We just heard two inspiring, heart wrenching, gut churning, funny, amazing life stories, from two Ugandan women, Joan and Teddy, who lifted themselves out of dire poverty and suffering by making and selling paper beads. The poverty is huge. For example, Millie lives on $1 a day earned from crushing rocks in a quarry, and [...]
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The Problems of Guns and Violence
I used to be a competitive rifle shooter for my University in England.
3 Tips to Get Over a Bad Break-Up
Being in a relationship is a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, not all wonderful experiences are meant to last. In fact, more often than not when a relationship ends it is typically over faster for one person than the other. The worst relationship breakups occur when one person just wants out and the other person desperately wants [...]
Breathing, Mindfulness and Addiction Recovery
Sometimes when people are walking their pathway toward recovery from an addiction they tend to look only towards the big picture. This means that they miss out on the small details that can help in the day to day issues that everyone faces when making life changes. One of the most overlooked aspects of personal [...]
Volunteer Your Way To Abundance
The summer is finally here! As we welcome the warm weather, the sunny sky and the thought of vacations and exciting times with our friends and family, we need to take a small step back. Even though your mind may be racing with positive thoughts and energy because the sun is shining, not everyone is [...]
What The Buddha Might Say To President Obama
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. Buddha With six months to go before the election, President Obama has officially launched his campaign. This is an important time for him not to take anything for granted, but also to stay true to his beliefs and ethics. [...]
Save an Innocent Man From Death: 7 Causes in 7 Days
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The first political prisoner campaign I got involved in after Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer were released on September 21, 2011, was the [...]
7 Causes in 7 Days: Justice for a Justice Defender
“For to be FREE is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela’s wise words capture what felt so impossible to explain over the past few years; what inspired my dedication to fight for freedom for my [...]
Deepak Chopra: Murder by Faith? A Tale of Two Worldviews
What should be done when parents rely on religion instead of medicine to heal sick children?
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New Yorkers: Be in a new OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) show w/ Deepak Chopra, 6/1/13!
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“30 Is Not the New 20″: 3 Things Every 20-Something Needs to Hear
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“Fitch, Please”: Ellen Degeneres’ Hilarious Response Abercrombie’s Sizing Policy
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Feeling Stuck? 4 Tips to Move On
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“Too Religious” for School: Yoga Curriculum Sparks Lawsuit in Southern California
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