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In this guide to mindfulness meditation for beginners, we will introduce you to meditation, and we’ll share meditation tips for beginners to help you get started on your meditation journey. Mindfulness meditation is a simple practice that, done regularly, is also life-changing. Through meditation, we can discover and make friends […]

Do you want to know how to start meditating? If you’d like to start a daily meditation practice, you’re in the right place! Whether you wish to meditate for help with stress and anxiety, greater emotional attunement and resilience, stronger relationships, or spiritual growth and wisdom, you’ll see these benefits […]

I am an animal person. For as long as I can remember, I have adored animals of all species, shapes, and sizes, regardless of their “likeableness,” age or disposition, and I often feel I can relate much more easily with non-human animals than with my fellow human beings. In fact, […]

The video below traces a thread in the classic movie The Princess Bride: the phrase “As you wish,” as code for “I love you.” Spoiler alert! The video is the first two minutes and the final minute of arguably one of the best movies of all time. If you haven’t […]

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