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In the past decade, there has been a great push to enact change in our country, from Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter. One of the most influential ways to achieve change in the future is to motivate our younger generation. For Black History Month, we would like to honor just two of the…
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In 2012, we at the Mindful Living Network asked how safe are our schools. It was just after the Sandy Hook shooting when the country was still reeling from the news. It’s been five years since then and we’ve yet to end gun violence. Things seem to be getting worse, not better. Yesterday, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz…
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2017 was a year of reckoning, with women of all backgrounds made sure that their voices were heard. Though the year is over, the fight for equality continues. On January 21st, there will be another Women’s March and this time women and allies are preparing to have their voices heard at the polls. 2018 Women’s…
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Working for a major sports franchise can bring you fame, money, and a platform for making a difference. While some players fail to use their fame for good, there are those who take the initiative. Chris Long, an NFL defensive end, is one of those people. The events of Charlottesville shocked the nation, with the “Unite…
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As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Planning a Mindful community get-together is a great way for your “village” to care for the next generation. Surrounding a kid with love and support can make all the difference; however, it’s not just the kids that can benefit from the extra encouragement.…
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Religious centers, schools, and family homes—these are supposed to be our safe spaces, but with our country’s high record of gun violence, no space is truly safe anymore. Gun Violence and the Las Vegas Shooting Just one month after the Las Vegas shooting, where nearly 500 people were injured and 58 people were killed, another…
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Today, millions of Americans are patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for the results of the U.S. elections. Waiting and worrying go hand and hand, so it’s no surprise that this it can also lead to a lot of stress. So, since we’re in the midst of an election day countdown, let’s take a moment…
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Over a month has passed and Puerto Ricans are still in desperate need for hurricane relief. It’s estimated that $45 to $90 billion is needed in aid for Puerto Rico. It’s up to all of us to help our fellow Americans in their time of need. On September 20th, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, a…
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Hurricane Irma has been absolutely devastating for Florida and certain U.S. territories. The latest reports state that 22 people have died due to the hurricane and that’s only within the United States. During all of this chaos and destruction, everyday citizens stepped up. Here are just three examples. Marooned Manatees Rescue This tumultuous weather is…
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People all over the U.S. are sending disaster relief aid to help the Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Among the victims, there are countless animals that have been stranded or are in need of help. Reportedly 600,000 animals were “killed or stranded during Hurricane Katrina”—animal welfare organizations and animal lovers are doing their best to…
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