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How to Let Go of War Narratives and Prioritize Collective Well-Being

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Written by: Annette Simmons

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The habit of framing problems as an imaginary battle between good and evil distorts our awareness of the importance of balancing conflicting priorities, and of considering both sides of the paradoxes we encounter in the everyday process of doing business.

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Accepting and Integrating All of Who and What We Are

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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"There is a rhythm and balance to all life, a dance between physical reality and the spiritual world...."

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Releasing the Stranglehold of the Internal Oppressor

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Written by: Stacee L. Reicherzer PhD

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It feels good to heal from damaging messages that you are “less than.” As this happens, you strengthen the voice that says, “You are so much better than this mess you were handed.” You become better at recognizing your boundaries and gain the ability to say “No.”

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Real and Sincere Apology: A Vital Life Skill

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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We may hurt someone through miscommunication or lack of understanding. Sometimes we hurt someone intentionally, like when we are angry. In either case, we need to apologize in order to...

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Why Money Can’t Buy You A Sense Of A Meaning

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Written by: Rebecca Beyer, Stanford University

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It's possible that financial constraints pose such practical and emotional strain that people are compelled to try to make sense of their situation

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This Life Is Ours: What Are We Choosing To Do With It?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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While nothing in the world really belongs to us, our lives are one thing that do belong to us. We are in charge of them completely. We get to make choices, set goals, and choose the direction in which we desire our lives to progress.

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This Life Is Ours: What Are We Choosing To Do With It? (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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While nothing in the world really belongs to us, our lives are one thing that do belong to us. We are in charge of them completely. We get to make choices, set goals, and choose the direction in which we desire our lives to progress.

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Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

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Written by: ETH Zurich

Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

Decisions feel right to us if we have compared the options as attentively as possible—and if we are conscious of having done so, according to a new study.

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination (Video)

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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Playing with Metaphors to Help You With Transformation

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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When your story isn’t working for you, when it seems to be influencing what you’re experiencing and causing you unhappiness, you can change it. And playing with metaphors can help you to do that.

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Playing with Metaphors to Help You With Transformation (Video)

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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When your story isn’t working for you, when it seems to be influencing what you’re experiencing and causing you unhappiness, you can change it. And playing with metaphors can help you to do that.

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How To Live In Perfect Harmony (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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The word harmony has various meanings. It is used in music, in relationships, referring to inner peace, and as well as "working well together". In all of these definitions, the commonality is a blending of energies so that the whole is more pleasing than the part.

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These 3 Things Make People Want To Return to their Home Town

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Written by: Rachel Cramer, Iowa State

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People who return to their hometowns tend to be better positioned to create change and spur development because they already have connections and a better understanding of the community context. I think there's power in returning to a place where people know you

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Unpacking the Man Box: How to Face Your “Stuff”

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Written by: Ray Arata

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All it takes is turning on the news, reading the newspaper, or talking to people these days to be reminded that men’s behavior is getting a lot of attention. The #times up, #metoo and Black Lives Matter movements provided the requisite spark to raise awareness about toxic, masculine behavior.

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Unpacking the Man Box: How to Face Your “Stuff” (Video)

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Written by: Ray Arata

rooster flapping his wings and "strutting his stuff"

All it takes is turning on the news, reading the newspaper, or talking to people these days to be reminded that men’s behavior is getting a lot of attention. The #times up, #metoo and Black Lives Matter movements provided the requisite spark to raise awareness about toxic, masculine behavior.

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Everybody Hurts Sometimes (Video)

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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Do you ever find yourself looking at certain people and thinking to yourself, "Surely that person's life is totally incredible and they are not hurting like I am."  This is something most people do; they look at others, compare themselves to them, and conclude that the other person's life is better.

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Everybody Hurts Sometimes

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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Do you ever find yourself looking at certain people and thinking to yourself, "Surely that person's life is totally incredible and they are not hurting like I am."  This is something most people do; they look at others, compare themselves to them, and conclude that the other person's life is better.

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Renewal and Transformation: This Is Who You Are! (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We are constantly in the process of renewing ourselves and transforming. Physically, we are continually growing new cells. 

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There Is Much to Accomplish (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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At the dawning of a new year, we are aware that there is still much to accomplish, both on the personal level and the planetary level.

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Renewal and Transformation: This Is Who You Are!

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We are constantly in the process of renewing ourselves and transforming. Physically, we are continually growing new cells. 

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