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October 18, 2022
Grow your business with The Daily Key
Mind Key is a resource offering researched and verifiable information on alternative modalities...
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March 3, 2023March: This season’s astrological lion
by Oneyda Salazar March has arrived and life as we knew it has all but disappeared. Nothing is the s...
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November 16, 2022Remedies for SAD, just in time for the Holidays
By Claybourne DiCosmo During the holidays, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can hit hard. Many who ...
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November 15, 2022Dealing with a toxic family during the holidays
The phrase ‘in-laws’ can send a chill up many spines. A survey by Porch shows only 47% of in-law...
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November 14, 2022Make your own homemade yogurt (in a cooler!)
by Karen Talbot, Wild Gardener When I was a young hippie mom in the early 1970’s, I looked for fru...
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November 10, 2022Prepare your body for winter with these tips
By Marla Funez Winter is coming, and with it comes a higher risk of contracting viruses and diseases...
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November 9, 2022Strengthen body, mind & soul with these winter immunity tips
by Cris McCullough With winter comes a new slew of stressors. The holidays, shorter days, cold weath...
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November 8, 2022Your fall checklist for winter garden prep
By Danielle Rose Summer is officially over, and although the changing leaves are stunning to watch, ...
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November 7, 2022PREPARE for winter with The Daily Key
by Cris McCullough PREPARE, the title of this month’s issue, is predicated on the hidden power of ...
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November 4, 2022A Taurus lunar eclipse brings change this November
By Oneyda Salazar The 8th is the full moon lunar eclipse in Taurus and the energy of this is going t...
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November 1, 2022A Change in Direction: November’s astrology report
By Oneyda Salazar November offers the change direction we all desperately need. Since the beginning ...
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August 6, 2022The energy of the Sun; solar power is a choice
Intro by Cris McCullough As a culture, we have become dependent on fossil fuels. We need to heat and...
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July 28, 2022Nourishing the next generation of creators: an interview with Wayne Quakenbush
By Sabrina Rabidoux with Cris McCullough Nourishing and inspiring the creators of tomorrow Our stude...
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July 27, 2022Create simple, stylish outfits with these six fashion staples
By Sidra Sadaqat On-the-go dressing is an artwork. Sure, you may pull in your favorite pair of leggi...
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July 20, 2022Nourishing nature and Bonsai at the National Arboretum
By: Cris McCullough On a recent trip to our nation’s capital, I discovered a hidden gem among the ...
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July 19, 2022Back to the Future: A review of “My Autobiographies” by John Koenig
By: Cris McCullough “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ...
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July 18, 2022Struggling with work-life balance? A downshifting lifestyle might be your answer
By: Sierra Vandervort I first became self-employed when I was 24. In a pre-pandemic world, I was cre...
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July 13, 2022Need a break from your screen? Try one of these simple practices for digital detox
By: Sierra Vandervort Ever heard of a digital detox? It’s a growingly popular phrase in the modern...
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July 12, 2022Live music for health: how dancing and live events can boost your mental health
By: Katie Sipes The growth provided by music is hard to track on a chart. Fortunately, we can acknow...
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July 11, 2022Replenish yourself with things to do in the Hudson Valley
By Joseph Gonzalez The summer is generally known for relaxation, and it seems many of us need to rel...
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July 8, 2022Explore the benefits of adopting two kittens
By Jordana Mross The Daily Key is introducing a new theme to go along with every issue: pet articles...
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July 7, 20227 Non-body self-care practices that can totally reset your mood
By: Ryan Ashley When most people hear the term ‘nourishment’ their mind usually goes straight to...
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July 6, 2022Tips to support gut health and easily boost your mood
By: Mind Key Community We usually don’t think of our mental well-being as connected to the foods w...
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July 5, 2022Milkweed: A Source of Nourishment for Pollinators, Monarchs, and Humans
By: Karen Talbot, The Wild Gardener Botanical Sanctuary Gardeners and foragers like me have been enc...
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June 29, 2022Healthy and all-natural sunscreen options
We all understand the importance of sun protection. From avoiding painful (and embarrassing) burns, ...
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June 28, 2022Yoga to Increase Energy: 30 minutes of vinyasa, pranayama & mudra
By: Sierra Vandervort Welcome to this class: Yoga to Increase Energy! I’ll be taking you through a...
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June 27, 2022Summer reading: Nourishment for mind and soul
by Josephine Belliveau Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an employee, things tend to slow dow...
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June 21, 2022Nourish your soul with these six Summer Solstice rituals
By: Cris McCullough What is the Summer Solstice? The word “solstice” comes from Latin solstitium...
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June 20, 2022Nourish health, happiness, sustainability and success
There is time to encourage new ideas, activities, thoughts and creations as we rest from our labors....
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June 19, 2022What is Juneteenth and why is it important?
Port Markers represent African American History in Newport Newport, RI has so much history attached ...
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June 16, 2022ANSHI Transdermal Rubs: Simple, natural and effective
The Mind Key editorial team Janelle Noble Donovan created ANSHI Transdermal Rubs after spending coun...
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June 15, 2022ANSHI’s heart-centered approach to non-allergenic transdermal healing
By Danielle Rose Anshi means God’s gift in ancient Sanskrit. Janelle Noble Donovan, co-founder and...
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June 14, 2022Clean Ocean Access’s mission helps both land and sea with natural remedies
By Danielle Rose Newport, Rhode Island, “The City by the Sea,” has a history that is inexorably ...
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June 13, 2022Four social media alternatives for small business owners
by Danielle Rose In a tumultuous digital world, social media fatigue is running high these days. Unf...
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June 9, 2022How the MET High School helped a trans student find acceptance
Introduction by Cris McCullough In 1995 the Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center (The M...
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June 8, 2022On being a Creative: Finding inspiration in others
By Josephine Belliveau Art, in all of its mediums, is individual in every way. No two people interpr...
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June 7, 2022On reaching students in the classroom: Leave them room to bloom
by Darren Cooper Sometimes, reaching students in the classroom seems nearly impossible. Ever wonder ...
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June 6, 2022Discover what’s possible with a successful career shift
By Joseph Gonzalez Your job should be something you enjoy. If you’re someone that works full-time,...
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June 1, 2022Roses in bloom: A cramp-busting rose magnesium cream
By: Karen Talbot, Wild Gardener Magnesium deficiencies can cause a number of health concerns such as...
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May 25, 2022Roger Williams Park Zoo & People’s Credit Union celebrate anniversaries with a time capsule
Intro by Cris McCullough Last month, two iconic Rhode Island Institutions—Roger Williams Park Zoo ...
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May 24, 2022Portsmouth Forest in Rhode Island receives national recognition
There’s a new Old-Growth Forest in Rhode Island. The Oakland Forest of American Beech trees in Por...
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May 23, 2022Save the Bay’s Exploratorium has a lifelong impact
By Cris McCullough Save the Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium located at Easton’s Beach in N...
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May 18, 2022Bethel Woods: A historic venue and museum with activities for everyone
By Joseph Gonzalez As the summer approaches, many of us want to spend as much time outside as possib...
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May 17, 2022Things to do in the Hudson Valley: Affordable activities for families
By Joseph Gonzalez Are you considering giving your family a fun vacation, but aren’t able to dish ...
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May 16, 2022Why you should use a travel guide
By Cris McCullough With restrictions lifting around the globe, new travel adventures are calling to ...
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May 11, 2022Love in Bloom: Wedding tips for couples
Christine McCullough, Non-denominational Celebrant With spring wedding season in full bloom, happy c...
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May 10, 2022The Farm at Ketchikan is changing the face of local food
By Danielle Rose The Farm at Ketchikan is designed to grow and supply healthy, locally raised vegeta...
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May 9, 2022Food desert explained: What are they and how are they created?
by Danielle Rose What is a food desert? There are many contributing factors to food deserts. They ar...
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May 5, 2022Relationship with exercise = relationship with self
by Dana Chapman, The Diet Recovery Coach The word “exercise” is a loaded one that comes with a l...
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May 4, 2022Three ways to do a spiritual spring cleaning
by Sierra Vandervort If you thought spring cleaning was just for feather-dusting and clearing closet...
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May 2, 2022BLOOM: The Spring 2022 issue
by The Mind Key Editorial Team Flowers require an incredible amount of energy to bloom, and so does ...
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April 28, 2022Beltaine and Arbor Day: Celebration of Earth in bloom
By Cris McCullough Beltaine. May Day. Many of us associate mid-spring with the quaint traditions of ...
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April 27, 2022Murder, mystery and mayhem in Newport, RI
By Cris McCullough Murder Mystery in Newport, Rhode Island? Newport has been the home of numerous my...
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April 25, 2022Collaborating with nature for a healthy Earth
For meditation purposes, many will ground themselves in nature, an act that can be beneficial for yo...
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April 21, 2022A hidden Hudson Valley gem: Storm King Art Center
One of the best ways in the steps to renewing yourself is traveling to a new place. For those not re...
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April 20, 2022Imagery with art and words: Building a creative meditation practice
By Kathy Mack, “wholistic” life coach and expressive art therapist Humans are wired for ...
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April 19, 2022Use nature to combat covid stress syndrome
The National Institutes of Health identified COVID stress syndrome as a legitimate disorder which ha...
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April 18, 2022Hacks for reintegrating into a post-covid world
By Cris McCullough, MA, Holistic Counselor Post-covid reintegration It’s been a challenging ...
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April 13, 2022Salad with a side of piperonyl butoxide: Making the move to pesticide-free
Spring is a time of renewal of mind, body, spirit and environment. Many of us greet the new season b...
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April 12, 2022Your body is nature: a guide to connecting with nature wherever you live
Our bodies reflect the patterns of nature. Each of us has an innate rhythm that responds to the time...
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April 11, 2022Step into spring with delicious nutritious real root beer
By Karen Talbot, Wild Gardener Supplements and powders mixed into morning smoothies are helpful in k...
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April 7, 2022Support your adrenals to combat stress
It would not be an understatement to say that a majority of us have lived with some form of stress o...
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April 6, 2022Springtime self-care: balancing your priorities
By Josephine Belliveau Are you the type of person who is all work and no play, and a part of you fee...
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April 4, 2022Renewal brings a kinder and compassionate you
by D. Isadora Grisanzio This is a time to start fresh. To shake off the old, and welcome in a ...
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March 31, 2022Things to do in the Hudson Valley
By Joseph Gonzalez The Hudson Valley (where I’ve lived for my whole life) is home to a myriad of a...
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March 30, 2022Daffodils for Brighter Days
by John Hirshboek Daffodillion introduced their “Daffodils for Brighter Days” logo when Covid tr...
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March 29, 2022Take a breath: Walking the labyrinth for stress reduction
We have managed to thrive during the tumult that is the holiday season. As we enter a New Year, fill...
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March 28, 2022Athlete recovery methods help with training without injury
By Darren Cooper Athletes are willing to do anything to gain a competitive edge on their opponents. ...
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March 24, 2022Artists Supporting Clean Ocean Access opening reception
by Danielle Rose Clean Ocean Access [COA] is opening their office doors for a reception from 6:30 pm...
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March 23, 2022Celebrate spring with a labyrinth walk
by Cris McCullough, Certified Labyrinth Facilitator Spring equinox is a yearly astrological event wh...
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March 22, 2022Spring into the season with deep transformation
Each season offers a chance to shift and change. Seasonal readings are one way to energetically and ...
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March 21, 2022RENEWAL Issue of The Daily Key
by The Mind Key Editorial Team Spring is invariably coupled with the idea of this issue’s theme of...
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March 20, 2022My training adventure with Mochi
by Mei B., 10 year old student writer My mom said we would never get a third dog. Lucky for me...
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March 19, 2022Gardening is Great!
by Juliet M.C.M., 8 year old student writer This article is dedicated to my Papa, who loves gardenin...
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March 18, 2022How can I help heal my environment?
by Leasia Green, 14 year old student writer How can I help heal my environment? There’s not much t...
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March 17, 2022Flowers for spring
by Roselia, 10 year old student writer Flowers bloom in spring. Three flowers that bloom in the spri...
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March 16, 2022Clean beauty products for spring skin
by Magdalena Durkin, 13 year old student writer Clean beauty products are better for you and can hel...
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March 15, 2022Flower Power: Just in time for spring
by Izzy W-C, 8 year old student writer Goodbye snow! It’s time for flowers! Do you like flowers? I...
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March 14, 2022Enamorus the newest Pokemon for spring
by Toby W-C, 12 year old student writer As the sun sets over the horizon, a pokemon floats over the ...
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March 13, 2022Amazing jumping spiders
by Tree Girl, 11 year old student writer The first time I saw a Jumping Spider was in Oregon two yea...
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March 12, 2022Springtime baby animals
by Celestetia, 9 year old student writer I like spring animals because they all come out after the c...
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March 11, 2022Homeschooling students ring in spring
Students are our most valuable asset. This winter, nine homeschool students from Rhode Island took a...
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December 22, 2021Make eco-friendly and sustainable choices this holiday season
By Sandra Yeyati Several holiday traditions, while bringing joy to people, can also cause harm to th...
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December 20, 2021Light the darkness: Grasp the Common Spirit of Holiday Traditions
By Cris McCullough Ho! Ho! Ho! It is Christmastide, Hunnakah, Dwali, Los Posadas, Kwanzaa… The wor...
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December 8, 2021Don’t lose sleep this holiday: Nutrients for better sleep
Sleep disorders go beyond just insomnia. They can encompass any number of conditions, including over...
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December 6, 2021Replenish your energy and thrive with this guided cord cutting meditation
by Sierra Vandervort Do you need a bit of rest? Maybe you feel as if you’re giving so much energy ...
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December 5, 2021How to be an active bystander
by Jessica Walsh, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center The problem of domestic violence can...
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November 30, 2021A sweet taste of Downton Abbey in Wickford RI
The cozy ambiance of Sweet Marie's...
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November 27, 2021Take Five and Thrive: Yoga for reducing stress
by Sara Sundance Imagine navigating the holiday season with a sense of calm and presence? As wild as...
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November 23, 2021
Tips for thriving with toxic family this holiday
by Danielle Rose Holidays can be tough on families. Getting everyone together in one room has the po...
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November 22, 2021Getting What We Want From Others
Did you know that you can get what you want from others this holiday without falling into the expect...
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November 19, 2021More than just memories: A holiday memory book can heal
by student writer, Josephine Belliveau Creating a holiday memory book can be a great way to commemor...
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November 18, 2021Preempt holiday indulgences with a bottle of bitters
Bitters are an essential addition to my holiday survival toolkit. I will stash a bottle into my smal...
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November 17, 2021A Warming Elixir for surviving the Winter Blues
by Karen Talbot, wild gardener The fragrance wafting up from my hot cup of tea conjures up favorite ...
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November 16, 2021White pine medicine: Not just holiday magic
by Artemis Body & Soul Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) of the family Pinaceae is ideal for wi...
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November 15, 2021Thriving through the holidays: Tips for a well-balanced holiday season
by Cris McCullough & the Mind Key Editor Team We have all survived a year filled with challenges...
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November 14, 2021Focus not Multitasking: the key to joyful productivity
by Dawn Goodman Is focus the key to a happy and productive life? Some say the ability to focus on wh...
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November 13, 2021Cultivate abundance and get passionate about your finances
By Dawn Goodman Here’s the thing: Prosperity involves fiscal mastery. But fear not! You can cultiv...
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November 12, 2021The dark side of weight loss: Embracing passion, overcoming hype
By Amanda Hollenbeck How commercialism affects your health The term “weight loss” is often met w...
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November 10, 2021Three tips for overcoming heartbreak, fast
by Danielle Rose Heartbreak hurts! Overcoming heartbreak hurts more. Sometimes gaining the perspecti...
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November 9, 2021Being an authentic parent: Mothering with magic
By Danielle Rose Many mothers today work, whether outside or inside the home. Whether a single paren...
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November 8, 2021Identifying and Understanding the Ego Through Yoga
The ego can find balance with a simple and consistent yoga practice. The ego is not altogether “ba...
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November 3, 2021Shifting focus: Your perception of your cycle may be keeping you stuck
By Danielle Rose The menstrual cycle taboo has been present for centuries. As a writer and avid read...
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November 2, 2021Five communication tips for seeing your partner’s point of view
By Joseph Gonzalez Relationships are complex, and relationship communication is one of the most diff...
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November 1, 2021Are You a Sin-Eater?
By Vera Remes The sensitive secret keeper and how to spot them Do you know some who is a patient, se...
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March 11, 2020Tips for boosting immunity
Prevention is always the best measure, particularly now when people are fearful of upper-respiratory...
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December 17, 2019Finding Santa
by Danielle Rose Before I share my story of finding Santa Claus, I’ll start by saying that Christm...
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January 24, 2019Live a longer, healthier life through continued learning
By the Mind Key Editorial Team It has long been believed that knowledge seekers live longer. ...
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January 23, 2019Healing with the chakras: Where the physical and spiritual meet
My first experience with chakras and energy fields happened about twenty years ago. Although not dir...
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January 22, 2019Understanding chakras: An introduction to the chakra system
Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel.” These are energy centers that exist along the cent...
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January 21, 2019Continued learning is a powerful anti-aging agent
By Barbara Steingas We’ve all met someone or have someone in our lives who thinks they are a know-...
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January 9, 2019Learn to create the perfect year this January
By Seshat Clairvoyant Happy New Year! 2019 is bringing us so much new energy to learn from. This is ...
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January 7, 2019In this issue: An introduction to Lifelong learner
By Catherine Minto Over the duration of our lives, we come to know what we know through the pursuit ...
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December 24, 2018
When Santa was a shaman
by Cris McCullough, MA Ho! Ho! Ho! It is Christmastide, Hunnakah, Dwali, Los Posadas… The world ov...
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December 21, 2018Ways to beat the holiday blues
Looking to beat the holiday blues this season? We know how you feel. The holiday blues can actually ...
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December 19, 2018The gift of the Hogfather: A holiday tradition shared with family
by Cris McCullough, MA This time of year I am always grateful to an author who offers a little hope ...
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December 19, 2018Get thrifty this holiday!
by Theola Malin Between minimum wage jobs and the high cost of books and other living expenses, it i...
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December 18, 2018Celebrate your hard work and honor its fruits in 2019
by Seshat Clairvoyant The holidays are here, and yet it feels like only yesterday we were ringing in...
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December 17, 2018Your right to health, happiness and success
By Joseph Gonzalez What are your 2019 goals? Whether you’re seeking to improve your health and fee...
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December 15, 2018How being a grinch will hurt your health
By John Strzechocki The Christmas season is in full swing and it can get overwhelming. Make sure you...
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December 14, 2018Celebrate winter solstice with ritual
by Cris McCullough, MA We live at a delicate and dangerous time in history. We are threatened by the...
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December 13, 2018Newport County Youth Chorus brings the gift of music to Newport residents
By Elizabeth Woodhouse Most mornings in December, I wake with a moment of panic as I think about the...
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December 12, 2018Spread holiday magic with the gift of the future!
by Cris McCullough, MA, Master Tarot Reader Let’s face it, folks, the holidays are a mixed bag of ...
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December 5, 2018Jahmu Chai Tea for health and peace of mind this holiday season
Last-minute Christmas shopping and weather-caused delays can combine for an eventful season. Being c...
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November 21, 2018Don’t let school be your downfall in the holiday season
By Joseph Gonzalez Thanksgiving marks the final stretch of the fall semester for most college...
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November 21, 201810 Tips to be emotionally available for others this holiday
By John Strzechocki The holiday season is here, and with it comes family gatherings, dinners...
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November 7, 2018November’s Astrological Forecast: Communication is key to manifesting our desires
By Seshat November welcomes us with powerful, life-altering energy shifts that will continue ...
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July 31, 2018Understanding Cannabis: This issue’s TOC
By The Mind Key Community The literature discussing cannabis use, contemporary cannabis issue...
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July 30, 2018CBD Oil and Farming–A new wave of cannabis-inspired agriculture
by Daniel Downing Marijuana isn’t just for smoking anymore. With industrial cannabis on the rise, ...
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July 27, 2018Your rights as a recreational cannabis user
By Joseph Gonzalez Be on the lookout‒‒recreational cannabis might be coming to your state soon. ...
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July 26, 2018Cannabis and Creativity: Using your whole brain
By Marla Funez Creativity is not just creation, but the ability to see many solutions to a pr...
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July 24, 2018Healing with Compassion: A caregiver’s experience
Compassionate healthcare considers cannabis use for patients as a way to heal with dignity. Cris McC...
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July 23, 2018Medicinal cannabis users: Know your rights
By Joseph Gonzalez Lawmakers and cannabis users making strides toward legalization have taken...
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July 20, 2018Athletic lifestyle: How cannabis can benefit your training
By Kevin Hall Athletes come in all shapes and sizes and are concerned with all manner of endeavors. ...
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July 19, 2018Moderation is key: Enjoying marijuana without overdoing it
By Joseph Gonzalez Marijuana can be something anyone can enjoy, though it certainly isn’t f...
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July 17, 2018Overcome addiction with cannabis?
By Oneyda Salazar Everywhere you turn, there is a new cannabis study in the news, but did you...
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July 13, 2018The chemistry behind cannabis: An overview
Understanding and researching cannabis’ chemical breakdown and structure is important to comprehen...
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July 11, 2018Understanding the endocannabinoid system
By Dawn Goodman Only since the 1960s has endocannabinoid research expanded and started to unc...
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July 6, 2018
America’s soil: A brief history of cannabis production in the US
By Daniel Hollingworth, with Dawn Goodman To understand the complex relationship between Amer...
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July 3, 2018July Astrological report: The slow burn of a summer month
By Seshat Clairvoyant This is a month of intense energy shifts, but it is also a time of laz...
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July 2, 2018Former gateway drug turns medicinal: An introduction to cannabis use
By Danielle Rose Once considered the “gateway drug,” cannabis has now taken on a new definition ...
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June 27, 201815 songs for the plucky superhero in us all
By Theresa Birmingham We all need to feel like a superhero sometimes. Since the stress of lif...
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June 26, 2018What’s in your bikini?
By Danielle Rose Originally published in the Suburban Trends by North Jersey Media Group, August ...
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June 25, 2018Living beyond fear
By Barbara Steingas Living Fearlessly doesn’t mean we have no fears; it means we chase ...
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June 22, 2018How I learned experience is more important than my fears
By Joseph Gonzalez For millennials, experiential learning beats materialism. Studies show we ...
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June 21, 2018Facing fear: Inviting the universe to help
By Kathleen Santora A positive outlook overrides fearfulness A positive outlook overrides fearfulnes...
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June 20, 2018Be fearless and embrace your second chances
Many of us spend life fearing ridicule and so we avoid the ridiculous when in reality, a little fool...
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June 19, 2018Conquer your fear of the present: a personal story
By Theresa Birmingham Confession: My name is Theresa, and I’ve been an avoidant destination junkie...
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June 15, 2018Good fears, bad fears, and your best self
By Shefaa Ramadan What is fear? Fear isn’t all bad; fear unquestionably shapes growth and many tim...
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June 13, 2018Built to last: The fearless life of a beautiful tribe
By Theresa Birmingham Fearless friendships enrich everyday life and encourage us to embrace o...
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June 7, 2018Living Fearlessly: finding freedom from within
Contributing authors: Kimberly Marsh, Jonathan Dury, Danielle Rose, and Theresa Birmingham Li...
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June 5, 2018June Astrological Report: Finding courage
By Seshat Clairvoyant Happy Summer days are almost here This month’s astrological forecast ...
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May 31, 2018Passionate living is how to be successful
In order to truly have success in your life, you really do need to follow your heart, your mind, and...
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May 29, 2018Five tips to set your world on fire and find your passion
Contributing Authors: Marla Funez, Danielle Rose, Theresa Birmingham, Marisa Goudy, Kerstin Zettmar ...
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May 25, 2018Stories of Success: Author and Professor Genevieve Ryan keeps trailblazing
By Theresa Birmingham Professor, published mystery author, and Massachusetts native, Genevieve Ryan ...
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May 24, 2018Six ways your tribe supports your legacy
This is part two of the third article in a series of six on how to build your tribe and includes a d...
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May 18, 2018Your tribe, your legacy
This is part one of the third article in a series of six on how to build your tribe and includes a d...
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May 16, 20183 Tips for staying passionate during weight loss
By Jessica McWhirt Staying Passionate During Weight Loss Deep down, we’re creatures of habit; howe...
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May 15, 2018Story of Success: Mallory Harte Underwood
By Libby Reilly Stories of Success Mallory Harte Underwood talks success as we delve into this month...
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May 14, 2018Turn your passion into a career
By Joseph Gonzalez Vocational happiness rewards wallet bottom lines, but more importantly, allows yo...
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May 11, 2018Finding passion, motivating your life
By Shefaa Ramadan Spirited lives necessitate backbone, and we need that fortitude of will and passio...
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May 7, 2018Through hardship we discover passion
By Barbara Steingas Our biggest challenges in life lead to passion and our experience with struggle ...
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May 2, 2018May: A month of passion
By Seshat Clairvoyant Our May astrological forecast is predicting: Passion. The winter was a long on...
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May 1, 2018A life of Passion: Tackling your soul’s purpose
By Theresa Birmingham At Mind Key, we believe each individual has the potential to discover not only...
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April 27, 2018Flow and self-discovery: Moving forward with new Focus
By Theresa Birmingham Finding focus and chasing after your best life In truth, finding focus is an e...
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April 25, 2018Turn your passion into a career
By Danielle Rose Once upon a time, if you wanted to make a career change, such as taking up teaching...
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April 24, 2018Building your tribe: How your crew can help you discover new focus
By Theresa Birmingham The need to discover new focus can be a difficult task to take on by yourself....
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April 19, 2018Focus on Relationships: From glass half empty to a full life
by Vera Remes Glass half empty My husband used to be a “glass half empty” guy. Being a police ...
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April 13, 2018Consciously shifting your focus: Successful multitasking
By Marla Funez What is multitasking? Can humans multitask successfully? To what extent is it efficie...
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April 12, 2018Using your Soft Eyes: Envision the big picture and find your center
By Vera Remes Focus, focus, focus—or maybe not When it comes to focus, inner awareness is essentia...
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April 10, 2018Focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want
By Barbara Steingas From the time we are born, we are taught our limitations and we are broken of ou...
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April 9, 2018Focus on Finances: Practice self-aware spending
By Joseph Gonzalez Having money is something that has been proven to make people feel better about t...
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April 5, 2018Focusing on your childhood passions could unveil your future career
By Libby Reilly Childhood interests; grown-up focus It might surprise you to note that your childhoo...
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April 3, 2018April: A month of energy and a time to refocus
By Seshat Clairvoyant Our April astrological focus finds us highly energized. With the arrival of Ap...
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April 2, 2018Learning to focus on that which best serves
New life and reflection Spring is a beautiful time of growth, inward focus, new life and reflection....
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March 30, 2018Getting a handle on your ego
By Libby Reilly During the month of March, we spent time exploring ego, learning to better understan...
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March 29, 2018Parenting without ego: from Blank slate to Healthy self
by Cris McCullough Is a child’s mind a blank slate or are children driven by their egos? When it c...
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March 27, 2018Parenting without ego: Living and teaching our children safety and authenticity
By Danielle Rose If our ego is a guidance structure that we created for ourselves as children, then ...
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March 19, 2018Exhaustion: It’s time to tell a new story
As a woman, as a parent, as simply a person living in today’s fast-paced environment, we could all...
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March 15, 2018Pitfalls of bloggers and rock stars
On a summer trip back in 2015, Mind Key affiliate and writer, copywriter, and coach, Marisa Goudy, l...
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March 15, 2018Let go of ego and embrace peace and light: A meditation
By Kathleen Santora This meditation for letting go of unhealthy ego helps us accumulate more peace a...
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March 13, 2018Who do I listen to in here?
In this article, Wendy Watson-Hallowell, The Belief Coach, explores how our inner voices can often o...
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March 12, 2018Learning should never stop: How learning supplements the ego
By Marla Funez The common phrase, “you learn something new every day ” often gets taken ...
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March 9, 2018How to let go, be vulnerable, and build your tribe
By Theresa Birmingham This is the first in a series of six articles on how to build your tribe and i...
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March 8, 2018Are you committed to being right (Ego based) or your relationship (heart based)?
By Barbara Steingas Marriage, I have found, is about compromise and avoiding arguments by removing e...
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March 6, 2018What is your God Job?
by Vera Remes It’s important to find a career with purpose. We spend so much time working. Whi...
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March 5, 2018Who are you? A look at Ego and Personality Development
by Danielle Rose and Libby Reilly Defining personality and how your ego forms can be a confusing tas...
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March 2, 2018March: An Ego Driven Month
by Seshat Clairvoyant Don’t let your ego lead you With spring in the air, it’s easy to get caugh...
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March 1, 2018Understanding Ego and the Self
By The Mind Key Editorial Team This month, we look into understanding ego and the self. As February ...
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February 28, 2018Gain Perspective through Healthy Patterns
by Theresa Birmingham One of the most difficult skills in life is the ability to gain perspective an...
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February 20, 2018Power is neutral: How perspective changes perception
by Kathleen Santora Saka’s message shows us that power is neutral and how perspective can ch...
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February 12, 2018Nothing like a good challenge to shift your view of life
By Barbara Steingas We all need challenges to help us grow and expand our thoughts and beliefs. We t...
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February 9, 2018College fosters a perspective of self-expression essential for adulthood
By Joseph Gonzalez Many see college as a step to the next part of their lives towards adulthood. And...
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February 8, 2018Can our triggers help change our perspective of self?
In this fantastic repost by Kyla Rose Maher of Long Time Sun Yoga and Apparel, we are encouraged to ...
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February 5, 2018God’s Greatest Gifts Are Unanswered Prayers: How perspective changes everything
by Vera Remes What is your perspective on the New Year? Are you feeling positive, or are you needing...
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February 2, 2018February: The month of knowledge, revelation, and the Chinese New Year
By Seshat Clairvoyant Blessings to everyone. I hope January was an easy month for you, but now here ...
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February 1, 2018Change your perspective and tackle the season
by Theresa Birmingham The holidays are over. January is past. All your pesky resolutions are ...
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January 22, 2018Sometimes gratitude means nothing: The art of non-gratitude
Is it okay to experience non-gratitude? After a life-changing experience, tragedy, or diagnosis, peo...
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January 19, 2018Meditation for peace and gratitude
By Kathleen Santora I received this meditation for peace and gratitude after I was in a major car ac...
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January 17, 2018Big companies give back: Primal gives back to the Cycling Community
By Jessica McWhirt When big companies give back with a product that is a cut above the rest, they m...
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January 15, 2018Personal Story: Finding Gratitude in Divorce
It can be difficult finding gratitude in divorce, and peace and confidence are hard to come by duri...
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January 12, 2018Gratitude and your cup of tea: bringing in abundance, gratitude and peace
Jessica Filkins is a health coach and owner of Jahmu Chai, a healing turmeric ginger tea. Each month...
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January 10, 2018Life after heartbreak: From a bleak diagnosis to a miracle network of friendship
There is hope for life after heartbreak. Mind Key’s New Jersey editor, Kelly Rockey, tells her...
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January 8, 2018Practicing gratitude as a way to heal, grow and manifest
By Oneyda Salazar As doable as it may seem to practice gratitude, it can be difficult to instill in ...
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January 2, 2018
January: The Month of Emotional Perspective
By: Seshat Clairvoyant Happy New Year to all! Hopefully you all have survived the holidays and are n...
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December 21, 2017Tea Meditation: Embracing the Power of Choice
By Jessica Filkins With the ebbs and flows of life, there are times when we feel overwhelmed and per...
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December 18, 2017A channeled lesson on unifying and peaceful vibration
By Kathleen Santora It is the lack of spiritual unification that allows the chaotic world to be. Und...
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December 15, 2017Is intention enough to heal?
By Vera Remes Some time ago, I stumbled across a website called the Healer’s Bible, which spea...
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December 14, 2017Learning the vibration of the chakra system
By Barbara Steingas As mentioned in yesterday’s article, A Guide to Chakras and Vibrational En...
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December 13, 2017A Guide to Chakras and Vibrational Energy
By Barbara Steingas There is a line from a 1960s song by Crosby, Stills & Nash that says, “...
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December 12, 2017Exercise: It’s not just movement, it’s vibration
Ian Rose–Mind Key intern and Senior at the University of Rhode Island Vibrations are a complex...
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December 10, 2017Music Knows No Timeframe: Meet Eric Bunk
PROFILE OF SUCCESS Each month, Mind Key shares the story of one person who is successfully striving ...
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December 7, 2017Music is more than a pastime: it’s medicinal
by J.T. Nash, a Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ In a modern society, consumed ...
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December 5, 2017Are you reacting or responding?
INTRO: Eleanora Amendolara dives into the difference between reacting and responding to help you bri...
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December 4, 2017Make the most of December’s astrological vibrations
By Seshat Ixchel A note to December Hello, December; you are here at last. We have all been dreadi...
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November 5, 2017Allow an attitude of gratitude to be your roadmap this month
By Seshat Ixchel The days grow shorter as they get colder. Everyone is preparing for the holidays. T...
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October 28, 2017The Milk, The Myth, The Legend!
by Amanda Hollenbeck, Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ Milk, health and hormone...
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October 24, 2017Student’s academic performance can heavily rely on sleep
By Toyreh Blacknell, a Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ Time is short. The not-...
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October 23, 2017The Balance and Release of Sexual Energy
By Lizbeth Fabian Between males and females, there is a massive build-up of masculine or feminine en...
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October 20, 2017
Overcoming the High School Bullying Problem
by Joseph Gonzalez, a fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ The typical American hig...
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October 18, 2017Enjoy Life— Don’t Cling to it or Push it Away
INTRO: One woman stepped onto a paddleboard for the first time and returned to dry land with a fresh...
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October 16, 2017Wash your clothes with confidence—Understanding Your Washer’s Cycles
By Lizbeth Fabian Whether it’s bright colors, flannel sheets, or jeans you’re washing, t...
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October 12, 2017From “hard on yourself” to “supporting yourself”
Dr. Doni Wilson, N.D. offers simple tips for making positive changes in your life – and how to bre...
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October 11, 2017The Hamster Wheel of Self-Sabotage Patterns
By Barbara Steingas We all have goals and dreams we want to achieve–or hope to achieve. Howeve...
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October 10, 2017Tips and tricks to making good habits stick
By Joseph Gonzalez Like everyone else, your new year’s resolution was getting a gym membership, an...
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October 5, 2017
Student’s academic performance can heavily rely on sleep
by Toyreh Blacknell, a Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ Time is short. The not-...
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October 2, 2017Breaking patterns of self-sabotage
By Seshat Ixchel Autumn has arrived! With it comes crisp air, ushering us into Libra season. The tim...
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October 1, 2017October’s issue: Patterns and cycles–from sleep to food, to self-sabotage and more
By Danielle Rose There are patterns and cycles in every life–Whether patterns a person can com...
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September 30, 2017Support our veterans at Visions in Black and White fundraising event
By Kelly Rockey Imagine being someone who spends a good part of their life making wishes come true. ...
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September 29, 2017Wishes really do come true! A profile of success, happiness, and yoga
Jessica Laudati, along with Emily Lawrence are realizing wishes as they open the doors to Seaside Yo...
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September 25, 2017Mind Key can help you start up your business
By Lizbeth Fabian Starting an online presence can be hard. As a writer in this constantly developin...
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September 22, 2017The secret to success as a young adult is easier than you think!
By Lizbeth Fabian In The 8 Success Secrets: For Teens and Young Adults, author Azuka Zuke Obi...
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September 21, 2017Watch your wishes come true with tested techniques
By Vera Remes You can make your wishes come true in plenty of different ways. Techniques to ...
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September 18, 2017Finding the Chai: A review of Jahmu, turmeric and ginger spice blend
By Charla Dury I first discovered Jahmu on Mind Key’s Marketplace. I have always loved chai tea an...
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September 14, 2017True Peace at Balance Yoga Studio: A Review
By Lizbeth Fabian Taking the drive to Balance Yoga Studio, I tried to calm my nerves about getting b...
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September 13, 2017Faerie card readings with Danielle Rose: A review
By Danielle Rose Krista experienced a faerie card reading with Danielle Rose back in August 2014. Si...
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September 6, 2017Don’t let manifesting get in the way of wishing
By Vera Remes I love poet/writer Shel Silverstein and the quirky wisdom found in his “children’s...
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September 5, 2017Believing with The Belief Coach
By Barbara Steingas This month, I had the pleasure of a complimentary belief coaching session with T...
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September 1, 2017September: the Month of Wishes
By Seshat Ixchel The calm after the storm of eclipses and retrogrades has arrived, and with i...
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August 31, 2017The Last Bits of Summer: Wrapping-Up Masculine and Feminine
By Lizbeth Fabian The last bits of summer have come and gone, and it’s time to take one last look ...
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August 18, 2017The Yin and Yang of Masculine and Feminine
By Penelope Rodriguez, WPUNJ student writer According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, there are...
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August 16, 2017Balancing energies: Chinese Medicine as a Path to Fertility
By Anna Plavnicky, WPUNJ student writer From a young age, women are influenced to remain abstinent o...
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August 14, 2017
The Yin and Yang of food: Balancing the energies of what we eat
by Ana Valentin, WPUNJ student writer When was the last time you acknowledged where your body stood ...
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August 11, 2017Did women’s lib go too far?
By Barbara Steingas In the early sixties, a group of women started the National Organization for ...
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August 9, 2017The benefit of stay-at-home fathers in the modern family
Jason Reilly, WPUNJ student writer In today’s changing economy more men are staying at ...
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August 8, 2017How can gender work for you in the workplace?
Kaylee Gelenius, WPUNJ student writer Women have been looking for equal recognition in the workplace...
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August 4, 2017Are you letting gender stereotyping hold you back?
By Danielle Freeman, WPUNJ student writer If you have ever felt unhappy with yourself, or as ...
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August 2, 2017August: Yin, Yang, and Retrogrades
The start of August brings us a whirlwind of energy. In a blink of an eye, July came and went. The s...
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August 1, 2017Discover the energy of the masculine, the feminine, yin and yang in August’s issue
By Lizbeth Fabian Mind Key welcomes August as the month of Yin and Yang and all things Masculine and...
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July 31, 2017July’s Wrap-up on Manifestation
Hello! Mind Key’s month of Manifestation has come to an end and that means… it’s time for a wr...
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July 27, 2017Renew your career by upgrading your online presence
By Amanda Hollenback Some find social media and other internet platforms to be a burden to society, ...
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July 26, 2017It’s about creating time, not making time
By Joseph Gonzalez Life can be easier when taking things one step at a time. But sometimes, w...
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July 24, 2017Manifesting your career with Mind Key
Are you seeking to boost your exposure as a professional? Writing is one of the most powerful...
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July 21, 2017Tips for battling anxiety and negative self talk
By Maria Reyes Our thoughts are very powerful. “Thoughts become things,” according to Mike Doo...
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July 20, 2017Gait TRC: Therapeutic Riding
As my law practice wined down in the years leading up to retirement, I spent money and lots of effor...
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July 19, 2017Can you bring anything into being? The Law of Attraction says you can!
By Vera Remes Manifestation, also referred to as the Law of Attraction—the simple definitio...
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July 13, 2017Manifesting Mr. Right
by Barbara Steingas, Inspirational Author/Speaker & Radiant Life Coach On New Year’s E...
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July 12, 2017Nix Social Media: Manifest an Organic Relationship
By Rebecca Pall Do you want an organic relationship? To manifest a real connection with someo...
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July 10, 2017True power is about our relationship with self, not with others
By Wendy Watson-Hallowell Do you believe that we are responsible for other people’s reactio...
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July 5, 2017
Are You All Out of Whack? (Mind Key has your back)
By Charla Dury Is your body out of whack? Are you emotionally out of whack? Don’t you ...
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July 4, 2017Manifest a Happy and Healthier You with Mindset Reprogramming
Are you having trouble staying motivated? Moving past slow and low moments in your life is difficult...
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July 3, 2017Understanding Manifestation: Our July Issue’s Overview
By Danielle Rose Manifestation is the law of attraction. Merriam-Webster defines “ma...
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May 1, 2017May is for Manifestation – Bring on the Positivty
If you look up the term manifestation in the dictionary, the definition that most resembles what w...
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April 24, 2017Invest in the future by investing in our children’s financial literacy
by Christopher Hallinan, Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ Student loan debt. Th...
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April 21, 2017Getting control of your finances – Practical Tips
By Charla Dury You know that feeling you get when you finish a job? The feeling of relief that the...
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April 20, 2017Spending and your child: The effect of advertising on our youth
By Amanda Hollenbeck “I want, I want, I want.” Every parent has heard these words ad nauseum. ...
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April 19, 2017Abundance: There’s enough for everyone
By Barbara Steingas Most of us are brought up and taught to think there is lack in the universe, and...
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April 17, 2017How to Silence Your Spending in the Social Media Age
By Amanda Hollenbeck Tax season is in the air, and that means social media spending is on the rise. ...
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April 13, 2017Teaching compromise and exchange: Setting our children up for success
by Rebecca Pall From a young age, children are taught a very rudimentary idea of trade and exchange:...
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April 12, 2017Using personal currency to get what you want
By Dr. Lisa Avila Everyone moves through the world meeting needs, healthy or not. It is what we all ...
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April 11, 2017Sweat Equity – a good alternative to spending cash
by Vera Remes I have said more than once, I am a “sweat equity kinda gal.” Borne out of nece...
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April 10, 20177 Tips for getting what you want: Bartering For A win-win Deal
By Maria Majet Reyes In the dog-eat-dog world we live in, it is a bit hard to trust other people. ...
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April 7, 2017Time banks: Currency the way it was meant to be
By Amanda Hollenbeck The act of time banking has become a popular practice across the country, but i...
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April 6, 2017How to earn money pursuing your passion
By Tamara Rokicki The traditional nine-to-five job is no longer the only way to earn money. We liv...
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April 5, 2017Why your financially secure job may not bring you financial freedom
By Wendy Watson-Hallowell How many of us have gone down a career path we didn’t care about, stayed...
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April 3, 2017Currency and exchange: It’s not just about money anymore
by Danielle Rose In light of everyone’s favorite time of year—tax return season—we decided to ...
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March 29, 2017Creativity: The Art of Happy
By Amanda Hollenbeck Vulnerability is not a feeling people tend to view positively. Typically, vulne...
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March 28, 2017Trees benefiting humanity–Bringing healing, hope and rain to India and the world
By Amanda Hollenbeck Trees are not simply an aesthetically pleasing aspect of warmer climates, or an...
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March 27, 2017Renew Your Innate Talents Through Understanding Past Lives
By Carlie Currier In January, we featured an article about past life hypnosis. Some believe that ind...
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March 24, 2017Can’t Afford a Vacation? Self renew with shamanism
by Vera Remes When I hear the word renewal, I picture a battery-operated toy running out of juice, a...
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March 23, 2017Nature Deficit Disorder—Could You Be a Victim?
by Julia Booth, a Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ Could you be a victim of Nat...
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March 22, 2017Outdoor Stress Relief: How Nature Helps You Heal
That nature provides the resources we need to relax our bodies and counteract our stress levels may ...
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March 21, 2017Spring cleaning: Overcoming the vestiges of winter
By Charla Dury A couple of years ago I wrote the following blog. With March’s theme of renewal, ...
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March 20, 2017Hatching seeds: A blueprint for recreating your life experiences
Today is the first day of spring. With the abundant imagery of seeds bursting forth, things hatching...
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March 17, 2017Alternative Addiction Treatment for Alcoholism: Natural and Holistic Options
By Danielle Rose Alcoholism and addiction is often considered a disease. From this angle, as with ...
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March 16, 2017Children of addiction: Love, abuse, resentment and recovery
by Melissa Cassiano, William Paterson University, NJ student writer About 28 million Americans are...
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March 15, 201710 resources for addiction recovery
A Mind Key follower shares ten well-known addiction resources he has worked with, and offers his per...
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March 14, 2017Understanding addiction: More than just a disease
by Danielle Rose Understanding addiction goes a long way in discovering and mitigating the source of...
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March 10, 2017Why Spring Is the Best Time to Renew Your Work Options and Career Goals
By Rebecca Pall, Mind Key intern With spring being a time of renewal in nature, it is also a ...
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March 8, 2017Spring cleaning at its finest—Release as a form of renewal
By Barbara Steingas Spring is a traditional time of year for renewal. It is also a time to branch ou...
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March 6, 2017Change your limiting beliefs: Change your life
By Wendy Watson-Hallowell The limiting beliefs we carry inside can create enormous levels of stress,...
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March 3, 2017Getting outdoors: Tips to get motivated and get out
The Mind Key Community offers their tips for getting outdoors Yesterday’s post talked about ways t...
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March 2, 2017Getting outdoors: Your March Checklist
by Allelia Cesa, a Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, NJ If embraced, March can be a...
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March 1, 2017March’s issue: Renewal, a recipe for achievement and growth
Renewal marks a change in our lives. It means to start anew, freshen up lifestyles, ideals, ways of ...
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February 28, 2017Wrapping up Relationships: February’s issue in review
We have a relationship with everyone we meet—whether we like it or not. Navigating relationships...
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February 27, 2017Helping spirits–White Raven Investigates our relationship with the Paranormal
by Vera Remes As a shamanic practitioner, I have become familiar with the concept of “helping spir...
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February 24, 2017Sexual dysfunction: A physical or energetic representation of health?
by Dr. Lisa Avila When I first read this quote by Caroline Myss, one of my earlier teachers and ment...
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February 23, 2017STDs—Don’t let your long-term relationship fool you
by Melissa Casiano, student writer at William Paterson University, NJ Everyone understands the impor...
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February 22, 2017Sex in two worlds: A Middle Eastern perspective on intimacy
By Colleen Jennings If you are from a Western country, you probably have never stopped to consider t...
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February 21, 2017Teaching your teen about healthy relationship boundaries
by Charla Dury As a mom of growing young men, I struggle with parental boundaries. It is difficult...
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February 20, 2017Intimacy and wellness: Your relationship with sex
Sex affects, and is affected by, our health, our personal belief systems and our relationship with t...
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February 17, 2017How many all-nighters are too many–your relationship with sleep
By Mary Thorpe, Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, N.J. As a young adult, I am told ...
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February 16, 2017There is strength in distance: The benefit of long distance relationships
by Rebecca Pall Relationships are a wonderful and beautiful thing, but keeping things special can be...
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February 15, 2017Changing your relationship with the world: The Power of Positivity
by Paola Scaduto, Mind Key intern and Fall 2016 graduate of William Paterson University, N.J. Are yo...
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February 14, 2017Overcoming helplessness in a victimized world
by Dr. Lisa Avila In chiropractic school, a teacher I liked very much mentioned that he found people...
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February 13, 2017Live and Let Live: A philosophy for strong relationships
by Vera Remes Everyone we meet, if only for a minute, we relate to in some way. Think of yourself ...
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February 10, 2017When relationships hold you back–Letting go of the limiting beliefs, not the connection
Toxic relationships take energy away from our personal path of growth. Ending a relationship that no...
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February 8, 2017
Looking in the mirror: All relationships reflect our relationship-with-self
The toughest and hardest relationship we will ever have in our lives is our relationship with self. ...
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February 6, 2017Heal the wounds of youth through romantic relationships
Falling in love means devoting energy into what another person is thinking or feeling. Research indi...
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February 4, 2017Do you have what it takes to build the career of your dreams?
Since this month’s issue is all about relationships, we thought now was the perfect time to introd...
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February 2, 2017Self-discovery as a pathway to your dreams: the story behind “Gutless and Grateful”
February’s issue is relationships. There is no better way to start than to share the story ...
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February 1, 2017February’s Issue–Relationships: from business to love, and everything in between
Social interaction is a basic and essential human connection. Building healthy and productive relati...
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January 31, 2017Connect the dots–make the most of time
We can’t believe how fast this month has flown by. And that’s just what January’s theme was al...
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January 30, 2017Time is running out to see a great show!
Time is running out to see Amy Oestreicher’s one-woman-show “Gutless & Grateful,” a moving...
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January 24, 2017Not Waiting for Life: Embracing your detour
If anyone can be considered an ‘expert’ at making lemonade, it’s Mind Key’s extraordinary af...
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January 23, 2017The best time of year to travel – look to the weather
I love to travel. From visiting nearby cities and states, to traveling far away, the experience of...
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January 20, 2017Don’t be a zombie–Improve email productivity
I am a total email zombie. There’s no doubt that my email productivity sucks. I spend more tim...
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January 19, 2017Using a Journal – Making the most of your time
By Rebecca Pall “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you...
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January 18, 2017Social Media Posting: Timing Strategies Uncovered
Do you feel like you’re always posting on social media, but no one sees your content? Are you co...
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January 17, 2017Tips on finding time to be creative from Marie
In our hectic world, it can be difficult to find creative time. Many artists and other creatives hav...
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January 16, 2017Five Time-Saving Tips for Smartphone Users
I own a smartphone. You probably own a smartphone. Almost everyone I know (except for that one g...
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January 13, 2017Resolve your past life: Fix your present
by Carlie Currier Do you believe we get more than one chance to get this human life right? Massage t...
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January 12, 2017Rock Your Year with Taraleigh the manifesting unicorn
Taraleigh Weathers is a manifesting unicorn! I didn’t know what that meant, either, until I took h...
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January 12, 2017Morning meditation for those short on time
When I first heard about Jessica of Jahmu Chai’s tea meditations, I was stoked. Making time for ...
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January 11, 2017Time heals all wounds? A romantic sentiment
Featured photo courtesy of Carlie Currier Article by Dr. Lisa Avila The idea that time heals all wou...
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January 10, 2017Living on Reiki Time – Nonlinear Time
It was Reiki that introduced me to the concept that time is not linear, or as I like to call it, Rei...
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January 7, 2017Shifting the patterns of time–Look for the positives
Featured image: Adara’s Hands by Sean David Wright Regularly taking time for yourself, even wi...
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January 6, 2017January is Stress Reduction Month with Dr. Doni
Happy New Year from Dr. Doni! First, let me wish you a happy and healthy 2017! I do hope you ...
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January 5, 2017The helpfulness of lists in prioritization of goals
In an article for Psychology Today, Carrie Barron, MD, author of “The Creativity Cure: How to Buil...
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January 3, 2017Plan to acheive your dreams this year
Below is an insightful post written for Mind Key last year by Tara Ann Lesko. Even though the post...
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January 2, 2017January’s Issue: Time – How do you view it?
We depend on time for everything. We are so conditioned to run on or by it, that there’s a sen...
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December 30, 2016Connecting in December with Mind Key – Wrap Up
As 2016 winds down and December ends, we’d like to reflect on the month’s theme of connection. W...
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December 29, 20165 ways to rock your year for real this time
Mind Key affiliate, Taraleigh Weathers, from the amazing TaraLeighLovesYou and leader of the Rock Y...
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December 28, 2016Reflections of 2016 – The Mind Key Community
The Mind Key Project has been blessed to receive so much light and energy from our community of memb...
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December 27, 2016Why you should reflect on 2016
By Rebecca Pall After a momentous occasion, one may stop and think about the events that have transp...
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December 26, 2016Reflection as a tool for perspective
I love words that can have more than one meaning. Those words give my card readings multi-layered ...
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December 23, 2016The true meaning of Santa Claus – Giving
In this age of commercialization, how do we teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas? Perhaps yo...
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December 22, 2016Giving back all year long – Stories of Altruism
We see need everywhere. On the news every day we see stories of adults and children struggling to ...
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December 21, 2016Radiance Coaching with Barbara Steingas
From inspirational author and speaker to radiant life coach and reiki healer, Barbara Steingas incor...
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December 20, 2016A local’s guide to gift giving–Rhode Island
Mind Key Rhode Island (Rhody) is growing as fast as The Mind Key Project itself! In one of my many...
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December 19, 2016Make your business heard
All businesses need ways to communicate with established and potential clients. You work hard at the...
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December 16, 2016Get organized with Charla Dury
By Barbara Steingas Charla Dury’s life experiences led her toward clean organization early in her ...
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December 15, 2016The symbols in our dreams, with Jefferson Harman
Jefferson Harman started interpreting his own dreams as a young child. Over time, he came to learn a...
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December 9, 2016Elisabeth Ladwig on Science, Nature and Magic
Elisabeth Ladwig works in the medium of conceptual photography, or a photographic artist. Her artwo...
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December 7, 2016Great American Novel Package–Meet the editors
Yesterday’s Great American Novel Package post talked about the services the package can provid...
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December 6, 2016
Great American Novel Package
Are you a writer who has written a book? A series of published or publishable essays? Maybe you ha...
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December 5, 2016
Mind Key Etsy store NOW OPEN!!
It’s with much excitement that I’m proud to announce the newest addition to Mind Key. We now hav...
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December 1, 2016
December Issue: Connection
This month’s theme is connection. We’re going to talk about about how we work together...
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November 30, 2016
November in a Nutshell
By Carlie Currie In honor of Mind Key’s third anthology, Tempest: Life Upturned, the theme of Nove...
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November 29, 2016
Advice on coping with loss
Yesterday, Paola Scaduto shared an intensely personal story of loss. We wanted to follow that up w...
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November 21, 2016The stressed out teen – tips for destressing your high school student
By Rebecca Pall Chances are, if one were to ask a high schooler how they were feeling, the number on...
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October 31, 2016Harvesting Weeds For Fall Health
I never used to like autumn. I’ve always been more of a spring girl. Watching the world come ali...
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October 31, 2016Sukkot: A Spiritual Harvest
Harvest festivals represent renewal of body and mind–a harvesting of past mistakes, experience...
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October 31, 2016Aquidneck Food Challenge
Aquidneck Food Challenge Posted by Charla Dury on 10:00 AM in Aquidneck food challenge challenge...
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October 25, 2016NanoWrimo – Letting Your Vision Grow
October is a month of traditions, whether it’s celebrating a harvest festival or Halloween activit...
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October 22, 2016Controlled Environment Agriculture At Spring Box Farms
As we talk about the annual harvest within environment week, we don’t want to forget or disco...
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October 17, 2016Harvest: A Human Connection
By Tamara Rockiki Harvest festivals are representative of our own personal growth, and the need to s...
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October 15, 2016Harvesting Wisdom From People We’ve Lost
Recently, my husband’s great aunt passed away after a long bout with a painful cancer. Kim was a w...
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October 13, 2016Oktoberfest – Not Just For Germans
Although not technically a harvest festival, Oktoberfest is one of the most well-known fall festival...
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October 10, 2016Halloween As A Harvest Tradition
Halloween is the ultimate harvest tradition–one that touches upon many cultures and traditions...
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October 7, 2016Working With Intuition, Not Fear
By Carlie Currier October is a time for harvesting. Nourished by the warmth of the sun, summe...
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October 3, 2016Find Your Untapped Potential
Do you ever wonder about your true calling? Do you yearn for something more but just don’t kno...
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October 1, 2016
Kicking Off NanoWrimo Season
Connecting with other like minded people is imperative in finding inspiration. November marks the ...
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September 25, 2016
Why Child-Driven Learning Works
Imagine a school where children choose their own lessons, and are motivated and enthusiastic to lear...
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September 15, 2016
Cabin Fever As An Entrepreneur
Working from home–or even in an office can be a strain on the body, the psyche, and your creat...
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September 12, 2016What Is Aquarian Sadhana
What is Aquarian Sadhana? By Shantprem Kaur “Wait, five A M?” I clarify as the beautiful woman...
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September 9, 2016
The Many Benefits Of Yoga
Yoga is a worldwide practice that helps people connect with their body and mind. Statistic Brain ...
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September 7, 2016
You’re Important
You’re important. You’re important to your family, to your co-workers and to your circle ...
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September 3, 2016Bring In New Energy For The Spring Now
The practice of planting spring-flowering bulbs is a lesson in patience. Selecting little brown lu...
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September 2, 2016
Emotion Freedom Technique (Tapping) Can Be A RoadMap For Success
As a spiritual counselor or healer, you are continually faced with clients who will not or cannot...
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September 1, 2016
Connect The Dots – Old Habits & New Patterns
September has been all about change. The change of seasons, back to school time changes, making ch...
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August 7, 2016
Communication: More Than Just You And Me
Since before the time we learn to talk, we are taught that in order for life to flow easy you must t...
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August 5, 2016Taproot – Preserve Pop Up Shop Sale
Handmade goods radiate a certain unique energy. Get your hands on one of these great deals associa...
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August 4, 2016You Are A Star In An Otherwise Bleak World
Taraleigh embodies exactly what we believe in here at Mind Key. She has made music her life, and h...
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August 3, 2016
The Energy of Peace & Manifestation
Manifestation is the process of manipulating energy in such a way that we first create and surround ...
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August 1, 2016
Connecting The Energetic Dots
This month we discussed the energy of the things we do to our body and how it can change us as well ...
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July 15, 2016Using the energy of the forest to heal
by Vera Remes We are well aware that the rain forests, often referred to as Nature’s Medicine Ca...
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July 6, 2016Vertical Gardening with the Rodale Institute – Snapshot
Grow up, not out Vertical Garden! Build your growspace Vertical Gardening in Urban Env...
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July 5, 2016Polyface Farming – Video
Fully sustainable farming is possible with animals maintaining the land and creating food. But it ...
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June 27, 2016You don’t have to be rich to pay it forward
When I retired in 2012 and moved to Pennsylvania, I kept telling my friends this would be my time of...
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June 22, 2016Parenting – the ultimate adventure in paying it forward
When you become a parent, either by nature or nurture, you wipe its butt just like your pare...
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June 21, 2016Meditation for accepting another’s path
If I have never walked the path of my brother If I have never felt his pain If my lessons hav...
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June 20, 2016RI Event – The party that’s giving back
Looking for good music, good food, and good times this weekend? Look no further than A Party for the...
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June 17, 2016NJ Event – Drum Circle tomorrow night!
Reflecting on recent losses, near and far, I know it’s ever important to celebrate life. So, l...
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June 17, 2016Dadpreneurs!
Thanks to Ann Noder at Pitch Public Relations, we found out about these awesome Dadpreneurs and in t...
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June 16, 2016Giving Back through Taboo Words – Guest Blog by Jessica McWhirt
Today, guest Blogger Jessica McWhirt, shares how it feels to give back to the community through the ...
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June 15, 2016Moments with Dad
Dads give so much for their families. This Father’s Day, we’re giving back by sharing...
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June 14, 2016
Paying it Forward – volunteering time and experience
My young family (Step Dad, Mom, little brother, me and our son) right before my high school graduati...
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June 13, 2016
The tragedy in Orlando
Photo credit to Yahoo.com (here) We at Mind Key grieve for all of the lives touched by the m...
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June 13, 2016
NJ Event and Gardening Tips
Pollinator Week is coming soon! June 20th through the 26th, 2016. National Pollinator Week is ...
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June 10, 2016
Global Event – Kylan Fischer Yoga Retreat
“Sun-Kissed Yoga Bliss” Retreat to be Offered at CostaBaja™ Resort and Spa ...
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June 9, 2016
RI Event – Kids, decorate a cake for Dad
Giving is always great when it’s for someone you love. Clements in Portsmouth offers ...
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June 8, 2016
PA Event – Soil Biology for Gardners
Our friends at Rodale Institute hold many incredibly useful and interesting workshops. Visit Rodal...
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June 7, 2016
Putting together your healing puzzle pieces
When I was initially diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease about thirty years ago ...
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June 6, 2016
CO Events Update – Pollinators, Yoga and free things to do!
Hudson Gardens is more than just beautiful flowering gardens located near Denver. Hudson Gardens i...
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June 3, 2016
Mind Key: Giving back to the community at large
In June’s Mind Key Issue we will be sharing stories of giving back and paying it forward. S...
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June 2, 2016Waking up motivated and staying that way – Tips and Tricks from Arthur and Alex
I know lists are my greatest tool. With weekdays and weekends being so packed at my house, if I d...
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June 1, 2016
BBQ season is here – Recipe!
Recipe of the Month Birtha DeBlues BBQ Sauce Visit Savory Spice Littleton, CO for an easy kit with ...
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May 31, 2016
Newport, RI Weekly Event – Kids’ Corner and Food Passport Program Every Wednesday
Mind Key loves and supports families and natural growing things, so to find that the Aquidne...
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May 31, 2016
Connect the Dots – Release and Detox
May’s Mind Key Issue was Release and Detox Release verb re·lease ri-ˈlēs :...
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May 30, 2016
Global Event/Contest – #LipSexArt with Colin Christian
In an effort to give our Mind Key community of talented artists and friends another outlet to releas...
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May 30, 2016
5 Products that could save you from a hangover – Tips and Tricks
Good timing with Memorial weekend at hand, here are some hangover remedies we found to help you thou...
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May 28, 2016
Denver, CO Event – Yoga Rocks the Park Opening Day Tomorrow!
Don’t miss out on this awesome experience! Last year’s YRP was a wonderful, friendly a...
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May 27, 2016
Letting Go with Oracle and the written word
Professionally, I am a teacher. That is how I pay my rent. How much teaching is done by my own volit...
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May 26, 2016Tappan NY Event – Exploring the Seven Chakras – June 3
Hove you felt blocked recently? Find release by learning about the 7 chakras of the body with Rita...
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May 25, 2016
The things our body holds
The things we hold onto—emotions, hatred, old patterns—they hold onto us in very physical ways. ...
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May 24, 2016
Newport, RI Event – Spring Forth Festival Friday 5/27
Community gardens are important both for the Community as well as for the individual. They can be ...
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May 24, 2016Colorado Summer Yoga Calendar – Events
There is so much going on in the Colorado Yoga community! I know my son and I (Charla) signed up f...
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May 23, 2016
Listen to your elders
In talking about release and surrender of thoughts and things that don’t serve you this month,...
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May 20, 2016
Meditation for Release and Forgiveness
I will release all the negative thoughts and moments that I have experienced in my lif...
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May 19, 2016
Newport, RI Event – Community Garden Building 5/21
Mind Key fully supports all sustainable living endeavors and this group embodies it all, involving...
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May 19, 2016
Morristown, NJ Event – Gallery Show: Ethereal Worlds
Elisabeth Ladwig, a popular contributor to Mind Key’s successful second anthology: Yin and Yan...
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May 18, 2016
Being your own best friend
I consider myself a team player. But what do you do when you don’t have a team? The p...
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May 17, 2016
Let it in–Acceptance of Opportunities
The above meme might seem cliche, but this month’s theme of release can come in many forms. ...
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May 16, 2016
West Milford, NJ Event – Helping Hands Yard Sale Fundraiser May 21st
While many criticize, I have found a large contingency of today’s youth to be very sociall...
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May 16, 2016
Littleton, CO Event – Veteran’s Passport to Hope at The Melting Pot during the month of May
In June, Mind Key will be featuring stories of giving back and paying it forward; why we do it and h...
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May 14, 2016
Kutztown, PA – Rodale Institute Upcoming Events
Rodale Institute, a local organic farm, store and learning facility, is putting on events and sales ...
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May 13, 2016
Do you really need that detox?
Detox? Maybe not… Kinesiology has a wonderful ability to not only establish causal chains with...
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May 12, 2016
Rhinebeck, NY Event- Collaborating with Nature Workshop June 3-5
Sometimes letting go means letting go of our old ways of healing. This fabulous workshop, happens on...
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May 11, 2016
Portsmouth, RI Event – Rhode Island Day – May 14th
Buy and eat local, Rhode Island. Clements’ Marketplace 2575 E Main Rd. Portsmouth, RI (401)683...
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May 10, 2016
Global Event – The Story Triangle with Marisa Goudy Wednesday May 11th
Storytelling is a form of creative release. Join Marisa at her Story Triangle web...
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May 10, 2016
Deep breathing for detox and release
When I was in college in the early 1980’s, I learned one of the most valuable life lessons in one ...
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May 9, 2016
May in the Garden – Tips and Tricks
May in the Garden What to do now: Lettuces love this weather–grow them now! Wait to put veggie...
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May 8, 2016
The release of motherhood
I suppose life is always a pattern of gaining and releasing. But there’s something special a...
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May 6, 2016
Coloring for stress relief
Have you seen the coloring books for sale touting “Stress Relief,” “Coloring for A...
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May 5, 2016
Playwrights–let your babies go
As artists and writers it’s easy to hold onto your work, crafting, editing, polishing, repeat....
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May 4, 2016
The Impossibility of Letting Go
The Mind Key Theme this month is letting go, and as I sit here contemplating what to say on the subj...
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May 2, 2016What it means to hold on/let go
What are you holding on to? We all hold onto something: Physically, emotionally, physically, it̵...
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April 29, 2016
Connecting the Dots – Finding your Medicine
This month our bloggers wrote about “Finding Your Medicine” — and the many differe...
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April 28, 2016
Personal medicines change over time
Dogs are awesome My husband saw a meme on Facebook recently. I couldn’t find it to post here...
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April 27, 2016
Writing as medicine
For many years I struggled with endocrine and hormone imbalances. The process by which I found heali...
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April 26, 2016
An Open Letter to Wheat and Dairy
Sometimes finding your medicine means discovering what doesn’t work. That discovery (and the...
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April 25, 2016
The Subtleties of Listening
Listening is quite an art form when practiced properly. By “properly”, I mean in such a ...
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April 21, 2016
Natural Medicine – A short story
She ran from the house, her skin cold against the balmy summer air. It could have been late afternoo...
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April 20, 2016
Profiles for Success – Marisa Goudy
Marisa Goudy is a writer who helps emerging thought leaders tell stories that matter. Through coachi...
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April 18, 2016Yoga as a creative endeavor
We’ve all seen the pictures of the un-doable poses. The poses where the person looks like a ...
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April 14, 2016
Meditations from the Other SIde
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Even though it is the most simplest of things to do To just love seems to be...
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April 12, 2016
Meditation made easy
Sometimes meditation is hard, but this little moving meditation is so simple that I’ve taught ...
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April 11, 2016
Finding Tara
I was never a, “If you can’t see it, it isn’t there,” kind of person, but I wasn’t a dande...
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April 7, 2016
When you have the right pieces, you can heal yourself
Whatever created us – some call it God, some call it universal creative ...
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April 6, 2016
What is medicine, really?
I was up to my elbows in dirty water, dingy sponge in hand. I’d been at it two days and the em...
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April 5, 2016
Have you ever had an Extraction Healing?
As the founder of and practitioner with Raven Reiki, Vera Remes offers Usui Reiki with nuances of Sh...
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March 31, 2016
Everything is 100%
Charla Dury: The Grounding Rod – Focusing your energy in the present moment *****************...
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March 25, 2016Where Shamans negotiate with the gods
Vera Remes As the founder of and practitioner with Raven Reiki, Vera Remes offers Usui Reiki with nu...
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March 24, 2016
Meditations from the Other Side
Thoughts to Awaken the Spirit Kathleen Santora teaches meditations and self-healing through the und...
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March 23, 2016
Journeying with The Green Tara
Tara Ann Lesko Tara Ann Lesko is a woman of many talents. Art, poetry, teaching and exploring spir...
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March 22, 2016Yin and Yang: A Christian Point of View
The concept of Yin and Yang sprouted its roots in China several hundred years before Christ’s birt...
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March 21, 2016
The energy of the equinox
Today I’d like to talk about faerie energy. We at Mind Key chose to talk about yin and yang an...
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March 18, 2016
A Yin/Yang Herbal
Yin and yang represent different aspects of everything that exists. Within us we have a measure of e...
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March 17, 2016
From all or nothing – to finding balance
Barbara Steingas Barbara Steingas is an award winning author, inspirational speaker and radiant life...
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March 16, 2016
Finding Balance
Medussa’s Myths Medallion Rebecca Godina, storyteller and writer, comes to Mind Key from the g...
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March 15, 2016
Yin and Yang in Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses Yin and Yang (pronounce yang rhyming with gong) and t...
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March 11, 2016Yin and Yang is kind of like Left and Right brain thinking
In talking about balance and Yin and Yang, I can’t help but think about right and left brai...
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March 10, 2016
NJ EVENT: St. Catherine Art Expo March 11th-13th
St. Catherine of Bologna, Patron of the Arts Association is holding their This is a wonderful event ...
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March 8, 2016
Dissonance
dis·so·nance ˈdisənəns/ noun Music noun: dissonance; plural noun: dissonances lack of harmony a...
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March 7, 2016
Yin and Yang – What does it mean?
As you can see, the symbol means so much, both within its origin, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and ...
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March 2, 2016
NY Event: Change your water, Change your life
Water is the one of the most important things we put into our bodies on a regular basis. The quest...
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March 2, 2016
Mind Key: Creating the balance you need to thrive
Recently, Mind Key has had some wonderful support from a variety of different people and different b...
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March 1, 2016
Mind Key is open during construction!
Jon and I for Christmas pics 2015 Hiya! My Name’s Charla Dury and I’m the editor here at Mind ...
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February 29, 2016
Relationship wrap up
Over the last month, the blog here at Mind Key has focused on relationships. Relationships with yo...
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February 23, 2016Spirit Animals/Power Animals
Are you seeking an answer to a question? Facing a daunting situation? Remember, you have a Spirit An...
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February 22, 2016
Spirituality and “higher-self”
This month, we’ve explored relationships of all varieties—family relationships, romantic rel...
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February 19, 2016
Managing Difficult Family Members – Family Relationships
Over the course of time that I have been in private practice, which will be 16 years this April, I h...
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February 17, 2016
Thriving in a Blended Family
There are different kinds of family units. Single parent, the Traditional family, and now the Blen...
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February 11, 2016
In defense of the unmarried woman
So I am supposed to be writing about relationships this time. I am sitting here on my co...
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February 10, 2016
Lent and Mindfulness in relationships
“In a time where no one seems to have enough time, our devices allow us to be many places at once ...
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February 9, 2016
I love you. But we can’t be together…. today
Sarah Loukos Sarah Loukos is a tarot reader and a valued Mind Key member and contributor. Today I wi...
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February 8, 2016
Keeping the spark alive – Long terms relationships are hard
Jon and I cycling at Red Rocks park in Las Vegas My husband and I have been married for twenty years...
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February 5, 2016
Motherhood: The ultimate relationship-with-self
Motherhood changed me. Danielle Rose as a brand new mother of two That’s kind of funny to say,...
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February 4, 2016
Love yourself to love others
I used to think that if I took time to care for my needs, that I was being s...
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February 4, 2016Take Charge of Your Life.
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February 4, 2016
Food That Boost Metabolism.
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February 4, 2016BMI: Time to Measure Up.
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February 4, 2016
BMI: Time to Measure Up.
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February 3, 2016
Getting back on the “Wheelbarrow”
so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white...
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February 2, 2016
Positive Self Talk
We’ve all heard of the power of positive thinking, but do you believe it? Really believe it?...
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February 2, 2016The Benefits of Detoxification
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February 2, 2016You Don’t Need Another Excuse
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February 2, 2016
Magic Yoga Moves
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February 2, 2016Dare to Be Great
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February 2, 2016A Guide to Eating Well
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February 1, 2016
A Better You, Today.
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February 1, 2016See the Results.
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February 1, 2016Eat Right, Be Bright.
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February 1, 2016
Workout Excuses, Busted.
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February 1, 2016
Hundreds of Recipes
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February 1, 2016Best Fitness Foods.
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February 1, 2016
Robert Urich
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February 1, 2016Health and Wellness.
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February 1, 2016
Health and Wellness.
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February 1, 2016Be an Inspiration.
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February 1, 2016Integrative Health.
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February 1, 2016
Flexibility & Strength.
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February 1, 2016
Healthy Snacks.
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February 1, 2016Grown By Nature.
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January 27, 2016
Checking in on my New Year’s “Un-Resolution”
My “Un-Resolution”: I Didn’t Improve One Damn Thing. As the month comes to a clo...
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January 26, 2016
It takes two weeks to create a habit
Start small. Make small changes. New Year’s resolutions are difficult to maintain. Gym rat...
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January 25, 2016
Get back on the wagon & create your shining year with Leonie Dawson
“I’m a hippy that gets shit done,” says Leonie Dawson, CEO of Shining Biz & Life Academy a...
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January 22, 2016
DIY Coconut Salt Scrub Recipe
doTerra representative, Jane Morba, offers us a recipe for a coconut salt scrub that can incorporate...
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January 22, 2016
Why I love lavender
Lavender is my favorite essential oil. It always has been. It was the first oil I worked with, a...
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January 21, 2016
Health & Strength
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January 21, 2016Boost Your Mood
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January 21, 2016
Boost Your Mood
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January 21, 2016
Get Up and Go
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January 21, 2016
The Benefits of Detoxification
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January 20, 2016
Everyday aromatherapy: smells that take me away
I grew up splitting my time between the suburbs and the mountains. My parents split when I ...
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January 20, 2016
Your Complete Guide to Eating Well.
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January 20, 2016
Move It! Scientifically Proven Ways to Get Motivated.
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January 20, 2016
Smoothie Recipes Loaded With Winter Superfoods.
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January 19, 2016
Angelic Essentials’ Tracie Yates tells her “Origin Story”
Guest blogger Tracie Yates, owner of Angelic Essentials, explains her essential oils experience from...
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January 18, 2016
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils 101
As I focus on my meditation practice and always look for new tools to engage in a deeper, ...
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January 16, 2016Body and Mind.
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January 14, 2016
Making Space: Your weight loss plateau
I was in a yoga class not that long ago… and I heard the instructor say something I hear over and ...
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January 12, 2016
Connection between mental, emotional and physical health
Mental and emotional health play a larger part in your physical health than you might realize. Th...
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January 11, 2016
How Affirmations Can Keep Us On Track To Our New Year Resolutions
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them ~Albert Eins...
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January 8, 2016
Why I’m a part of the Mind Key Community, and you should be too. A NewYear’s Resolution
Sarah Loukos looking at both Mind Key Anthologies as the audience enjoys another artist story. Last ...
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January 7, 2016
Making a 365 resolution–is it right for you?
What is the difference between a resolution and a #365project? Not much, other than a #365project ...
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January 6, 2016
TONIGHT: Live readings and discussion on how to live your passion
This evening, members of the Mind Key Project will be reading poetry, essays and fiction from the Mi...
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January 5, 2016
My New Year Irresolution
At Mind Key we focus on finding our inner strength and peace. As members we rely on a small voice ...
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January 5, 2016
What is a resolution? Why do it?
What is a resolution? Merriam Webster defines “resolution” simply as: the act of finding...
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January 2, 2016
Happy New Year…..I’m Tapped Out On Self Improvement.
I love to read blogs. Blogs of all kinds. “Stress Almost Killed Me-Then I Changed My Min...
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December 31, 2015
2015 in Review
Charla Dury 2015 has brought me many challenges and opportunities for growth in my professional life...
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December 30, 2015Feel the Difference.
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December 29, 2015
Create your most genuine year with the Rituals for Living, Dreambook & Planner
2015 went by in a blur, as years often do when you are 30 or 40 plus. We are fami...
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December 28, 2015
I thank fear, societal standards, and failures – a discussion of The Heart and Soul of Things
Tis the season to reflect on the pause from the regular routine. Smile through an afternoon of famil...
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December 25, 2015
Ringing in new holiday traditions for happiness and health
Merry Christmas, World! Whether under a palm tree, an evergreen, or falling snow, I find it interest...
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December 24, 2015
Holiday traditions through the (your) ages
Its interesting how Holiday traditions morph as we move through the stages of life. When I was a kid...
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December 23, 2015
Breathing through holiday stress
The holidays are a hectic time of year for us all. Even for those who don’t celebrate a wint...
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December 22, 2015
A Christmas (or post-Christmas) craft for all-ages
I had wanted to do a craft for the holidays that I could share with you all. I’m still w...
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December 21, 2015
Celebrating the solstice across culture and religion
Winter Solstice at Stonehenge In my mind, the solstice is why we say “happy holidaysR...
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December 21, 2015Food That Boost Metabolism
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December 17, 2015
Follow your dreams with Mind Key!
Mind Key is all about finding inspiration to follow your dreams, to live your healthiest, happiest a...
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December 16, 2015
Healthy splurging…. a tradition of self-love
Dictionary.com defines “diet” as the general condition of the body or mind with re...
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December 11, 2015
Wearing and living your enchanted muse with avalove
Ms. Ava Hu “I hope to be able to inspire others to feel good when they wear avalove, and live ...
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December 11, 2015
Holiday Season Stress? Yes, You’ve Got in Under Control
This month Mind Key will be sharing stories and tips for living in the moment with ease and brillian...
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December 9, 2015
Surviving the most wonderful time of the year
Peace, joy, happiness… All words that we use to define the holiday season. But how many of us actu...
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November 25, 2015
I’m thankful for weird stuff
I am thankful for my incredibly stressful job. I pull my hair out and rant and rave about how much w...
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November 20, 2015
Your most essential self with essential oils
I believe we all want to feel vibrant, healthy and express ourselves with our personal touch of crea...
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November 19, 2015
Connect with your Muse at Mind Key’s Winter Solstice Celebration
Red Room, art and poetry by Tara Ann Lesko To not live some sort of creative life makes little sense...
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November 18, 2015
Finding healing for body, mind and soul at the Mind Key Winter Solstice Celebration
Barbara Steingas is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker and radiant life coach. She has w...
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November 17, 2015
Meet The Village Shaman at the Mind Key Winter Solstice Celebration 11/21/15
We are pleased to announce The Village Shaman as one of our vendors and healers at the Mind Key Wint...
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November 16, 2015
Sneek peek: The Mind Key Winter Solstice Celebration and holiday shop
This week we will be sharing the stories and offerings of vendors that will be joining us at the Min...
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November 13, 2015
Scrivener Tutorial: Why I wouldn’t use any other word processing or organizational program
Whether you’ve never heard of Scrivener, or whether you use it regularly, this simple, easy-to...
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November 12, 2015
Shut up and write Nanowrimo-ers!
Last April, I participated in National Novel Writing Month (aka. Mind Key’s Minute Novel Chall...
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November 11, 2015
Lose Yourself in NaNoWriMo
How many of us have grand ambitions of writing a masterpiece? Ok, how many of us have actually accom...
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November 11, 2015
30-Day Total Body Challenge
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November 9, 2015
NaNoWriMo 2015: What You Need to Know
For writers, this is the highly anticipated month of the year. We bite our fingernails to stub...
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November 7, 2015
Becoming Whole: Making peace with the light and the dark
At Mind Key we believe are all whole and perfect, exactly the way we are. The only way to accept and...
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November 6, 2015
The Making of Yin and Yang: The Duality of Balance
See how editor, Danielle Rose compiled the art and writing from contributing artists and writers to ...
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November 5, 2015
Juggler of the World, art by Dana Bree
Artist and designer, Dana Bree, has always been intrigued with questions of alternate realities, pas...
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November 4, 2015
The power of simple words, images, and art: Ava M. Hu in Yin and Yang
Photography by JoAnna Schillaci Yin and Yang poet, Ava M. Hu, is an artist and poet currently residi...
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November 4, 2015
Nature reaches to the Cosmos with Elisabeth Ladwig in “Yin and Yang”
“In Dryad of Death And Rebirth, the photo captures yin,” Sarah said. “Though her r...
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November 3, 2015What if God were still making up his mind? Poetry by Gene Myers
Gene Myers lives his passion as a journalist, musician and poet. He started with a deep love of musi...
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November 3, 2015
How do you glisten? Artwork by Heather Taylor for “Yin and Yang”
Today, Mind Key writers, Tamara Rokicki and Danielle Rose, share their thoughts on anthology contrib...
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November 3, 2015
Striking the balance: Barbara Steingas’ story of having it all, but in moderation for Yin and Yang
author Barbara Steingas Award-winning author, inspirational speaker and radiant life coach, Barbara ...
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November 2, 2015
Using Light by Night by Kevin Hall: From “Yin and Yang: The Duality of Balance”
This week we will be sharing some of the beautiful artwork and writing included in our upcoming anth...
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October 30, 2015
The energies and power of the New Jersey Highlands
The Haunted Wood–Photo by Reiki Ruth Amarante Nestled deep in the New Jersey Highlands, betwee...
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October 29, 2015
Confessions of a Ghost Hunter
There are really ghosts, spirits, whatever you wish to call them. How do I know? I’ve ...
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October 28, 2015
Hunting ghosts in your backyard–A kid-friendly craft
Getting in touch with your paranormal side sometimes means having a little fun with little ones. The...
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October 27, 2015
Loving spirit contact
As a sensitive psychic and tarot reader, when your own loved one dies, you don’t really think ...
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October 26, 2015
In a Nutshell: All about the Darkness
Darkness has always been associated with the scary, frightening or evil. The light, on the other han...
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October 22, 2015
Battling the darkness as a spiritual warrior
In this time of great change, indigo children are the souls born to pave pathways through the darkne...
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October 21, 2015
3 Reason to Love the Darkness
Now that autumn has cast its shadows on us, here are a few points that may lead you to love the dark...
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October 20, 2015
Embrace the Dark
We have been taught to fear the dark. After all, our myths inform us that is where the monste...
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October 19, 2015
In a nutshell: Making sense of the dreamworld
“Ever since the inception of civilization dreaming has fascinated humanity,” Tamara Roki...
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October 16, 2015
The Inconspicuous Dream
‘Tangled Branches’- Kely Luzio-Cardona Ever since the inception of civilization dreaming...
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October 15, 2015
A dreamy interview with Jefferson Harman
Jefferson Harman Jefferson Harman has been interpreting dreams professionally since his early thirti...
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October 14, 2015
Using personal symbols to interpret dreams
art by Grace Ng Dung Interpreting dreams can be tricky business. Dream dictionaries offer great insi...
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October 14, 2015Flowers of Fall–Harvesting strength for body, heart and soul
As my all-time favorite season, spring seemed to hold the most award winning blooms. Fall is ordai...
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October 13, 2015
Online Dream Interpretation
I don’t have a Shaman or a psychic on hand every time I have a dream. In fact, I just plain ...
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October 12, 2015
Flowers–spirit medicine for the body and heart
Evening Primrose by Danielle Rose Flowers are more than just beautiful to look at. They are powerf...
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October 12, 2015
Flowers: Spirit medicine for body and heart
Flowers are more than just beautiful reproductive parts of a plant. They are powerful medicine for...
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October 9, 2015
Spiritual trauma and Star of Bethlehem: A case study
Dr. Lisa M. Avila Lisa M. Avila is a chiropractor, kinesiologist and herbalist in private practice i...
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October 8, 2015
Amaryllis: Bring pride, beauty and success into your home all winter long
Images from www.gardennewsbreak.com The plant hippeastrum, commonly known as amaryllis, is a a membe...
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October 7, 2015Wild Flowers are God’s Make-up – a Photoblog
My family and I took a road trip a few years ago to the Grand Canyon. It was Spring Break f...
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October 6, 2015
Flowers of Fall–Harvesting strength for body, heart and soul
As my all-time favorite season, spring seemed to hold the most award winning blooms. Fall is o...
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October 6, 2015
In a Nutshell: Shamanism
Last week on Mind Key the Blog we explored shamanism and how elements of this ancient tradition can ...
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October 2, 2015
BMI: Time to Measure Up
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October 2, 2015
Nuances of Shamanism – what shamanic healing means to me
Vera at a Raven Reiki Drum Circle I felt the horse I loved so much was “off”. I contacted ...
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October 1, 2015
Shamanism for Dummies
While the vast majority of members and subscribers of Mind Key, the concept of Shamans and Shamanism...
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September 30, 2015
The Spirit Deer
In early summer of this year, I popped my shamanic drum circle cherry. I had an idea of what...
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September 29, 2015
Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing: A Native American Ritual
Among the many world cultures, I find Native American history to be the richest and most profound of...
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September 28, 2015
A novel is never a one-person project
Cover design for “Chimera” Finishing a novel is easily the biggest accomplishment of my ...
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September 27, 2015
Discovering Celtic Inspired Art
This weekend I attended The Celtic Heritage Festival in Bethlehem, PA. Besides the amazing arr...
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September 25, 2015
Mind Key Novel is now “Chimera”
Only a couple days left before I head to Vermont and pitch my novel to Curbside Publishing, agent Ma...
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September 23, 2015
“Yin and Yang: The Duality of Balance”- The Mind Key Anthology, Second Edition
As the Mind Key Project continues to grow and evolve, we are looking ahead at some exciting collabor...
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September 16, 2015
Celtic Poetry of Place
A total connection with the present is a difficult thing to obtain. Our worlds are shaped by our tum...
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September 15, 2015Take Charge of Your Life
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September 9, 2015
Flowers Healing Body & Mind
The scents of their oils, the sight of their colors, and their simple presence in our environment ha...
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August 19, 2015
What is Raven Reiki?
One of the core values of Reiki is the notion that the healing does not come from the healer but mov...
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August 18, 2015
What is Reiki?
I don’t purport to speak for every Reiki healer, but learning Reiki changed my life. The Int...
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August 13, 2015
Trinity Summer Fest 2015: North Jersey’s Premier Metaphysical & Paranormal Festival
Hosted by the Trinity Metaphysical Center of Hamburg, NJ, North Jersey’s Premier Metaphysical and ...
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August 12, 2015
Why I am a part of Mind Key?
I’m part of several clubs or groups, each with interests that are pretty narrow – ghost hunters,...
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August 6, 2015
Protect Yourself and Your Family
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July 30, 2015
Mindfulness
Mindfulness. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines mindfulness as: 1: the quality or state of...
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July 24, 2015
An Excerpt from The Golden Skillet
I don’t wear skirts. I don’t wear heels. If I haven’t made that obvious yet, then ...
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July 23, 2015
Why Mind Key Is My Second Home – Tamara Rokicki
When you’re a writer, it’s very difficult to find that homey, comfortable feeling. The wor...
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July 23, 2015
My Mind Key Experience – Tara Ann Lesko
My involvement in Mind Key has given me a new appetite for knowledge and self-expression. Until I me...
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July 21, 2015
How Mind Key began
I began Mind Key the Novel as a writer exploring the illuminated spaces in my mind. It began a...
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July 20, 2015
Charla’s story of Mind Key – Charla Dury
I’ve been blogging off and on for nine years. That’s right, I said 9 whole years! I ...
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July 14, 2015
In A Nutshell: Cooking As A Creative Endeavor
Over time cooking has evolved from a mere necessity to a creative outlet. Generation after gen...
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July 9, 2015
Sweet Sweet Wonderland
A little jewel hiding in the quaint town of Milford, PA, Sweet Sweet Wonderland indulges local...
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July 9, 2015
I love to cook!
I’ll say it again, I love to cook. I love to eat, too, so that works out well. I love tryi...
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July 8, 2015
When Passion and Creativity Meet: Crystal’s Unique Cakes
Baking can be such a creative outlet. The cool thing about the entire process is the memories ...
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July 6, 2015
Italian Involtini Recipe
Involtini Yields: 8, one for each person. What you will need: · 4 har...
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June 30, 2015
Campfire cooking – the stew to beat all stews (cooked on a campfire)
Over the Mountain in Estes Park, CO My family likes to camp. We’re pretty outdoorsy and,...
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June 26, 2015
The Teacher-Student Connection: Standing on each other’s shoulders
Carol Douglas ~ Petal Doll Teaching is source of creative influx for sculptor and jewelry maker, Car...
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June 25, 2015
Teachers and Students Connecting Through Nature
Every day I am a runner in a maze as if I were Zelda from the first Nintendo system. One day I teach...
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June 24, 2015
The Teacher I’ll Never Forget
Mrs. Brischetto’s breath reeked of coffee and cigarettes. Her face was inches away from mine...
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June 23, 2015
Where I learned to love Editing – The Teacher Student Relationship
No, no, no! Latin is good! Mr. Vargas, you suck. You got my Latin-loving hopes up and I ...
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June 22, 2015
In a Nutshell: The Mind Key Community at large
Saturday was Mind Key’s very first Festival, and despite the rain it was a fabulous way to rin...
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June 20, 2015
Midsummer Festival TODAY
Don’t forget to join us TODAY for the Mind Key Midsummer Festival in Ringwood. The weather l...
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June 19, 2015
The Mind Key Midsummer Festival is Tomorrow, Saturday June 20th
The Mind Key Midsummer Festival is an opportunity for the Community at large to meet vendors and edu...
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June 18, 2015
Want To Be a Ghost Hunter?
capturing energy/spirits on camera For you DYI ghost hunters, there’s much available today to get ...
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June 17, 2015
The Mind Key Community: Meet Joani
Joani O’Driscoll As a massage therapist, Joan O’Driscoll is trained in sports medicine and i...
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June 15, 2015
Sweet Sweet Wonderland: Meet Dina
Sweet Sweet Wonderland is a family owned specialty bakery in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.&n...
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June 12, 2015
What does it mean to be a Mind Key Member?
Are you looking to push your work or business into the next stage? Trying to build a website o...
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June 10, 2015
The Mind Key Writing Team
I wanted to take a moment to talk about the Mind Key writing team. Many of you have been wondering w...
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June 9, 2015
Meet the Community — Vera Remes and Raven Reiki
Vera Ann Remes White Raven by Dana Bree Reiki Master and Certified Angel Card reader, Vera Remes, be...
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June 8, 2015
In a Nutshell: Fiction and Life Parallels
Last week on Mind Key, the blog, your Mind Key writers explored fiction and life parallels. In...
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June 5, 2015
Mind Key the Novel: A Review
After the disappointments of a sour break up and the troublesome relationship with her abusive fathe...
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June 4, 2015
How fiction changes everything
There’s something special in the way fiction opens the brain to draw its own conclusions and make ...
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June 3, 2015
Spirituality based on Film
Spirituality based on film. I find myself shaking my head. While films like Avatar defin...
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June 2, 2015
Meet the Community: Danielle Rose
We each have the ability to change our life, create our future, heal ourselves,and a...
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June 1, 2015
In a Nutshell: Past Lives, Parallel Lives, and Future Lives
The idea of past, parallel and future lives almost seems ridiculous to a metaphysical heart surgeon ...
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May 29, 2015
The truth behind past lives, parallel lives and future lives
I enjoyed reading our writers talk about their belief systems regarding past lives, parallel lives a...
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May 28, 2015
The Old Soul
When our third son was born and we looked into his eyes, we could feel it. Jakob had an old so...
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May 26, 2015
The Connection of Parallel Lives
I’ve never been sold on the whole ‘you live, you die, and that is it!’ idea. As a very y...
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May 25, 2015
In a Nutshell: Meet the Community
Last week, we met several new members of the Mind Key Community. In Meet the Community: Dr. Kevin Ha...
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May 24, 2015
The Juice Box Incident, from the memoir “The Golden Skillet” by Tara Ann Lesko
Ignore them and they will stop when they see they can’t get the reaction they want out of you. Ano...
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May 22, 2015
Meet the Community: Tara Ann Lesko
“I live my life between my ears.” Tara Ann Lesko Tara Ann Lesko In sixth grade Mind Key writer T...
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May 21, 2015
The Mind Key Community: Meet Dr. Kevin Hall
Doctor Kevin Hall of Do Well Be Well utilizes a wide variety of modalities for health including spor...
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May 20, 2015
Bringing Visions to Life: The Dream art of Dana Bree
Dana Bree, photo by Trix Rosen Web, logo and marketing graphics designer Dana Bree is also a p...
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May 19, 2015
The Mind Key Community: Meet Sarah
Mind Key Member, Sarah Loukos If you’re so psychic tell me when my birthday is. When people ask me...
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May 18, 2015
In a Nutshell – Charlapalooza
Don’t forget to read and vote for your favorite Charlapalooza poems! Charla Dury and I have ...
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May 15, 2015
Meet Charla
Charlapalooza is OPEN FOR VOTES! The poems are written, and the voting is open… Now read about...
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May 14, 2015
Charlapalooza Memories
October, 2006. The gauntlet had been thrown, and Charla and I prepared for the mental gymnastics tha...
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May 13, 2015
How Charlapalooza rocked my world
Danielle Rose and Charla Dury in 2007 Strict guidelines, ridiculous suggestions, and sometimes tight...
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May 12, 2015
The origins of Charlapalooza and what it means to me
Charlapalooza is a blog game that sprouted on my old Myspace blog back in 2006. I was writing ...
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May 11, 2015
Charlapalooza 2.0 is open for suggestions!!!
Awesome Charlapalooza banner!!! Welcome one and all to Charlapalooza 2.0!!! Charlapalooz...
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May 8, 2015
In a Nutshell: On Mothers
“The true value of a woman shines when she is one with herself and others.” The Real Emancipated...
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May 7, 2015
The Goddess Connection – Mothers and Maeve
We are all mothers in some way or another, whether we have children or we don’t. Like it ...
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May 6, 2015
Make sure the kids wear coats – A Mother’s Day Blog
Kids walking to the bus in the snow “Make sure the kids wear coats,” my mom said. I sat there sp...
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May 5, 2015
The Real Emancipated Woman
“But Mom, you don’t work,” is what I heard from the backseat. It was the answer given to the r...
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May 4, 2015
Saving our children from Mother’s Day?
A few years back writer Anne Lamott wrote an article for Salon.com which has since gone viral....
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May 1, 2015
In a Nutshell: Faeries- Our Magical and Spiritual Companions
There’s something magical around us and we experience it every time we observe a sunset or walk th...
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April 30, 2015
Faeries and humans together
Are the faeries here to help us? The opinion differs depending on the person. “I don’t...
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April 29, 2015
Advice for seeing faeries
photo by Kely Luzio-Cardona People often ask how I see faeries. Like most things, seeing faeries (at...
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April 28, 2015
What the faeries think of us
Photography by Kely Luzio-Cardona what is a faerie, and why not call them fairies? Learn more HERE&n...
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April 28, 2015
Faeries for Beltane
Artwork by Brian Froud What is a faery? There are many definitions and belief systems for faeries an...
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April 24, 2015
In a Nutshell: Connection
This week our bloggers spoke on connection and what it means to them to be connected. Mind Key...
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April 23, 2015
Nature Connectedness
Photo by Helminadia Randford The history of humankind is impossible to understand, or even validate,...
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April 22, 2015
Connectedness – The Human Experience
Have you ever been sitting in a movie theatre and felt a kinship with the character on the screen?&n...
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April 21, 2015
Community as a source of connection
The Mind Key Community is not only a source of talent, information and guidance, but it is a communi...
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April 20, 2015
The meaning of Connection
Being connected is the ultimate reason Mind Key exists. It’s a community ...
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April 17, 2015
Tamara Rokicki on Minute Novel – Writing as inspiration
by Tamara Rokicki There’s a spiritual connection that comes from writing and it harbors a strong i...
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April 16, 2015
Why I’m having such a good time this April
Writing has always been my expression and release. Even more than that, it acts as a form of m...
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April 14, 2015
My Views on the Camp NaNoWriMo Challenge on Mind Key
Me. NaNoWriMo has been a thorn in my side since I started blogging years ago. My writer friend...
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April 9, 2015
The Camp NaNoWriMo Mind Key Challenge
I have undertaken an amazing adventure. Yes, yes, relaunching Mind Key is an amazing adventure… an...
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March 20, 2015Welcome to the New Mind Key
Once simply a novel, Mind Key has blossomed into The Mind Key Project – a hub of knowledge and...
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January 14, 2015
How to get rid of pesky energy
Yesterday I talked about how the Rarr has been cropping up in my readings. He is not posi...
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January 13, 2015
Clearing out unwanted energy
I love the inspiration that Among the Realms Radio provides. They truly discuss some pertinent...
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December 23, 2014
The longest day of the year
Merry first day of winter! The crisp air and pale sky struck with crystal sun… the sense of cleanl...
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December 17, 2014
Good health is in the Spirit of food
Being so closely connected to nature, faerie and the elementals, and especially now as I apprentice ...
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December 10, 2014
The Story of Two Souls
…looking for more? check out Blog Talk Radio’s “Among the Realms” toni...
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December 3, 2014Who are the faeries?
My last faerie blog did its best to define faeries and what they are. The term “faerie” is one...
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November 11, 2014
I am grateful
I am grateful in a way words do not describe. In a deep, quiet way that is frustratingly impos...
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November 5, 2014
What is a faery
Faerie, or faery, is a broad term for the millions of different kind of elemental spirits that live ...
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November 3, 2014
Time
A gnat meanders strangely lazy, a zigzagged path devoid of structure or line. A dandelion thro...
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November 1, 2014
The Faery Hare (or the cinnamon bunny)
2,705! That’s how many words I wrote today. Terrible, miserable, no-good very bad words, but...
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October 31, 2014
NaNoWriMo Wha…?
Happy Halloween, Samhain, and All Hollow’s Eve! This past month has been incredibly busy busy ...
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October 10, 2014
Belcastel art of Bats Langley
Day 3 of a week of Magical Encounters “It was my first time there and hopefully not my last!” ch...
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October 9, 2014
Belcastel art of Scarlet Sinclair
Day 2 of a week of Magical Encounters Belcastel is just magic. Tattoo artist Scarlet Sinclair ...
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October 8, 2014
The Belcastel art of Grace Ng Dung
A week of Magical Encounters Grace Ng Dung with her sketchbook, Brian Froud looks on As an artist, G...
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October 6, 2014
A week of magical encounters
Once upon a time in a magical castle in France, believers from around the world met with renowned ar...
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October 5, 2014
Autumn Lights Festival – for healing and growth
I am excited to be a part of this year’s Autumn Light’s Festival in West Milford, taking...
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September 13, 2014
Coalescence Holistic Expo – a joining of likeminded people and ideas
Coalescence is the bringing together and joining of like-minded people, ideas and things. ...
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September 12, 2014
Dark Side of the Moo: What’s in that burger?
Dark Side of the Moo, owned by Tyrone Green, specializes in Americana with a twist, such as alligato...
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September 11, 2014
Rosies Weenie Cart: Hot dogs and smiles with a twist
After working in corporate for many years, Rosario D’Rivera of Rosie’s Weenie Wagon found hersel...
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September 10, 2014
Mausam: Bringing Indian food mainstream
Sankalp and Trusha Trivedi, owners and founders of Mausam Indian found their way into the food truck...
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September 9, 2014
Rockland Roots: Farm-to-table on the go
Brian and Alanna Holbach, owners and operators of the Rockland Roots farm-to-table food truck starte...
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September 8, 2014
Food trucks: Dirty water or gourmet?
When I think of food trucks I think of dirty water dogs, knish, fat cats and possibly falafel or gyr...
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September 4, 2014
Songs from the heart: Emma Brooke
Nineteen year old singer/songwriter Emma Brooke has a sultry country voice and a passion for music. ...
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September 3, 2014
Rocking for a cause: Rock for Retinal Research
Ty Rockey is a regular nine year old boy – except for one thing – he has a condition kno...
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September 2, 2014
The Story of Ty’s Eyes
Ty Rockey is nine years old and about to start the fourth grade. Like most boys his age, he en...
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August 23, 2014
Basking in the afterglow of Summer Fest
This weekend was beautiful! Jacqui Geary of Trinity Metaphysical did a fantastic job organizin...
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August 16, 2014
Blind Men Driving?
Blind Men Driving? When two guys, jamming together a couple times a week met a third guy, they decid...
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August 15, 2014
The Realm of Faerie by Danielle Rose
I’m so pleased to be a part of Trinity Summer Fest this weekend at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.&...
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August 15, 2014
Healing drum circle by Raven Reiki
Vera Ann Remes and Reiki Ruth Amarante of Raven Reiki will be sharing their light at Trinity Summer ...
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August 14, 2014
Trinity Summer Fest 2014
This weekend, August 16th & 17th, Trinity Metaphysical Center & Gift Shop of Hamburrg, ...
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August 12, 2014
The vibrant art of Dana Bree
This weekend at the Trinity Summer Fest (at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, N), Dana Bree ...
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August 11, 2014
The Dark Summer
Where has summer gone? Although I was prepared to launch into a new stage of Mind Key development du...
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May 30, 2014
Using trash in artistic gardens
Todays two artists love using reclaimed objects to add design and definition to their homes. Check...
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May 29, 2014
Poptabs Purses – Weaving fashion from tiny shiny things
Upcycling can happen with even the tiniest of items. Today, Rita Wilson of Poptabs Purses shar...
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May 28, 2014
“Retrash” – Finding beauty in lost things
Today’s guest blogger, Nathan Devine has pulled together the work of 82 designers that create beau...
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May 28, 2014
Art or Garbage: What is Upcycling?
Upcycling is defined as: “to process (used goods or waste material) so as to produce something tha...
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May 6, 2014
Divination as a modality of healing and growth
Divination is becoming more and more a tool for self development, healing and growth. Most oft...
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May 1, 2014
The magic of spring today
Merry Beltane! Today is May Day, or Beltane as some call it… an ancient festival celebrating the t...
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April 7, 2014
Where is our power? In the end result, or the journey?
My friend, Tara Lesko, works in a Northern New Jersey school that focuses on alternative learning me...
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April 3, 2014
Why Mind Key?
I began the Mind Key endeavor because on my path of self-discovery I lost my way. Haven’t we...
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March 21, 2014
What is “Mind Key”?
Once simply a novel, Mind Key has blossomed into The Mind Key Project – a hub of knowledge and...
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