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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

What Really Happens Behind Convent Walls

They're young and have given up sex, careers and having children to become nuns! Lisa Ling goes inside a convent to talk with the sisters about their lifestyle.

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Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unlikely people and places. Yoga instructor Seane Corn on how she was abusing drugs when she met an angel who changed her life.
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If it seems as though your willpower drains away as the day plods along, a growing body of research says you're not mistaken.
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Unblock Your Creativity Author and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson and spiritual teacher Elizabeth Lesser share the different ways you can unblock your creativity.	The Economy and the Tao The Rev. Ed Bacon and author Stephen Mitchell share the spiritual lessons we can all find in the current economic crisis and the tao.
Foster Creativity in Children Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson and spiritual teacher Elizabeth Lesser discuss how to foster creativity in children by maintaining a creative environment for them and stimulating their young minds.	How to Deal with Hard Times Author and spiritual teacher Elizabeth Lesser explains why difficult times can strengthen your character.

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If life is stressing you out, take a few minutes out of your hectic schedule to get back to what really matters.

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The key to ending poverty and injustice around the world is to educate and empower girls and women. Every one of us has the chance to help.
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Debbie Ford guides you on her 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse to detoxify your soul.

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From floral arrangements to you, get O magazine editors' list of top people, places and ideas that they're loving more than ever.
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Make each Monday a day to create change in your life and in the lives of others. Stop talking about being of service and actually take action!
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How can you use intuition to be wanted as well as feel wanted? Laura Day explains with a little help from her friend Demi Moore.
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Keeping her word is a mandate Oprah lives by. Find out why it's important to keep promises.
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When life's got you down, you might begin to lose hope in everything, including your beliefs. Keep moving forward and start to strengthen your bond with faith again.
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Rosie O'Donnell shares why spirituality and meditation have helped her accept who she is now.
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On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti. Find out what you can do to help.
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