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Do Dreams Teach Us About Ourselves?

Psychology Today | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Dream Analysis, Therapy, Dreams, Meaning, Insomnia, Sleep Study, Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Exhaustion, Sleep, Living News

This is for the dream researchers and so-called psychotherapists who are telling us that there is no psychological meaning to dreams, and that psychod...

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The Most Meaningful Moment Of My Day

realsimple.com | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Time, The Balanced Life, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Living in the Moment, Living News

From early morning to the last hours of the evening: 12 well-known writers share the times they treasure most....

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Escaping Your Inner Mental Prison

Alex Pattakos | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Detect the Meaning of Life's Moments, Prisoners of Our Thoughts, Prison, Alex Pattakos, Prisoners, Viktor Frankl, Meaning, The Inner Life, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Although we are not always aware of it, meaning is present in every moment, even in what may be viewed as the darkest hours of our lives.

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The Big Do: Inspiring Amazing Things, One Lecture At A Time

Duke Stump | Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact

Read More: Individuals Making a Difference, Community, Change, Relationships, Empathy, Action, Paradigm Shift, Meaning, The Do Lectures, Impact News
Duke Stump

Our global issues need not be so daunting and we as individuals can make a difference. The key is to hold the conversations from a point of inspiration versus desperation.

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Striving for Purpose and Meaning

Stacey Radin | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Meaning, Careers, Unemployment, Purpose, Recession, Leadership, Sickness, Self-Actualization, Health, Self-Reflection, Living News
Stacey Radin

I just received news that I will be physically fine -- but the learning that came from two months of grappling with life and death was the best education I could have ever received.

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Patrick Swayze and the Meaning of Life's Moments

Alex Pattakos | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Cancer, Socrates, Death and Dying, Alex Pattakos, Meaning, Viktor Frankl, Pancreatic Cancer, Patrick Swayze, Variety, New Mexico, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Swayze's words and actions throughout his very personal and, unfortunately, sometimes very public ordeal underscore that, in all situations, no matter how desperate they may appear or actually be, you always have the ultimate freedom to choose your attitude.

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No Person Left Behind: The Search for Meaning In Education

Alex Pattakos | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Engagement, Education Policy, Education, Health Care Reform, Publc Education, Education Reform, Meaning, Responsibility, Pattakos, Living News
Alex Pattakos

With all of the attention being paid to the health care reform, there does not appear to be much concern about reforming another massive human service system that also isn't working as well as it should. I'm talking about education reform.

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What Do You Want Out Of Life, Really?

Russell Bishop | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Fulfillment, Inspirational, Inspiration, The Inner Life, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Aspirational Goal, Living News
Russell Bishop

How fulfilled do you find yourself these days? Do you even think about living life in a way that is fulfilling, or is it enough to just get by? Does...

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Body Meanings, or, What I Learned When I Tumbled Down the Stairs

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 09.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Significance, Down Stairs, Stephen Schwartz, Wicked, Meaning, Message, Fall Down, Dr. Michael Lincoln, Fall, Fall Downstairs, Inner Meaning, Living News
Dr. Susan Corso

Falling, to me, meant: slow down, no need to hurry, there's plenty of time, it's never too late, you're not late.

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Six Ways for Parents to Cultivate Strong, Curious, Creative Children

Todd Kashdan | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Psychology, Parenting, Love, Anxiety, Meaning, Happiness, Mindfulness, Children, Raising Children, Healthy Lifestyle, Child-Health, Living News
Todd Kashdan

Children who often experience curiosity and wonder, and act on these feelings to explore their world fare better at school, in relationships, at work, and are intelligent, creative, satisfied people.

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3 Tips To Awaken Your Life's Passion

Anne Naylor | Posted 08.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Passion, HEART Consultations, Possible Dreams, Fulfilment, Purpose, Meaning, Living News
Anne Naylor

"A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means" William Hazlitt Are you living the life...

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Beyond Your To-Do List: How To Aspire To An Inspired Life

Russell Bishop | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Inspiration, To-Do Lists, The Inner Life, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Aspirational Goal, Living News
Russell Bishop

Changing gears ever so slightly (that's code in my family for completely and utterly), let's turn our attention to something that matters a bit more t...

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How Little Things Make A Big Difference

Russell Bishop | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Effectveness, Job Satisfaction, The Balanced Life, To-Do Lists, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Getting Things Done, Personal-Effectiveness, Satisfaction, Living News
Russell Bishop

In recent weeks, we talked about why to do lists don't work, and then showed the opposite view by offering some ideas about how to use a to do list ef...

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Swine Flu and the Paradox of Intention

Alex Pattakos | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Prisoners of Our Thoughts, China, Alex Pattakos, Paradox, Meaning, Swine Flu Mexico, Swine Flu, Intention, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Let me suggest that you try to let go and lighten up about the situation you are facing -- be it the swine flu or anything else in your personal or work life.

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What Does it Mean To Practice Conscious Capitalism?

Brian Whetten | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Conscious Business, Conscious Capitalism, Purpose, Work, Money, Meaning, Brian Whetten, Sustainability, Capitalism, Business, Capitalism 2.0, Living News
Brian Whetten

When our conscious self is identified with our spiritual self, both economics and service are about abundance and love. It's what happens as we find our inner conflicts -- and learn to love them.

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Dancing In The Footsteps Of Zorba The Greek!

Alex Pattakos | Posted 04.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Dancing, Greek Independence Day, Dance, Alex Pattakos, Zorba the Greek, Stress, Meaning, Crete, Living News
Alex Pattakos

As a Greek-American, March 25th marks a very important day for me: "Greek Independence Day." On this day in 1821, the Greeks decided to take up arms ...

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Love: The Ultimate And Highest Goal

Alex Pattakos | Posted 03.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Leonardo Da Vinci, Valentine’s Day, The Inner Life, Attitude, Meaning, Love, Skaltek, Featured Contributor, Living News
Alex Pattakos

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this is probably as good a time as ever to discuss the relationship between "love" and the "search for me...

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Living with Meaning: Shift Your Focus Of Attention

Alex Pattakos | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Dereflection, The Inner Life, Attitude, Meaning, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Dealing With Stress, Coping With Crisis, Featured Contributor, Living News
Alex Pattakos

On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean near the island of Sumatra triggered one of the worst natural disasters in memory, know...

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How To Find Your Clear Intention - Your Possible Dream

Anne Naylor | Posted 03.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Life Purpose, Self-Mastery, Personal Transformation, Clear Intention, Positive Attitude, Meaning, Vocation, The Possible Dream, Self-Care, The Inner Life, Featured Contributor, Living News
Anne Naylor

"To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." William Shakespeare In response to m...

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The Search For Meaning In Government Service

Alex Pattakos | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Public Service, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Optimism, Viktor Frankl, Obama, The Inner Life, Government, Giving, Attitude, Meaning, Featured Contributor, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Question: Why doesn't the civil servant look out her window in the morning? Answer: So she'll have something to do in the afternoon. Doing the public...

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Who's Responsible For This Mess?

Russell Bishop | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Awareness, Responsibility, Lessons in the Key of Life, Russell Bishop, Accountability, Choice, Living, Key Life Lessons, Meaning, Happiness, Living News
Russell Bishop

"I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast." -- Victor Frankl, ...

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Be Realistic, Expect Miracles: US Airways Flight 1549 And The Spirit of Service

Alex Pattakos | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living

Read More: US Airways, Optimism, Hudson River, The Inner Life, Attitude, Meaning, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, The Giving Life, Giving, Living News
Alex Pattakos

It is being called the "Miracle on the Hudson." On Thursday, January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River minutes after tak...

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What Kind Of Role Model Are You?

Alex Pattakos | Posted 02.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Role Model, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Pancreatic Cancer, The Giving Life, Meaning, Stress, Giving Life, Living News
Alex Pattakos

A dear friend of mine died this past week from pancreatic cancer. Juan was only 57 years old, and unlike either Patrick Swayze or Steve Jobs, he did ...

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Bouvie And Me: Things I Learn From My Dog

Alex Pattakos | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Bouvier Des Flandres, The Inner Life, Meaning, Marley & Me, John Grogan, Pets, Animals, Bouvie, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Over the holidays, I went to see the movie, "Marley & Me," which is based on The New York Times bestselling autobiographical book, Marley & Me: Life a...

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Are You A Prisoner Of Your Thoughts?

Alex Pattakos | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Optimism, The Inner Life, Attitude, Balanced Life, Meaning, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Phil Jackson, New Year, Heraclitus, Living News
Alex Pattakos

The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, who was a contemporary of Confucius, Lao Tsu, and the Buddha, is reported to have said that "you can never ...

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