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5 Amazing Lessons I've Learned About Perseverance

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

It may seem trite, but my personal reminder in this endeavor is really quite simple: Ignore the Rain. Look for the Rainbow.

The Four Noble Truths

Noah Levine | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living


Noah Levine

The Buddha taught that life by its very nature is unsatisfactory, that some level of difficulty exists for all unenlightened beings in creation.

I Love My BFF but I Can't Take Her Husband!

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

My friendship with my BFF is very important to me but when her husband is in the mix -- things become very uncomfortable.

So You Think You Can Dance: One Woman's Journey

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Once in a great while, there are moments worth watching on network television. Usually I miss them, since I'm not much of a TV fan. However, thanks ...

Star Spangled Banner, Union Jack, or White: Which is the Flag of True Power?

Isha Judd | Posted 08.23.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

Our society is always fighting, arguing, debating. We consider peace to be the ideal, but in reality, we feed off conflict, both in our personal lives and on a world scale.

Can Meditation Change Your Brain And Affect Your Genes?

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

In last week's blog, Susan Smalley, Ph.D., founder of the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) at UCLA, shared with us her fascinating journey. Af...

Can't Buy Me Love

Isha Judd | Posted 08.16.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

It seems that no matter what we achieve, it is never enough. There is always something more. Got the car of your dreams? Now you need two.

Summertime When the Friendships Comes Easy

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

My conversation with Julie Kraut on her new book dealing with the nearly universal camper affliction: homesickness.

What Inspired A Scientist To Open A Meditation Center At UCLA?

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

I recently attended a gathering of supporters of the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) at the University of California, Los Angeles. During this event, I heard MARC founder (and Huffington Post blogger) Susan Smalley, Ph.D., speak. Dr. Smalley, a research scientist for 25 years, shared her fascinating journey of how she was inspired to create a center for mindfulness research.

Knowing I Will Die Someday, How Then Shall I Live?

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

I know this sounds like a really "heavy" subject to be bringing up, especially now, in the middle of summer, when everybody just wants to escape the h...

To Beaver or Not to Beaver? In Pursuit of Greatness

Isha Judd | Posted 08.08.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

The distraught entrepreneurs soon learned that the beaver's coat grows thick when the animal experiences fear. With no bears, there was no fear, and so their coats did not grow!

Who is Kristan Cole? Sarah Palin's BFF

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


Dr. Irene S. Levine

These two could have easily drifted apart as their lives and career paths diverged, but for better or for worse, Sarah and Kristin remain BFFs.

Happiness Spreads Like Wildfire

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Barbara Ficarra

The bottom line is: Surround yourself with people who make you happy. Not only will you be happy, but so will others in your social network.

A Lesson About Female Friendship from the Ad World

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

When it comes to customer loyalty, women aren't necessarily more loyal than men; it's just that their loyalties take a different form.

Romance: Myth or...?

Isha Judd | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

How can you love another if you do not love yourself? The answer is, you can't, at least not completely. You cannot love someone unconditionally until you love yourself unconditionally,

"It Hurts To Be Me": Confessions Of Michael Jackson

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Michael was probably the most iconic personality in the modern world who personified the Peter Pan archetype, or as Jung called it, The Puer Aeternaus/Eternal Boy.

HuffPost Readers: What Are Your Favorite Living Sites?

Katie Saddlemire | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living


HuffPost Living is committed to bringing together some of the latest news on your health, staying sane, spiritual pursuits, and giving back to your co...

When I Don't Love Myself, My Addictions Are Important

Isha Judd | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

The reason we have such difficulty being with ourselves is that we have lost sight of our true essence; what I call love-consciousness.

Can Women Change The Course Of History In Iran?

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Writing my doctoral dissertation on "The Future of Feminism: Where Do We Go From Here?" in 1995, I never imagined the answer to that question would be found in the streets of Tehran.

Behind the Scenes At The White House: The AMA Weighs In On Healthcare Policy Reform

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

The AMA debate on health care: The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve.

Donna Karan's Urban Zen Offers Integrative Therapy To Cancer Patients And Their Families

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

When one thinks of the medical oncology unit at a major hospital, the inhalation of uplifting aromas, a feeling of sanctuary, opportunities for center...

Here's To You, Dad: HuffPost Readers Share Their Father's Day Stories

Katie Saddlemire | Posted 07.22.2009 | Living


On Thursday, we asked for your stories about your dads affected your lives. We were truly touched by some of the submissions we received. Read on (...

Even the Queen is Giving Hugs! Finding Stability in an Unpredictable World

Isha Judd | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

When we become aware of the impossibility of external permanence, we can begin to cultivate the only thing that can give true security: inner peace.

Who's Got Your Back: Don't Fear Conflict (Part 5 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

Conflict forces groups to pause and reflect on the current situation, to bring everyone up to speed, and to try to improve upon the status quo.

Autism and Toxins

Jay Gordon, MD | Posted 07.15.2009 | Living


Jay Gordon, MD

The facile dismissal of those of us calling for safer vaccinations and scrutiny of the current vaccine schedule is not scientifically based and polarizes the discussion.