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Do You Know The Quality Of Your Pearls?

Do You Know The Quality Of Your Pearls? by: Joy Bescardi Pearls are one of the most sought after gems in the world. Unlike a diamond, this meek gem has a soft translucent glow that only enhances the beauty of the individual who wears it. Whether...

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Catholic Voters Need to Rethink Morality

Catholic Voters Need to Rethink Morality  by: Peter Mennona, Jr. If Catholic doctrine calls for the sanctity of all human life, then why is it that church leaders implicitly endorse Republican candidates that are pro-life at the expense of all e...

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Conjuring Up Sid Ceasar

Conjuring Up Sid Ceasar by: Keith Varnum Love focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The driving core of this concern and care, on an electro-ma...

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Intuition

Intuition by: Sam Vaknin I. The Three Intuitions IA. Eidetic Intuitions Intuition is supposed to be a form of direct access. Yet, direct access to what? Does it access directly "intuitions" (abstract objects, akin to numbers or properties - see ...

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Five Secrets to Creating a “Goal” Medal Life – Part II

Recently, Joy and I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference of Educational Office Professionals in Baltimore, MD. The other speakers included Ms. Deborah Phelps, mother of six-time gold medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympics swimmer Michael Phelp...

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7 Ways To Give Yourself A Break

Life is hard enough without piling more and more expectations on yourself. It's like trying to diet in a chocolate factory! Instead try these 7 ways to help you lighten up, reduce worry, and give yourself a break. You'll come out on the oth...

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Increase Awareness With One Simple Question

There are many ways we can increase our own personalawareness about our life and what we want to make out of it.Yet, we seldom ask the question, "Why am I doing this?" Byconsciously becoming more aware of what we do and why, wecan then make phenomena...

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Mindfulness and Depression Things Are Looking Up

From yoga studios to cancer clinics, from preschools to college campuses, mindfulness is quite the buzz. Law schools are offering courses in mindfulness as a tool to help in mediation, and business consultants are pouncing on mindfulness as the lates...

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Success versus Failure

Success is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know i...

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Top Ten Journal Writing Tips for Preteens and Teens

Daily journal writing can be an excellent tool of self-expression and self-discovery for preteens and teens (actually for kids of all ages!). Journal writing helps them to process the myriad of thoughts, feelings, and emotions they experience and bec...

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