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"Hey Mama, look! That roller coaster is running after us!" I lift my head off the black leather headrest and open my eyes. He is...
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Unfurled
Perhaps this year’s lesson was to sit with yourself long enough to realize that you are worthy. When you worry about disapproval or expectat
EmpoweringHER
watch Maria Stephanos from WCVB Channel Five and her News Special on grief. Living With Loss
Letter From A Bully
Dianne sat next to me in second grade. Her last name started with a G but I can’t remember it. She never looked you in the eye, rarely brus
Our Children Are Not Round Up Ready
Today, there are many who think we can control nature with technological breakthroughs. They believe in global reach, western ideals, the p
A New Flavor
I looked over my shoulder to make sure no one was behind me. It was my first year in New York City and I was troubled by the thought that I
The Apprentices Gift
This child’s inherent kindness was remarkable. Empathy and generosity flow freely in him; it seemed natural to give away what he had worked
The Meaning of Harambe: Freedom and Gorillas
Gorillas are one of our closest living relatives. We share 98.7 percent of genes and could use each other for blood transfusions.
This makes
Vishuddha's Song: The Science Behind Our OHMs
“We could verify that the energy transfer is through a sound pulse,” the pendulums communicate through vibration, adjust their rhythm, and t
Meet Boston Yogi Marylee Fairbanks
Marylee Fairbanks has been teaching yoga and leading workshops in and around the Greater Boston area for ten years. She focuses on the Chakr
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