Where Do Our Stressful Thoughts And Beliefs Come From?
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
The moment we can ask ourselves “Does this thought have anything to do with reality?” “Is this thought true?” we are starting to wake up. This understanding breaks the bondage, which is our total identification with thoughts, and empowers us to wake up from the dream state.
Understanding the Nature of Emotions and Happiness
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Emotions are not inherent to events; they arise from interpretations. Recognizing this can liberate individuals from negative feelings associated with life events. Happiness can be categorized into two types: one dependent on external circumstances and the other rooted in true nature, which is accessible through presence and mindfulness.
Can Black And White Thinking Make You Happy?
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
You know that you are indulging in black and white thinking when you use words like “always” and “never”. Or when you generalize about something or someone and say “everyone” or “no one”.
The Power of the Vision: This Is A Time of Great Awakening!
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
What is the next step? Where are we all going? We are witnessing ... and participating in ... great events, extraordinary events. Nothing less than a planetary transformation is taking place, right here and now. Nothing less than a revolution in consciousness is going on. This is a time of great awakening! Hallelujah!
Harnessing Positive Focus for Personal Growth
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By consciously choosing to focus on the positive aspects of ourselves and others, we can attract goodness into our lives. Techniques such as praising and blessing not only enhance relationships but also improve our self-perception and health. Discover how shifting attention from negativity to positivity can transform interactions and personal well-being.
The Power of Releasing and Letting Go
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We're all carrying around such incredibly heavy loads of excess baggage, stuff we don't need, stuff that's weighing us down and preventing our Good from manifesting. One of the best ways to feel better is to release. When you release, you become lighter. Releasing is a good way to raise your energy.
Your Voice Matters – Vote For Decency and Democracy!
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Today, in October 2020, the horrific situation in the US is breaking my heart... the divisiveness, the lack of basic respect and common decency, the breakdown of basic democratic principles and institutions... all of which is making almost any kind of civilized political debate impossible... well it just breaks my heart.
How the Divine Speaks: Coincidence, Synchronicity, Disease
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We need dreams and attention to them. When it is not available through established religious or civic ritual, people will seek it in other forms.
Building a Sane and Just Society
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- Written by: Michael J. Shea, Ph.D
Given the amount of moral distress and moral violation in our culture now, it is vital to wake up the need to engage appropriately and as compassionately as possible.
Body Language Is Everything: What Is Yours Saying?
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Whether you’re aware of it or not, you're communicating powerful messages all day without uttering a single word...
The UN Emissions Gap Report: Are We on Track to Curb Climate Change?
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- Written by: Piers Forster, University of Leeds
As the latest UN climate change summit (COP28) gets underway in Dubai, conversations around limiting global warming to 1.5°C will confront a harsh reality.
US-China Pledge to Tackle Climate Crisis
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- Written by: Yixian Sun, University of Bath
The relationship between the US and China is the most important in the world, and it has been unstable and sometimes under extreme stress in recent years.
When Antibiotics Are Not the Answer: Making Informed Choices
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- Written by: Minyon Avent, The University of Queensland et al
Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria
Why Bullies Act Out: Exploring the Causes of Mean Behavior
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- Written by: Sara Goldstein, University of Delaware
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior
The Solution Is Just A Stone's Throw Away
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- Written by: Kira Klenke
Some life situations generate feelings of helplessness or hopelessness and intellectual reasoning is not sufficient for figuring out what to do or what to change. Our patterns of behavior, thoughts and habits often unconsciously block new ideas and attitudes for fear of the unknown. In this case, other approaches are required.
Red Sky At Night, Shepherd's Delight: The Science Of Beautiful Sunsets
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“A red sky at night is a shepherd’s delight! A red sky in the morning is a shepherd’s warning.” The “red sky” proverb has endured across cultures for centuries, and modern science can explain why this is so.
When Is the Right Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet?
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When considering end-of-life issues for pets, it is important to always keep in mind the question, “What is best for this animal?”
The Spiritual Universe: Moving Beyond Materialism and Saving the World
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- Written by: Steve Taylor
I would like to put forward an argument that at the moment a cultural shift is occurring, and the metaphysical paradigm of materialism is fading away. I also want to emphasise how important it is - for the future of our own species and for our planet as a whole - that this shift comes to full fruition, and that the materialist paradigm is transcended by a spiritual worldview.
Acquisitive and Materialistic Family? Gaining Clarity About What Promotes Happiness
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- Written by: Eric Maisel
Things do not make us happy — and even if they could, living for happiness is not our objective. Living with purpose makes a person happier than trying to be happy!
Healing The World: Beyond Science, Religion, and Materialism
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- Written by: Steve Taylor
As an academic - a researcher and senior lecturer at a university in the UK - people are often surprised by my unorthodox views on the nature of life, and of the world. For example, when I mention to colleagues that I’m open-minded about the possibility of some form of life after death, or that I believe in the possibility of paranormal phenomena such as telepathy or pre-cognition, they look at me as if I’ve told them I’m going to give up academia and become a truck driver.
The Puzzle of Altruism: Why Do Selfish Genes Behave Unselfishly?
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Although we human beings can sometimes be selfish and competitive, we can also be extraordinarily kind and selfless. However, the materialist worldview tends to downplay the benevolent aspects of our nature, and even explain them away.
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