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You Are Already Enlightened! True or False?
by Ramesh Bjonnes on Jun 14, 2011
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Eco Monkey leads the way.
by Tobye Hillier on Jun 14, 2011
Chimpanzee riding on a segway...338 views
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‘The Emptiness’ & the Feeling of Emptiness (Two very Different Things)
by Ben Ralston on Jun 14, 2011
As a child I had a recurring dream; a nightmare. I was floating in space, utterly alone. I could wave my arms and legs, but there was no way of moving anywhere – I was weightless, with no momentum. Lost, alone, and powerless...2,137 views
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The most Beautiful Seat Belt Commercial we’ve ever Seen.
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 14, 2011
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Reflections of a Chocoholic.
by Katarina Silva on Jun 13, 2011
I think we may all be a little biologically programmed to taste magic in chocolate, considering that one out of every 100 people in the world, at any given moment, are eating chocolate.1,639 views
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The Urge to be Great doesn’t have to be about Ego.
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
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It’s Gettin’ Real in the Whole Foods Parking Lot.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 13, 2011
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Trash-Talk: ChicoBag vs. Plastic Bag Manufacturers
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
ChicoBag is being sued by three major plastic bag manufacturers...517 views
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Anthony Weiner, the Queer Perspective. ~ William Turner
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
Etymologically, “queer” means only failing to fit expected categories or definitions.839 views
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Sustainable Cards for Father’s Day (or Any Day). ~ Joel Wishkovsky
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
If you are looking for Father’s Day Cards (June 19th this year) or Birthday Cards for any other time of the year, we hope you give our site a try. Elephant Journal readers can get 20% off their entire order.260 views
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I Listen to the Wind, to the Wind of My Soul… ~ Sarah Stevenson
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
I have created a life that not only invites mysticism to enter in, but actually expects it, if not demands it...662 views
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Hanuman Checks in With Love, Injury and The Stars
by Hanuman Festival on Jun 13, 2011
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Re-Greening Our Hearts.
by Jack Weber on Jun 13, 2011
We need pervasive sustainability, extending to the greening of our hearts.791 views
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To the Market We Will Go | Food News from Berlin
by Abigail Wick on Jun 13, 2011
None of the fake shit. Nothing but the hot shit. Just real, whole food that I prepared myself.67 views
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Free Thought Forum: Week 1 – Are all yogis afraid?
by Open Yoga Blogging Community on Jun 13, 2011
Does it seem odd a community of supposedly “blissed out” and enlightened yogis with an open forum to talk about absolutely anything should choose fear? Share your thoughts in the Open Forum.488 views
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Why Does Your Yoga Mat Say ‘Welcome’?
by Tanya Lee Markul on Jun 13, 2011
Some yoga funnies and parodies. A little inspiration for when it's time to lighten-up.1,090 views
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Samadhi Pants Strip 108 – The Journey of the Commercial Banana
by Joseph Boquiren on Jun 13, 2011
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Canadian Tantric Tips for Global Yoga Community
by yoga 2.0 lab on Jun 13, 2011
Stand in Tundrasana like a Douglas Fir. Make sure your skis and poles are standing absolutely vertical beside you. Feel warm prana descend from your tea-cozy hat into the cave of your heart, which is shaped like an igloo. Inhale, and exhale.758 views
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Mindful’s in the Music. ~ Sasha Aronson
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
According to frontman Adam, it’s necessary to continually "[take] self-inventory to find what brings you to center, so you can be a positive force in the world around you…otherwise there’s no use walkin’ out the front door..."383 views
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Some Like It Hot.
by Robyn Chubey on Jun 13, 2011
Drip…drip…drip… pant… sigh… those are some of the familiar sounds of the hot yoga studio – and if joy had a sound that would be there too.996 views
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Adventures in Minimalist Running. ~ Heather Church
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 13, 2011
For many years my two favorite activities have been yoga and hiking, and recently I added running to the list. For each of these you really only need yourself.858 views
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It’s Really F*cking Hard to Stick Together.
by Jessica Durivage on Jun 13, 2011
There was a time when you fell in love, you made a commitment and you stuck with it. Times are different now. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. We just need to pay close attention.2,426 views
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Healing Can Only Be Found In…
by Benjamin Riggs on Jun 13, 2011
From the Buddhist point of view, the most profound way to relate to the realm of our emotions and the entire universe is...789 views
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Nookie with a Wookiee: Crushing on Chewbacca, One Badass Bhakta
by Diane Ferraro on Jun 13, 2011
After further exploring my fascination with a certain flying deity of Hindu origin, I've managed to identify the basis of my attraction: it’s all about the devotion.1,011 views
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Everything, everything, everything is waiting for you. -David Whyte.
by Clare Polencheck on Jun 13, 2011
Your great mistake is to act the drama as if you were alone....364 views
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“I Slept with Over 100 Guys”
by James Altucher on Jun 13, 2011
“I slept with over 100 different guys since we've been married,” my dad’s first wife told him in their shit Bronx apartment. “Haha, you have no idea.” His brain fell apart. He threw things, he screamed. I’ve never once seen my dad raise my voice. But crazy can hit the human body like a tornado. Just like me, my dad’s first marriage didn’t work out (although for very different reasons).1,109 views
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Google “It Gets Better” Commercial w Dan Savage runs during Tonys.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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“Date with a Woodsman.” An eco car commercial so happy sexy fun, I’ll watch it 5x.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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“Heterosexuality is not normal, it’s just common.” ~ Dorothy Parker
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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The former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, is not now a Lobbyist. And fracking is safe for US. {Colbert}
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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Top 10 Brilliant Things I Totally Get about Relationships & am Happy to Share with You.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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She likes me, She really really likes me–and why that’s important for teaching yoga
by Laurie Jordan on Jun 12, 2011
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Father’s Day: “Real fearlessness is the product of…”
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 12, 2011
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3 Big Questions. First one: what does it mean to follow your heart?
by Nadine McNeil on Jun 12, 2011
‘Twas a week and then some! Three questions knawed at me of which the main underlying one was, what does it mean to truly follow one's heart? An asana practice provided fertile ground to begin the inward journey of delving deep to reveal meaningful answers.765 views
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The Gayatri Mantra, Only For Men?
by Claudia Azula Altucher on Jun 12, 2011
Someone identified as anonymous commented in one of my posts at the blog that the Gayatri Mantra is traditionally not to be recited by women. He posted the comment in all fairness and in a sweet manner. This is what he said:715 views
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What To Do In Case of Miracle
by Lia Aprile on Jun 12, 2011
What about a Miracle Prepardness Course? A Best Day of Your Life Preparation checklist? The What to Have Handy in Case You Meet the Love of Your Life Kit? Where are these things?404 views
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Sorry Waylon, this is the Best Wedding Proposal Ever! ~ Alden Wicker
by Alden Wicker on Jun 12, 2011
Get your tissues out y'all, you're about to ball your eyes out. (Or if you are like my boyfriend, stare at your girlfriend with bewilderment when she starts bawling.)1,550 views
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“Best Wedding Proposal Ever !!” Ermmm…not so sure.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 12, 2011
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The Most Amazing (and free!) Yoga Teacher You Will Ever Meet. ~ Jasmine Gill
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 12, 2011
Pop. Oh yes. You just got injured.453 views
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Today is Pentecost: the Day the Church came Out!
by Roger Wolsey on Jun 12, 2011
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And Now, A Reading From The Gita.
by Benjamin Riggs on Jun 12, 2011
"No Matter Where They Walk It Leads To Me."489 views
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10 Ways to Simplify Life & Enjoy Your Children.
by Helene Rose on Jun 12, 2011
Our children crave our attention, how can be more available to them?777 views
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Can art & empowerment conquer the stripper pole?
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 11, 2011
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Join the Raving Corps of Elephant Yoga Volunteers.
by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 11, 2011
In reality, Elephant Yoga consists of hundreds of volunteers, all dedicated to bringing you the best possible Yoga content.409 views
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Open to a Radical Acceptance of Life, including Death and Suicidal Thoughts.
by Brooks Hall on Jun 11, 2011
Every year, worldwide, an estimated three-quarters of a million people take their own life, making suicide and attempted suicide subjects we need to explore with much more creativity and interest. ~Michael Stone630 views
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American Mom.
by Marylee Fairbanks on Jun 11, 2011
I’m a normal American Mom. I drop my son at school, hurry to yoga class, swap kids stories with the bank teller, and destroy the Earth.2,481 views
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