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Random Acts of Compassionate Connection

Random Acts of Compassionate Connection

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition Loneliness hurts. We don’t need a slew of science studies to convince us that living without meaningful connection to others is painful. To be clear, I’m not talking about dedicated alone time for introspection, journaling, prayer, a quiet walk, […]

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Embracing Self-love—Let's Do This Together

Embracing Self-love—Let’s Do This Together

by guest blogger Pam Fullerton, psychotherapist and writer I’ve written recently about giving—giving to others, giving to your relationship, and being aware of the imbalance of giving and the way over-giving can cause harm to you and your relationship. But today, I’m going to talk about a different form of giving: self-love. Lately, I’ve been […]

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Giving Thanks for a New Food Tradition

Giving Thanks for a New Food Tradition

by guest blogger Melanie Hansche, executive director of food content and strategy at Rodale Inc The guest list for this first-time Thanksgiving host sounded like the start of a bad joke: five Australians, a Texan, an Englishman, and a Mexican. (At least we had one American, right?) It was my first crack at hosting this […]

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8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s First, let me begin by saying thank you for reading this. As Maria Rodale once wrote, “Gratitude is the ultimate renewable energy—it’s free to give, and by giving it, you often receive more in return.” It’s true, expressing gratitude is one of the simplest […]

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Finding Gratitude in Hard Times

Finding Gratitude in Hard Times

Sometimes life seems overwhelming and hard. Terrorist attacks, economic woes, personal problems—you name it, we all have our list of trials and tribulations. It’s in these difficult moments that it’s hardest to feel grateful. But it’s also in these moments that feeling grateful is most important. For me, it has been a challenging few months. […]

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Changing the Game

Changing the Game

When I was a kid, I remember being deeply moved by the “Ballad of the Green Berets.” It was the Vietnam War, and I thought to myself, When I grow up I’m either going to be a conscientious objector…or a Green Beret. This past weekend, I watched this interview, done by Pedram Shojai, who is a […]

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The Most Powerful Exercise You'll Ever Do for Yourself

The Most Powerful Exercise You’ll Ever Do for Yourself

by guest blogger Lewis Howes, author of The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy Creating your Perfect Day Itinerary (PDI) may be one of the most powerful exercises you ever do, so make it count. I’ve coached many wandering entrepreneurs through this exercise, and most of […]

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The Real Meaning of Balance

The Real Meaning of Balance

I’ve written a lot of blogs on the subject of balance over the years. I even used to publish a magazine with the subtitle “The Art of Living in Balance.” But it wasn’t until recently, after seeing a definition of balance that blew me away, that I’ve realized what balance truly means. I mean, everyone […]

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