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12 Reasons why Everyone is Talking About Ayahuasca

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In the world of mind-altering experiences, an ancient vine from the Amazon used by shamans, called Ayahuasca (also known as yagé), has emerged as the new “it” form of ritualized transcendence as reported by the New Yorker. But Ayahuasca,…
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10 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Good for You

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April 2 is National Reconciliation Day—originated to celebrate the bonds between black and white South Africans. In 1992 Ann Landers declared it national reconciliation day in the U.S., via the Chicago Tribune. To honor this day, remind…
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10 Signs You May Have an Eating Disorder

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I’ve shared my own struggle with an eating disorder here on Mamiverse and in two of my books: I Feel Fat and Fear of Eating. No two stories of battling anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating are the same and because food is a substance…
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What to Do When Your Teen Hates You

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So, you’re the parent of a teenager. Those four little words that used warm a mother's heart—I love you, Mommy—have now become four words guaranteed to ruin your day: Mom, I hate you! Many parents find (just as their parents did before…
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Can Straight Women & Men Ever Be Just Friends?

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Can straight women and men ever be just friends? Some say platonic friendships between men and women are dangerous and impossible in the long run. Others say that they are not only possible but that they can actually run deeper than same sex…
In defense of alcoholics and addicts

In Defense of Addicts, Alcoholics, and Philip Seymour Hoffman

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When I posted the news of the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman on my Facebook page, a friend from my school days commented on it. It was something to the effect that Hoffman was a great actor but not a great human being.  Then he…
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How to Practice Mindfulness; Meditation on the Go

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Our lives are hectic, filled with to-do lists, errands, and deadlines. Personally, I can barely finish one task before I’m already thinking about the next one. The day flies by and I have hardly taken five minutes to relax and be in the…
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5 Steps To a Happier & Less Isolated You!

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Being happy is closely linked to feeling connected to other people, and having meaningful relationships. Emotional isolation, however, is a growing problem, with more than one out of three adults aged 45 and older describing themselves as…
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Why You Should Forgive But Not Forget

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Somehow people think that forgiveness is linked to forgetting. How can that be? Especially when those things that hurt us the most scar us. Some scars are deeper than others and others we may even be able to laugh about some day. But until…