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How to Improve Your Karma

By Lauren Romano

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I’m a strong believer that what you put into this universe you get back. Improving your karma is easy, however, it also depends on how committed you are to do it, but it is possible to do... more »

How to Increase Empathy

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Empathy is the ability to understand others to the point that you can experience their emotions and internal drives. Most of us are good at being empathetic with those we love, but increasing your empathy beyond your social group takes practice... more »

How to Increase Motivation - And keep it

By Elvis De Leon

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Motivation tends to be something that comes and goes. But why does this happen? Learn how to ignore bad habits and negativity by letting some motivation into your mind. Once you reach this goal, keep it!.. more »

How to Interact with a Homeless Person

By Ursula Coffey

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Anyone who lives in or near a big city in the United States is aware of homeless people in their area or nearby. They look a little scary sometimes, or pathetic, or ill. It's hard to know sometimes how to make a human connection with someone who ... more »

How to interact with God

By kkawohl

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Everyone is born with a God gene that allows our spirit to interact with God. This gene is often dormant but there are simple steps to awaken your inbred spirituality... more »

How to Interpret the Meaning of Flowers in Dreams

By Nikki Walters

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Mny people often wake up from a vivid dream and think, "What in the world was that all about?" Dreams are ambiguous glimpses into our unconscious. By learning the meanings of these dubious reveries, we can decipher our innermost secrets... more »

How to Interpret Tongues

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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In the Christian tradition, God often reveals His presence through giving people the experience of speaking in tongues. When a message is delivered in tongues, it takes a person with a special gift to interpret the message and make it available ... more »

How to Investigate a Charity

By CoralieSolange

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Even if you have the best of intentions when donating to charities, your money may not be used as you intended. Investigating charities is a critical step when deciding to donate... more »

How to Join a Cargo Cult

By virtualibrarian

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Cargo cults are the ultimate in materialism, even though members of these cults generally have very little in the way of the possessions they so covet. Typically, cargo cult members belong to tribal societies in remote areas. Due to some contact ... more »

How to Join a Christian Church

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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To join a Christian church is to establish a relationship amongst a community of people who share your religious beliefs. There are many denominations in the Christian faith and searching out a place to worship is often overwhelming. Learn how to ... more »

How to Join a Sorority Step Team

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Joining a sorority step team is a great way to become an active member in campus life and offers a chance to network with other college women. Stepping began in the 1920s when fraternities started to use the rhythmic patterns to show ... more »

How to Join an American Legion Post

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The United States Congress created the American Legion in 1919. Since then, the American Legion has amassed about 3 million members. This organization, which includes both men and women, is a place for veterans and active-duty servicemembers to ... more »

How to Join an Indian Tribe

By ABlackbear

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To answer the question, this is not something one can just do unless they meet certain criteria... more »

How to Join Catholics for a Free Choice

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Catholics for a Free Choice, a non-profit group, believes that reproductive freedom is supported by Catholicism. Keeping abortion legal and promoting responsible contraception worldwide are their prime concerns. If these are important issues to ... more »

How to Join Greenpeace

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Greenpeace, founded in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada, is the largest environmental organization in the world, with over five million members and offices in 20 countries. Initially concerned primarily with stopping whaling industry abuses, Greenpeace ... more »

How to Join Meals on Wheels

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Meals on Wheels Association of America provides incredibly low cost nutritional meals to senior citizens who need them. The Meals on Wheels headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia, but the program reaches cities nationwide. The ... more »

How to Join Republican Support Groups

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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While some people are content with armchair politics, others want to be in the fray, taking action to support what they believe. If you want to join a support group that champions the Republican party or some form of conservative values, take the ... more »

How to Join the International Order of Rainbow for Girls

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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If you're under the age of 20 and looking for a fun, wholesome organization to join, consider the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. This is a Christian-based organization that teaches its members faith, hope and charity. You participate ... more »

How to Join the Junior Red Cross

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Junior Red Cross was established in 1917 as an answer to the need for youth involvement in the efforts to help the country through World War I. Millions of kids joined to support and assist victims of war, including refugees and disease ... more »

How to Join the Junior State of America

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Junior State of America (JSA) is a national organization that operates on high school campuses across the country. The program's goal is to prepare students of diverse political leanings to play an active, responsible role in our democratic ... more »

How to Join the NAACP

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded in 1909 to ensure the rights of all people and to eliminate racial discrimination. The organization is dedicated to educating the community about Constitutional rights. ... more »

How to Join the United States Air Force

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The United States Air Force was created as a separate force out of the Army Air Corps in 1947. It is considered by some to be the most attractive branch of the U.S. military and accepts only 30,000 candiates each year... more »

How to Join Weight Watchers

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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When trying to lose weight, you want the best possible solution to a problem you have thought about for a long time. Weight Watchers is popular with all age groups, so it must be doing something right. It's not hard to join and participate in the ... more »

How to Keep a Clear Conscience

By Stalphonso

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Many of our thoughts and desires are frightening and downright cruel. It is important not to act on them. Keeping a clear conscience does not mean ridding yourself of dangerous thoughts. That would be impossible. What a clear conscience entails ... more »

How to Keep a Lenten Fast

By Jane Smith

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February 6 is the first day of the Lenten Season. Lent is observed during the forty days prior to Easter and commemorates the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and subsequent ... more »