Rotting or Healing: Why Reality TV is Good for You
Reality TV is for a niche audience. For some, it’s a guilty pleasure hidden in their “continue watching” section. For others, it’s a love that…
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Bring Back the Field Trip
How not to remember the smell of the leather school bus seats packed to the brim with children? A teacher trying to command attention over…
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A Guide to Anti-Positive Healing
“Treat others the way you want to be treated.” We’ve had that saying ingrained in our heads since we were children, with it being championed…
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Rose-Colored Glasses and Your Ex
Everyone is somewhat familiar with the phrase, “When you look at someone with rose-colored glasses, all of the red flags just look like flags.” You…
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A Love Letter To All Your Firsts
In a person’s life, there are many things that we experience for the first time, some are more remarkable than others. So, how do we…
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Attachment v.s. Authenticity — a battle between core desires
Dr. Maté is a Canadian physician whose conceptualization of human core needs is helping many understand their traumas and illnesses. This article introduces and explores…
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The Language of Earth’s Gemstones
Gemstones have been considered “divine gifts from the heavens”. Wearing gemstones have been around for centuries.In ancient Egypt, it was believed that particular gemstones corresponding…
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Hurting vs. Healing Behaviors
Artist Christina Perri once said in her most famed song, “I’m only human,” illustrating the fragility of how living on this Earth can truly make…
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Crystals Are Our Best Friends
Crystals are known to help people hold their mind, body, heart and soul. Many ancient cultures — including Egypt, Greece and China — believed that…
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Slowing Down In Museums — Connecting Not Conquering
The Louvre, the MET, the MOMA and the Carnegie … all historical, captivating museums that are also seemingly overwhelming. When you find yourself at a…
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Accessible Poetry to Lift Your Spirits
With all that is going on in our world today, the overwhelming burden of tragedy can negatively influence your mental health. When it’s difficult to…
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Spilling the Tea on Herbal Teas
As we approach the winter season, colds and coughs can start to feel inevitable. But fighting minor illnesses or ailments can actually be done more…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Palm Reading
While some consider it witchcraft, others say it’s a divine glimpse into our inner soul — an interpretation of who we are and where we’ll…
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Good Vibrations: Reiki for Energy Healing
Our energy is one of the most sacred things we possess, so it’s important to preserve and take care of it, just like we would…
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Crystal Healing: Do’s and Don’ts
Some bad days happen and that’s inevitable. However, less of these days can happen when you own a crystal! If you believe in crystals, good…
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Under Pressure: The Healing Practice of Acupressure
Let’s face it, jumping back into a full semester of in-person classes and rejoining the face-to-face world comes with a lot of stress. We’ve spent…
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Balance My What? A Beginner’s Guide to the 7 Chakras
From meditation and yoga to crystals and tarot cards, spiritual healing practices have gained popularity, especially after a long year of quarantine. Chakras, aka the…
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Moldavite: What to Know
Moldavite is a well-known healing crystal that is used for both physical and mental purposes. Moldavite has been around for quite a while, so why…
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Crystals: The Gems of the World
In one of the most popular ways, crystals are being used to improve and promote overall health and wellness. With a variety of crystals to…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2020 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Justin Kurtz
We all heard the tale of “The Little Engine That Could” which taught us to be optimistic and persevere through life. Now we introduce you…
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