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88Using Mindfulness Techniques in Substance Abuse Treatment
If there is an opposite of addiction, it might be mindfulness. While addiction often involves running from feelings and numbing pain, mindfulness involves learning to stay with and accept pain and discomfort. Practicing mindfulness skills during treatment can help maintain sobriety beyond treatment.
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84Why Prejudice is Bad
Everybody agrees that prejudice is bad. I have never in my life met anyone who was in favor of prejudice. There is such universal agreement on this topic that it makes us feel united. Except when it comes to actual instances of prejudice. Then...
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85Imagine by John Lennon - an analysis of the song
Imagine, by John Lennon, is a deceptively simple song. But behind the simplicity is an elegance of lyrical, melodic and harmonic structure that approaches genius. Please read my appreciation of this master's masterwork.
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78So You Think You Want To Write A Prison Pen Pal
Writing to people in prison can be a controversial subject. I know. I wrote my first such letter back in 1975 as part of a program sponsored by my church. After a while (I'm a little ashamed to admit) my efforts kind of faded away until 1996, just...
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76Stop Yelling, Stop Being Mean, Stop Hating Yourself
The way essential internal attributes such as patience and tolerance are displayed are demonstrated by the behavior of language and actions. Anger is a form of passion that has very unlikable effects that are hurtful and harmful.
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82How to Find / finding Real Nuggets of Information in a Sea of Crap: 3 Crap Detector Tests You Should Use On the Internet
The term "crap detector" was probably coined by Ernest Hemmingway. Do you know the 3 tests to detect crap? You really should. Find out here.
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78The Simple Joy of Something in Common
Having at least a few interests in common with your spouse can go a long way toward nurturing your relationship. Here's why.
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97What are the characteristics of an educated person?
A personal view of the important characteristics of an educated person. My response to a question asked by Weblog.
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76Thrift Store Crafting
When I tell people that I get most of my craft supplies at thrift stores, they start to look at me like I've got a screw loose. Some people just can't quite wrap their heads around how a) treasure could come...
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66Logic Vs. Emotions: Winning The Fight & Taking Your Life Back
When someone develops physical and emotional stress, it is important to understand that no one can love them enough to take it away and people can not change what they do not understand. But you can change your negative outlook and move out of the darkness of stress and pain by evaluating a few areas in your life.
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