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Spiritual evolution – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Spiritual evolution is the philosophical, theological, esoteric or spiritual idea that nature and human beings and/or human culture evolve: either extending from the established cosmological pattern (ascent), or in accordance with certain pre-established potentials. The phrase "spiritual evolution" can occur in the context of "higher evolution", a term used to differentiate psychological, mental, or spiritual evolution from the "lower" or biological evolution of physical form.[1]

The concept of spiritual evolution is also complemented by the idea of a creative impulse in human beings, known as epigenesis.[2]

Within this broad definition, theories of spiritual evolution are very diverse. They may be cosmological (describing existence at large), personal (describing the development of the individual), or both. They can be holistic (holding that higher realities emerge from and are not reducible to the lower), idealist (holding that reality is primarily mental or spiritual) or nondual (holding that there is no ultimate distinction between mental and physical reality). One can regard all of them as teleological to a greater or lesser degree.

Philosophers, scientists, and educators who have proposed theories of spiritual evolution include Schelling, Hegel, Carl Jung, Max Thon, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henri Bergson, Rudolf Steiner, Sri Aurobindo, Jean Gebser, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Owen Barfield, Arthur M. Young, Edward Haskell, E. F. Schumacher, Erich Jantsch, Clare W. Graves, Alfred North Whitehead, Terence McKenna, P.R. Sarkar. As of 2015[update]William Irwin Thompson (born 1938), Brian Swimme (born 1950), and Ken Wilber (born 1949) work in this field.

Mircea Eliade has suggested that in many pre-modern cultures one finds the concept of the Fall and a "nostalgia for paradise". However for those cultures that have a cyclic cosmology, the concept of a progressive deterioration of the universe (as in the Hesiodic, Hindu, and Lurianic cosmologies of a degradation from a Golden Age to an Iron Age or Kali Yuga) might be balanced by a corresponding ascent to more spiritual stages and a return to paradisical conditions. This is what one finds in Buddhist and especially Jain cosmologies.

Many premodern cosmologies and esoteric systems of thought are based on an emanationist view of reality. If the Cyclic view is temporal, then emanation is a non-temporal precursor to the theory of spiritual evolution.

According to this paradigm, Creation proceeds as an outpouring or even a transformation in the original Absolute or Godhead. The Supreme Light or Consciousness descends through a series of stages, gradations, worlds or hypostases, becoming progressively more material and embodied, before finally turning around to return to the One, retracing its steps through spiritual knowledge, contemplation and ascent.

A supreme example of this form of thinking is the Neoplatonism of Plotinus and his successors. Other examples and interpretations might be found in the Hindu sect of Kashmir Shaivism and Tantra in general, Gnosticism, Sufism, and Kabbalah. The Hindu idea of the Chakras might also considered here as the "microcosmic" counterpart of macrocosmic involution and evolution. The Yogi raises the Kundalini or life force through and thus transcends each chakra in turn, until he reaches the crown chakra and liberation.[3]

An early example of the doctrine of spiritual evolution is found in Samkhya, one of the six systems of Hindu philosophy, that goes back more than two and a half thousand years (although its present form dates to around the 4th or 5th century c.e.). Unlike most types of classic Hinduism, the traditional Samkhyan philosophy is atheistic and dualistic. Pure spirit (called purusha) comes into proximity with prakriti (psychophysical nature), disturbing its equilibrium. As a result the original root-prakriti (mulaprakriti) undergoes a series of progressive transformations or unfoldings, in the form of successive essences called tattvas. The most subtle tattwas emerge first, then progressively grosser ones, each in a particular order, and finally the elements and the organs of sense. The goal of evolution however is, paradoxically, the release of purusha and the return to the unmanifest condition. Hence everything is tending towards a goal of spiritual quiescence.[4]

The concept of the great chain of being developed by Plato and Aristotle whose ideas were taken up and synthesised by Plotinus. Plotinus in turn heavily influenced Augustine's theology, and from there Aquinas and the Scholastics. The Great Chain of Being was an important theme in Renaissance and Elizabethan thought, had an under-acknowledged influence on the shaping of the ideas of the Enlightenment and played a large part in the worldview of 18th century Europe. And while essentially a static worldview, by the 18th and early 19th century it had been "temporalized" by the concept of the soul ascending or progressing spiritually through the successive rungs or stages, and thus growing or evolving closer to God.[5] It also had at this time an impact on theories of biological evolution.

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The Best Nashville Vegan Restaurants Options

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When I moved here a dozen years ago, the very concept of a Nashville vegan restaurant seemed ridiculous. It was really a veg wasteland. Even when I started this website in 2008, the options were few and far between. But times have truly changed and it's exciting.

Over the last few years, Nashville has seen a surge of new vegan and vegetarian restaurants, as well as improved options at "regular" places. There are now many restaurants that offer a vegan entree or two, and some even offer a separate menu. Others have only side dishes that you can piece together into a meal. But I'd say that the vast majority of servers understand veganism and are willing to ask the chef to see what s/he can provide.

We also have two Whole Foods grocery stores and two Turnip Trucks (with an expansion of the East Nashville location on the way), as well as The Produce Place in Sylvan Park. All of them have great vegan food and some prepared food.

This Nashville vegan restaurants guide is organized by category: completely vegetarian restaurants and restaurants with many vegetarian options. I'm also including a section on East Nashville, what I consider the most vegan-friendly area of town.

Khan's Desserts

Right down the street from Wild Cow in East Nashville is the tiny Khan's Desserts. Though it only houses four tables, Khan's makes desserts that are sold all around Nashville. And they're really, really good, beautiful treats. The owner, Karina Khan, used to cook and bake at Wild Cow and you can still find her desserts there.

Khan's also makes awesome vegan sandwiches, like the Mobster, with grilled seitan, Daiya cheese and roasted red pepper.

Above was one of my favorites, a vegan crabcake, but they stopped making it a few years ago.

One of our standard picks is the breakfast burrito with vegan sausage and tempeh.

In 2015 Khan's introduced vegan soft serve that you can order straight-up in a cup or cone, or you can have a sundae with caramel or chocolate sauce and toppings, and even a blizzard-esque frosty delight.

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Guide to Nashville Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

615-262-5001

Now Open: Mon-Sun 3:00pm-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. In Nashville, this place stands out as a choice for vegetarians and vegans. You can get vegan pizzas with vegan cheese on them (Daiya cheese or Teese). Has vegan whole wheat crust and a large vegan gluten-free crust option. Also on the menu are Teese sticks, Mexican pizza, hummus pizza, as well as pasta. Additionally, there is a Mediterranean food menu with vegan-friendly foods like stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita and falafel. The seating area is cozy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

615-852-8804

Now Open: Tue-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm

Open July 2015 a plant-based restaurant and bar specializing in raw food cuisine that's gluten-free with superfood salads, organic biodynamic wine, cocktails. Uses seasonal ingredients alongside fermented foods, raw tree nut cheeses, essential oils. Plenty of seating. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

615-321-4040

Now Open: Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

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Buddhism – Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Buddhism is a religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism teaches people how to end their suffering by cutting out greed, hatred and ignorance. When people do bad things, they will get bad consequences. When people do good things, they will get good consequences. Good and bad things do not cancel out.

This cause-and-effect chain is reflected in the endless cycles of life, death and rebirth. Buddhism believes in reincarnation (rebirth). The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to reach the state of enlightenment (Nirvana) and liberate oneself from endless reincarnation and suffering. Some see Buddhism as a religion,[1] others see it is a philosophy, and others think it is a way of finding reality.[2][3] Some think that it is unnecessary to label Buddhism.

Gautama Buddha a man who lived between about 563 BCE and 483 BC was born in Lumbini, Nepal, as a rich prince. He gave up everything to find a way to end suffering. His teachings spread, after his death, through most of Asia, to Central Asia, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and the East Asian countries of China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan and have now spread to the west.

The Buddha's teachings are about suffering and how to overcome it.[4] According to the Buddha, overcoming suffering allows a person to be truly happy. The Buddha taught that if people make good decisions they would be happy and have peace of mind. The Buddha taught that life is imperfect and that we will suffer. He taught that we suffer because of desire, anger and stupidity, and he showed that we could end our suffering by letting go of desires and overcoming anger and stupidity. The complete letting go of these negative influences is called Nirvana, meaning "to extinguish", like putting out the flame of a candle. The end of suffering, when one is fully awake (put an end to one's own ignorance) and has let go of all desire and anger, is also called Enlightenment. In Buddhism Enlightenment and Nirvana mean the same thing.

Buddhism teaches non-harm and moderation or balance, not going too far one way or the other. Buddhists often meditate while sitting in a special or specific way. They often chant and meditate while walking. Buddhists sometimes do these things to understand the human heart and mind. Sometimes they do these things to understand the way the world works. Sometimes they do these things to find peace.

Buddhism does not say if gods exist or not, but one can read many stories about gods in some Buddhist books. Buddhists do not believe that people should look to gods to save them or bring them enlightenment.[5] The gods may have power over world events and they might help people, or they might not. But it's up to each person to get to enlightenment. Many Buddhists honor gods in ritual. Other Buddhists believe the stories about gods are just there to help us learn about parts of ourselves.

Buddha is a word in the very old Nepalese and Indian languages Pli and Sanskrit which means "Enlightened one". The word "Buddha" often means the historical Buddha named Buddha Shakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama),[6] but "Buddha" does not mean just one man who lived at a certain time. It is used for a type of person, the equivalent of a prophet, and Buddhists believe there have been many - that there were Buddhas a very long time ago and there will be for a long time in the future.

Buddhists do not believe that a Buddha is a god, but that he is a human being who has woken up and can see the true way the world works. They believe this knowledge totally changes the person. Some say this puts them beyond birth, death, and rebirth. Others think this represents the final extinction of desire. This person can help others become enlightened too.

According to Buddhism, there were countless Buddhas before Gautama Buddha and there will be many Buddhas after him. In short, he is not the first, nor will he be the last.

The first Buddha in Buddhavamsa sutta was Tahakara Buddha, The Mahapadana sutta say the first Buddha was Vipassi Buddha, however, counting from the present kalpa (the beginning of our present universe) Buddha Gautama is considered the fourth Buddha. The first is Kakusandho Buddha, second Konakamano Buddha and the third Kassapo Buddha. The last Buddha of this kalpa will be Maitreya Buddha. Then the universe will renew itself and from then begins a new kalpa.

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Immortality, Transhumanism, and Ray Kurzweils Singularity

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Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended. Vernor Vinge, Technological Singularity, 1983

Futurist and Inventor Ray Kurzweil has a plan: He wants to never die.

In order to achieve this goal, he currently takes over 150 supplements per day, eats a calorie restricted diet (a proven technique to prolong lifespan), drinks ionized water (a type of alkalinized water that supposedly protects against free radicals in the body), and exercises daily, all to promote the healthy functioning of his body; and at 60 years old, he reportedly has the physiology of a man 20 years younger.

But the human body, no matter how well you take care of it, is susceptible to illness, disease, and senescence the process of cellular change in the body that results in that little thing we all do called aging. (This cellular process is why humans are physiologically unable to live past the age of around 125 years old.) Kurzweil is well aware of this, but has a solution: he is just trying to live long enough in his human body until technology reaches the point where man can meld with machine, and he can survive as a cyborg with robotically enhanced features; survive, that is, until the day when he can eventually upload his consciousness onto a harddrive, enabling him to live forever as bits of information stored indefinitely; immortal, in a sense, as long as he has a copy of himself in case the computer fails.

What happens if these technological abilities dont come soon enough? Kurzweil has a back-up plan. If, for some reason, this mind-machine blend doesnt occur in his biological lifetime, Kurzweil is signed up at Alcor Life Extension Foundation to be cryonically frozen and kept in Scottsdale, Arizona, amongst approximately 900 other stored bodies (including famous baseball player Ted Williams) who are currently stored. There at Alcor, he will wait until the day when scientists discover the ability to reanimate life back into him and not too long, as Kurzweil believes this day will be in about 50 years.

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Ray Kurzweil is a fascinating and controversial figure, both famous and infamous for his technological predictions. He is a respected scientist and inventor, known for his accurate predictions of a number of technological events, and recently started The Singularity University here in Silicon Valley, an interdisciplinary program (funded in part by Google) aimed to assemble, educate and inspire a cadre of leaders around issues of accelerating technologies.

Ray Kurzweil

Kurzweils most well-known predictions are encapsulated in this event he forecasts called The Singularity, a period of time he predicts in the next few decades when artificial intelligence will exceed human intelligence, and technologies like genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and computer technology will radically transform human life, enabling mind, body and machine to become one.

He is also a pioneer of a movement called transhumanism, which is defined by this belief that technology will ultimately replace biology, and rid human beings of all the things that, well, make us human, like disease, aging, and you guessed itdeath. Why be human when you can be something better? When Artificial intelligence and nanotechnology comes around in the singularity, Kurzweil thinks, being biologically human will become obsolete. With cyborg features and enhanced cognitive capacities, we will have fewer deficiencies, and more capabilities; we will possess the ability to become more like machines, and well be better for it.

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Osho Wikipdia

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Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain ( ) (11 dcembre 1931 au Madhya Pradesh 19 janvier 1990 Pune, Maharashtra), plus connu dans les annes 1960 sous le nom d'Acharya Rajneesh, puis dans les annes 1970 et 1980 sous celui de Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh puis prenant enfin le nom d'Osho, a t qualifi de guru indien iconoclaste et trs controvers. Il vcut d'abord en Inde puis dans d'autres pays dont, principalement, les tats-Unis o il avait fond un centre spirituel en Oregon. Il a inspir le mouvement qui a pris son nom: Osho. Il est le crateur de ce qu'il a appel la mditation dynamique[1]. Il fut galement une des influences majeures du courant New Age[2]. Son attitude juge particulirement permissive l'gard de la sexualit et les conseils qu'il donnait ses adeptes cet gard lui ont valu aux tats-Unis le surnom de sex guru[3]. Plusieurs affaires ont contribu au dclin de ses communauts jusqu' leur disparition. Il reste cependant aujourd'hui un auteur (note: il n'a presque jamais crit de livres, ses discours spontans devant ses audiences ont t transcrits ensuite) trs populaire[4].

N en 1931 Jabalpur en Inde, ain de onze enfants dans une famille jana[5], Rajneesh Chandra Mohan fait des tudes universitaires (Il obtient l'agrgation de philosophie en 1953) et devient en 1957 professeur dans deux universits[6].

Il commence donner des confrences en 1966. Mais c'est partir de 1974, aprs avoir quitt Bombay o il avait dvelopp de l'asthme, du diabte et de nombreuses allergies[7], qu'il commena recevoir un nombre grandissant d'occidentaux dans son ashram de Pune en Inde (qui est encore aujourd'hui le lieu du vaste Osho International Meditation Resort).

Aprs deux ans et demi durant lesquels il observe un vu de silence, il arrive aux tats-Unis en 1981, en partie pour recevoir des soins mdicaux. Ses disciples achtent ( Ma Anand Sheela, son assistante l'poque) un ranch dans l'Oregon, le Big Muddy Ranch qui sera transform pour devenir Rajneeshpuram[8].

Au milieu des annes 1980, il reoit environ 30000 visiteurs par an[9] et met au point une varit de mditations dynamiques, vise cathartiques afin, selon lui, de librer le corps et l'esprit. Ses mthodes sont inspires de traditions tantriques et seront enseignes dans les centres ou universits Osho dans le monde.

Des psychologues et psychothrapeutes, principalement issus du mouvement du potentiel humain, ainsi que des mdecins sont venus s'initier ses pratiques[10].

La communaut de Rajneeshpuram s'effondre aprs de longues luttes hostiles avec les voisins de la proprit[11],[12] et les habitants de la rgion.

Il est dcd en Inde en 1990 aprs avoir rsid quelques annes dans son shram des tats-Unis et tre retourn vivre en Inde en 1987.

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Health – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges.[1] The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."[2][3] This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete" [4][5] Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction.[6][7] Classification systems such as the WHO Family of International Classifications, including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), are commonly used to define and measure the components of health.

Systematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good health in humans are undertaken by health care providers. Applications with regard to animal health are covered by the veterinary sciences. The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health.[8]

Generally, the context in which an individual lives is of great importance for both his health status and quality of their life. It is increasingly recognized that health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. According to the World Health Organization, the main determinants of health include the social and economic environment, the physical environment, and the person's individual characteristics and behaviors.[9]

More specifically, key factors that have been found to influence whether people are healthy or unhealthy include the following:[9][10][11]

An increasing number of studies and reports from different organizations and contexts examine the linkages between health and different factors, including lifestyles, environments, health care organization, and health policy such as the 1974 Lalonde report from Canada;[11] the Alameda County Study in California;[12] and the series of World Health Reports of the World Health Organization, which focuses on global health issues including access to health care and improving public health outcomes, especially in developing countries.[13]

The concept of the "health field," as distinct from medical care, emerged from the Lalonde report from Canada. The report identified three interdependent fields as key determinants of an individual's health. These are:[11]

The maintenance and promotion of health is achieved through different combination of physical, mental, and social well-being, together sometimes referred to as the "health triangle."[14][15] The WHO's 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion further stated that health is not just a state, but also "a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities."[16]

Focusing more on lifestyle issues and their relationships with functional health, data from the Alameda County Study suggested that people can improve their health via exercise, enough sleep, maintaining a healthy body weight, limiting alcohol use, and avoiding smoking.[17] Health and illness can co-exist, as even people with multiple chronic diseases or terminal illnesses can consider themselves healthy.[18]

The environment is often cited as an important factor influencing the health status of individuals. This includes characteristics of the natural environment, the built environment, and the social environment. Factors such as clean water and air, adequate housing, and safe communities and roads all have been found to contribute to good health, especially to the health of infants and children.[9][19] Some studies have shown that a lack of neighborhood recreational spaces including natural environment leads to lower levels of personal satisfaction and higher levels of obesity, linked to lower overall health and well being.[20] This suggests that the positive health benefits of natural space in urban neighborhoods should be taken into account in public policy and land use.

Genetics, or inherited traits from parents, also play a role in determining the health status of individuals and populations. This can encompass both the predisposition to certain diseases and health conditions, as well as the habits and behaviors individuals develop through the lifestyle of their families. For example, genetics may play a role in the manner in which people cope with stress, either mental, emotional or physical. For example, obesity is a very large problem in the United States[citation needed] that contributes to bad mental health and causes stress in a lot of people's lives. (One difficulty is the issue raised by the debate over the relative strengths of genetics and other factors; interactions between genetics and environment may be of particular importance.)

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The Three Questions, written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth, is based on a story by Leo Tolstoy. In this childrens version, Nikolai is seeking the answers to three questions from Leo, the wise old turtle. Nikolais thoughtful questions are: a. When is the best time to do things? b. Who is the most important one? c. What is the right thing to do?

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Spiritual Evolution – Hermes Press

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We begin our spiritual evolution by training our mental being to rise above itself--to refine and raise itself--to a metaphysical realm. Agreeing with Plato that physical objects are continually changing, we contemplate their forms as the constant, eternal elements. All things are made up of metaphysical, nonphysical, nonspatial, nontemporal, universal, eternal Forms (ideai, eide) manifesting in the physical universe as individual objects.

While the world of physical objects in space and time is known through sense perception and ordinary thought, the metaphysical world of Forms is known only through philosophic reflection, dialectical interchange, and contemplation--beyond ordinary experience and requiring special capabilities of apprehension.

After attaining the discernment of the metaphysical world of Forms, the ascent of the mind from ordinary consciousness, we strive to expand our consciousness into our spiritual body, with its own dynamic and sovereign mastery free from the mind's limitations.

We begin the development of a higher center of awareness in the spiritual realm. This involves "dying" to our old terrestrial consciousness and being born into a new spiritual body with its own faculties of awareness. We awaken--as an infant in a new realm--to the powers of discernment of this new body.

We learn to focus our consciousness on subtle, almost indiscernible elements, apprehended through impressions which are completely different from those of the physical, sensory world. We develop a new spiritual awareness with a new focus of consciousness within the soul, apart from our ordinary bodily awareness. As we harmonize the various powers of this new awareness center, we realize that there has occurred a transmutational descent of the Supramental Consciousness into our new being. We begin to understand Rilke's passage in his poem: "God wants to know Himself in you." and Mansur Al-Hallaj's statement: "I have seen my Lord with the eye of my heart, and I said: 'Who are You?' He said: 'You.'"

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1 See the author's recently published book The Perennial Tradition

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Life Coaching for Personal and Professional Empowerment

Posted: August 2, 2015 at 12:42 pm


So here you are, searching the web to find a life coach. You might be anyone...

You might be an executive or the owner of a successful small business looking to find balance between the demands of work and the needs of your family. You might be an empty-nester looking to make a difference in the lives of others but not sure which direction to choose. Maybe it's simply that you want your already great relationship to be spectacular.

Perhaps you are a musician, a writer, or an artist looking for a creative breakthrough, or a doctoral candidate looking for the perfect thesis. You might even be a twenty-something techno whiz entrepreneur with a brilliant idea for a product or service that will change the world forever. Maybe you just want to figure out how to have more fun.

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LifeCoaching.com is a cooperative effort between Carmine Leo and Kellie deRuyter. We've been friends for over 40 years, through all the ups and downs that life has had to offer. Not surprisingly, our strongest connection has always been our relentless commitment to personal growth and the space of possibility, for ourselves, for each other, and for everyone whose path through life touches ours.

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