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Give and Take

The Torah's Call For A Culture Of Giving

Rabbi Edward Bernstein | Posted 05.04.2013 | Religion
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Rabbi Edward Bernstein

The Torah reminds us that while we might think we acquire property, such as Land, let's not kid ourselves. Ultimately, it belongs to God. During our lifetimes, we are given a sacred trust to safeguard the Land so that future generations may enjoy it as well.

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How to Give to Get a Flourishing Life With Others

Kare Anderson | Posted 04.09.2013 | Business
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Kare Anderson

If you've felt betrayed by someone who often asks for favors, yet rarely reciprocates, you are not alone. What makes some givers successful and sought-after is that they have both a deep, evident caring for others, yet they also attend to their own self-interest.

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Seeking Help in the Shadow of a Doubt

Adam Grant | Posted 04.08.2013 | Business
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Adam Grant

For organizations to prosper, leaders and employees need to seek help and information from people who have vastly different points of view.

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Adam Grant's Give and Take and the Importance of Paragraph 39

Andrew Offenburger | Posted 04.05.2013 | Books
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Andrew Offenburger

Spouses and families contribute to an individual's professional success, no doubt. But how should they be acknowledged?

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6 Ways to Enjoy Your Life More

Kare Anderson | Posted 04.14.2013 | Healthy Living
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Kare Anderson

Some of our biggest inside battles involve changing habits to create a more meaningful, congenial life with others. Try six research-based tips for turning the page to the next chapter of the adventure story we are truly meant to live.

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6 Ways To Bring Balance To Your Relationships

Shasta Nelson, M.Div. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Shasta Nelson, M.Div.

Balance in a relationship means not only that you need to give wisely, but also that you may need to look around to see how you're also receiving more than you might notice.

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Once Best Friends: Can this friendship survive?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Hi, I've had the same best friend for more than 20 years. We were so close that we even have matching tattoos. We don't live near each oth...

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Test Important Relationships for Even Energy Exchange

Margaret Ruth | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Margaret Ruth

Economists have an analysis technique to identify and compare all expenditure and benefits of a given project; cost/benefit analysis. There's a similar energetic rule for interpersonal associations.

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