What Takes Root

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When Ged Naughton gardens with his father, they grow more than food for the table.

Be Ready to Be Changed

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We’re surrounded by beauty all of the time. Sometimes we just need a little help seeing it.

“I believe connected-by-the-heart intimate sex can be wonderful; but other types of sex can be good, even wonderful, too.”

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This is a comment by W.R.R. on the post “Heart and Balls”.

“My best casual sex was after flirtatious bar conversation and chat about sexual preferences, arm in arm, going to their place.”

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These are comments by SecondBeach, John, and Mike on the post “On Women and Casual Sex – Part II: Flings, One Night Stands and Same Night Lays”.

God Nods at the Piano

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How does learning piano teach spiritual freedom? Brian Bowers discovers the big lessons in the small ones.

10 Signs I’m Disconnected From Myself

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Jayson Gaddis knows when he’s disconnected. And knows what to do to connect back again.

Why We Crave Porn

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Although we treat porn as a commodity, it is actually a deeply desired human interaction.

22 Fall Date Ideas

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Looking for some fun in early autumn? Here are twenty-two date ideas for the fall.

“This younger generation is seeking ways to connect more meaningfully with each other and the girls/women in their lives.”

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This is a comment by Carla Smith on the post “Male Yearning”.

Off The Grid

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Robert Levithan travels to Turkey and unplugs from everything. He strives to live in the moment, until he has to return to his world of emails, Skype calls, and constant communication.

An Ode to Joy

photo by Robert D. Brooks and Sean McGrath

Matthew Piepenburg tries to see beyond mere financial success to grasp the nature of the American dream.

The Future is Celebration

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Everyone has a secret. Deanna Ogle finds our humanity in how we embrace one another, secrets and all.

Using Social Media as a Tool for Spiritual Growth

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A warrior writes from his heart in order to save the world.

“At some level, empathy is empathy, whether it’s your sibling, a cat, or a spider.”

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This comment was by Stephen on the post “Meow the Cat is now a big star (pun intended). Should we care?”

Why Not Me?

photo by changeiam

“I want to represent an idea. The idea that if you put your mind to something you can accomplish anything, all you need is a crazy work ethic, faith and perseverance.” — Tyrre Burks

Ten things I've learned from dog walking

Gross things smell amazing! There is something peaceful and calming about wandering through a park, leash in hand, a hairy dog by your side. It’s strange to feel validated by watching an animal defecate. Bags are turned inside out before picking up poo. Why? Objects we may not notice on a regular day are often [...]