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It has been said that we can find the hidden meaning, the significant issues and the important aspects of a particular subject through observation. When do you know that you have learned something through observation? Or, when have you learned something from another person's observations in a book, in a documentary, etc.?

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What is learned through observation can be quite revealing and misconstrued as well. Moreover, observations can be meaningful in research and counseling. I will provide a few examples based upon my own personal experiences. For example, there is a new show on OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network) entitled "Iyanla, Fix My Life". In the television, Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant works with individuals and families to resolve issues they are ...

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