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Dreaming together
May 15, 2013 ,10:32 PM | By Lisette Thooft
Through “social dreaming,” groups can tap into wisdom from the collective consciousness.
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When monks rule
April 17, 2013 ,07:07 AM | By Jurriaan Kamp
Rigorous research shows that group meditation reduces conflict and violence in society.
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The three keys to activating your life purpose
April 10, 2013 ,04:05 AM | By Jean Houston
As I travel around the globe, speaking and training, I have consistently found that most people ask me the same question: “How do I discover my purpose in life?” In the past, who you became was determined by your family and your circumstances; you didn't have much choice. But now there is an open moment in history where you have the chance to tap into the soul of your purpose.
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How to restore love
March 27, 2013 ,02:18 AM | By Sue Johnson
Learn the language of emotional connection, and your relationship with your partner will improve. A conversation with Sue Johnson, one of the world’s premier couples therapists.
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Out now: The Consciousness Issue
March 07, 2013 ,12:33 AM | By Jurriaan Kamp
We need something new. The daily news makes the case for very different approaches and solutions. Whether it is the next storm of the century that some say is linked to our own behavior, the political stalemate in the U.S., the financial system that keeps failing most people or expensive health-care structures that don’t truly heal, the call for change is everywhere. Not just change.Fundamental...
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Dear Roz
February 21, 2013 ,05:55 AM | By Editorial
Are you personally stuck on some issue and think you’re out of options? The Intelligent Optimist is adding a new section in the magazine, Dear Roz, to address a vast array of readers’ concerns.
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The power of persistence
February 12, 2013 ,04:28 AM | By Jeremy Mercer
How persistence—the ability to stay focused on goals despite obstacles and adversity—makes us who we are.
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I know I’m conscious. But how? And why?
February 07, 2013 ,03:10 AM | By Jurriaan Kamp
Recently at a remote beach in Mexico I was looking at the most beautiful stars filled night sky. The darkness was perfect and there were more stars than I had ever seen. Looking at the stars always overwhelms me. I know the theory of the Big Bang that tells me that the universe has been expanding ever since that first explosion billions of years ago. I can’t grasp what that means but even if I...
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Warrior of the human spirit
December 21, 2012 ,06:55 AM | By Jurriaan Kamp
Author and management consultant Margaret Wheatley on why human experience is the story of perseverance.
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A gunman shames us all
December 17, 2012 ,05:24 AM | By Jurriaan Kamp
Let's focus on a world that we do want to create and live in. Let's ignore the media that will spread ever more fear with their reporting.
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