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		<title>Sacred Responsibility</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you've been walking the spiritual path for any length of time, you've likely encountered this uncomfortable truth: the very patterns that once served our survival are now the chains that bind us to old wounds. At some point in our sacred journey—often in our late thirties or beyond—we're called to a deeper level of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Problem with “Distancing from Negativity”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You've likely heard it before—maybe even posted it: “When you distance yourself from negativity, positive things happen.” It’s short. It’s catchy. It makes a great meme. But like many popular sayings in the spiritual and self-help world, this one deserves a second look. Because when you sit with it, really sit with it, it starts [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Dangerous Trend of Villainizing Narcissism</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Culbertson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There’s a trend that’s been bothering me for a while now — and frankly, it should bother all of us. It’s the casual weaponization of the word narcissist. Especially among younger generations like Gen Z and certain pockets of millennials, there’s a growing tendency to slap that label onto anyone they don’t like, disagree with, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spiritual Life Lessons &#8211; 3 That I&#8217;ve Learned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Culbertson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are all constantly learning spiritual life lessons in this world while striving to improve our lives. Each of us can learn from one another, and we are called upon to be teachers to each other from time to time. However, our ego sometimes gets in the way, preventing us from hearing new thoughts and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Self-Healing: The Profound Importance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the bustling rhythm of modern life, amidst the chaos and demands, we often overlook a fundamental aspect of our well-being: self-healing. It's a concept deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, yet resonates profoundly in today's world where stress, anxiety, and various forms of disconnection abound. Embracing the healing journey isn't merely an indulgence in self-care; [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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