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What is creative therapy?

We’re so used to popping a pill whenever we feel sick, sad, or tired. While these medicines do help in strengthening the body, believers of wholistic healing also believe that we should also “treat” the spirit. And one of the best ways to do this is through creative therapy.

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How to be confident (on days when you feel most insecure)

Some people seem to ooze confidence. It’s something about the way they talk or carry themselves, plus the way they respond to situations that would leave the rest of us flustered. But it’s not a “natural gift” that only a few can enjoy. Here are some tips on how to look and be more confident.

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How to protect yourself from verbal abuse

Verbal abuse is cruel and destructive—especially because it can be so subtle that you can go through it for years without realizing that it’s happening. “He’s just in a bad mood,” or “Maybe I did something to set him off.” It can happen at home or at work.

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Tips for Practicing Mindfulness Everyday

Mindfulness means living in the present, being fully conscious of each moment and savoring life. Most of us want to be mindful—we just forget. We get caught up by work, worries, and the constant influx of noise from the TV, internet, our ringing cell phones. Here’s how even the busiest people can practice mindfulness on [...]

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Tips for keeping a prayer journal

Do you keep a prayer journal? It’s a wonderful way to spend time with God, deepen your faith. Rereading old entries can also help us remember the ways He works in your daily life. You’ll see how a situation is an answer to a prayer, or you’ll marvel at the grace He showers every day. [...]

The 19 Christians You Meet on Earth

This infographic about the 19 types of Christians will have you asking yourself whether you are truly religious, seriously spiritual or just following a trend. You will meet the 19 different kinds of Christians who live their lives in 19 different ways while still worshipping the same God. You will meet the Bandwagoners, those Christians [...]

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How to use tarot cards as meditation tools

We tend to associate tarot cards with fortune telling. But even if you don’t believe they can tell the future, you can use them to tell them something about yourself. Tarot cards are great meditation tools, because of their rich imagery and meanings that can be used for reflection. Here are some tips.

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How to gracefully survive a personal crisis

Everyone—every single human being—will face a problem at one point in their lives. But why do some people grow stronger and remain optimistic in a crisis, while others crumble under the pressure and the pain? Here are some secrets that may help you weather your storm, and emerge triumphant.

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Letting go of resentment towards parents

There’s no such thing as a school for parenting. All of us (albeit in differing degrees) hold some grudge against our parents. “My dad was overcritical.” “My mom was too strict.” And while the hurt happened years ago, we continue to propagate it by bringing the shadows of the past into current relationships. We see [...]

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