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by Steve Ray Compassion…. it’s not something we can do; it’s something we already have within us, but at the moment, right now in fact, we are blocking it. We are blocking it because of the domination of our mind.
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12 How to achieve joie de vivre with Vitamin J
by Stephen Denham Experiences that lift our spirits, make us laugh or give us meaning or fulfilment, release Vitamin J for us, or ‘joie de vivre’ as the French say – the joy of living. In today’s age of information, we should be vigilant not to lose touch with ourselves and the things that feed our soul; that add meaning and sparkle to life.
06 How to plan and produce any successful project in 9 steps
By Michael Sternfeld Sometimes events are ordained. You know what it feels like when all of Providence converges to fulfill your wildest desires—even wilder when the desires of a cast of 20 or so come together to create something great in a unified spirit. The events surrounding the making of the ‘Mysteries of Love’ music video reflect that kind of remarkable, interwoven synchronicity.
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