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God on the line—straight from the mouths of 15 blind elephants.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 18, 2011
Imagine if 15 people separated by time, space and philosophical ideals all decided to write an essay. In this first ever Elephant "Think Tank" we attempted to answer one of life's metaphysical mysteries, a topic for sages of all ages.446 views
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“I Saw A Hole in the Man”
by Jennifer Cusano on Jul 18, 2011
No....I saw a hole in the man...deep like a hunger he will never fill. It is what makes him sad and what makes him want. He will go on taking and taking.... Until one day the world will say: I am no more and I have nothing left to give.803 views
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Why Did I Move to Colorado? ~ Mandi Millar
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 18, 2011
For two years I had been living with my parents in order to save money and I coped with being a 26-year-old-who-lives-with-her-parents by hanging out with a group of friends who, like me at the time, were unmotivated, lazy and disgruntled. My body, mind and soul resorted to a lifestyle of disastrous habits in order to seem alive, which, in retrospect, only created voids rather than filled them. Like a fallen rock at the bottom of a canyon, I was stuck in a rut.577 views
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Raw transcript: my interview re Buddhism in America, New Media, elephant…on Tricycle Magazine.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2011
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Feminist? Like Humans? (Yes, Still) Boycott Nike. For now.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2011
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Sometimes a Down Dog is Just a Down Dog. ~Andrew Gurvey
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 18, 2011
In the United States, taking a yoga class can seem more pressure-filled than making a deadline at work. As yoga has become more popular and mainstream, the societal expectation of looking perfect or impressing others has also managed to weave its way into the fabric of the yoga experience.608 views
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Bach to Godhead: Music and the Krishna Yoga Tradition. ~ Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 18, 2011
Beethoven writes, “Music is the mediator between intellectual and sensuous life . . . the one spiritual entrance into the higher world.”685 views
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HCG: Panacea or Fraud? Part 2.
by Grace Ventura Sardonicus on Jul 18, 2011
The reason diets don’t work is the deep structural fat is almost impossible to access. The subcutaneous fat gets burned but we are left with this other problematic fat. Once we resume “regular” eating, we immediately put the weight back on.159 views
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Going Beyond Buddhist Psychology: an Interview with an American Meditation Master.
by Benjamin Riggs on Jul 18, 2011
Moving Beyond the Narrative and Embracing Your True Self.1,077 views
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HCG: Panacea or Fraud? Part 1.
by Grace Ventura Sardonicus on Jul 18, 2011
The big question is… how successful is HCG? If you don’t change old eating habits and self-sabotage patterns, you might lose 10 -30 pounds in 40 days. But in the long run you’ll probably gain it all back. And you’ll denounce HCG as a fraudulent product.165 views
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HH the Karmapa Webcast Live from Woodstock: Monday, July 17, 2011, 8 am & 12pm MST
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
Free, live streaming video of HH the 17th Karmapa elucidating the dharma in the United States...121 views
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President Obama talks to students: “If you’re only talking to people who you agree with, then politics is always going to disappoint you.”
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
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Watch This Video–the Incredible Story of Threadless.
by Bob Weisenberg on Jul 17, 2011
Watch this video about the incredible story behind Threadless. Never heard of Threadless? Watch this video even more!563 views
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Yoga & Minimalist Running – It’s all yoga! ~ Heather Church
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
As a yoga practitioner for the last 13 years, I’ve had highs, lows, gang-busta-in-your-face yoga for periods of time and almost non-existent stints of physical practice.344 views
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The Top Ten Dalai Lama Quotes…Mistranslated.
by John Pappas on Jul 17, 2011
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If you work for a living, look at this chart.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 17, 2011
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Part 1: Yoga Teacher Training Now More Dangerous than Originally Thought. ~ Kristina Chandler
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
Was every decision I had made in my twenties terribly wrong, or did it just seem that way? I left a perfectly decent job for one I hated, moved twice, torn my knee in a ridiculous skiing accident, been attacked by a pitbull, contracted the chicken pox, learned my favorite person in the world had cancer and nearly drowned in a river.634 views
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“This is What is Wrong with Big Pharma.” Image.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
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Yoga & Life Series: Yoga and Fun. ~ Paul Dallaghan
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
Too often we're attached to doing the best pose or getting a new pose. We want something to happen. When it doesn't, which under these circumstances is inevitable, we are disappointed. Suddenly it's become all too serious. And it is self-inflicted.437 views
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Review: David Moreno DVDs offer Authentic, Specialized Yoga Flows
by Michelle Fajkus on Jul 17, 2011
"If you really understand yoga, you know the physical practice is a minute part of the total practice. You don't take your abs with you when you die." ~David Moreno567 views
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Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.
by Tanya Lee Markul on Jul 17, 2011
Gurus, Divorce & Drugs, Dave Romanelli, Yoga Makes Sex Better, I Don't Have to Like You, Getting to Know Your Nose, Calming Your Mind, and the Mystery of Life. Seriously, what more could you ask for?1,319 views
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Has God, like Elvis, left the Building?
by D. Patrick Miller on Jul 17, 2011
For better or worse, it looks like a rapidly increasing crowd of Americans is trekking forth into that territory without that old familiar, monotheistic God at their side.498 views
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Miso sexy for Raw food Bitches!
by Tobye Hillier on Jul 16, 2011
I think I'm in love....625 views
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Video: “The Recovery” – Adhering to Natural Wisdom
by Yogi Michael Boyle on Jul 16, 2011
A video blog documenting the first "Recovery" workout of a "Yogi Gone Bad", after 2 months of intentionally ignoring natural wisdom in favor of performing culturally normal habits that deteriorate health and happiness.152 views
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On Migraines & Why You’ll Never Feel Good Again. ~Robert Allen
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
When we're in the midst of a migraine, that sense of impending death comes strong; we're sure we're going to die. And you know you'll never feel good again.878 views
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“My Chick Bad.” ~ Mallory Ayres
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
Just because we live in a world where women are objectified for their sexuality should they stop expressing it? Is it fair to ignore that part of women because the male world objectifies them?286 views
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Quintessential Telluride – Oprah, you are not welcome here.
by Jessica Durivage on Jul 16, 2011
I don't think you are cooler because you are from "Telluride." Sorry. I'm not hatin' or anything. I think living in a box canyon might do a bit more than close up your world physically. Just sayin'1,393 views
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Raising Consciousness: 3 Reasons Why You Should Use Cloth Diapers. ~ Samantha King
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
When doing our other laundry, I usually find that my mental chatter is griping about how much unnecessary laundry my husband and son create. I can get overwhelmed by all the laundry. But, cloth diapers —Oh they're rather magical.114 views
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Are You Ready For The Mindfulness Revolution?
by Sophie Legrand on Jul 16, 2011
It’s a tricky task indeed to let go of the most die-hard habits of our minds, especially in our information-overload times where the voids created by boredom and silence seem to echo failure and anguish.826 views
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Ustad Ali Akbar Khan – A Guru Purnima Remembrance
by Benjy Wertheimer on Jul 16, 2011
Learning from him was akin to being able to be in the company of Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart ... he could express more in one note than many musicians can in a lifetime.265 views
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The Consequence of Courage~ Diane D’Angelo
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
“I know God won’t give me more than I can handle, but I wish he wouldn’t trust me so much.”231 views
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Colbert SuperPAC’s first email. Made a Donate!
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
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“Karate Kid, eat your heart out.” Video.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 16, 2011
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4 Myths About Mindfulness Meditation. ~ Ronald Alexander, PhD
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 15, 2011
Mindfulness practice seems to ground restless people, transforming their energy from a chaotic, even manic, discharge to a more focused and heightened exuberance that then can be channeled into productivity...473 views
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Beer, Ciggies and Wrinkles. ~ Zali Nash
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 15, 2011
My Nan is ninety-two. She smoked a pack of ciggies and drank a six pack of beer a day for most of her life. She lives in a Freemason Nursing Home back in Australia which depresses the bejesus out of me, but she loves it.152 views
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The 10 Films Rev. Danny Fisher Would Put in a Time Capsule.
by Reverend Danny Fisher on Jul 15, 2011
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