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U.S. Hinduism Studies: The Critics Speak

What's wrong with Hinduism studies in the U.S.? Plenty, say non-scholars and scholars critical of the academy.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Hinduism studies, Studies, South Asian Studies, Loves Child, Child Syndrome, psychoanalysis, Graduate School Research, US, Child Development

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Jonathan Walton: Answers Aren't Everything

Do you enjoy the journey? Professor of religious studies Jonathan Walton says we need to stop being consumed with knowing the “where” and the “why”—and just enjoy the mundane, beautiful moments that don’t require answers.

Related Topics: Spiritbreak, Holistic Spirituality, Inspiration, Christianity, Jonathan Walton, Answers, Journey, Religious Studies, beautiful moments

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Jonathan Walton: You Can Get There from Here

What is your personal theme song? This religious studies professor says his is "Amazing Grace" because no matter how many times he's gone off-course, God's grace—like a navigational system—continues to lead him home.

Related Topics: Spiritbreak, Holistic Spirituality, Inspiration, Christianity, Jonathan Walton, off course, religious studies professor, personal theme song, Home, times hes

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Pain Management

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed.

Related Topics: Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness Support, Pain Management, fibromyalgia, chronic syndrome, Pain, bone pain, Symptoms, wide range, Fatigue, syndrome, chronic, bone

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10 Ways to Cheer Up Fast

LOL. Laughing out loud is a natural remedy for stress. Studies show that when we laugh, physiologically, it is impossible to be depressed or sad. Make sure you smile, chuckle and laugh as often as possible. These 9 tips will show you how.

Related Topics: Laughter, Laughing, Happiness, Happy, Stress Management, Stress, Stressing Less, Inspiration, Inspiring, Lol, laugh out loud