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The holiday season has changed quite a bit over the last few decades. Our great-grandparents’ Decembers were pre-Amazon and pre-Black Friday—all about connecting with family and, most importantly, expressing love …
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The holiday gift giving season generally starts after Thanksgiving as we watch the advertisements offering the best deals on popular toys, electronics, furniture, clothing – you name it. Black Friday, …
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We’re in a very precarious time where blatant disregard and overt degradation towards women are being called to the carpet. A time where a spotlight is being shown on how …
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After a transcontinental move back to the land of the free, I was astonished, to say the least. I had lived in Texas all my life, but a few years …
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We live in a society that touts the positive aspects of individualism. Work hard, pay your own way, and be proud of your individual achievements. There’s nothing wrong with that …
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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count! ― Steve Maraboli #consciousdaily

It was early on in my work in Haiti that we stumbled upon an orphanage. With a sheet of tin as the door and the “#7” spray painted on it, …
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As part of building Conscious Magazine, some of our lifelong goals are to serve alongside the amazing people we feature and join them in their mission work. ​This is what …
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From his earliest memory, Hank can remember always having room for one more person in his home.

His family fostered 36 children over the course of 7 years, with varying …
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When one has a grateful heart, life is so beautiful. ―Roy T. Bennett #consciousdaily

Surround yourself with people who support you. Find champions. –Sarah Gavron #consciousdaily

Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better. –Steve Maraboli #consciousdaily

Haiti is a wild place. The humidity kisses you upon your arrival. The smell of street food and diesel gas fumes fill the air. The people are boisterous and full …
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Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others. -Roy T. Bennett #consciousdaily

About three months ago I dreamt up a new business idea. Internally, I recognized its importance and alignment with my goals. I let it sit untouched on the back …
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The real battle is less external and more internal—facing your fears, quieting your ego, enriching your mind, and dancing with failure. #consciousdaily

You alone are the judge of your worth and your goal is to discover infinite worth in yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. #consciousdaily

When there’s that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier. #consciousdaily

The​ ​new​ ​documentary​ ​film​ ​​Soufra​ ​​opens​ ​on​ ​a​ ​dilapidated​ ​refugee​ ​camp​ ​just​ ​south​ ​of​ ​Beirut—a one-square-kilometer​ ​settlement​ ​that​ ​some​ ​22,000​ ​residents​ ​call​ ​home.​ ​Many​ ​have​ ​lived​ ​in​ ​this place​ …
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One of the greatest misconceptions amongst entrepreneurs and small business owners first striking out on their own, always seems to be that you must say “yes” to everything and everyone. …
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Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be.  — Marsha Petrie Sue #consciousdaily

In life, there are no shortcuts to joy. Anything that is worth pursuing requires us to suffer just a little bit. –Chris Burkard #consciousdaily

I have always prided myself on my communication skills. A classic ENFP (anyone else love Myers-Briggs?), I am excited and can easily draw people into a vision or goal. So, …
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People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. –Simon Sinek #consciousdaily

Though I am embarrassed at times to admit it, it took me several years to realize that I had allowed my intense work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to …
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