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Why Expand Your Circle of Compassion

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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Where compassion is, fear cannot be. Just as gratitude is the opposite of resentment, bitterness, and fear, compassion and judgment are also opposites. Compassion expands our energy, whereas judgment contracts it.

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Are We Moving Towards Connection?

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Written by: Steve Taylor

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Our prehistoric ancestors lived in a state of connection, without a sense of separateness to their immediate environment or their community. However, at some point a “fall” into disconnection occurred.

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Navigating Life's Nuances: The Middle Path to Harmony

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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We live in a world that urges us to pick a side and see things as good or bad, right or wrong.

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Are You A Perfectionist? The Imperfection of Seeking Perfection

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Written by: Sue Frederick

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Pretending to be perfect—all good, brilliant, enlightened—is an impossible dream here on planet Earth, for we are imperfect human beings. Yet how we waste time longing for it and seeking it in others

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Taking Risks for Travel and Adventure

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Written by: Boris Kester

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It’s all a matter of perception. My motivation to travel is fired by an unbridled curiosity for unknown places, for people with very different lives and for cultures that are remote from mine.

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Six Strategies When You’re Dealing With Uncertainty

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Written by: Lisa Doggett, MD

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Uncertainty is one of life's inevitabilities. And we all cope with it and accept it – more or less. But a chronic disease like MS can raise that level of uncertainty to a new level - to scary, unfamiliar territory.

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Feeling Stressed? Call for These 8 StressBusters

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Desperately we strive to gain control over the unknown. And as a result, we call ourselves "stressed" out. Does this apply to you or someone you know?

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4 Simple Steps to Transform an Uncontrolled Mind into a Creative Mind

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Written by: Jaime A. Pineda, PhD

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Most of us feel traumatized by what seems like an out-of-control life. But the good news is there is something we can do.  

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Tolerance and Acceptance in a World of Constant Contrasts

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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Never in the history of humanity have we been exposed to such an infinite variety of opinions, beliefs, forms of behavior, customs and so on. Humanity has become a melting pot of world dimensions!

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The Power of an Apology -- and the Cost of Not

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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We all sometimes say and do things we regret. What is the upside of a genuine apology? What is the cost of not apologizing?

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Five Pitfalls of Being Stuck in Your Helper Pattern

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Written by: Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.

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There are five deep-seated, albeit outdated, beliefs that have kept your helper pattern firmly anchored in your daily life.

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Discovering Balance: The Wisdom of Hungry Ghosts

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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In the teachings of Buddhism, "hungry ghosts" are ethereal entities that exist within the cycle of rebirth, notably as one of the six realms of existence.

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How to Attain Freedom from Hidden Shame

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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Ram Dass taught us many very important things. Perhaps the most important is to accept and love ourselves completely and to not hide the darker sides of our being.

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Navigating Distressing Realities: Understanding the Psychological Stages and Moving Towards Growth

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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As we confront the daunting challenges of our time, such as the threat of nuclear war, the impacts of climate change, the erosion of democracy, and economic instability, there are three psychological stages individuals experience when facing these distressing realities.

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A Not Enough Attitude: Not Enough Time, Stuff, Money, Friends, Opportunities...

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Do you believe if you had or did something else -- got married, earned more, were thinner, danced better, or had more time -- you'd finally relax and feel okay?

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The Power of Music, Melody and Emotion

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Music has an extraordinary power to captivate our minds and move our souls. It has the ability to transport us to different emotional landscapes, evoke memories, and inspire us to dance. 

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Living in Truth and Not in “Us vs. Them”

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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It is the confusion over what truth is that creates fear and anxiety for so many. A large majority of people believe that certain individuals and groups are "right" on an issue and have the truth, while others are "wrong."

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Be Curious, Not Furious: The Teachings of Homer, Buddha, and Alice

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Written by: Marc Lesser

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In practice, what does it mean to be curious? What are we meant to be curious about, and how does this help us find clarity and develop compassionate accountability?

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Self-Responsibility: The Key to Owning Your Past... and Your Power

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Written by: Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.

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Although you may know you’re a good person who has something to offer the world, when your victim pattern runs your life, you inevitably feel stifled and trapped by people you’ve encountered in the past or are dealing with now.

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Uplift Yourself, and Others, with Gratitudes

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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If you are feeling a bit "dry”, there is a chance you're taking things in life for granted -- health, friends, family, wealth, or life itself. You're likely focusing on what’s missing. 

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Suffering, Seen and Unseen -- Holding Suffering in a Compassionate Embrace

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Written by: Janet Adler

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Each one turns or does not turn into the suffering, grows or does not grow, recovers or does not recover. Completely subjective, comparison is meaningless.

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