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Contrary to the old cliche, "nice guys" actually finish first. They live longer. They're happier. They have more friends. They're more successful.

We totally agree. We're working hard to be kind -- and to promote civility and respect in our community. Fortunately, we attract a lot of nice people, like you...

This charming film lays out the scientific case for kindness. We want you to have a copy, FREE to the first 200 people who ask for it. (Well, you'll pay for a little shipping if your order the DVD. Steaming is totally free.)

The film is narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde, the best-selling author of the novel (and film) Pay It Forward. Kindness Is Contagious profiles cutting-edge scientists and best-selling authors from Berkeley to Harvard and everywhere in between as well as real life people, from all walks of life, whose lives illustrate their incredible discovery: it pays to be nice!

Here's the trailer.

To help spread the "good virus" of kindness, we're giving away the film, thanks to our business siblings at CultureSonar.

We hope you enjoy it! Give one to someone you like, too. That'd be, well, nice.

We are living in … challenging times.

Even a quick glance at the daily news is enough to make you want to pull the covers over your head and curl up until it passes. But that’s not really an option. Or at least not a good one.

It’s wiser and healthier, for all of us, to do our part to make things even just a little bit better. We’re not talking becoming a monk or a zero-waste radical vegan. We’re talking about trying to make a little progress, whenever and wherever we can – each of us in our own way.

That’s what Now with Purpose is about: simple, practical, achievable ways to live a little more thoughtfully, a little more purposefully.

And since “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” how about thirteen of ‘em?

This little book features a baker’s dozen of our most popular articles (literally including a little baking) that might help make your life a little more joyful and healthy. You thought you might like it. Our treat.

We hope these ideas might inspire you on your own journey. Do feel free to share this with anyone you think might like it, too. We are, as the saying goes, all in this together, so why not try to make things a little better for all of us?

(You'll get the electronic file moments after you place your order. Check your Spam folder if you don't see our email in your InBox.)

Here's an easy way to become a virtual Qi Gong master yourself! Get the "best of Lee Holden" in one place: five DVDs and a CD:

QiGong for Beginners (DVD): A great way to begin your practice. Featured on PBS stations nationwide. It's a gentle moving meditation that releases tension, cultivates energy, and builds your own sense of inner balance and harmony.

QiGong for Stress (DVD): The perfect antidote to ease the chronic effects of a busy life. Using the gentle, flowing movements of Qi Gong, Lee Holden guides you through a serene, relaxing workout that transforms stress into a healthy source of energy!

QiGong for Upper Back and Neck Pain (DVD): After a long day, this routine does the trick to "unkink" a common trouble spot. Computers, cell phones, and too much pressure from everyday life can create tension, stiffness, and pain in our neck and upper back. Unblock these sensitive energy areas with a gentle, flowing routine specifically meant to provide relief from this all-too-common problem. (Some exercises in this routine are performed seated and others are done standing.)

QiGong for Low Back Pain (DVD): Relax your back with this soothing workout. Created by Qi Gong Master Lee Holden (and featured on PBS stations nationwide), Qi Gong for Low Back Pain builds strength, alleviates pain, and clears tension in the lower back, as well as throughout the entire body.

7 Minutes of Magic (DVD). Lee's groundbreaking routine combines Qi Gong and Yoga in morning and evening routines that will recharge, relax, and rebalance your body, mind, and spirit in just minutes. The perfect workout to boost your health anytime!

You also get Lee's popular CD, Meditation for Health and Healing. Lee's guided meditation soothes, refreshes, and releases your body's innate natural healing powers. It's also wonderful just before bedtime to help you release the stress of the day and have a deep, restful sleep.

We're confident you'll love Lee and these programs -- and will give you a full refund if you're not satisfied. Of course, consult your own health care provider before you begin any exercise program.