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Reimagining Leadership in Animal Welfare
At Journey You Own, we believe that leadership is an intentional practice, a way of being that shapes how we show up in the world. …
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Meditation’s Real Benefits: A Science-Backed Exploration
Discover evidence-based insights into meditation’s benefits, from enhancing cognitive clarity and emotional health to improving overall well-being.
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AAVSB Grants RACE Credits for The Journey You Own Online Course at Maddie’s University
We are delighted to announce that the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has officially approved ‘The Journey You … Read more
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How to Practice Loving Kindness
It is so easy for us to dwell on all of the regrettable things we have done or said — … Read more
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Environmental Crisis
Human Population Growth and Extinction
The planet is experiencing a mass extinction event with an estimated 30,000 species being driven to extinction per year. This … Read more
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Believe in Yourself
“Believe in yourself and you’re halfway there!” Theodore Roosevelt
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The True Cost of High School Dropouts
In 1970, the U.S. had the highest rate of school and college graduation in the world. 50 years later, we’ve … Read more
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Hanlon’s Razor – Stop Assuming the Worst
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” Hanlon’s Razor
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What Every Woman Should Be
“Strive to be the woman you would like your daughter to be.” Unknown
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Commitment of Listening
What is listening? To start, speaking is insufficientto say what listening is. As soon as we breathe a word aboutlistening, … Read more
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Making the Yamas and Niyamas Work for You
How To Make the Yamas and Niyamas Work for You in the Modern World Practicing yoga is much more than … Read more