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35 Positive Affirmations to Try

Giving ourselves positive messages will combat negative self-talk.  You can choose to do this simple practice to create prosperity, balance, and health in your life. Try out some of these positive affirmations. Listed below are a few examples of short positive phrases or positive affirmations for you to use. 35 Positive Affirmations I am always protected…
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Why is Spirituality Growing and Religion Dying

A new Pew Research poll finished in June 2018 shows that more Americans say they’re spiritual but not religious. Over a quarter of Americans now say they are spiritual but not religious. This is up eight percentage points in the last five years and spirituality trends are increasing. What Does Being Spiritual Actually Mean There…
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Technology is the New Smoking

In our near future technology may be considered the same type of addiction as smoking. Our brains are getting addicted to our technology. Our levels of the pleasurable neurotransmitter dopamine, which affects our pleasure circuits, increases over 100 percent when we are on our tech devices. We are dependent upon technology to do our daily…
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A Sacred Room of Your Own

How often do you take time out of your busy schedule to relax and reflect by yourself? Dedicating a few minutes or an hour every day to meditation or prayer can be important for your emotional and physical health. If you truly want to reap the benefits consider creating a sacred space within your home.…
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Creating Rituals for the Entire Family

The free and easy schedule of summer has ended as families send their kids back to school. Creating healthy routines is a great way to start and end the day on a meaningful and mindful note. Creating rituals for your family is very beneficial for the overall health of the family. Research from the American Psychological…
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Create New Energy in Your Workspace through Feng Shui

Do you have a hard time staying focused at the office? Are you lacking inspiration at work? Then maybe you should consider giving your workspace a feng shui makeover to create new energy. The practice of feng shui, which means “wind-water,” is an ancient Chinese geomantic system. Through the system, individuals try to find spiritual…
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Landscaping Based on Colors from the Chakras

Gardens are a great place for tranquility and relaxation. And gardens inspired by chakras will provide your outdoors space with an extra surge of energy. Chakras are common elements in yoga, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The word “chakra” has Sanskrit origins and means “wheel.” The seven chakras are considered as rotating centers that are connected with…
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Thoughtful Gifts to Show Condolences

When a friend or coworker is mourning the loss of a loved one, we try our best to comfort them. Giving them a gift is one simple way of showing them that we care. A card and a bouquet are nice, but there are other thoughtful gifts to show condolences that you must consider. Here…
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19th Amendment: We Stand on the Shoulders of Many

August 18 marked the 95rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the constitution that granted women the right to vote. Less than a century ago, we could not vote. An untold number of women spent 70 years of struggle and committed their lives to obtain women the rights that men enjoyed from…
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Lesson in Patience and Humility from Brother Lawrence

We have been involved in animal rescue for many years. Sometimes we have as many as 20 dogs at our farm. Last week it was rainy so I had 12 of the dogs in the house. Well needless to say there were many potty accidents during the day. I went through many rolls of paper…
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