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When You Are Excluded or Rejected

Posted on Jun 14th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

In A New Guide to Rational Living , Dr. Albert Ellis proposed ten irrational thoughts that stand in the way of our happiness. Here is the first irrational thought: "You must - yes, must -... More »

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You are entitled to miracles

Posted on Jun 11th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

This is the seventh in a series of 10 weekly articles that will focus on selected lessons from A Course in Miracles (ACIM): Workbook for Students . There are 365 lessons in the workbook that... More »

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A Personal Vision of Living a Full Life

Posted on Jun 7th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

In school we're given letter grades like A's or B's, or graded on percentages like 95% or 81%. Once we've graduated, we certainly continue to be judged by others and ourselves (sometimes cruelly so) but... More »

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Perfection

Posted on Jun 4th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

A satirical article was published that listed symptoms such as the following: unusually short height, limited cognitive abilities, and impaired social skills. The diagnosis was childhood. We quickly see the humor in the article because... More »

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Looking forward to a dog's welcome

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

It might be a back-to-work Monday, but all dog owners can look forward to returning home tonight to an overjoyed dog. When people welcome each other with these life-affirming messages, some African cultures call it... More »

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Be open to happy surprises, such as a visit from Stephen Hawking

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

Whether we're in a normal routine or a serious crisis, people can surprise us with their strength, their kindness, and even their heroism. Here are some recent examples from this past week, including a surprise visit... More »

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Top 10 list of things Americans doing to find happiness

Posted on May 1st, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

On CNN tonight, Jack Cafferty asked a great question: "how can people stay positive with all of this depressing stuff going on?" On his website, he offered some suggestions from the experts, who were interviewed... More »

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Over 42 million people witness Free Hugs Campaign

Posted on May 1st, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

In the midst of fears about swine flu, the economy, global climate change, war, and more, take a moment to be cheered and inspired: Over 42 million people witness Free Hugs Campaign!

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