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Have We Been Doing Self-Care All Wrong?

By Angelica Puzio — 2021

To understand how the term “self-care” has evolved, I dug into the history of the phrase. The term has origins in medical research, but its leap from academia to public awareness can be traced back to the Black Panther Party and Black feminist writers.

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The Lakota Way of Strength and Courage: Lessons in Resilience from the Bow and Arrow

In the mythic tradition of the Lakota, the bow and arrow were more than just tools―they were symbols of flexibility and strength.

Joseph M. Marshall III

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The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living—Native American Wisdom on Ethics and Character

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Joseph M. Marshall III

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Lama Rod Owens: The Principles of Resiliency and Self-Preservation for People of Color

Lama Rod Owens asks the question, "What is required of you to liberate yourself from your suffering? How do I restore myself so I can do liberation work and engage with community?" Authentic liberation looks different for everyone.

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Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong.

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Sankofa: Reclaiming Humanity, Joy & Wellbeing for People of African Ancestry | Jenée Johnson

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Richard Davidson: The Neuroscience of Happiness

Talk from Professor Richard Davidson at "Creating a Happier World: an afternoon with the Dalai Lama and friends" - organized by Action for Happiness in London on 21 Sept 2015

Richard Davidson

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Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster

Whether it’s a critical comment from the boss or a full-blown catastrophe, life continually dishes out challenges. Resilience is the learned capacity to cope with any level of adversity, from the small annoyances of daily life to the struggles and sorrows that break our hearts.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade

From lemons to lemonade; from heartbreak to happiness; from victim to victorious.

Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark

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The Value in the Valley: A Black Woman’s Guide Through Life’s Dilemmas

Is it the job you hate but need in order to pay the rent? Is it that relationship that you gave your all to only to end up with a broken heart...again? Perhaps it’s your children, a family member, or a life-long friend doing you in, dragging you down, pushing you to the brink.

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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being

“This book will help you flourish.” With this sentence, internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman begins Flourish, his first book in ten years—and the first to present his dynamic new concept of what well-being really is.

Martin E. P. Seligman

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