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“BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE” 6 Enlightening Wisdom Quotes About the Amazing Blessings of Gratitude
“One of the golden secrets to being happy and free from worry is consciously choosing to live with a grateful and loving attitude.” —Yeshe Gyamtso
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OUR JOURNEY TO THE FREEDOM OF SIMPLE LIVING and FOCUSING ON THE TRULY IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE
We took bold and decisive action to stop doing work just to make a living and created a new life of simple living freedom focused on the truly important…
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FACING ADVERSITY IS WHAT BROUGHT OUT THE GREATNESS OF EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN
A major study found that all the exceptional men and women throughout history and modern times faced periods of adversity which brought out their…
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“THE SECRET TO FOLLOWING YOUR BLISS AS YOU AGE”inspiring luminous wisdom from Joseph Campbell
LIGHTNING BOLTS OF 100% POSITIVE ENERGY and WISDOM
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“EVERYTHING WORTH HAVING” and “THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION” 2 Revelations about living lovingly and being here now
Jolts of 100% positive energy and wisdom to start your day
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IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO WAKE UP AND LAUNCH YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL PATH
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THE AMAZING RESULTS OF SHIFTING FROM LOOKING FOR and TRYING TO GET LOVE to BEING LOVING and CARING
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How to Use the Mantra of Love and Compassion to Release Stress and Slow Down Into Inner Peace and Well Being
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The Most Important Love Relationship You Will Ever Have Is With Your Own Self
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Journey of the Heart

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“OUR GRACEFUL LIFE OF UNREMITTING CHALLENGE AND DELIGHT” a poem about using the hardships of life as spiritual training
PLUS a short story film by Chinmayan: “MAKING FIREWOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN”AND “The Messenger” a profound and inspiring poem by Mary Oliver
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Plus a wonderful interview of STEVEN COLBERT on surviving extreme grief and adversity “How To Love The Thing I Most Wish Had Not Happened.” AND…
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“MY HEART’S SOUL CALL TO LOVE, SERVE and AWAKEN” a poem about finding the true purpose of life
There is so much joy and satisfaction in knowing my life has a greater purpose that uplifts and empowers me…
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WITH “Heron Rises From The Dark” poem by Mary Oliver AND an awesome heart melting kirtan for you from my curated playlists
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“OUR JOURNEY OF THE HEART” A Poem About Living From Love Everyday
PLUS “Only with Love” A new Translation From Hafiz, Hand Calligraphed Wisdom Quotes by Chinmayan AND a sweet Audible PODCAST version performed by the…
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Spiritual Soup Kitchen

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The TREMENDOUS POWER OF PRAYER to Affect the Course of the World ~ A Teaching From The Heart by Sri Daya Mata
I am sharing this important and timely teaching today to inspire you to add your powerful voice of prayer to the millions who are praying for the…
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HOW TO USE THE POWER OF APPRECIATION To Become A Shining Light Of Love And Goodness For Everyone In Your Life: Some Practical Tips
You can be a shining light of love and goodness for others by using these practical tips to transform lives through expressing sincere and loving…
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THE POWER OF EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE IN MEANINGFUL WAYS
All of us need the love, positive reinforcement, encouragement and recognition of who we are and our good qualities that only being sincerely…
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“FACING ADVERSITY IS WHAT BROUGHT OUT THE GREATNESS OF EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN” with wisdom from Einstein, Edison, FDR and Chinmayan
A major study found that all the exceptional men and women throughout history and modern times faced periods of adversity which brought out their…
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HOW TO USE EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE AS A SIMPLE AND SATISFYING MEDITATION PRACTICE
A real personal daily meditation practice is simple, immediate and enhances every aspect of life with serene satisfaction…WITH a sweet AUDIO PODCAST…
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Still Mountain Chronicles

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WHEN MY NEIGHBORS WENT “COUNTRY CRAZY”, I CELEBRATED THE BIRTH OF THE NEW YEAR DIFFERENTLY
At the stroke of midnight, my country neighbors fired off all kinds of guns and fireworks, but my mighty conch of peace blasted and outlasted them all.
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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN OUR OWN QUIET WAY ON STILL MOUNTAIN
This is a very special Christmas season as the Christmas spirit grows stronger with greater and greater open hearted love and caring with each passing…
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RIDING OUT WAVES OF INTENSE ATMOSPHERIC RIVER RAINSTORMS
We are being hammered by a series of wild and scary bomb cyclone driven mega rainstorms in the mountains of Northern California
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OUR GREATEST BIRTHDAY GIFTS WILL ALWAYS BE EACH OTHER and OUR REAL LOVE RELATIONSHIP
QUAD SHOTS OF SPIRITUAL ESPRESSO…A New Story about Celebrating Our Enduring Love; A new Love Poem, 2 new Revelations Wisdom Quotes and A Heart Melting…
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THE THINGS I AM MOST GRATEFUL FOR as we reflect on our life and celebrate our birthdays
The things I am most grateful for in our new life of simple living and serving the world during our special week of shared milestone birthdays.
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Revelations

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BANISH YOUR DOUBTS and TAKE COURAGE For The Best Is Yet Ahead!
Inspiring and Enlightening short Wisdom Quotes from Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln, Tom Peters, Thomas Jefferson , C.S. Lewis, Brooke Hampton…
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Plus a short music video by Chinmayan: “IN THE GARDEN OF LIFE—A Meditation For The Blossoming Soul”
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“TAKE THE TIME TO BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND” and “WHAT WOULD LOVE HAVE ME DO NOW?” and 6 more amazing quotes
SHORT ENLIGHTENING BOLTS OF WISDOM ABOUT LIFE, LOVE AND GRATITUDE from Chinmayan, Thich Nhat Hanh, Henry David Thoreau and the Bible
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“THE GREATEST GIFT OF BEING HUMAN” Wisdom on tapping the power of thought and choice to consciously create a greater life
LIGHTNING BOLTS OF 100% POSITIVE ENERGY and WISDOM by Louise Hays, Wayne Dyer, Mary Oliver and Chinmayan In beautiful Hand Calligraphed Cards with a…
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“I ASPIRE TO BE A FORCE OF LOVE” Enlightening wisdom quotes about the power of being Loving and appreciative by Saint Francis, Rumi…
PLUS “Dancing In Bliss…” a new music video by Chinmayan AND a sweet audible podcast version performed by the author!
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Meditation Training Intensive

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WHY MEDITATION IS THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN EVER GIVE YOURSELF
With even just 5 minutes of meditation practice a day, the amazing benefits and results will start to flow into your life!
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IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY, THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS ! How To Tap The Real Power Of Meditation To Upgrade Your Life
Meditation gives you the ability to choose positive thoughts which make you feel loving, happy and peaceful
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AN AMAZING “SECRET” BENEFIT OF DAILY MEDITATION IS SEEING YOUR LIFE FROM AN EVER HIGHER PERSPECTIVE
One of the major benefits of developing your own prayer and meditation practice is that you slowly and steadily become more and more conscious and see…
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WHY MEDITATION IS THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN EVER GIVE YOURSELF
With even just 5 minutes of meditation practice a day, the amazing benefits and results will start to flow into your life!
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ONE OF THE NATURAL RESULTS OF DAILY MEDITATION PRACTICE IS SEEING YOUR LIFE FROM AN EVER HIGHER PERSPECTIVE
One of the major benefits of developing your own prayer and meditation practice is that you slowly and steadily become more and more conscious and see…
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Prayer Changes Things

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JOIN WITH US IN USING THE POWER OF PRAYER TO SAVE AMERICA AND OUR DEMOCRACY
It has been proven over and over throughout humanity's history that unselfish PRAYER CHANGES THINGS in the face of terrible threats, challenges and…
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“HOW GOD SAVED ME FROM DROWNING” a true story about answered prayer and divine intervention
After a careless mistake, I had put myself in a perilous situation in which only God’s swift answer to my desperate prayers could save me
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“HOW GOD SAVED ME FROM DROWNING” a true story about answered prayer and divine intervention
After a careless mistake, I had put myself in a perilous situation in which only God’s swift answer to my desperate prayers could save me
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TAKING A PRAYER BATH IS THE ULTIMATE SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Anyone who has access to a bathtub and hot water can do a prayer bath which is an easy and blissful way to take time out to de stress and achieve peace…
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THE STORY OF THE SWALLOWS ON STILL MOUNTAIN
And how the Divine answered our spontaneous prayer in our time of need for our highest good.
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Child Peace Stories

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“CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE GAS STATION”a story of acts of kindness leading to the ultimate reward for a lonely old man
The last wonderful story in our special series…DAYS OF MAGICAL and MIRACULOUS CHRISTMAS STORIES for children of all ages. PLUS a sweet Audible version…
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“THE ELVES and THE SHOEMAKER” a heartwarming classic Christmas story about selfless giving’s power to change lives for the better
A wonderful story in our special series….DAYS OF MAGICAL and MIRACULOUS CHRISTMAS STORIES for children of all ages PLUS a sweet Audible version…
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“THE MIRACULOUS FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECE” How one act of kindness transformed many lives one magical Christmas Eve PLUS a special poem by…
A Wonderful story in our special series…DAYS OF MAGICAL and MIRACULOUS CHRISTMAS STORIES for children of all ages PLUS A sweet Audible Podcast version…
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HOW I DISCOVERED THE MAGIC and MYSTERY Of The SPIRIT Of CHRISTMAS Selling My “Rainbow Makers” As A Young Street Artist In San Francisco
Every Christmas, I set up my little display of handmade crystal delights on a sidewalk downtown…knowing that the rising Christmas spirit would bring a…
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“THE MIRACULOUS STAIRCASE”the true story of an amazingly mysterious Christmas miracle
A true story from our special series…DAYS OF MAGICAL and MIRACULOUS CHRISTMAS STORIES for children of all ages PLUS A sweet heart opening Audible…
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