Seth Mullins
Seth Mullins blogs about the untapped potentials of the human mind and soul: http://frontiersofconsciousness.blogspot.com
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Faith: Where Does it Come From?Perhaps faith is not a concept or philosophy at all but rather the soul's genuine remembrance of God's love.
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The Split Between Sexuality and the HeartSome of us experience our sexuality and our feelings - desire and the heart - sometimes at odds. This article explores how such a conflict develops and how it might be healed.
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Aliens Here Among Us: The Secret Reality of the ArchetypesA lot of speculative fiction describes or suggests potentials of consciousness that are actually within the grasp of human beings. -
Do Demons Exist?Supernatural beings or perversions of the mind? Any way one considers demons, they remain entities that prefer to remain hidden whilst they wield their influence over humans.
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The Allure of Drama in a RelationshipThe same thing that makes a partnership unstable can lend it an edge of excitement. Is this a clue that one may be shunning intimacy and real love?
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Absent Fathers and Mother-Bound BoysWhen fathers are absent in one way or another from boys' lives, boys will gravitate towards their mothers; and, in doing so, they will begin to see their fathers through their mothers' eyes. -
Dreams and Their Relation to Waking LifeThe intention of our dreams is to lead us to reconnect with the deeper source of our being - the guidance, knowledge and wisdom that lies within us. -
Poverty and a Person's Sense of WorthThis article looks at how a person's sense of unworthiness and/or shame can manifest as a poor financial outlook. -
Risking Being Vulnerable with a PartnerPlaying it safe with our partners might insure that we never get hurt, but it also denies us the possibility that they'll see and value us for who we really are. -
Self-Knowledge is the First Step Towards Realizing One's DreamsWhen we understand the forces driving us - our real motivations, beliefs and fears - we can grab the reins of our lives and steer ourselves in new directions. -
How We Cope with Grief and LossGrief and loss are felt more acutely when we're looking to the transitory world rather than to the inner spirit to feed us.
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Preparing the Space for IntimacyBeing ready to share with another oftentimes first requires a deepening of intimacy with one's self
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: When Instability Feels like NormalcyWhen we grow up around the instability of alcoholism, fear can come to define how we see not only the outside world but also our own identity.
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What Makes a True Friend?Are our friends supportive of who we really are, or just investing a stake in our being (and staying) a certain way?
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The North of Eden Retreat Center in VermontThe North of Eden retreat center has become a sanctuary for dreamwork practitioners seeking to intensify their inner work and also interact with other people who are walking the path
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Are Men the Real Culprits Behind Corporate Greed?Much has been said about the dark side of men who rule the corporate world. But what about the women behind the men?
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House Training Your New PuppyDetails on how to house train your puppy utilizing designated outdoor areas, indoor dens and other confined spaces.
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Reclaiming the Inner ChildAll paths of inner work and spiritual transformation require us, eventually, to connect with the innocence of our Child selves.
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The Process of Dream Analysis: Resistance and Free WillMany people who pursue dream analysis therapy experience resistance at times when the work leads then further and further away from what they believe they want.
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The Role of the Anima in Archetypal PsychologyThe Anima appears within dreams - to men and women both, contrary to what's commonly believed - to help heal wounds of shame and guilt and bring unconditional love.
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How to Create Natural Looking Rock GardensRock gardens mimic natural outcroppings in nature, providing a man-made home for alpine plants. This article details the planning and building of such a garden and the choosing of plants to house there.
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Preparing Your Home for a New PuppyHere's some guidelines for creating a home environment that's welcoming to a new puppy, including confining spaces, crates, exercise pens, toys, tags and leash laws, and "puppy-proofing".
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Creating Aquariums that Reflect Fishes' Natural HabitatsAn exciting challenge for aquarium enthusiasts is the creation of habitats that reflect the environments where fish naturally live.
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Landscape Gardening with MossesMoss carpeting in a landscape can be calming, comforting, and conducive to a reflective state of mind.
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The Role of the Animus in Archetypal DreamworkIn the context of Archetypal psychology, the Animus is the agent of transformation. He exposes the lie of the false self and ushers forth the truth and beauty buried beneath.
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Archetypal Psychology: The Journey to One's Soul SelfMany schools of psychology give scant heed to the human soul. Archetypal psychology not only recognizes its eminent importance but also provides each of us with the means of exploring its depths.
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Replacing Lawns with More Unusual Ground CoversThe potential uses for open areas in a landscape can include much more than conventional lawns, such as ornamental grasses, wild perennials, and alternative ground covers.
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Smoking and Your TeethSmoking creates an environment that's favorable to the growth of bacteria in the mouth, while at the same time depressing the immune system's ability to fight these threats.
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Fabled Lost Lands: Lemuria and MuReferred to by psychics, and appearing in the dreams and shadowy recollections of numerous people, Lemuria and Mu and nearly as persistent lost-world legends as Atlantis.
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Hallucinogenic Drugs and Mystical (Inner) ExperienceHallucinogenics have been around, in one form or another, for millenia. They've enabled imbibers to enter into the world of the mystic - but only for brief visits.
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In Search of a Meaningful LifeEach of us, being unique, came into this world to make a contribution that no one else could make.
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Walking the Spiritual Path (When the Rest of Your Life is Falling Apart)Spiritual growth can feel disruptive if we've built so many things in our lives upon a false sense of self and suddenly begin acting from our true selves.
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Therapeutic Touch: How it WorksPractitioners of Therapeutic Touch recognize a universal life force within and around all beings, and draw upon this energy to correct imbalances - with the result that physical injuries and ilnesses are cured.
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Brian Froud and His World of FaeriesBrian Froud's paintings, books, and cinematic creations wield such power because they carry their creator's true belief in his subject: the Faerie world.
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The Challenges Faced by Highly Sensitive PeopleHighly Sensitive People have to find a way to live with their acute perceptions without being overwhelmed by them - and often in spite of the resistance they face from society at large.
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Animal Psychics and Their WorkBy serving as a bridge between animal and human consciousness, animal psychics (or communicators) can help us to understand, help and heal our pets - as well as hear some of the special messages they may have for us.
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Mark Lanegan's Field Songsmark Lanegan's fifth solo album is arguably his finest.
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Why You Need to Check out the Chinook Winds CasinoThe Chinook Winds Resort boasts a premiere casino, hotel accomodations, family services, and a great view of the Oregon coast.
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Controlling Relationships: Trying to Force Love (Instead of Allowing It)Any of the various control tactics that we might use in our relationships all stem from the basic conviction and fear that we're not worthy of love.
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Struggling to Find One's Place as an Artist in the WorldHow does one live with a driving creative vision when there seems to be no place for it in the world?
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War and Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderOur culture cannot prepare its soldiers for the psychological stresses that they face in combat.
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Dealing with an Incessant TalkerIncessant talkers (we might use the innocuous term "external processors") approach life by verbalizing every step of it. They need a sounding board; don't make yourself available!
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Real-Life Pygmies and Fairy LegendMyths and legends - and claims of actual sightings - of fairies have persisted in many areas of the world for ages. Is there any correlation between folklore concerning the "wee folk" and the scientific evidence of diminutive humans in our past?
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Researching Fictional Novels and Short StoriesThe real trick to time-effective research is to understand, ahead of time, exactly what it is that we'll need to know.
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Fantasy Authors: Haven't We Had Enough of Elves and Dwarves?Elves and dwarves were once great archetypal elements of fantasy stories that have lost their power to inspire thanks to overuse.
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Recognizing the Angels Here Amongst UsWhen we assume that certain people have nothing to offer us, we may be shutting the door on some grace of the universe.
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Creativity and Self-Destruction: The Lives of Wounded, Gifted ArtistsThe tragic lives of so many artists has led many to assumed that there's an undeniable relationship between creativity and self-destruction. Is there no other way?
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Surviving a Breakup: Feeling like It's O.K. To Be AloneThe clearest way to move on from a breakup is to understand that you are the source of your own happiness - not anyone else.
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Should Infant Males Be Circumcised?Circumcising an infant boy used to be standard procedure; in recent decades, the practice has become open to debate. More and more people have begun to view such operations as causing needless pain for a newly-born child.
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Insuring that Children Feel Comfortable with Their BodiesCalling undue attention to toddler's genitals or their bodily functions can make them feel alienated from their own bodies. Treating each body part as equally special will help them to blossom into a healthy sexuality later on.
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Are Our Children Getting Their Sex Education from Television?TV programs can give children subtle messages about what it means to be a man or woman and how the sexes relate to each other. Monitoring what they watch can help insure that the values they learn are the ones we want them to have.
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When You Feel Like You No Longer Know Your PartnerMost partners begin their relationships harboring certain illusions about each other. What happens when we begin to see through those projections?
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Staying Spiritually Centered in a Frantic WorldThe hubbub of the modern world can make it difficult for us to hear the quiet but persistent voice of the spirit.
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How the Ego Can Destroy a Good RelationshipThe voice of the ego tells us that we have to find ways to "get" love from another person, believing that we lack it in ourselves. Taking its advice can turn a relationship into a mere power struggle.
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Self-Publishing Success StoriesOnce a stigma, being self-published may actually be the distinction of many of our great writers in coming decades.
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Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published AuthorsHere's some tips on how to put your self-published book before the eyes of potential readers.
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Clearing Drains Without Resorting to Harmful ChemicalsCommercial drain cleaners can be harmful both to people and the environment. This aricle describes alternative drain treatments that are becoming popular.
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Good Alternative Grains for People with Wheat AllergiesOftentimes, the only way to cope with wheat allergies and/or gluten intollerance is to cut this grain completely out of your diet. Luckily, there are nutritious and flavorful alternatives.
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Tantric Techniques for Prolonging LovemakingTantra yoga addresses a number of sexual difficulties - among them, premature ejaculation in men. This article describes some simple techniques that can correct this problem.
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Our Thoughts and the Aging Process: What's the Relationship?This reflective piece was inspired by my grandmother, who was beating me at tennis at 60 and is still outwitting me at 85.
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Protecting Your Child from Bullying at SchoolThis article offers advice for discerning whether your child is being bullied at school, understanding what's happening, and taking steps to prevent it thereafter.
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Nirvana's BleachNirvana's debut album captures the band at a time in their transformation - and also evinces some of the innocence they possessed before fame got ahold of them.
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Tips for Monitoring Kids' Video Game PlayingMany video games are violent; almost all are addictive. But if we can sift through to find the innocuous ones, and set some limits, we can let kids enjoy a certain amount of gameplay without having to forbid it entirely.
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Sexual or Emotional Infidelity: Which Hurts Worse?Evolutionary psychology has postulated that ancient biological roles can explain men and women's differing responses to jealousy. Does this theory hold up in todays much-changed society, though?
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Hybrid Car Industry Proving Viable, but Still Finding Its WheelsHybrid cars still represent a promising and viable alternative to more polluting conventional vehicles, but they've experienced some of the setbacks typical of any new technology.
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Does Monogamy Have a Future?Monogamy has had a rough time in our society, and it doesn't seem to follow after any patterns of nature, either. Does this mean the ideal itself is unrealistic? -
Are Our Beliefs About Money Preventing Us from Earning It?This article poses the theory that maybe those of us who struggle for money but never quite earn enough might be carrying the inner conviction that we don't deserve abundance in our lives.
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The Easiest Annuals to Grow in Your Flower GardenThe annual flowers that grow most easily are the ones that can be sown directly from seed - and that can continue to seed themselves, thereafter. This article describes seven beautiful examples.
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Astrological Sun Signs: Leo the Lion (July 23-August 22)Though knowledge of one's astrological sign is an incomplete (and often misused)approach to orientating one's life, it can provide valuable clues for understanding one's self.
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How to Rid Your Home of MoldBecause mold is encouraged by warm and humid conditions, controlling moisture in the home is a ket step to its prevention.
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What Do the Dead Sea Scrolls Tell Us About the Essenes?Studying the Dead Sea Scrolls paints a picture of the Essenes as a pious and devout - and secretive - brotherhood.
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What Rights Do Non-Custodial Parents Have?Non-Custodial parents have certain inherent rights with their children; the problem is that they can be hard to enforce where the laws are vague, which is why a well spelled out parenting plan is crucial.
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Natural Ways to Repel MosquitoesMosquitos can be the bane of hikers, gardeners, and outdoor diners. This article offers natural ways of detering them, for those concerned about the chemicals contained in typical repellants.
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How to Grow Beautiful, Healthy RosesRoses have such a mystique about them that many people assume they're difficult to cultivate. On the contrary, roses can flourish with gentle care and the following of a few basic steps.
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Being with a Partner Who Still Loves Someone They've LostWhen we love someone who's been bereaved, must we forever live in the shadow of the one they lost?
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Knowing when to Let Go of a Writing ProjectIt's usual in our best interests, as writers, to abandon or revamp those projects that fail to engage our passion and interest.
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The Stigma of Being a Self-Published AuthorPrint-on-demand and other avenues of self-publishing have arisen to provide authors with alternatives to an increasingly hostile publishing climate. Unfortunately, mosr reviewers and media personalities don't consider books produced by these methods to be "really" published.
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WritingUp.com: Great Community, but is it a Site Where Bloggers Can Earn?Writingup.com is a stimulating environment for reading and posting blogs, getting feedback, and engaging in discussion. How accurate are the claims that we can make money while we're at it?
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The Role of Artists in Creating MythMyth hearkens to our unrealized potentials, and artists of originality are the modern day myth-makers.
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Can Ex-Lovers Remain Good Friends?True friendship between former lovers is not impossible; but it does require some clear communication, effort, and a healthy dose of mutual respect.
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Moving Beyond Prescription MedicationsThe symproms of any ilness are intended as a system of feedback between mind and body. Artificial states created by pharmaceuticals can obstruct this system.
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The Tentative Return of Guns 'n' RosesNone can foretell the fate of Guns 'n' Roses' newest incarnation. But their recent tours have proved that Axl Rose still possesses the passion and talent, and his new band is quite capable of complementing his vision.
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Divorce: There's No Shame in Moving OnDivorce often causes more distress and feelings of low self worth for both partners than is necessary.
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Coping with Controlling and Manipulative People in Our LivesIf we're obliged to deal with control freaks in our lives, it can be helpful to remember that, beneath all their manipulations, they are motivated by fear.
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How to Remove Stains and Perform Other Repairs on Your CarpetIts a rare carpet that survives without an accident or two, but we can treat most problems ourselves without getting professional help.
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Romantic Expectations: The Unspoken ContractWhen we're reliant upon someone else to demonstrate our worth to us, we enter into our intimate rlationships saying, basically, "i'll fulfill your needs if you'll show me who I am."
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Reclaiming Our Lives After a Divorce or a BreakupRecovering from the dissollution of a cherished partnership often involves finding our own identity again, the sense of "I" apart from the "we".
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Learning from Mistakes Made in Past RelationshipsIf we can refrain from casting blame and instead take personal responsibility for whatever happened in our intimate relationships, we can feel empowered to break old patterns and make different choices in the future.
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Are Our Children Here to Teach Us?If we can broaden our view of reality, we might discover that our children came into this world with their own soul purpose - that they have as much to teach us as we have to teach them.
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Synchronicity: The Principle of Meaningful CoincidenceThe idea of synchronicity suggests that our inner thoughts and feelings and the outer world are connected in miraculous ways.
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The Tarot: A Mirror of the SoulBeneath all the distortions and superstitions placed upon them, Tarot cards essentially serve as a mirror of one's spiritual condition.
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Role-Playing Games and Their Value for Young AdultsRole-playing games continue to endure, in part, because they allow people to access, with their imaginations, the archetypal inner world that is the heritage of our race.
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Basic Kriya Yoga MeditationsKriya yoga involves attaining expanded states of consciousness by drawing upon one's root sexual energy and moving it through the Chakra energy centers through breath and visualization.
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Creative Visualization - Techniques for Manifesting What You WantHere are two simple visualization techniques to use for drawing into your life that which you desire.
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The Many Faces of LuciferLucifer is synonymous with the Devil in Christian religion, but some spiritual circles interpret a positive meaning in this archetype.
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Avoid Making Poor Assumptions in Your RelationshipWhen we make assumptions on the basis of what our partners say, we may get reactive before we're even clear about what they're communicating.
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Edgar Cayce Readings Concerning the Origins of MankindEdgar Cayce remains one of our most well known (and accurate) psychics, and some of the more intriguing material he delivered touched upon the very origins of our race.
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Carl Jung and the Process of IndividuationPsychologists Carl Jung centered his work around the internal process by which we become fully whole and functional human beings - what he referred to as the process of individuation.
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The Pioneering Work of Author and Channeler Jane Roberts: The Seth MaterialFor those who are receptive to his words, the entity known as Seth, who spoke through medium Jane Roberts, offers insight into the infinite potential for men and women to create their reality.
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The Controversy Surrounding Carlos Casteneda and the Teachings of Don JuanAuthor Carlos Casteneda's life has been largely shrouded in mystery, and many critics have pointed to incongruities in his widely successful and influencial "Don Juan" books.
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Our Love Affair with Christmas LightsChristmas lights are a means of bringing beauty and buoyant spirits into our communities and breaking up some of the monotony.
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Feeding Your Dog: Tips for Maximum NutritionDogs need as wide an array of nutrients as we do, and there's a number of ways in which we can offer them this nourishment.
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The Lost Continent of AtlantisThere is no hard evidence that points to the existence of fabled Atlantis, but herein are some of the more persuasive arguments in favor of it.
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The Doors' Strange DaysSeasoned veterans after recording their landmark first album, and with their communal mind still intact, the Doors made their definitive statement with Strange Days.
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The Real Spirit of Wicca: Its Philosophy and PracticesDue to various pop culture notions about witchcraft, the nature and divinity reverence at the heart of the Wicca religion is often lost beneath a lot of distortions.
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The Absence of the Feminine - and a Model of Divine Partnership - in Christian ReligionIt's small wonder that many of us feel anxiety and guilt around sexuality when our most popular mythology - that of the Bible - fails to model or sanction it.
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Are Modern Relationships Made to Last?Because so many of us have accelerated our growth processes to meet the needs of the planet, many aspects of our lives are no longer as stable as they once were - including our intimate relationships.
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Does Great Sex Technique Make a Great Lover?Knowledge of all the sex tricks in the world won't keep our love lives exciting in the long run if we lack real intimacy with our partners.
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What to Consider Before Buying or Adopting a DogA lot of problems are created when people take dogs home only to realize later that they can't properly care for them. Here's some things we should consider before we let ourselves be won over by those big brown eyes.
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Battling Garden Pests Without PesticidesThere are natural ways to control pest populations in the garden without resorting to chemicals that can harm us and disrupt fragile ecological balances.
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Hieronymous Bosch: Painter of the Religious and the SupernaturalHironymous Bosch is one of the most renowned "surrealistic" painters - and also one of the least understood.
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The Origins of Some of Our Best-Loved Christmas Carols and HymnsMany of the carols and hymns that embody the spirit of Christmas have stories behind them that are equally magical and inspiring.
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Iron Maiden: Homage to the Classic Debut Album by the Seminal Heavy Metal BandIron Maiden's self-titled first album still sounds as vital today as when it was first recorded over 25 years ago.
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Why Reasoning with Small Children Rarely WorksA child's mind is not developed to experience life in a complex intellectual way, but some way much more direct. Why, then, should we use reason to try to influence children's behavior?
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How to Keep Animals from Pillaging Your GardenSometimes, more damage can be wrought to our gardens from mammals than from bug pests. Here are some simple ways to deter the kinds of animals that like to graze on the plants we're trying to grow.
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Tips for Growing StrawberriesDelicious as they are, strawberries are not very difficult to grow. This article details when and how to plant them.
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Variations of the Christmas Tree and Its Decorations from Around the WorldWe can find inspiration for new decorative ideas during the Holiday season by looking at unique versions of the Christmas throughout many countries.
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Is There Such a Thing as Parenting Instinct?Parenting instinct imbues us with love and a protective impulse. But in order to be effective parents in such a complex society, we can't rely upon it alone.
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The First Thanksgiving Celebration in AmericaSentiments of gratitude and humble thanks may be often the subjects of cynicism in the modern day, but privation had taught the first settlers in America their true value.
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8 Beneficial Bugs for Our GardensIt'd be a shame to indiscriminately kill every critter in our gardens, because many of them do us a great service. Here's a list of some of our more common garden allies.
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8 Common Garden Pests in North AmericaHere's some of the most notorious culprits that like to hang out in our gardens and snack.
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Tips on Keeping Goldfish in Outdoor PondsGoldfish are hardy creatures that can survive as easily in an outdoor pond as in an indoor aquarium. Here's some tips to help insure that they remain healthy and free from stress.
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Are You Considering Owning a Horse? Some Factors to Weigh BeforehandHorses are among the most desired pets, but they also require the greatest expense and care. What specific work and costs are typically involved?
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Coy Ways to Initiate Lovemaking (When We're Too Shy to Suggest It)Offering subtle approaches to initiating lovemaking when we're feeling too inhibited, for whatever reason, to come out and ask our partners.
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How Does an Online Affair Differ from Offline Cheating?Many partners don't consider Internet affairs, as they're called, to be actual infidelity - because there's no face-to-face contact involved. But online intimacy draws time and energy away from the primary relationship nonetheless.
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The Healing Power of Compassionate ThoughtsPositive thinking is essential to the health of any human being. But when we don't hold a loving regard for ourselves and our spiritual brothers and sisters in this world, our efforts lack the energy and heart to really effect change.
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Coping with the Onset of PubertyA refresher for those of us with girls or boys in or approaching their teen years. Here's advice for rolling with the onrush of changes that come with puberty.
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Meditation for Bringing Harmony Back into Our Intimate RelationshipsA simple exercise that helps our minds to let go of negativity and focus on thoughts of harmony and love.
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Why Does Love so Often Let Us Down?Maybe the crises we face in our intimate relationships are meant to teach us to stop looking outside of ourselves for something that we can only find within.
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How Illiteracy Contributes to Injustice in SocietyWhen people can't read, they are often at the mercy of self-appointed authorities when it comes to forming opinions about important issues. We can see this dynamic played out in both law and politics.
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Understanding the Addictive PersonalityAddiction has been explained in physiological, emotional, and social terms. However, the common processes that people go through as they succumb to it has led to a certain understanding of the addictive personality.
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Caring for Pet FerretsFerrets are friendly, intelligent and playful animals that make good domestic pets, provided that their owners are willing to devote the time and energy needed to keep up with them.
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Keeping Pets in a Jar (For Kids)Keeping little creatures in jars can provide kids with a window into nature's workings. This article describes how they can prepare appropriate habitats and hunt for their pets.
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When is Divorce the Best Solution?There are many factors that spouses weigh when considering divorce - not only their feelings for each other, but also the children, friends, family, assets, and living circumstances they may share.
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Reaching a Divorce Agreement when Children Are InvolvedChildren often feel vulnerable and powerless when their parents divorce. Custody and child support are sensitive issues that should be handled by the adults separately lest their kids feel themselves in the midst of a battle.
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Honoring Childhood: Making the Most of This Brief but Crucial TimeHow children live through the first ten years or so of their lives will profoundly affect how they experience the world as adults. Honoring childhood can be one of the most important gifts that we give to our young ones.
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Gardening with Our ChildrenParenting and gardening can seem like mutually-exclusive activities. But if parenting is our full-time job, and we can't bear to part with our gardens, is there any way for us to integrate the two?
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Constructing a Cold Frame for Winter GardeningThough they aren't as portable as other types of covering, cold frames offer plants the best protection from winter's cold. This article provides step-by-step instructions for building one of the simplest designs.
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Loving Our Partners UnconditionallyMore often then not, relationships are based upon expectations: we'll give our love if our partners continue to satisfy us in certain ways. Our partnerships are doomed to fail in the long run, however, unless we can learn to love unconditionally.
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Gardening and Landscaping in Dry ClimateOur dry climate landscapes and gardens can be just as beautiful as what we might achieve in lusher areas. This article explains how to successfully grow flora in low moisture areas.
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Gardening in Small YardsThere are several ways to maximize the use of small yard spaces for gardening. This article describes a few of the most effective approaches.
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Creating Your Landscape Site PlanIf we draw up a landscape site plan before beginning any projects on our property, we'll have an easier time balancing creativity with practical considerations.
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Simple Steps to Creating Your Own WebsiteThis article outlines how to create basic Web pages - and publish them online - using simple writing and FTP programs and HTML commands.
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Getting Lost in Love's IllusionsInfatuation is oftentimes based upon illusions (projections), and it prevents us from seeing our partners for who they really are.
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Fantasy Play-Acting and Child DevelopmentWhen children engage in fantasy play-acting, they are using their imaginations to explore not only their world but also their sense of identity.
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Managing Anger: Using the Emotion ConstructivelyAnger is a natural emotion that's vital to the health of any human being. It only becomes destructive when it builds up, having been denied an outlet, and then explodes.
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Is Someone You Love an Addict?It's natural to want to intervene when somebody we love is behaving in a self-destructive manner. However, our confrontations can often backfire - unless we're really motivated by unconditional love.
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Platonic Relationships: Can Men and Women Just Be Close Friends?Platonic relationships can offer some of the same advantages as physical ones, like affection and sharing, without some of the attendant expectations. But are they made to last?
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The Sometimes Scandalous History of CoffeeCoffee has been credited with fomenting rebellion and inspiring poets and writers. This article traces its colorful history, from its mythical origins to its role in the French and American Revolutions.
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Tips for Safe Surfing on the WebLike in any big city at night, not every neighborhood on the Internet is safe. This article provides tips for setting your browser's security and privacy tabs and installing antivirus programs.
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Defending Your Computer Against Malicious WebsitesWhen an unknown sender invites you to visit a Website that you haven't heard of before, be wary. Hackers and thieves use modern technology to ensnare careless online browsers.
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The Myth of Soul MatesThe idea that we each have but one destined mate is akin to the popular notion of heaven: it implies a state where all the questions of life are resolved and there is no more room for growth.
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Protecting Yourself from Irresponsible RoommatesYou can't control the people you live with, and even your close friends are fallible. Your best bet is to insure and protect your own rights in any living situation.
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Friends with Benefits: The Modern Recipe for IntimacyMany people indulge themselves in "open" relationships - and oftentimes get hurt as a result. Is intimacy without attachment really possible?
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Dealing with Overly-Needy or Demanding FriendsDependent friends will always put their dramas in the center of our lives. The best thing we can do is refuse to feed them our energy and attention any longer, and force them to stand on their own two feet.
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Strange Horizons: Weekly Speculative Fiction EzineStrange Horizons is dedicated to offering readers unique and inventive science fiction and fantasy. It also pays generous rates to writers and illustrators.
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Stepping into a Relationship with a Partner Who Has ChildrenRelationships where one or both people have children from previous partnerships can pose special challenges. Expectations should be clearly communicated to avoid confusion and hurt feelings down the road.
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Paid Online Surveys: How Much Can You Make?Although many people do earn a respectable secondary income by taking paid surveys, the claims made by some companies and databases are exaggerated.
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Surviving in the Food Service IndustryMore and more of us these days find ourselves in one of the most stressful industries of all: food service. Here's some survival tips from a 15-year veteran.
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The Pros and Cons of Various Kinds of Garden FertilizerThe wide variety of fertilizers available can prove confusing for beginner gardeners. This article breaks them down according to predominant types, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Keeping Tarantulas as PetsWith their exotic appearance and simple requirements for survival, tarantulas make intriguing and safe pets. This article details what one should consider when purchasing tarantulas, and explains how to house them and provide basic care.
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How to Best Build Up Your Compost PileLayering materials in a compost pile properly maximizes aeration and moistening; as a result, eveything decomposes faster to form rich humus.
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Fertilizer or Composted Material: Which is Better for Your Garden?The nutrients in our garden soils inevitably have to be replenished, and there are benefits and disadvantages to using either fertilizers or composted materials. Could a compromise between the two bring optimum enrichment to our soil?
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Writers: Coax Your Inspiration by Writing in Different EnvironmentsThough we writers tend to be solitary creatures, venturing outside our familiar environment and finding new places to write - for example, in pulbic, or out in nature - can provide the stimulus for fresh ideas.
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Fertilizing Flower and Vegetable GardensProvides advice for selecting the proper fertilizer for your garden's soil, and for applying it.
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John Lennon and the Peace MovementJohn Lennon used his fame as a platform to promote a message of peace, because he understood that the overly-intellectual rhetoric often used made the real ideals of the movement too obscure for the average person to understand.
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How the Angels and the Demons Wrestled for the Soul of Jim MorrisonThe myth of Jim Morrison overshadowed the man, until his name became synonymous with self-destruction. Bios written by former Doors members help to bring the singer down to human dimensions.
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Grocery Store Gimmicks that Can Cost You MoneyIf we want to save money on grocery shopping, it can be helpful to try and think like store managers and be wary of the tactics they use to try and get us to make impulse purchases.
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Adopting and Caring for a Stray CatA stray cat that we take in and care for is one less animal that will die in the streets or from euthanasia. This article explains how to prepare for cats whose physical conditions are unknown.
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Why More and More People Are Embracing Private Schools and Home Schoolingmany people have become convinced that their children pass beyond their protection and influence when they're sent to public schools. Distrusting both the ethics of the curriculum and the environment within these schools, they seek alternatives.
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Finding Alternatives to Compulsory State EducationCritics of the public school system in America say that it exists not to help young kids reach their full potential but rather to turn them into useful tools of government and industry.
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Teaching Children Through Actions Instead of WordsBecause the minds of young children are more attuned to learning through doing than by reasoning, it's preferable to gently steer them in positive directions rather than admonish them with words.
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Diffusing Tensions Between PartnersOftentimes, conversations between intimate partners get derailed when inner wounds are touched upon. Then they start reacting - to their own projections, not to what was really said.
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Keeping Our Freelance Work Flowing (In Lieu of a Steady Paycheck)When we embark upon full-time freelance writing careers, we sacrifice some of the security that our previous jobs provided us with. The key is to keep our new content flowing, and this article offers advice on how to do that.
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The Environmental Benefits of Roof GardensFirst implemented in germany in the 1960's, roof gardens have begun to prove their value in promoting biodiversity and impacting upon urban environments in a positive way.
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What is Waldorf Education?By focusing on the whole child - body, mind, emotional body and spirit - Waldorf schools distinguish themeselves from a public educational system that stresses intellectual development above all else.
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Keeping Amphibians as PetsAmphibians rank amongst nature's most exotic beauties, and many species can be safely kept in captivity. This article provides guidelines for feeding, handling, and setting up an aqua-terrarium.
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Obtaining a Liquor License in the State of OregonOutlines the basic process of submitting a request with the Oregon Liquor Control Commision in order to be licensed to serve alcohol at your place of business.
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Opening a Subway FranchiseThis article outlines the basic steps to applying for a Subway franchise, and describes what Subway's associates can help you accomplish.
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Does America's Television News Deliberately Exploit Our Fears?When exploring the reasons behind rampant violence in America, Michael Moore discovered (as he was filming "Bowling For Columbine") that the country is nearly identical to many European ones - except for the very negative slant of its media.
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The Triumph and Tragedy of French Poet Arthur RimbaudArthur Rimbaud created a revolutionary body of poetic work and then renounced it all at an age when most other artists are only beginning.
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Shamanism in Theory and PracticeShamanism is an ancient art and method of healing and visionary experience that has been embraced by the modern New Age movement.
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What is Archetypal Psychology?In reaction to the rigid and materialistic definition of human nature offered up by other branches of psychology, James Hillman's approach broadened our view of the human being and brought the psyche - the soul - back into the picture.
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Natural Balms for Cuts, Stings and BruisesNatural skin applications require time and forethought to prepare, but they can be a welcome alternative to commercial balms for people with allergies or skin sensitivities.
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Helping Our Kids to Make the Transition to a New SchoolAttending a new school can be a difficult change for kids, especially if they're going from being kings and queens to underdogs. This article offers advice on getting them acclimated to their new school environment.
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Planning a Man-Made Backyard StreamThis article details the steps involved in creating an artificial stream, including plotting its course, digging the groove, lining, and adorning with rocks, pavers, and edging plants.
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Variations of Backyard Waterfall DesignCreating a backyard waterfall resembles the construction of a stream, except that we have to engineer a steep elevation drop where the water will fall. This article explores a few approaches to doing that.
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Caring for Bonsai TreesBonsai trees are wonders of nature, creating beautiful landscapes in miniature form. Proper care of bonsai requires knowledge of particular species' preferences for sunlight, soil, and water.
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Treating Depression with St. John's WortSt. John's wort has become a viable alternative to synthetic antidepressants, proving itself as effective as Prozac without the adverse side effects. What's more, it can be enjoyed by the rest of us in a soothing tea.
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From Deerskins to Clothing: The Basic Steps of TanningBuckskin is durable, comfortable, waterproof and wind-resistant. This article outlines the steps that tanners take to transform animal skins into fully functional clothing.
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Echinacea: Nature's Preventative MedicineA gift to us from the Plains Indians, Echinacea purpurea has proven its efficacy against colds and the flu, as well as providing an overall boost to our immune systems.
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Teaching Kids to Love LearningOftentimes, kids perform poorly in school and the job market not because their slow learners but rather because they never experienced the learning process as an enjoyable one.
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Herbal Medicine and the FDAThough herbal remedies are readily available nowadays, they didn't always bear the stamp of approval in the U.S.; in fact, they were almost completely suppressed not so long ago.
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Natural Treatments for InsomniaInsomnia robs us of mental alertness, physical energy, and emotional well being. This article offers information on natural remedies that work to counteract the stress of modern life and allow us to sleep again.
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Combatting Depression with HypnotherapyHypnotherapy works with mental and emotional issues at the place where they originate: in our thoughts. A hypnotic trance is simply a state of focused attention that allows us to replace negative thoughts with a more positive motif.
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When Will the World's Oil Supply Peak?Economists and geologists offer varying estimates for the depletion of oil resources in the world, but most agree that it will happen in our lifetimes.
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The Debate Over Replacing Gasoline Powered Cars with Hydrogen Fuel Cell VehiclesAlternative fuels can help our environment and alleviate the U.S.'s dependence on foreign petroleum. Hydrogen cells ranks amongst the most viable of non-fossil fuel energy sources - but are they feasible in the near future?
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Exploring Alternative, Renewable Energy Sources Can Extricate the U.S. From Costly Foreign WarsViolence abroad will continue until the U.S. ceases to be dependent on foreign oil. Developing alternative fuel sources may be the only hope for peace, and for recovering an environment ravaged by burning fossil fuels.
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Using PayPal: A Primer for BeginnersPayPal has become an inevitable medium for anyone looking to make money online. This article describes the steps of getting set up, and upgrading a basic account.
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Sizing Up a Trout Stream for a Better CatchExperienced fishermen will talk about "reading" a river or stream, but what's that actually mean. This article describes ways in which we can learn to "think like fish" when we're in pursuit of them.