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The Freedom to Feel: Is Happiness Our Only Choice?
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Most of us strive for happiness in our lives, as the opposite emotion makes us feel pain. Death certainly looms, but would life be worth living withou More »
On the Edge: Why Would a Man Take 40,000 Ecstasy Pills?
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Doctors in London work on a case where a British man consumed tens of thousands of ecstasy pills over a nine-year period. Was the man simply crazy, or More »
Interview: Peter Rodger On Provocative New Film ‘Oh My God’
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Filmmaker travels around the world asking "What is God?" The answers are surprising and diverse, just like humanity. More »
Heroic Travel: The Mythic Art of Homecoming
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In this final installment of a three-part essay, the Hero’s Journey concludes with Joseph Campbell’s insight on how to reclaim home. More »
Heroic Travel: Navigating the Mythic Journey
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In part two of a three-part essay, Daniel Harbecke shows travelers how to find their way on the "Hero’s Journey" of Joseph Campbell. More »
The Ultimate Guide To Vipassana Meditation
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Want to try meditation but unsure where to start? This handy guide to Vipassana (insight) meditation will kickstart your journey on the path to nirvan More »
A Moment Of Reflection For Women The World Over
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Christine Garvin takes a look at what it means to be a woman in the 21st century, where assault, rape, and slavery are all still employed on a large s More »
Heroic Travel: Joseph Campbell and the Power of Mythic Journey
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In this three-part essay, Daniel Harbecke explores our potential for inner travel through the work of mythologist Joseph Campbell. More »
Prophecy Watch: Exploring Your Own Destiny
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The book, 'The 11:11 Code: Secrets of the Convent,' looks at following signs in order to arrive at your destiny. Not a new concept, yet one many of us More »
Race Vs. Place: Is There Such a Thing as ‘White Culture’?
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Glenn Beck has spouted that Obama hates white people and their culture. But is there even such a thing as white culture at this point in history? More »
Instruction Manual For Life [Short Film]
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A poignant film about one kid growing up and understanding the beauty of diversity. More »
Bird Song: Can You Hear The Melody Of Nature?
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Musician Jarbas Agnelli was reading the paper and noticed a flock of birds on electric wires. Inspired, he composed this tune from the placement of th More »
Not Just Another 9/11 Post
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Memorializing tragic history is important. So is looking at the happy times that have occurred since. More »
Respect For Others: What We Can Learn From the Obama Debacles
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Many of us learned as children to think critically and listen to what others have to say. When did we decide to stop following this sage advice? More »
Simple Pleasures: Remind Yourself of What You Love
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Comparing ourselves to others does little to add to our happiness. Instead, we can remind ourselves of what makes life fantastic, whether at home or o More »
Toxic Assets: 4 Ways to Transform Negative Thoughts
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Toxic thoughts don't have to ruin your day or anyone else's. Here are a few tips on how to handle them. More »
Burn Baby Burn: Heading Into The Black Rock Desert
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BNT founder and editor Ian MacKenzie departs to experience Burning Man for the first time. More »
Intolerant Fear: Students of Color Face Attacks in Traditionally White Countries
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Late night assaults on Masters and Ph.D students of color in Australia and Russia begs the question, what are these white attackers so afraid of? More »
12 Steps To Healing Our Relationship With Wild Animals
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Healing our relationship to wild animals may hold keys to reversing the environmental crisis as well as helping us rediscover our own natural state of More »
The Century Of The Self
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Adam Curtis' acclaimed series examines the rise of the all-consuming self against the backdrop of the Freud dynasty. More »
The 11 Keys Of Spiritual Activism
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Spiritual Activism is rooted in an understanding of interdependence, recognizing the process is as important as the goal. More »
Shamanistic Perfection: Are We Deluding Ourselves With Spiritual Inquiry?
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Seeking perfection in either spirit or travel can lead to great disappointment. Accepting the ups and downs of both means living in reality. More »
How Does Spirit Come Into Play?
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Leaders from different faiths take a look at the role of play in spirit. More »
The End Of Death: Further Conversations With Jason Silva
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A Buddhist and Immortalist debate the quest for conquering the final human frontier. More »
Racism, Violence, and Detainment: Is Forgiveness the Answer?
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A 10-year-old boy's actions might just show the rest of us what to do to make this world a better place. More »
20 Questions For Every Spiritual Seeker
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Like a spiritual time capsule, these questions provide you with a snapshot of your current beliefs. More »
Polyamory: Ethical Nonmonogamy or Spiritual Quagmire?
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As open romantic relationships are on the rise, the religious right and some gay activists are siding against this lifestyle. But is it possible that More »
How To Put A Baby Elephant To Sleep
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Azriel Cohen delves into the world of animal communication with The Elephant Whisperer in Northern Thailand. More »
Are Most Spiritual Gurus Just Money Grubbers?
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Most of us like to believe spiritual and alternative healers are above the lure of power and money. Problem is, they keep proving us wrong. More »
The 5 Deadliest Travel Fears (And How To Defeat Them)
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To boldly visit foreign lands, the wannabe traveler must conquer a slew of travel fears. Learn how to sweep them aside and embrace the true rewards of More »
Powerful Pilgrimage: Insight on the Camino de Santiago
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John Brierley looks at how mindfully walking the Camino de Santiago can help you consciously evolve. More »
Cultural Respect: Food Ethics And The Conscious Traveler
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Can a person maintain their own ethics around food and be respectful of other cultures food offerings? More »
Choosing Our Future: Sacred Activism Or Holy War?
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Million of people throughout the world have become justice-for-all activists. But will the separatists have the last say? More »
What Is Your Most Surreal Travel Experience?
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Christine Garvin shares her most surreal travel experience in an oasis in the desert. Now is the chance to share yours. More »
Why So Serious? How The Trickster Teaches Us About Inner Travel
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The mythological trickster is beyond good and evil. They exist to shake up your world, much like the best inner journeys. More »
In The Battle For Beauty, Nature Wins Every Time
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Photographer Jason Hawkes "Human Landscapes from Above" series prompts the question of man and nature working together. More »
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good Travelers?
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From Bali to Mumbai, terror is forever lurking around the corner. Or is it? Here's how to make peace with danger on the road. More »
What Can Travel Teach You About The American Dream?
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Some people believe the American Dream is the possibility of fame and fortune. In reality, it's about the freedom to live as you choose. More »
Who Wants To Live Forever? Depends On Where You Live
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Does a country's dominant religion, socioeconomic status, or outlook on life affect how long their citizens want to live? More »
Pandemic Perspective: 4 Spiritual Keys For Dealing With Catastrophes
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A short film on spiritual activism teaches us how to handle the swine flu pandemic...and other things we can't control. More »
Khmer Kids: Why Abstract Thought Is More Than You Think
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Students in Cambodia struggle with metaphors and creative logic. Is the reason cultural...or is there a deeper mystery? More »
Should Social Advertising Campaigns Offend To Enlighten?
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Within our media saturated environment, some social ad campaigns compete by using shock and awe. More »
22 Years Of Walking, 17 Years Of Silence
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In 1971, after witnessing devastating environmental damage, John Francis decided to walk the earth in silence. More »
5 Smoking Hot Reasons You Should Walk On Fire
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The ancient ritual of firewalking can teach a person some very important life lessons. More »
Yoga Travel: Around The World In Eighty Poses
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Christine Mcnab reveals you can pack your practice into surprising places. More »
What If You Treated Your Travels As An Experiment?
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Unconventional philosopher talks about how to make life (and travel) more mindful. More »
Me, Myself And Mine: The Philosophy Of Liberty Explained
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If only we could live by the principles of liberty, we'd all be better off right? More »
Osho: God Is Not A Solution But A Problem
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Indian guru continues to stir up controversy with his thoughts on God and evolution. More »
20 Basic, Fun, Sexy Resources For Beginning Meditators
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Need some help on how to center yourself? Read our collection of 20 resources covering all types of meditation for beginners. More »
Asanas For Sale: The Privatization Of Yoga
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Is this spiritually-based movement, practiced for free for thousands of years, becoming just another capitalist exploit?
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Peyote Perception: Searching For Truth In The Mexican Desert
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Dani Redd ingests the 'heart of the earth' and relates her experience dancing with the mysterious manifestation of Peyote. More »
Adyashanti Asks: Are You Motivated By Existential Fear?
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Many of us are trapped by fearing what's at the end of the tunnel. More »
Analyzing the Traveler’s Mind Through 3 Persistent Myths
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Who are these people calling themselves travelers? More »
The First-Timer’s Guide To Magic Mushrooms
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Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. More »
Uncovering Your Inspiration In The Present Moment
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I’m traveling. I’m in the middle of nowhere, say the Indian countryside in the heat of the monsoon.
I’m soaked, damp, wet, sticki More »
