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Conflict as Pathway to Connection, Part 1

When I see conflict escalating, I see an opportunity for gaining understanding and healing. It’s an opportunity to surface what each person...
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"On Happiness: the Dalai Lama," by Risha Hall

"On Happiness: the Dalai Lama,"by Risha HallIn "The Art of Happiness in a Troubled Word," by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and...
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San Francisco loves there homeless

Advocates for Homeless gathered together to remember the people that died on the streets homeless this year. This year according to the Department...
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We can't set fire to the Qur'an without ultimately burning ourselves

In August, a small town pastor from a tiny church in Florida announced on Facebook his plans to host “Burn a Qur'an Day” to mark...
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Nature vs nurture: the debate rages on

Recently, there has been more research on the brain indicating that psychopathy (more commonly known as sociopathy) may be biologically based. This...
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Lose it Mr. President! (We need you to.)

Recently, a longing has been expressed in the press and “blogosphere” for President Obama to ditch his signature cool and “lose...
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Relationship advice revisited: Should we really treat people like the family dog?

Recently an article was written advising people to treat their partner like they treat the family dog. It was posited that we had much to learn...
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In America, it's finally okay to be gay

It turns out the timing of congress’ consideration of allowing gay men and women to serve in the military may not be an accident after all....
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Are today's youth even more self-absorbed (and less caring) than generations before?

Earlier this week, Sara Konrath, a researcher at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, released her results on a study...
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Asking, telling, and service: thoughts for Memorial Day

In 1993, President Bill Clinton attempted to lift the ban on homosexuals in the military. It was one of the most contentious efforts of his...
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