When we think of the term “connected,” we generally think of our relationships to other people. We want to feel “connected” to others – like are somehow banded together and joined as a unit. There is a comfort and security in feeling connected to others. It cultivates a sense that we are not alone, that […]
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In his book, Evolution Of A Cro-Magnon, John Joseph chronicled the many struggles he’s faced in his life. Joseph is a survivor – of abuse, neglect, homelessness, incarceration and addiction. Joseph is an Ironman competitor and advocate for health plant-based living. And he is an author of several books, including The PMA Effect, and most
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It is natural to consider “darkness” and “light” to be separate experiences. “Darkness” generally refers to more “negative” or painful emotions, such as sadness, anger, fear, emptiness or shame. In contrast, “light” often refers to more “positive” emotions such as happiness, joy, connection and empowerment. And for the most part, we tend to experience “darkness”
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What does it mean when we call someone “powerful?” Sometimes it’s an observation of a physical attribute that they possess – perhaps when someone can lift a great deal of weight or has a powerful singing voice. Other times it’s when a person has political, economic, cultural or social status such that they can influence
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Parliament-Funkadelic is a phenomenon. Founded and driven by George Clinton, the musical and artistic collective formed an original blend of funk, psychedelia and futurism that continues to influence the cultural landscape today. The influence is perhaps most pronounced in Hip Hop, where Parliament-Funkadelic’s music has been sampled for decades, including by prominent artists such as
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Fearing death can be a natural part of the human condition. The mere thought of our own death or the death of our loved ones can evoke a range of painful emotions including terror, emptiness and depression. And we may feel these negative emotions for a number of reasons. We miss our loved ones when
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The promise of the “American Dream” is that every person will have the chance to work hard so that they can attain the life they want. And while that “dream” may be different for different people, it typically involves a couple of key components. We generally want basic security, such as being able to live
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One of the overwhelming aspects of struggling with mental illness such as depression or anxiety is that we do not know when or where another episode will hit. We can be feeling fine one day and then feel depressed and unable to get out of bed the next day. We can be relaxing as we
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I distinctly remember the first time I heard Paula Cole’s music and saw her perform. It was on a 1995 show called VH1 Duets in which she and Melissa Etheridge performed Cole’s song “Watch The Woman’s Hands.” It was a powerful performance of a great song. But what struck me was Cole’s hand movement as
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A strong sense of purpose appears to be one of the keys to a happier and healthier life. When we live a purpose-driven life, we not only are more likely to achieve our life goals, but also feel satisfied and fulfilled as we work to achieve them. We know who we are and are willing
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