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COMING CLEAN: New Year, New Tradition
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlDoes one 5K beget another? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl finds motivation at Commitment Day.
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 5
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlAfter I posted about Day 4 this morning, I was watching the news at lunchtime and heard of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It almost seemed pointless to even think about gratitude when I felt such sadness. But then one of the little boys, among the many in shock,… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 4
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlYesterday, our new office manager, Brandi, decorated the office with festive, sparkly decorations. It was a simple thing, but every time I walked around the corner and saw a wreath or snowflake or glittery garland, I smiled. Somehow, that made everything brighter, so that I noticed a stranger holding the door open for me and… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 3
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlToday my friend celebrated his birthday, and at his party, I was introduced to his network of friends that I had heard about for over a year. As I spoke about how my husband and I met in Florida through mutual friends, I realized the power of connections, and how we’ve been fortunate enough to… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 2
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlFrom my journal entry last night: Hooray for pomegranate seeds at the salad bar! Thankful for newish tires on my car. While several cars were spinning on the icy roads, my Subaru trekked on, slipping only in the ruts of frozen snow on the streets. This lead me to conclude that, frugal as I may… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 1
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlI love a beautiful snowfall. Today I was outside watching our dog Chloe race around in the fresh powder, stuffing her face into snow banks like it was the first time she had been in snow. She’s 7 now, but still acts like a puppy outside, always ready to play. She made my day.
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COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOne of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log. You can do this in a journal, on cards or Post-its that you keep in plain sight, in a mental record, or with various online sites and social media, such as GratitudeLog.com. Generally, I note… Read more »
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4 Steps to Connecting with Spirit
By Maggie LyonLet me be one more supportive soul to tell you (and me) that no matter how far away or blunted our lives feel from the emanation and presence of a deeper consciousness and energy, spirit is always at work and play within us
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11 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy
By Laine Bergeson BeccoRediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
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COMING CLEAN: September Summary
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlIn July, I had a thought to post my monthly health reports on the last day of said month, a kind of wins and challenges list. It was item No. 3 of my goals: using monthly check-ins to review what worked and what didn’t. I haven’t yet shared, so here’s what I’ve learned in July,… Read more »
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The Benefits of Spiritual Practice
By Maggie LyonMaggie Lyon’s top 10 benefits of spiritual practice.
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Access Your Inner Wisdom
By Maryanne O'Brien5 steps in a daily practice that will help you to tune in and establish a connection with your higher self.
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Behind the Scenes With Gabrielle Bernstein (Video)
By Experience Life StaffSpirit Junkie author and motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein discusses how to leave your fear-based lifestyle behind.
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How to Drink Mindfully
By Caren Osten GerszbergWhat’s the right role for alcohol in your life? Experts offer suggestions for creating a healthier, more conscious relationship to imbibing.
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The Art of Living with Enough
By Maryanne O'BrienWhat does enough really mean? I remember my response the first time I was asked this question. My first thought was, “Having enough means I have all that I want (and then some).” That sure caught my attention since it actually sounded more like excess than enough. I quickly realized that at some point what… Read more »
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Wherever You Go, There You Are
By Experience Life StaffThis classic book from mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn brings meditation down to earth.
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Slow Down to Go Faster
By Maryanne O'BrienHow a daily practice keeps us feeling positive, inspired and energized.
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A New Earth
By Brian JohnsonMy favorite insights from Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom-packed book about present-moment awareness.
