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Why do holidays when you can celebrate them?

February 27, 2012

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by Laura Orsini —  There is no question that this promises to be a challenging holiday season for some, given the current state of un- and underemployment in Arizona and around the country. Although we all know intrinsically that the holiday season is not really about material things, it can be daunting to stay positive […]

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Of elephants, people and perception

February 26, 2012

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by John Freedom —  Most of us are familiar with the adage, “Seeing is believing.” We tend to believe that what we see is how it is. This is also true with regard to perception, as in the story of the five blind men and the elephant, wherein each of the five blind men erroneously […]

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Set solemn aside and focus on fun

February 26, 2012

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by Laura Orsini —  Here is a little challenge for you. The next time you are out somewhere in public — the mall, the grocery store, the post office — look around at the people. How many of them are smiling? How many of them look like they have cracked a smile even once this […]

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Finished reading? Now recycle!

February 26, 2012

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If you’re a bibliophile, it has probably been easy to amass a large library, without even trying. It is often hard for those who love books to release them, but remember that other people may love books as much as you do. When your bookshelves are straining at the seams, here are a few ways […]

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Chrysanthemum stone for harmony and change

February 26, 2012

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by Karyn Diane Kish —  The chrysanthemum stone is truly an amazing and incredible feat of nature. It is a black composite of dolomite, gypsum clay and limestone that formed more than 250 million years ago. It can be found at the bottom of the Daxi River in the Hunan province of China. Embedded in […]

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Yea, I love to skip — Let’s go

February 26, 2012

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by Kim Corbin —  Imagine that you are out with friends when one of them says, “Let’s skip!” as they leap into the air and go bounding down the street in front of you. That is exactly what happened to me back in 1997. Without thinking twice, there I was bouncing down the street with […]

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Harmony in your workplace

February 26, 2012

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by Joy Abrams —  If Jerry Seinfeld had done a show on feng shui in the workplace, he would have said, “It sounds interesting, but what is it good for anyway?” The answer is that it is about improving your life in one of the places that you spend the most time — your office. […]

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The five A’s of happiness

February 26, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  In the Declaration of Independence, it is written that we have the God-given right to pursue happiness (please note that it says we have the right to pursue it but does not guarantee that we will find it). We all seek happiness, looking for it in all kinds of places –– […]

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Stop seeking life — start finding it

February 25, 2012

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by Steven Bond —  Contrary to what you might think, you are actually better off eradicating the notion that you can control your future by manipulating events or circumstances. Control of one’s future by manipulating outcomes simply does not work. The truth is that it is not your place to be a master manipulator. In […]

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Tips to stay satisfied in the workplace

February 25, 2012

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by Dawn M. Staszak —  There are plenty of books on the market that can advise us about how to find the right and perfect work. But what if we are already doing it? What if we are happy being an administrative assistant, accountant or marketing manager? What comes next? My answer is: We express […]

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Overcoming my fear of rejection

February 25, 2012

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by Scott Grace —  I  have lived a good deal of my life shining at half-wattage, allowing my light to dim and flicker for fear of criticism and rejection. Gradually, I have baby-stepped my way toward diminishing the power that this fear has had over me, and would like to share with you a great […]

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Glad during the holidays — no matter what!

February 25, 2012

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by SARK —  The holiday season is here, and with it comes a lot of pressure to be upbeat — even if we do not feel that way. People talk about holiday cheer, finding the silver lining and looking on the bright side, all of which are fine when we feel good, but can actually […]

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Your personal family tree

February 24, 2012

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by Sherry Anshara —  Don’t you just love the idea of past lives? How many people do you think have claimed to be Cleopatra? In reality, Cleopatra did not look like Elizabeth Taylor, nor did Mark Antony or Julius Caesar resemble Rex Harrison and Richard Burton. There have only been so many kings, queens, pharaohs, […]

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