By Amanda Enayati — 2012
Columnist Amanda Enayati ponders the theme of seeking serenity, the quest for well-being, and life balance in stressful times.
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Shelly Tygielski explores how consistently showing up for yourself first lays the foundation for our life’s purpose—showing up for others—and how to create your own self-care practice.
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Pandemic of Love founder and author Shelly Tygielski outlines how radical self-care can change the world.
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A discussion of the philosophy of happiness in life can be seen as an examination of the very nature of happiness and what it means for the universe.
She saw a gay character in Supergirl come out and still be loved—and it changed her life.
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