As a young, impressionable girl in elementary Catholic school in sunny California in the 1970’s, I learned to lie. Yes, you read that correctly: I learned to lie. Every week, I was required to attend confession, where I was to tell a priest what my sins were for the week. As a very shy kid,…
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In her ninety years young, Louise Hay has transformed millions of lives with her simple message: “What you think and what you believe is what will come true for you. Your thoughts create your life.” She is absolutely correct! You Can Heal Your Life by powerhouse teacher and lecturer, Louise Hay, is a profound eye-opener and…
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In the last decade, the Tiny House Movement has grown tremendously. More and more people are downsizing and embracing the simple yet rich life of minimalist living. Building their very own tiny house on their own land or in tiny house communities, people of all ages are finding unexpected gifts and freedom from living in…
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For many years, I believed meditation was only for people in India, those who were more spiritual, or those who have nothing to do with their lives. As embarrassing as this is to admit, I now know better! I found Paul Wilson’s Finding Quiet: Four Simple Steps to Peace and Contentment-Without Spending the Rest of…
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“I start every day with the knowledge that helping people and fighting for justice is my duty, and that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice, self-discipline, and courage.” – Gloria Allred One of my latest finds is Fight Back and Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice-And How You Can Win Your Own Battles by the champion…
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Taking away my choice to decide what I do with my body is nothing less than tyranny. I am an advocate for women’s rights. I want what I deserve as a woman and a human being: the right to choose how I live my life; the right to control my sexual and reproductive health and…
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“Rigid beliefs that are above question often inhibit or even prohibit the sublime objectivity needed for truth-seeking.” – Valerie Tarico Valerie Tarico in Trusting Doubt: A Former Evangelical Looks at Old Beliefs in a New Light relays her personal thought-journey from a born-again, fundamentalist Christian to an unapologetic atheist. She examines the authenticity of the…
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It is summer in the northern hemisphere. It’s warmer than usual in many places worldwide (including where I live). Is climate change out of control? Len Frenkel attempts to answer this question in his book Will We Survive Climate Change? One Last Chance. There is a lot of misinformation floating around these days on the…
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“The first recognition of beauty was one of the most significant events in the evolution of human consciousness.” – Eckhart Tolle After stepping out of my reading comfort zone and immersing myself in New York Times best-selling author Eckhart Tolle’s, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, I was pleasantly surprised, to put it…
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There is a magical, enchanting, and beautiful plot of land on this planet that has inspired many to change their lives and follow their dreams. This spot is about 20 miles west of Taos, New Mexico, and is the inspiration for one man, Michael E. Reynolds, who is on course to change the world. An…
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