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<description><![CDATA[Steve Brunkhorst has helped hundreds of children and adults to overcome challenges, and reach their highest potential. After completing graduate school, he built a successful private practice as a therapist, rehabilitation consultant, and workshop leader, providing services for companies and individuals throughout Missouri. Steve is also an accomplished photographer and widely published author. His articles and stories have appeared in ezines, magazines, and journals worldwide. His love for people, nature, and adventure has led him to travel widely across North America, photographing the natural world and its inhabitants. When traveling, Steve captures his experiences in poems, pictures, and stories. Today, ... ]]></description>
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<title>5 Keys to Living With Certainty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[How can we live with certainty in a world where we so often hear that nothing is certain? Are there ways to begin new tasks with a greater certainty that we can overcome challenges? Here are five keys to living with certainty.]]></description>
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<title>Relieve Stress and Anxiety</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Here are seven actions to help relieve stress and reduce anxiety. These actions are a minimal, yet excellent, investment of time.]]></description>
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<title>Resolving Conflicts - 5 Key Essentials</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conflicts will arise in our personal lives and careers at some point in time. We can resolve these conflicts in ways that bring mutual respect and an enhanced sense of empowerment to our relationships. Here are 5 key essentials to remember when resolving a conflict in either a personal or professional relationship.]]></description>
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<title>7 Keys to Living a Dynamic Life</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One who lives a dynamic life is energetic, passionate, enthusiastic, and vigorously active. Here are seven key actions that will lead toward a dynamic life filled with energy, passion, and enthusiasm.]]></description>
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<title>Developing Essential Life Skills</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When we regularly track our skill development and re-balance our focus on important life areas, we can continue to progress and enjoy our greatest passions in each stage of life. This article will define essential life skills and describe the skills necessary during various stages of life.]]></description>
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<title>An Angel's Special Christmas Gift</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I will always recall that crisp December day when I met an unexpected friend in the forest. Her reminder to see with the spirit's eyes has been a life-empowering Christmas gift - the kind of gift one might expect to receive from an angel.]]></description>
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<title>10 Actions That Build a Strong and Lasting Character</title>
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<description><![CDATA[People strive, throughout life, to build strong personal characters, traits that reflect their purpose, passions, and values. This article will provide insights into the following questions: How does character differ from conduct? How does personal character lead to the growth of spiritual character? Why is a strong character important? How can we build a strong and lasting character that will have a positive influence on the lives of others as well as our own life?]]></description>
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<title>Peaceful Transitions - Adjusting to Change</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every day of our lives is another beginning-a chance to live and grow in new ways. However, some of those beginnings are so significant that they remain forever at the forefront of our memories.]]></description>
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<title>Attract Loving Relationships</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You can attract loving relationships into your life beginning today. There are three critical ingredients in a loving relationship. When a relationship does not feel as loving as it could, these ingredients are conspicuous by their absence. ]]></description>
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<title>Communication Skills - Turning Pennies into Gold</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You can improve your communications skills immediately by giving your communication partners these two key gifts. In fact, these gifts are so valuable that it feels like turning pennies into gold...]]></description>
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<title>Blessings of Expressing Gratitude</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Why do we receive more blessings when we express gratitude? Read this article to learn how this transformative process works, and why you might be amazed at how your actions begin to align with what you want.]]></description>
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<title>5 Keys to Building a Strong Determination</title>
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<description><![CDATA[How can we build and keep our determination strong down each pathway of achievement we travel? Here are 5 valuable keys to building a strong determination...]]></description>
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<title>Building a Foundation of Commitment to Growth</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:51:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dalene and I worked intensely for three months - twice weekly in person and once weekly by phone - to remove the "brakes", implement a plan that would give her a sense of peace, and make her transition successful. In summary, we did the following ...
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<title>The Celebration of Your Lifetime</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Celebrating life brings renewal to life. The rituals mentioned in this article increase our awareness and put special moments in our pocket as we enjoy life's journey. How will you celebrate your life today?]]></description>
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<title>Expand Your Vision of Possibilities</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:06:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inside each person there are possibilities he or she has not discovered. Learn how to strenthen and broaden your vision of the possibilities in your life, and begin to achieve more than you have ever imagined.]]></description>
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<title>Enhancing Your Self-Esteem: 5 Principles to Remember</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:25:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self-esteem enhances performance in every area of life. It is an abundant supply of positive self-regard and recognition of the Creator's unique gifts to you. Here are five important principles to remember about self-esteem]]></description>
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<title>Returning to Your Truest Dreams: A Growing Potential</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:43:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like a tiny oak, a great dream will often have the potential to grow and thrive long past our own life
spans. Yet, it needs more than our admiration and good intentions; it needs our hearts to cherish it and our hands to get it growing.]]></description>
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<title>Adapting to Change: 5 Essential Life Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 17:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If we are adaptive, we will react to unexpected events or unconstructive actions in creative or constructive ways. Here are five essential life skills for dealing constructively with changing circumstances in daily living...]]></description>
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<title>Peace and Happiness on Purpose</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:37:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Peace and happiness do not come about by accident. They result from two essential actions...]]></description>
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<title>Take Powerful Mental Photographs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:12:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is thought actually this powerful? Yes it is. Our
mental photos reveal how we've viewed, judged, and
reacted to the people and events in our lives. Discover what will happen when you allow your mental photos to develop...]]></description>
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<title>Design Powerful Plans to Succeed</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2006 10:21:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A purposeful plan is like a guiding light in tough times. It keeps us focused on priorities and goals that are aligned with our values and purpose. Read this article and begin designing powerful plans to succeed.
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<title>Your Creative Genius: Moving into Vision</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2006 10:20:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have a creative genius, a gift of God, which was yours at birth. You have the potential to bring this gift to the world in a very special way...]]></description>
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<title>Time: Your Constant Companion</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:18:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How often have you rejected a good idea because you felt that it would take too long to accomplish? Read this article and learn why there is always a plentiful supply of time...]]></description>
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<title>Recieve The Gift of Acceptance</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:38:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to feel more accepted and appreciated? Acceptance is a gift that you can attract to yourself...]]></description>
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<title>Achieve Your Goals with Powerful Intention</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:20:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intention to reach a goal or achieve a life-long dream
rises above doubt and discouragement. Learn why acting with intention can help you achieve your goals with an unstoppable resolve...]]></description>
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<title>Acquire a Sustaining Faith</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:19:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We can learn the best methods there are for achieving our goals. We can study all the success techniques and motivational theories. These are very beneficial. Yet alone they will not sustain the kind of faith that many of life's storms will require.]]></description>
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<title>Yesterday's Treasures</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:08:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is beauty in the turn of every season and knowledge within each of life's transitions. Our yesterdays are filled with treasures. Each brings a rainbow of beauty and immeasurable value, a gift to help guide you along the path of your life's purpose.



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<title>Create Your Ideal Lifestyle</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 06:07:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your lifestyle can fill you with joy, keep you healthy, and allow you to become more successful. Follow these suggestions, and begin creating your ideal lifestyle today...]]></description>
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<title>Making Communication Effective: 4 Language Filters</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:33:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing our messages carefully, and remembering these language filters will make your communications more effective and help you engender trust, build rapport, and creating positive new relationships with your listeners.

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<title>Maintain a Life-long Spirit of Achievement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:13:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When we know, without a doubt, our reason for living, we can stretch our abilities and accomplish what we can imagine. Best of all, we can continue to fulfill our purposes throughout life. Discover how you can maintain a life-long spirit of achievement...
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<title>Sow the Seeds of Success</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:04:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the nine most important seeds of success you can begin sowing in your life today... ]]></description>
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<title>7 Tremendously Rewarding Habits</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:03:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Positive habits bring the tremendous rewards of success, joy, and lasting fulfillment. Here are seven habits that are very important for living joyfully and successfully]]></description>
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<title>Awaken Your Creative Imagination</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:49:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a process you can return to from time to time
to generate creative, imaginitive ideas and solutions. It is a fun and effective way to experiment and generate many ideas more quickly than otherwise...]]></description>
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<title>Stay Mentally Fit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:46:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how using daily exercises of thought can help to build an internal tenacity, keep you mentally fit, and help you achieve success in every area of your life...
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<title>Achieve Your Dreams with Intention</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:38:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what you want to achieve, one of the most powerful forces with which to begin your dream is intention. Learn why intention drives thought and action toward successful outcomes...
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<title>Balance Your Life for Personal and Professional Growth</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:35:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how balancing the important areas of your life will increase your motivation, energy, and personal and professional growth...]]></description>
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<title>The Secret of Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:29:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there is a special secret about confidence, it is simply this...]]></description>
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<title>Keep Listening Skills Sharp</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:26:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Use these tips to keep your listening skills sharp and build strong, positive relationships in your career and personal life...
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<title>Valuable Lessons: Past and Present</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:18:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rough times are some of life's most generous teachers. When viewed from a wide perspective, these difficult yesterdays transform into beautiful todays...
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<title>What's Your Ideal Story?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:51:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make your life story an enticing page-turner that is hard to put down. Get past the introduction and into the exhilarating part where the plot thickens and the suspense builds. Then you can enjoy the mysteries, victories, and adventure...
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<title>Nourishing Your Treasures of Compassion</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:36:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fill your life with the most compassionate treasures you could ever want--today and throughout the years to come...]]></description>
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<title>15 Unforgettable Father Quotes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:20:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a father or planning to become one, you'll discover a nugget of wisdom and experience in each of these unforgettable "Father Quotes".]]></description>
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<title>Move Beyond Your Limitations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:45:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you feel that you've reached your limit, stop and think. Then, step out. Lighten your load, draw a new map, or take a different path. Take one more step

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<title>Five Powerful Lessons about Communication</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:10:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Powerful communication involves timing, silence, listening, actions, and carefully chosen words and emotions. Put these five tips to use immediately to communicate with others more successfully...]]></description>
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<title>Your Vision of Excellence: 5 Powerful Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:03:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The expectations we have for ourselves contribute greatly to the degree of excellence we achieve. Consider these five questions while envisioning the quality that you desire for your life and career...]]></description>
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<title>A &quot;Potential&quot; New Year's Resolution</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:49:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is often said that all of us come into this world on equal footing, with nothing in our possession. Yet we do not begin life empty handed. The moment we are born, we each have in our possession the most amazing gift...]]></description>
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<title>7 Blessings from a Father to His Children</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 06:27:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In many ways, children grow up modeling their life and attitudes after ours. Here are seven blessings---valuable principles---that fathers can give to their children childrenboth by example and by involving them directly in the experience.
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<title>Learning Life's Lessons Through Adversity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you learn the most valuable of life's lessons from adversities that are unfair, painful, and beyond your control to prevent? Each adversity you encounter can teach you more about yourself and human nature. Here's how...
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<title>Finding a Spirit of Serenity and Tranquility</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:31:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for more serenity and tranquility in your life? Do you need to heal from a deep hurt or find more strength and confidence?]]></description>
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<title>Living with Resolute Determination</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2005 05:45:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you live with a resolute determination and steadfastness when you feel stuck or overwhelmed with uncertainty? Here is how...]]></description>
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<title>Increase Your Energy: A Powerful Formula</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:03:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to increase your energy level and dissolve stress more easily? Here is a simple yet powerful formula to remember...]]></description>
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<title>Writing Letters of Encouragement and Strength</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:22:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents to reach others who desperately need messages of encouragement and strength. This discovery begins with a commitment to what our hearts tell us is a worthwhile purpose. ]]></description>
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<title>The Most Valuable Possessions on Earth</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:13:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One day, Marie received some shocking news from her doctor. She had cancer, and it was spreading rapidly. She had barely enough resources to put a dent in the medical treatments she would need. Soon, Marie witnessed what she had always known: she did have the most valuable possessions on earth...
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<title>Brilliant Autumn: Reaping a Bounteous Harvest</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Autumn can be filled with anticipation of beauty and strength.  It can bring satisfaction of a job well done and convey contentment and strength as life prepares to rest, anticipating another spring time. Will your havest be bounteous or lean?
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<title>The Underestimated Power of Kindness</title>
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<title>Visualization: Attracting Your Dreams and Desires</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2005 07:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Visualization is an essential tool for attracting success into your life. Discover five major benefits you can derive from using visualization to manifest your dreams and desires. ]]></description>
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<title>Sow the Seed - See the Harvest</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:46:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How often do we plant the seed of a beautiful dream in the fertile soil of our minds, and then dig it up? What could you achieve if you allowed your seed to grow, continuing to focus your spiritual eyes on the harvest?]]></description>
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<title>Your Silent Voice of Experience</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:09:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your silent voice of experience is tremendous. No one has experienced life exactly as you have. You are unique, and your contributions will be unique...]]></description>
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<title>Achieving Success with Authentic Joy: 12 Reflections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Achieving success with authentic joy is possible for you. There is success achieved through sheer force of will and success that brings peace of mind and authentic joy. Here are twelve reflections on achieving success with authentic joy...]]></description>
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<title>Ask Your Question - Get What You Desire</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2005 20:57:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a special type of question that can transform the quality of your life. Discover how you can begin asking the right questions to get just what you desire...]]></description>
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<title>7 Power Habits that Build Financial Independence</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 12:06:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Financial independence is having the freedom to support yourself through your own efforts. Here are seven fundamental habits that will help you achieve and maintain financial independence...
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<title>Increase Productivity: Five Powerful Actions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 11:53:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you make the best use of your energy to increase productivity each day? Here are five actions that can increase productivity and leave energy to spare. They will also help you to achieve more balance between your work and personal life...]]></description>
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<title>How to Experience Life as a Thrilling Adventure</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 06:49:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adventure is a way we can choose to view life. It can also transform the way we experience life. Discover how to experience each day as a thrilling adventure you will always remember...]]></description>
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<title>Arranging Stepping-Stones</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2005 01:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our stepping stones, arranged carefully, place us in an advantageous position for moving forward. How are your stepping stones arranged?]]></description>
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<title>How to Feel Satisfied in Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2005 13:39:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Success doesn't always mean satisfaction. How can you feel empowered if you are already successful in your work but feel discontent? You must recognize and feel the value within you and your work every day! Here are some helpful tips to remember...]]></description>
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<title>Provide Exceptional Value - Grow Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2005 13:05:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing a profitable business requires providing exemplary customer service and products or services of exceptional value. Use this principle, and your clients will know that you gave them truly exceptional value...]]></description>
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<title>12 Reflections on Personal Responsibility</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2005 14:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Personal responsibility means choosing to design a life that honors our values and purpose. Here are twelve reflections on personal responsibility and designing a life of value and satisfaction...]]></description>
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<title>How to Turn Idea Squashers into Possibilities</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2005 20:37:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've probably known someone who was great at coming up with "idea squashers" when first hearing new ideas. Here's a great way to turn negative assumptions into possibilities by generating new ideas with creative thought... ]]></description>
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<title>What Motivates You - Desire or Fear?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2005 15:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What motivates you when you're successful? It is important to distinguish between desire motivation and fear motivation. One of them is a much more effective motivation...]]></description>
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<title>Joy in Perseverance</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2005 12:58:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great missions need constant tending, and in that tending are many small achievements. Beyond success is fulfillment more rewarding than any physical destination...
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<title>Lifetime of Discoveries: Moments of Peace and Renewal</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2005 12:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are discoveries all around us, many small gifts of joy that bring moments of peace and renewal. Here is how to you can make those discoveries and gain a sense of peace and renewal each day...

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<title>Inevitable Changes and Changeless Connections</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each of us have deep, changeless connections with very loving people who will always inspire us with their values and courage. Learn why those changeless connections are important for managing the inevitable changes and transitions that life brings...]]></description>
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<title>Affirm Your Intentions - Achieve Your Goals</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:36:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Affirmations charged with vivid imagery and strong emotion can be effective tools for developing thought patterns, and thus actions, needed to achieve goals. Learn how to create the emotions and imagery to make your affirmations powerful tools for achievement...]]></description>
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<title>A Day in Your Life: 17 Ways to Make it a Special Day</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:06:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Life brings a muliplicity of emotions, events, defeats, and victories. Each day is a brief and precious time to experience its vast range of emotions and react in ways that bless each day with abundance. Here are 17 ways to make each day a special day... ]]></description>
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<title>The S.W.P.D. Recipe for Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:49:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This simple and powerful formula has brought success to many men and women who have put it to use. We will be guided by powerful helping hands when we commit ourselves to success, and follow it's laws.]]></description>
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<title>Brilliance in Balance</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing balance from time to time doesn't mean that we're failures; it could mean we need a rest. Even the perfection of nature continuously moves in and out of balance. There are times when we need the middle, the less dramatic....]]></description>
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<title>7 Stepping-stones to Career Growth and Excellence</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:15:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Achieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to career growth and excellence. When used as part of a total action-plan, these stepping-stones can contribute tremendously to the fulfillment that you desire.
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<title>The Priceless Gift of a Knee-High Smile</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2005 13:51:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The simplest gifts are often the most precious, lasting, and inspiring gifts, and the gifts we have to share are many. ]]></description>
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<title>Discover a Momentary Miracle</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2005 08:49:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We usually think of "seeing" with our physical eyes. However, when we begin looking deeper than physical sight, something wonderful happens.]]></description>
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<title>Escape into Reality and Find Love</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2005 08:25:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People talk about escaping from reality when times get tough, but how about turning that around? Why not "escape into reality" instead? By escaping into reality, we can begin to see those highs and lows for what they are.]]></description>
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<title>Develop a Guiding Philosophy for Happiness</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2005 11:41:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Groundedness is one of the most important components of a satisfied life. This article addresses one of the root causes of dissatisfaction and provides five eye-opening questions that can help you find the authentic happiness you are seeking.]]></description>
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<title>Challenge Your Problems</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:43:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blessings often appear as misfortunes and trials. When we challenge problems with solution-focused thought, needs are filled. We improve the lives of others and ourselves.]]></description>
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<title>ABCs for High Achievers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:21:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is an example of a popular exercise that can be applied to any topic. Give it a try with a specific goal or project you are involved with. It's a great self-motivator and idea generator. 
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<title>Adversity to Victory</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:00:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following is a true story about a young friend who lives in St. Louis. Victory is possible for those who decide it's their most compelling option.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:28:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten of those traits that I consider to be very important.]]></description>
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<title>Advance Your Enthusiasm and Determination for Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2005 12:59:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine feeling energetic and enthusiastic about your relationships, career, and all the things you want. Answer these five questions and advance toward your dreams today with a heightened determination and enthusiasm to succeed.]]></description>
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<title>When Dreams Get Shattered: Picking Up the Pieces</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2005 12:43:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have the strength to see life's seemingly unfair demands in a miraculous new way. We can choose to see blessings where the world would have us see only tragedy or regret. Instead of surrendering our aliveness, we find renewed courage and new opportunities to serve humanity.]]></description>
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<title>Creating and Living Your Ideal Legacy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2005 12:09:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can you benefit today from the legacy you leave for future generations? The answer is yes! Here are some ways to begin creating and living your ideal legacy today.]]></description>
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<title>7 Dynamic Strategies for Creating a Life that Works</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 18:17:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants a life that works effectively, whether that means harmonious relationships, a happy family life, a successful career, or the achievement of an important mission. Use these 7 time-proven strategies that will work to create a life that works for you.]]></description>
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<title>Setting High Personal Standards</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2005 05:26:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Winners do more than think in a positive way. They set high standards for dealing with problems. They set rules for what they will accept and expect from themselves and others. Establishing and living with high personal standards can prove to be a tremendously liberating and life-changing move.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways to Create Reserve Energy Everyday</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2005 15:40:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us have experienced times of stress followed by fatigue. The resiliency to work, play, and enjoy life after stressful times requires enough reserve energy to bounce back. Here are five ways that will help you create reserve energy everyday.

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<title>How to Succeed for the Rest of Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 07:56:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What would you do if you felt yourself heading for a major change? How could you play a big enough game to follow your heart and continue to succeed? Here are some ideas and questions to consider.]]></description>
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<title>7 Gifts that Multiply Happiness</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 07:35:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that there are gifts that will multiply your happiness when you give them away? Giving these gifts will allow you to share with others your most unique treasure: your authentic self. Each gift will return to you many times.
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<title>Inspiring Values of Unforgettable Teachers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 07:14:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All of us recall special teachers - people who not only taught us but inspired us in ways that changed our lives. Here are five life-changing values inspired by unforgettable teachers. 
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<title>Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:10:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By sharing with others our faith in their abilities, we nourish their hopes and dreams. We begin to see our acknowledgments mirrored back with magnificent blossoms and abundant fruit.]]></description>
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<title>Identify Your Unique Factor and Succeed</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What makes you unique? Answering this question will provide the keys to a life of fulfillment and success.]]></description>
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<title>Nights by a Pinocchio Lamp</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:52:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The trust factor is vital for relationships to thrive. In time, our "life stuff", different for each of us, either bonds into gold or scatters among misplaced priorities.
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<title>5 Keys to Maintaining Personal Change</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:37:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making and maintaining positive personal change requires more than good intentions. This article discusses five key concepts involved in making and maintaining positive changes and experiencing positive growth for the future.]]></description>
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<title>7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2005 13:31:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.]]></description>
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<title>A Gift From the Heart of a Friend</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 06:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[She stares at me and then closes her eyes. A tinge of early dawn plays on her cheek as it peeks through the glass curtains by my desk. She cannot hold her thoughts inside much longer.]]></description>
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