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Interview with Chris Guillebeau + Book Giveaway!

Chris Guillebeau, author of “The $100 Startup,” is genuinely devoted to helping people succeed in bringing more freedom into their life, especially when it comes to work.

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The author and Roshi Joan Halifax on ordination day (photo by Mitsue Nagase)

Reflections on Becoming a Buddhist Chaplain and Liberation-Based Livelihood

Some personal reflections on my long and winding career road… and how it’s helped me to discover work that is truly meaningful. The takeaway for you: a liberation-based livelihood is one in which your work becomes an expression of your deepest intention.

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A Declaration of Liberation from Our Own Oppression [guest post]

A few years ago I came across this piece by social psychologist Dr. Michele Toomey on her website Liberation Psychology. I recently got in touch with Michele and she gave me permission to share it with all of you. Though it is written particularly for women seeking to reclaim their power and agency, I believe [...]

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The Versatile Blogger Award: Passing Along Good Karma

A few weeks ago, I got a delightful surprise when I found the Liberated Life Project included on a list of nominees for the “Versatile Blogger Award,” courtesy of Shelly Immel. And that’s how I discovered Shelly’s wonderful blog, The Big Life Project – definitely a kindred spirit to LLP. The way the award works [...]

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How to Have a Love Affair With the Whole World

Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place. ~Zora Neale Hurston Hearts. Candy. Love. Ugh. Like New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day is a holiday that many “single” people dread. Currently I’m in a relationship with a partner, but I’ve spent many years as an un-coupled person and I can remember the feeling of [...]

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It’s All About You

Today’s post goes right to the heart of the matter. This video requires an investment of about five minutes of your time. In return, you’ll get the equation for true happiness. Not a bad trade, eh? I’d love to hear what you think after you see this video… leave a comment below if you feel [...]

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The Liberated Life Guide: Creativity as a Practice [guest post]

This article is part of a series of “how to” posts on spiritual/contemplative practices. You can read the overview article here. This post was generously contributed by Lisa Renee Wilson, creator of the blog LifeUnity. The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware. -Henry [...]

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How to Measure Your Freedom — the Liberated Life Quiz

Do you ever wonder what the heck I’m talking about when I use the phrase, “a liberated life”? Just for fun, I’ve come up with this quiz to help you see where you fall on the liberated life spectrum (as defined by moi). The statements themselves will help to illustrate what this concept of “liberated [...]

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5 Essential Elements to Help You Move Toward Forgiveness and Freedom

To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. ~Lewis B. Smedes __________ Recently, I went “home” to visit my parents. Before I left on this trip, I took a quick look at my horoscope (yes, I do that!). One of my favorite astrologers, Rob Brezsny, clued me in [...]

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