From the monthly archives:

August 2008

What Nelson Mandela Can Teach Us About Peace

Nelson Mandela is one of the secular saints of our times. His approach to peace can teach us how to resolve conflict in our lives. Here are 8 lessons on how to foster peace: . 1. Never let go of your dreams . Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years on Robben Island. During this time [...]

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Steve Pavlina: Why Personal Growth is So Important

Photo by Matthew Fang In the core of your consciousness, what kind of being are you? Are you brave or cowardly? Are you truthful or dishonest? Are you generous or selfish? Are you responsible or irresponsible? Life in the physical universe exposes your true inner qualities. These are challenging questions by Steve Pavlina in the [...]

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35 Ways to Create Lasting Friendships

Photo by *scarleth white Do you have good friends? Do you make friends easily or is it hard work? I’ve collected 35 tips for you on how to create lasting friendships. Some of the tips are about finding friends, others are about how to deepen a friendship once it’s formed. Finally there are some points [...]

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Want to Make Friends and Feel Happier? Try Kindness!

Photo by*Zara Are you kind? Kindness is closely linked to happiness: the kinder you are to others, the happier you will be. So, how can we learn to be kinder? Maybe you think that kindness is just feeling warm fuzzies? Well, it’s more than that. . Kindness means action. , Yesterday I was standing in [...]

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