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‘A Collective Time of Character’ – A Call to Help Unwanted Animals

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York State, said “This is a collective time of character. You will ask yourself later in life: What did I do in this moment?” What did you do? Why not use this time to help others, particularly those that can’t help themselves? For example, almost anywhere you look there is…
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Murals for Unity

Is there a dreary spot in your neighborhood that’s in desperate need of some attention? Maybe now is the time to do something about it. Revitalizing a neglected area is a fun group project for your community and it’s also a way to make your neighborhood more inviting. So if you want to brighten up…
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Putting the “Unity” in CommUNITY

Are you planning a fourth of July cookout with your extended family? Are you worried that politics is going to prevent you from enjoying that yummy potato salad? It doesn’t have to. Now is the time for a temporary truce instead of family conflict. If we work together we can put family tension aside and put the unity…
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Wedding Traditions from Around the World

We have some unique cultural wedding traditions in America, but have you ever wonder what weddings are like in countries on the other side of the globe? Wedding customs from around the world vary from simplistic and intimate to grand and extended (some ceremonies lasting a full week). Here’s an inspirational look at traditions wedding…
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Love Over Hate

Love Over Hate: A Celebration of Loving Day America may be the “land of the free,” but the right to love is relatively new. On June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court made the decision to strike down all anti-miscegenation laws. Today, Loving Day, is the 50th anniversary of this court decision and a…
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Planning a Successful Yard Sale

Looking for a way to make extra money? A yard sale (or garage sale) can provide a great opportunity to generate revenue and clear out some of the old, but sellable items. In order to be successful, you’ll need to do some proper planning. Listed below are a few Mindful tips that can help. Tips for…
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Volunteer Travel: Unconditional Love in Action

You don’t have to be “religious” in any way to appreciate the benefits of volunteering for the soul. Volunteer travel is just one of the way you can help others while traveling. Volunteer travel will change your life and those of others. Nothing feels better or brings instant joy to the heart than showing up…
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Urban Beehives Save Bee Populations

Urban beekeeping is one of our future keys for not only the survival of bees but for the survival of humankind. Some of Atlanta’s largest companies are participating in saving our planet by investing in bees. AT&T, Delta, Chick-Fil-A, and Cox Enterprises, to name a few, are partnering with an urban beehive startup company, Bee…
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No Teacher Left Behind

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, a time for us to do something we don’t often do—appreciate our teachers. With stagnated salaries and other cuts, teachers need our help more than ever. By taking a few mindful steps, we can help our teachers and the next generation. Remember, we can’t be a great nation if we…
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Simple Meditation Guide

Many of us are living mindlessly these days instead of mindfully. Mindful Moments are when you stop your mind, body and soul, for a moment in time and focus on one thing only. No multitasking but intentionally focusing on something for a moment. This month we are celebrating meditation so here is a simple meditation…
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