This tragic day irrevocably changed the life of a friend of the Mindful Living Network®, Amardeep Kaleka. He was the producer and editor of all our Alter Your Life® shows. His father, the founder of Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, was gunned down trying to protect the community he served. In an instant, an…
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