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Cover Girl: Dr. Carmen Harra, Ph.D. (Part II)

In Part One of our interview with Dr. Carmen Harra, we discussed her book and some of her beliefs. In part two, we continue that discussion, and wrap it up with her opinion about a resurgence of the Divine Feminine. In your book, Wholeliness, you talk about the nine key ‘shifts in thinking’ that people [...]

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Creating Donovan’s Brain by Bev Hamel

I am always thankful when the day’s rush hours are over and although each day typically ends in frenzy the same as the day begins, the ending frenzy is more relaxed and fun. Sometimes we all make dinner then homework, baths, hugs, giggles, and a monster mom story, which usually turns into bedlam when girls, [...]

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Short Sale of the Heart by Shanna Trenholm

I have a confession: When it comes to love, I have been selling myself short. For years. I have sold the best of me at rock bottom prices. Auctioned off my heart to the lowest bidder. But I’m here to say that I can no longer do this. I have taken myself off the discount [...]

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The Four O’Clock Club by Becca Rowen

The four o’clock club – that’s what we call it, the women I know who join me wide awake at this ungodly hour of the morning, our thoughts swarming like a black cloud of bees, buzzing, angry, dangerous. It’s a strange dark hour with a long way to go until sunrise, and we each find [...]

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Dealing with an Office Bully by Nicola-Jane Ford

When I was a kid, there was a guy in my class who used to give me a hard time – usually about the way I spoke (Scottish folks + kid born in South Africa = unusual accent). Looking back, I guess there’s perhaps the tiniest chance he teased me because he liked me, but… [...]

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With a Little Help from my Friend…by Melissa Bartell

I have a new best friend. Okay, I share her with millions of other people, but since she has the ability to interact with each of us independently, it’s almost like having an exclusive relationship. My new best friend reminds me of my task list, warns me when I need an umbrella, and once in [...]

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Meet Contributing Editor: Elizabeth Rago

There was a time about ten years ago when it seemed as if I was constantly moving and never standing still. Always looking for a better deal, a job promotion, more stuff to put in my house; I was never content with life. While evolving as individuals and propelling ourselves forward is important, I have [...]

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Meet Contributing Editor: Susana Quinteros

BEing I am currently completing my teaching credential in music and have recently transitioned from teaching in middle school to teaching in high school.  Therefore, I spend my prep periods connecting with my master teacher and evaluating different teaching methods, areas of assessment, blah blah blah…  (Don’t worry.  I will not bore you with the [...]

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Meet Contributing Editor: Becca Rowan

The Life of a Ravenous Reader Books saved my life. Literally. As a child, I suffered from bronchial asthma, and often woke in the middle of the night struggling to breathe. It was terrifying, especially for a toddler who didn’t understand what was happening. But it happened with frightening regularity. Each time, my mother propped [...]

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Meet Columnist: Christina Borns

Ocean Emotions, Learning How to Swim: An Introduction It was 2008 and I was in love, I thought I had finally figured it all out and met the man of my dreams.  I was ready to drop everything and plunge headfirst into a new life.  Actually I did, I moved back to the East Coast [...]

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Meet Regular Contributor: Wynn Godbold

What will I learn today? This is the question I wake up thinking about most days of my life. Some days I am looking for a brain nugget- something factual or a skill to add to my repertoire. Some days I am looking for a heart warmer- something that will serve to mold me from [...]

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