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The Dangers of Excess

As you breathe, pray for the edge that is you to be as thin as possible and only as thick as necessary. -Mark Nepo The Book of Awakening Too many to-dos, too many items in your home that require maintenance and upkeep, too many clothes in your closet and dresser you never wear. Excess is like clouds blocking us from the sun.

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School Activities for Teenagers in Their Downtime

Teenagers tend to get in the most trouble when they get bored and don’t have anything to do. Keeping them excited and involved distracts them from other poor decisions or inappropriate behavior. Schools can be the perfect venues for safe, healthy activities. These activities not only save teenagers from risky distractions but also enrich teens with experiences and opportunities that can launch them into their college and career lives.

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Green Ideas for the Home

You do not need to live in a home built of re-purposed materials and lined with solar panels to go green. Small changes in your daily habits, home decor and landscaping have a dramatic impact on energy and water consumption, as well as the reduction of chemical use in your household. If going green feels overwhelming, begin with implementing one green idea for the home per week, such as switching from paper napkins to cloth napkins, and proceed from there.

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How to Choose a Career Path

You’re ready, willing and able to start college, but you’re facing a quandary: choosing a career path. You’re not alone; according to Doug Hewitt, coauthor of “Free College: The Resource Book,” almost 30 percent of first year college students have no idea what major to claim. By narrowing your fields of interest, you’ll find it less complicated to choose a career path that will satisfy you.