4 Modern-Day Spiritual Mentors
If you grew up within an organized religion, you were probably offered a buffet of spiritual figures to emulate. As a Catholic, I had a…
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My best friend and I are kindred spirits in more ways than one – connected by a love of Christmas, cats, ‘80s music, and wine.…
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As a kid, Halloween was one of the most exciting days of the year — between dressing up and pilfering candy from the neighbors, the…
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Landing your dream job doesn’t come cheap. You can spend a fortune buying books from respected gurus, taking classes, subscribing to industry magazines, nabbing training…
read more5 Movies with Unexpected Spiritual Messages
Some people go to the cinema because it is a form of escapism. You can sit in the darkness for a few hours and be…
read moreThe Power of Reflection: How I Find Wisdom in the Rearview
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” So far in my life, I’ve found these words — attributed to John…
read moreFall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
read more5 Easy Tips to Help You Broaden Your Cultural Horizons
It was the perfect first date: a “gallery hop” through different art galleries in New York City. The events allowed for small talk with just…
read more5 Books that Help Us Empathize
It’s no secret that reading expands the mind, but if you’re a book lover, there’s even more good news: Reading expands the heart too. In…
read more6 Nonfiction Books That Are Stranger Than Fiction
I love to escape into books — and for that reason, I mainly gravitate toward fiction, especially tales of adventure or fantasy. But there are…
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