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Significance in life doesn’t come from status – It comes from serving. #consciousdaily

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise. -Oscar Wilde #consciousdaily

Getting knocked down in life is a given…getting up and moving forward is a choice. -Zig Ziglar #consciousdaily

You’re invited to kick off summer and celebrate the 2015 Echo Collection with The Style Line x Melissa Joy Manning Inc. and friends co-hosted by Conscious Magazine’s Founders, Rachael Baxter and …
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Do not confuse my bad days as a sign of weakness. Those are actually the days I’m fighting my hardest. -Author Unknown #consciousdaily

A silent form of child trafficking exists and not enough is being said or done about it. It is known as rehoming. According to Michele Jackson, JD, “rehoming is a …
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For individuals launching a startup, the word “sales” can cause a form of fear or paralysis. In a startup culture where wearing many hats comes with the territory, sales is sometimes …
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From present-day bookmobiles to cutting-edge digital educational initiatives, there is a growing movement to bring learning opportunities to the communities who need it most. Moving beyond the traditional four-walled classroom …
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In the words of Anne Frank, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”  When social entrepreneurs see an opportunity to …
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Don’t be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others. -Author Unknown #consciousdaily

June 18, 2015 – The Conscious Team, Shinola, and Detroit change-makers came together for the celebration release of Conscious Issue 03. Our most recent issue encourages others to “Think and Act Forward. …
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No one ever gets to the end of their life and says, ‘I wish I’d been more scared’. -Author Unknown #consciousdaily

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. -C.S. Lewis #ConsicousDaily

Nestled between Detroit and Canada, Belle Isle Park is a 987-acre island park. Formerly a city park, the state has recently taken control in an effort to save the …
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With technology creating new mediums for a growing media landscape, the integrity of journalism must remain at the forefront of our thinking.

The role of media hasn’t changed …
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We learn something from everyone – some lessons are painful, some are painless… but, all are priceless. -Author Unknown #consciousdaily

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. it means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. -Author Unknown #consciousdaily

Many of the same chemicals and toxins we fear are also concerns for our beloved pets. Pet cancer rates are high and many believe it’s due in large part to …
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You may not know it, but Cause Marketing is all the rage in the social impact space these days. So, what is it? Cause Marketing is a joint effort between …
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We often see heartbreaking images of extreme poverty in the developing world and think, “that’s terrible.” We likely leave that thought with two conclusions: luckily there are organizations out there …
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Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. -Joshua J. Marine #consciousdaily

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others. -Bill Gates #consciousdaily

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. -Bertrand Russell #consciousdaily

Josh and Shoeless Jo are texting me from somewhere outside Fredericksburg, Texas. They’ve heard rumors of my hospitality from a friend they met on the road who pedaled faster …
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If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. -Milton Berle #consciousdaily