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A Tragic Earthquake Leads a Man to Live a Fuller Life
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Sixteen years ago, the Gujarat earthquake leveled large sections of India’s Kutch district including the district capitol city of Bhuj. The earthquake topped out at a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale and lasted for over two minutes, nearly four times the average length of an earthquake. The earthquake hit on the public holiday…
NPR Staffer Accidentally Posts About Cute Baby, Internet Goes Wild
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Wesley Baines
Lately, the news has become a major source of anger and sadness for many of us. With the shadow of war, ongoing political strife, destructive weather, and shocking violence making up the majority of what we read and watch on the news, it’s no wonder we’re overwhelmed by it all. Maybe that’s why the internet…
The Flying Seagull Project Brings Laughter to Refugee Children
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Wesley Baines
In 2014, the number of forcibly displaced people in the world numbered almost 60 million—that’s a 40 percent increase since 2011. The largest groups come from Syria, where civil war rages and explosions rip through the concrete walls of homes on a regular basis. Other refugees from all across the Middle East and Africa flee…
Happy at Work: The Art of Occupational Gratitude
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Jennifer E. Jones
We talked about waking with restless enthusiasm and how what you do for a living plays a major role in that. Are you happy because you live out of your passion… or are you merely going to work? Let me add that I don’t always believe that a better life is just beyond the rainbow.…
The Price of Freedom
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Jennifer E. Jones
Today’s guest blogger is Rebecca Brittingham. Happy July 4th, everyone. Let freedom ring! Barbeques, fireworks, pool parties, and parades will be itching their way into most American homes. Children, parents and grandparents will proudly wear the colors red, white and blue, while the American flag will wave valiantly across the country. Favorite traditional patriotic songs…
Jane Fonda on Aging and The Third Act of Life
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Jennifer E. Jones
Can you tell I’ve been on a TedTalk kick lately? I love these mini-lectures. So full of wisdom… This one by Jane Fonda is particularly insightful. As you age, know that the third act of your life can be the best. You can right wrongs. Change your mind and change your course. It’s never too…
Be Expectant and Miracle-Ready
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Jennifer E. Jones
I thought I was out of wedding season, but after New Years, I found many friends getting engaged and planning their nuptials. I see lots of bridal magazines, countdowns and conversations about the many, many different shades of white. My Facebook page glitters with smiling couples and flashy rings. They know something good is about…
The Need for Praise (or How to Stop Complaining and Love Your Life)
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Jennifer E. Jones
I wrote about a vow to stop complaining last week and it’s interesting how much it’s made me mindful of my speech. I found myself projecting negativity when I really didn’t need to and definitely didn’t want to. Yuck! I’m working on it. After a day or so of watching my mouth, I learned that,…
10 Ways to Bring Joy into Your Life
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Jennifer E. Jones
The following is from Michele Rosenthal, author of Before the World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future. Enjoy! There was a time in my life I didn’t believe I’d ever feel joy again. A horrible illness had befallen me and while I survived it, the rosy glow of joy seemed to have been…
Top 10 Inspiring Blog Posts of 2011
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Jennifer E. Jones
In the right column, you can see the blog posts that got the most comments, and they are some of my favorites as well. However, here are the blog posts that you loved the most. They got the most views and were shared by the most people. Five Things You Must Do Every Day This…
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