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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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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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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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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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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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