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Optimism isn’t enough: the hard work behind manifesting success

Twenty years ago, I wrapped up my BA in English flat broke and not sure where I was headed, but I knew I’d find a job as a writer. I didn’t know exactly what kind of writer or where, but that’s what I went to school for, after all. I was self-confident, optimistic, and high [...]

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The law of attraction in action: survey says!

Since I had no idea what to expect from the Peaceful Planet Reader Survey, I was a little surprised with some of the results at first. But after a little thinking, I’m not so surprised after all. When I started Peaceful Planet back in May of 2010, I made a conscious decision about a few [...]

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Self-esteem is super sexy

Yep, that’s me. A week ago today.* I was going to hide out at home for a few days, and I was definitely not going anywhere tonight. I’m tired, first of all. Drained from a busy week plus an editing project over the weekend. Still coughing from a cold that started last Wednesday and didn’t [...]

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How to evaluate balance in your life

There’s a lot of talk about “balance” these days: life-work balance. Work-play balance. Balancing family responsibilities with work or personal goals. Finding the time for fun, relaxation, and doing the things we really want to do. I like to look at life balance in terms of four main areas: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. The [...]

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Start your own personal peace project with these five steps

If we are afraid to touch our suffering, we will not be able to realize the path of peace, joy, and liberation. —Thich Nhat Hanh The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching Many of us worry about wars, terrorism, and violent crime. And we might think we have to join the Peace Corps or the United [...]

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