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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking: Inventive Minds at Work

Dec 29, 2015

People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.

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The Wheel of Co-Creation: New Ways of Being in the World in a Vast Movement for Positive Change

Dec 23, 2015 ● By Nina Patrick

Once we have identified the gifts that we would be inspired to contribute to a shared economy, we can take action with courage and persistence. Through that action, we will be connected to a vast movement for positive change.

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Awakening to Spirit: Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

Nov 30, 2015 ● By Richard Davenport

By penetrating to the core of our true identity through spiritual practices, we open the door to vast expanses of peace, healing and joy.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Good Tithings: Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop

Nov 30, 2015

By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.

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Recipe for a Happy New Year: Fail-Proof Ingredients for a Glorious 2016

Nov 30, 2015

Here’s a way to cook up what could be the best year ever!

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True Wealth: Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

Oct 30, 2015 ● By Judith Fertig

Trading in time and health for more money to buy more stuff turns out to be a poor equation for happiness.

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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things: The Positive Effects of Being Thankful

Oct 30, 2015

In two studies, students with high amounts of gratitude were happier and had more self-esteem than students focused on material goals.

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Smiley Faces: Shared Laughter Creates Happier Workers

Oct 30, 2015

Workers that laugh together bond more, heighten creative input and become better problem-solvers.

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Grateful for Everything: Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

Oct 30, 2015 ● By Mary Lynn Ziemer

Keeping a daily gratitude journal puts us on the fast track to deeper peace and everyday miracles.

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The Gift of True Presence

Oct 25, 2015 ● By Peter Kime

In November in the northern hemisphere, evenings come early and the chill is taking hold. The first snow brings a hush to the land. And so, the natural world ushers us inward towards stillness, towards silence, towards presence within.

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Be True to Yourself: It’s the Secret to Belonging

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Brené Brown

Twisting yourself into a pretzel to please others means you never get to know the one who’s really important—yourself.

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Story Glory: National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling

Sep 30, 2015

Who doesn’t love hearing a good story, especially when it’s told by some of the country’s premier yarn-spinners?

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Awakening the Global Heart: Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Linda Sechrist

People from all walks of life are joining together in innovative, heart-centered ways to address the planet’s deep-rooted problems.

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Heaven Within

Sep 30, 2015 ● By Wayne Dyer

In light of his recent passing, we share Dr. Wayne Dyer's thoughts on heaven as a state of mind, not a location.

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Social Change: is Embracing a New Paradigm

Sep 25, 2015 ● By Emanuel Kuntzelman

The leaders of the next generation will not have made their money building bombs and selling plastic, but instead will be the visionary thinkers spontaneously arising that have gained their influence by the amount of social enterprise and goodwill they have generated.

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Supreme Hope: Online Summer of Peace Program Continues

Aug 31, 2015

A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.

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United in Utah: Parliament of World Religions Gathering

Aug 31, 2015

The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.

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The Adventure of Couchsurfing: Stay with Locals and Make New Friends

Aug 31, 2015 ● By Lisa Rosinky

Couchsurfing—sleeping on someone’s couch or spare bed located via member Internet postings—results in in-depth travel experiences that can’t be found in a guidebook.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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