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Spirituality
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Rhythms and Rest (Part 1)
Why do we need spiritual practices like Sabbath? Is it enough to just rest? This 2-Part series answers these questions and more.
Agility
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Assess: Are you living your values?
A practice of Introspection, assessing how the day went, can be a valuable tool for understanding where you want to go.
Emotions
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Play is not a privilege, it’s a primal need
Americans spend a big part of their free time watching TV. You might need a different kind of play for wellbeing and spiritual health.
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Summer 2024: What we’re Reading about Identity & The Self
These books debunk popular culture's notion of the true self. Read from this list to understand more about who you are.
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Who Am I? Owning Your Story
"Tell me about yourself," turns out to be a loaded question. Can we understand ourselves outside of our contexts and relationships?
Spirituality
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The Churchgoing Bust: Rebuilding Spiritual Communities in 21st century America
Psychological resources can help leaders build stronger communities. Thrive offers a model of spiritual health for thriving communities.
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A Practice: Digging Deep to Forgive
Becoming a more forgiving person is a process. If you are ready to start healing, ask yourself the following questions. Make sure you have the support you need.
Emotions
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Why You Need to Make Time for Play
You might be surprised about the benefits of play for your wellbeing and your spiritual health. Here's how to get more in your life.
Mindfulness
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How Can Savoring Improve Your Quality of Life?
Can we increase our feelings of happiness simply by noticing when we are happy? Research tells us we can through the practice of savoring.
Mindfulness
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Screen Time: How Much Do We Pay for Our Screen Time Subscriptions?
What are the real costs of our screen time? How can you become more mindful for yourself and your children? Writer, Amy Dunn, explores this question and more in this series.
Mindfulness
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Screen Time: Here’s What Happened When I Took my Kids’ Screens
Writer Amy Dunn tells us that taking screens away marked her. "I watched my kids immediately become completely lost in their own imaginations for not just minutes, but hours and hours."
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