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How Tarot Cards Saved My Life

I start each day by drawing two cards for guidance, and then further consulting the deck. Last fall, tarot cards saved my life.

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Cathy O'Grady, founder of Boston-based nonprofit, Sofia's Angels, was inspired by her late mother's kind heart.

Lovers & Fighters In America: Bostonian Spreads Kindness In Honor Of Her Late Mother

O’Grady, and the many people who volunteer their time to work with Sofia’s Angels across the U.S.A., remind us that we only live once and that giving without expectation, like Sofia did, is what true kindness is all about.

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150 Homeless Folks Invited To A Private Tour Of The Sistine Chapel

Sometimes it's really (really) difficult to remember the good in our world.

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A Napa home damaged by the earthquake (Credit: Alvin Jornada/EPA)

This Is What Your First Earthquake Feels Like

Yesterday morning, I was shaken by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the Bay Area.

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Sasha: Barista, Stylist, Sister

Spotted: on the street in Oakland

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Justice Not Served: India's Low-Caste Rape Epidemic

In one northern Indian state, an estimated 90% of rape victims belong to the lowest caste.

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Justice (Soft)Served: Pinkberry Co-Founder Sentenced to 7 Years for Beating a Homeless Man

Pinkberry's founder is sentenced to seven years in prison for beating a homeless man. Yogurt lovers (and human lovers) rejoice!

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