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Spiritual Surf: Virgins dating; Reiki nun; Pretty babies; Happiest countries

Dating site for the "pure"; Making beautiful babies. . .who may end up unemployable if they are female
Youandmearepure.com: New site helmed by husband and wife encourages virgins to "come" together.  No, not that way, at least not until AFTER marriage.
Catholic nun attempts to get her Reiki on: The practice is seen by US Catholic bishops as [...]

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namastesmall

The beautiful surrender: I bow to you

Unhappy childhood experiences with bowing comes full circle as a lawyer of Chinese descent feels pure love
GUEST COLUMN: DANIEL D. WOO — Growing up, I was taught to bow and prostrate myself to my ancestors and certain relatives. An uncle required that his hand be kissed while I was in a kneeling position.
Some recipients of [...]

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Guilt, shame and the whole chakra thing

Guilt, shame and the whole chakra thing

We all know guilt. And some of us understand first chakras. Both are about our primal sense of safety: acceptance
BY DAVID RICKEY — All of us have experienced guilt, and some of us are plagued with feelings of shame. These are very primitive emotions tied to tribal issues embedded in the first chakra.
The need to [...]

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Forgiveness was my final release from years of pain

Forgiveness was my final release from years of pain

The death of her father brings Marina's pain to a head and leads to a final catharsis
Read the Soul's Code exclusive series, Sins of my Faith
In the previous episode Marina reaches an epiphany regarding her intimacy issues, with the help of good friends and a variety of healing techniques.
BY MARINA GIULLIANI — In my search [...]

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david

Ask a Guru: “In mourning, how do I detach?”

A transgender male grieves his brother by embarking on the Ride to Conquer Cancer, and seeks ways to let go of his family grievances

"Ask a Guru" matches your needs and questions with one of the professional practitioners in the Soul's Code community:

BY CHASE CAMERON — On November 27th, 2009, 3:50 p.m., at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital, [...]

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michaelanddaughter

How to mend a heart shattered by visions of Christmas past

A former street involved youth shares what gets him though a season that for many, is less than merry
GUEST COLUMN: MICHAEL LARDIE — Today, as Christmas fast approaches, I  sit in a café, reflecting.  I’m thinking about why I am not fond of Christmas and trying to remember the good qualities I used to enjoy [...]

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amy-leasksmall

Toddlers in Togas: The Examined Life Starts Early

How to recognize and encourage a deep thinker under the age of five

GUEST COLUMN: AMY LEASK — When I thought she was just coloring, a five-year old on the floor decided to pipe up and state “What makes us human is love.”
Confident, even matter-of-fact, it seemed as though she’d been mulling the question “What makes [...]

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How to say goodbye to an animal you’ve loved

An animal communicator talks about the complexities surrounding the decision to let your friend pass on
GUEST COLUMN: KAREN ANDERSON — One of the most difficult decisions we will ever make is when to say goodbye to our beloved animal companions.
Those of you who have struggled with this painful decision know the ups and downs of [...]

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dakfan

How to love and parent a “Dakota Fanning”

A mother of seven uses a method called, "show, remind and tell" to raise a child who is an 'old soul'
GUEST COLUMN: DR. CHRISTINE JAX-CASTILLO — If you are a parent, you probably question if you are doing all that you can to ensure that your children find their own spiritual paths, and reach their [...]

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Living in fear: Being raised by a mentally ill mom was like walking on eggshells

Part 1 of 4: It was when her voice was devoid of emotion that I feared her the most

BY SUEANN JACKSON-LAND — I didn’t know when it started. I still don’t, and probably never will know. My mother changed. Around other people she was cheery, always a bubbly personality. Being the offspring of a [...]

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