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	<title>The Survivor Manual &#187; Empowerment</title>
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		<title>Relationships</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/07/relationships/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Balin Yoga</dc:creator>
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Oprah Winfrey is asking us to share what we still need to learn about Relationships&#8230;
Enjoy this 2-minute Breathe Break specifically about Relationships to help get you started.
Remember, the Journey Is the Destination&#8230; and it&#8217;s FREE to Breathe!
For more empowering affirmations to live a joyful life, please Become  a Fan of BalinYoga on  Facebook [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Removing Toxic People From Your Life&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/05/removing-toxic-people-from-your-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lia Mack</dc:creator>
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There&#8217;s a lot of information out there about toxins and their lasting negative effects on our physical health. We all know about the detrimental effects of artificial preservatives, additives, pesticides, and the like. But what about the negative effect toxic people have on our heath?
Can encounters with toxic people effect our physical, mental, and emotional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sculptures to Fight Sexual Abuse</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/05/sculpturestofightsexabuse/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/05/sculpturestofightsexabuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 17:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristianna Berger</dc:creator>
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D Antonia Truesdale of The Midnight Orange has just created a sculpture series called Fight Sexual Abuse, of which 50-100% of her proceeds will be donated to the Angela Shelton Foundation, which benefits the Survivor Manual. Each individual listing provides additional details, and donations will be made under the purchaser&#8217;s name or anonymously. Please click [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take a Breathe Break for Abundance</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/04/take-a-breathe-break-for-abundance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/04/take-a-breathe-break-for-abundance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Balin Yoga</dc:creator>
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Enjoy this two-minute guided meditation to focus on Abundance.
These two-minute long guided meditations called Breathe Breaks with Rochelle Balin are  a quick fix for when you can&#8217;t get away from the office or off the  plane for an hour of yoga.  Plus it&#8217;s FREE to Breathe!  So take a Breathe Break for yourself [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take a Breathe Break.</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/04/take-a-breathe-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Balin Yoga</dc:creator>
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Remember to take time out for you with this quick 2-minute Breathe Break:
Congratulate yourself for taking the steps towards living a joyful life and know that you are your own best healer.
For empowering affirmations, please Become a Fan of BalinYoga on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/goldenanswer &#8211; follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/balinyoga &#8211; become our friend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Personal Discovery Through Dolls</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/03/a-personal-discovery-through-dolls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/03/a-personal-discovery-through-dolls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Lampe, The Dancing Bag Lady</dc:creator>
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Enchanted Makeovers Doll Project is the first of its kind. The goal of the project is to engage women in a process of personal discovery through dolls. The journey is designed to encourage dialog, share experiences and promote possibilities. The project promotes shared community responsibility.
*  Share your story
*  Rescue &#38; nurture a homeless doll
*  Acknowledge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Manufacturing Joy with Repurposed Tools Part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/manufacturing-joy-with-repurposed-tools-part-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/manufacturing-joy-with-repurposed-tools-part-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Lampe, The Dancing Bag Lady</dc:creator>
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We&#8217;ve arrived at the final part of a three part series.  Part one, introduces you to the whole notion that you have tools that have accumulated during the course of your life that can be used to manufacture joy.   A new language challenged you to identify and eliminate Muda (waste).  Part two, was all about exploration and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I am not afraid, I was born to do this.</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/warriorpendant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela Shelton</dc:creator>
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The Woman Warrior, a two-piece pendant was created with the aesthetic of an ancient coin and made into distinctly contemporary jewelry.  With each medallion nestling fluidly into the other, the image of the woman on horseback rides in front. In raised letters on the back piece, The Joan of Arc quote,  I am not afraid. I was born to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tolson 4 TEARS Testifies 2 State Senate</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/tolson-4-tears-testifies-2-state-senate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/tolson-4-tears-testifies-2-state-senate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Tolson</dc:creator>
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On February 10, 2010, I (Lynn C. Tolson) gave personal testimony to Colorado State Senators. The testimony pertained to a bill clarifying the requirement that certain persons report child abuse and neglect.
The support for the bill included Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA), including RAAP, COVA, NASW-CO Chapter, WINGS, Project PAVE, and RAINN (me- speaker&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Empowering Women to Unite &amp; Mobilize Tonight</title>
		<link>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/empowering-women-to-unite-mobilize-tonight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.survivormanual.com/2010/02/empowering-women-to-unite-mobilize-tonight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela Shelton</dc:creator>
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Renee Beeker from The National Family Court Watch Project
On BlogTalk Radio
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:30 pm &#8211; 11:00pm EST
The National Family Court Watch Project believes that large‐scale data will reveal national trends and ignite a call for change in the family court system. The project is a conversation springboard and a &#8220;quiet observer&#8221; to get a [...]]]></description>
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