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Stop Monkey Mind: Practice Awareness of No-Thought

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Written by: Jaime A. Pineda, PhD

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“No-thought” comes from a Zen expression that literally means “the mind without the mind.” This refers to a mind that is calm, balanced, and unoccupied by self-centered thoughts or emotion...

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Paths of Connection and the End of Suffering

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Written by: Steve Taylor

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Perhaps the most important thing that spirituality can teach us is that it is possible for us to cultivate connection. We don’t have to live in a state of disconnection.

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Ghostly Encounters: Facts or Fiction?

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Written by: Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina

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Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

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Cracking Our Hearts Open, Right Now

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Written by: Rabbi Wayne Dosick

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Right now—before it is too late and before we lose our chance—the swirling turmoil in our world compels us to become the people who will tame and heal the darkness that threatens us.

 

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Opening Our Hearts to the Practice and Gift of Compassion

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Written by: Sue Schneider

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The process of opening our hearts toward ourselves and others is not always direct or linear. It may happen over time as we deepen our lovingkindness and compassion practice.

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Intrusive Thoughts and Mental Chatter: They Are Not You

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Written by: Phill Webster

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We all have a constant barrage of mental chatter. It’s incessant. Even when we sleep, the brain produces thoughts relevant to our current concerns. They may seem out of control.

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Religions Are Not Brands - They Are Languages

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Written by: Jonas Atlas

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When we speak of religions today, they are often described like products in a supermarket: packages of beliefs, rules of conduct, symbols, and rituals, which are offered by specific brands.

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Beyond the Hype: Making Mindfulness Stick in Daily Life

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Mindfulness is a concept that most of us may have heard of, but few have fully grasped.

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Why Mindfulness Matters: Are You Underestimating Its Power?

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Written by: Sue Schneider

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With the turbulent nature of the world these days, it’s easy to feel that we’re too small to make a difference. We tend to underestimate ourselves.

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Body and Soul: The Rebirth and Return to Unity and Spirituality

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Written by: Janet Adler

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There is no body without soul, no body that is not itself a form of soul. -- Sri Aurobindo. At the very center of our differences, this light which we could call spirit or soul, radiating within each tiny newborn, reflects our sameness.

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A Cheat-Sheet to Access Clarity, Compassion, and Accountability

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Written by: Marc Lesser

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Finding clarity is a path open to all humans, regardless of our backgrounds or identities. 

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The Buddha Was a Scientist and a Biologist

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Written by: Wes "Scoop" Nisker

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Buddhist meditation practices and scientific exploration reveal two ways of knowing. With the scientific method, we look outside of ourselves for truth. Meanwhile, with meditation, we direct our attention inward.

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How to Connect with God -- Even If You’re an Atheist

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Written by: Ted Orenstein

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There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but they all lead to the same place. Since we are individuals, each of our paths to Oneness begins in our own way...

 

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The Symbolic Journey of the Tree of Life in Jewish Tradition

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Written by: Samuel L. Boyd

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The tree of life appears in the Book of Genesis, at the very beginning of the Hebrew Bible – what many Christians call the Old Testament.

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Can Witnessing Death Shorten the Lifespan of Humans and Animals?

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Death, an inevitable aspect of life, is perhaps one of the most complex phenomena we encounter. It stirs profound emotions and existential questions, not just in humans but in many animals as well.

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The Science of Mindfulness: Transforming the Brain and Reducing Depression

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Through extensive research, scientists have discovered that mindfulness training induces notable transformations in brain patterns, offering us a window into the profound interplay between our mind and body.

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Allowing the Visionary Self and Earth Whisperer to Emerge

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Written by: Carol Day

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The Earth is attuning too. We are Earth Whisperers, listening to the Calling of ourselves and the Earth!

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A Society with Fragmented Attention and the Need for Silence

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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An hour of deep silence is a natural therapy that is perhaps more effective than hours in a “shrink’s” office. And the only way to prove it is to try.

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Boost Your Decision-Making Skills with Mindfulness Meditation

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Delve into the power of mindfulness meditation and its profound impact on decision-making abilities. Enhance your mental clarity, emotional stability, and navigate life's choices with newfound insight.

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Harnessing the Power of Qigong and Other Mind-Body Practices for Health

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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There are multifaceted benefits of qigong, yoga, mindfulness, and tai-chi. These practices can aid fatigue, manage pain, and improve overall well-being, especially for individuals recovering from severe illnesses like cancer.

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Endings and Beginnings: What Time Is It?

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Written by: Rev. Daniel Chesbro and Rev. James B. Erickson

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There was a time when a critical mass of events and probable futures came together that could have resulted in the annihilation of the human race, and a decision needed to be made

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