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True Colors

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I don't like to say I have given my life to art. I prefer to say art has given me my life. -Frank Stella A...

Poet's Corner

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Victoria Erickson is a poet, author, and creative writing coach whose work invites readers into a world of dee...

True Colors

Absolutely beautiful bio plastic mobile

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Absolutely beautiful bio plastic mobile By Helen Bittner...

Cognition

The Thermostat and the Architecture of Thought, Understanding Intelligent and Cognitive Agents Through Hunger and Joy

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The Thermostat and the Architecture of Thought: Understanding Intelligent and Cognitive Agents Through Hunger ...

Personal Growth

The Mourning Dove and the Gentle Pause, Mindfulness, Grace and Detachment

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There was once a small mourning dove who loved to perch on a slender branch just above a quiet forest path. Th...

Breathe

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Then one day I was walking along Tinker Creek thinking of nothing at all and I saw the tree with the lights in...

Natural World

The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals: Darwin’s Groundbreaking Insight into Human and Animal Behavior

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The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals: Darwin’s Groundbreaking Insight into Human and Animal Behavior ...

Wakingupfree

3 Parts of LOVE

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It's easy to love people that are easy to love. The practice for me comes in loving the ones that my ego t...

The First Pen

A New Literary Fantasy to Read in 2026

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If You Love Neil Gaiman, Erin Morgenstern, or Mythic Magical Realism If you’ve been searching for a new liter...

Going Green

The Cheapest Energy Sources in 2025, What Powers the World for Less?

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Energy powers everything—our homes, phones, businesses, even the electric car you just posted about on Instagr...

In the Now

Music Festivals in 2025

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Music Festival Wizard is an awesome site for anyone who loves live music and good vibes. It’s packed with info...

In the Now

July Walking Challenge, American Cancer Society

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JULY WALKING CHALLENGE: Easy to start. Important to finish. Walk every day. 2 miles a day is your goal. W...

Healthy Pleasures

Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes ?? Ingredients: - 1 cup cottage cheese - 2 large eggs - 1/4 cup almond f...

True Colors

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Going Green

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ESG INVESTING

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From: The Environmental Blog "In most cases, you’ll find investing being referenced to profit generation. How...

Personal Growth

Why Your Creativity Matters

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From the Kate Bowler podcast with Elizabeth Gilbert The indomitable Liz Gilbert (of EAT, PRAY, LOVE fame) jo...

True Colors

Naomi Fuks

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Breathe

Ecstatic Dance, How This Global Movement Is Healing Minds, Bodies, and Communities

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In recent years, a silent revolution has swept through nightclubs, yoga studios, church basements, and festiva...

Espiritu

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Together we rise

The Ripple Effect of Girls’ Education: How Educating Her Uplifts Us All

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By ChatGPT There’s a quiet revolution unfolding across the globe—one that doesn’t begin with armies or algori...

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Bee Involved

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How to Bee Involved: Join the Movement for Better Social Media and Meaningful Community At IdealHive, we beli...

Espiritu

Why Does Ganesha Have an Elephant Head? The Story Behind the Icon

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If you've ever wondered why Ganesha—the joyful, pot-bellied, sweet-loving Hindu god of wisdom—has the head of ...

The First Pen

Nature's Best Hope

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From Goodreads: "Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, sparked a national conversation about...

@Home

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Healthy Pleasures

VEGAN PESTO SKILLET LASAGNA

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From Vegan Richa: "This easy Pesto Skillet Lasagna with mushrooms and basil pesto is made on the stove top in...

The First Pen

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“There is this idea that you either read to escape or you read to find yourself.” -Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay...

Espiritu

When the Angels Got Their Wings

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Before wings, there was the whisper. Before feathers brushed the ceiling of cathedrals, before halos caught c...

Going Green

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One bee can spark a world in bloom. ???? Protect our pollinators, protect our future. #SaveTheBees #Pollinator...

True Colors

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.

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In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and the...

Breathe

Paz Shanti

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Paz Shanti is a modern spiritual guide and creative thinker known for her peaceful, heart-centered teachings t...

Your World Awaits

Surfing the North Shore of Oahu, A Thrilling Adventure

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The North Shore of Oahu, often regarded as the epicenter of global surfing, draws wave riders from all corners...

@Home

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@Home

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Bits in Time

Particles from Nothing, Understanding the Quantum Vacuum

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At first glance, the vacuum of space appears to be the most barren and uneventful region of the universe. In p...

@Home

Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself

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~Life isn't about finding yourself.Life is about creating yourself~...

True Colors

The Dreamlike Worlds of Katrin Welz Stein, A Journey Through Imagination and Intuition

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In a world saturated with visual noise, where images are constantly streamed, swiped, and forgotten, Katrin We...

Clara Vellum

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958, The SUV for Real Adventures

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I’ve spent the better part of two decades around cars—test-driving them, reviewing them, talking about them un...

Cognition

The Hungers That Decide

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At the core of nearly every intelligent agent—biological or artificial—lies a simple but profound principle: ...

Sea of little fires

Empowering Girls Through Education: Malala Yousafzai’s Mission and the Global Fight for Equality

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One Voice That Changed the World In a world where over 120 million girls are out of school, the story of Mala...

True Colors

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Natural World

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Espiritu

Celebrations Honoring Spirit in Many Forms

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By IdealHive In an increasingly interconnected world, many are rediscovering the richness of spiritual tradit...

Sea of little fires

Krista Tippett, Generous Listening, and the Enduring Wisdom of OnBeing

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In a culture dominated by noise, speed, and conflict, Krista Tippett has long stood as a voice of quiet depth,...

True Colors

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Warning: this DIY might make you fall in love with your old jeans again: https://mideas.co/nMyqE #DIYFas...

True Colors

Presence

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"Sharing a bed isn’t always about touch — sometimes, it’s simply about presence. It’s about the unspoken comf...

Espiritu

Hidden Secrets of Angkor Wat, A Journey Through History, Spirit, and Sacred Stone

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Angkor Wat is more than Cambodia’s national symbol. It is more than the largest religious monument on Earth. I...

Sea of little fires

Matsuo Basho: A Little Fire That Walked Through Mountains

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For A Sea of Little Fires In a world driven by noise, speed, and spectacle, Matsuo Basho offers a powerful le...

Community Gardening

5 Ways to Attract and Nurture Monarch Butterflies in Your Home Garden

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Monarch butterflies are always a welcome and magical sight in the garden. These vivid orange beauties are stru...

Healthy Pleasures

The Health and Neurological Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

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If you’ve ever seen a Lion’s Mane mushroom, you know it looks more like a snowy sea creature than something yo...

Poet's Corner

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When your heart is heavy and You can't create Sit for a while with your pain Inhale the breath of life and...

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