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This week we look at the things that give our life meaning... whether it be our visions and dreams, simplicity, relationships, creativity, and happiness. Scroll down below for the links to our featured articles, and our numerous additional articles.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
The Word and the Womb: Getting the Support You Need
Written by Alan Cohen
How much should you tell other people about what is really important to you? Should you broadcast your dreams to everyone in hopes that others will honor your intentions and support you? Or would you be wiser to keep your visions to yourself and avoid debilitating criticism?
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My Experiment in Forced Simplicity
Written by Barry Vissell
For someone so inspired by the poverty and simplicity of St. Francis, it’s embarrassing for me to admit how dependent I am upon my smartphone. I have loads of apps for just about everything. It used to be that my brain was in my head. But now it’s too often in a six-inch-long little metal box with a screen.
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The Three Parts of Relationship: You, Me, and We
Written by Georgina Cannon
We are always in a relationship of some sort. A relationship contains three components: you, someone or something else, and the actual coming together of the two of you: the relationship itself, the Third Circle.
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Free Will, Quantum Science, Heart Consciousness, and Creativity
Written by Amit Goswami, Ph.D.
If you want to change your life today—to make it radically different tomorrow—you must engage in the creative process. This process requires the ability to respond without sifting through past memories. It also requires cohesiveness of intention, and purposefulness.
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What Is The True Engine of Profound Happiness?
Written by Jonathan K. DeYoe
There is a deeper dimension to happiness that transcends mere joy and zest for life. A dimension that sustains and inspires us through the best of times as well as in the periods when happiness feels like a distant memory. That dimension is meaning. Meaning supercharges our joy when life is good and keeps us moving forward when life is painful and difficult.
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Why Strength Training Can Have Unique Health Benefits
by Emmanuel Stamatakis, University of Sydney
Most of us probably know exercising is associated with a smaller risk of premature death, but a new study has found…
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Is Daylight Saving Time Worth The Trouble?
by Laura Grant, Claremont McKenna College
Today the sun is shining during my commute home from work. But this weekend, public service announcements will remind…
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The Social Impact Of Gambling Should Not Be Underestimated
by Crystal Fulton, University College Dublin
The UK government is mulling a review of the regulations on fixed odds betting terminals commonly found in pubs and…
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Women Can Be Psychopaths Too, In Ways More Subtle But Just As Dangerous
by Xanthe Mallett, University of Newcastle
Hear the word psychopath and most of us think of violent, dominant men. There are lots of male psychopathic monsters…
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Research Shows High-Fat Diet Extends Life And Strength
by Trina Wood-UC Davis
A high-fat, or ketogenic, diet not only increases longevity, but also improves physical strength, according to new…
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Is Margarine Actually Better For You Than Butter?
by Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia
Only 20 years ago butter was the public villain – contributing to raised cholesterol levels and public concern over an…
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The Menopause: Dreaded, Derided And Seldom Discussed
by Isabel de Salis, University of Bristol
Women experience the menopause between the ages of around 45 and 55, but their experiences of this significant stage of…
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Powerful Men Have Tried To Silence Abused Women Since Medieval Times
by Roberta Magnani, Swansea University
In the wake of the numerous accusations of sexual predation, the endemic issue of the harassment and abuse of women is…
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BBC's Carnage Imagines A Vegan Utopia Where Animals Live As Equals
by Matthew Adams, University of Brighton
Will our grandchildren look back, 50 years from now, at a time when human beings ate other animals as one in which…
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Why The Clocks Changing Are Great For Your Brain
by Angela Clow and Nina Smyth, University of Westminster
October is a dismal time of year. The clocks go back, which accelerates the onset of darker evenings and the “shorter…
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Are Red Skies At Night Really A Shepherd and Sailor's Delight?
by Daniel Brown, Nottingham Trent University
Humans have always used simple observations of nature to try to understand our complex environment and even the wider…
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How To Soothe Yourself To Sleep
by Joanna Waloszek, University of Melbourne
Getting a good night of sleep can seem like the most effortless and natural thing in the world, but when we can’t fall…
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Why #metoo Is An Impoverished Form Of Feminist Activism, Unlikely To Spark Social Change
by Jessica Megarry, University of Melbourne
Using the hashtag #metoo, thousands of women around the world have posted on social media sharing their stories of male…
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Life After Death: Americans Are Embracing New Ways To Leave Their Remains
by Tanya D. Marsh, Wake Forest University
What do you want to happen to your remains after you die?For the past century, most Americans have accepted a limited…
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For Better Gut Bacteria, Eat More Oily Fish
by Ana Valdes, University of Nottingham
Having lots of different types of bacteria in your gut has many health benefits, including a lower risk of diabetes…
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Why Working With Buddies Can Improve Performance
by Nadira Faber, University of Oxford
We routinely work together with other people. Often, we try to achieve shared goals in groups, whether as a team of…
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The Behavioral Economics Of An $1,800 IPhone
by Brendan Markey-Towler, The University of Queensland
The latest iPhone is going on pre-sale today for the eye-watering price of around A$1,800 for 256GB (approx $1400 US).…
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Why Not To Use Technology As A Bargaining Chip With Your Kids
by Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
Do you take away your teenager’s phone to manage their behavior? Maybe when they arrive home late from a party or…
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How Climate Change Affects The Building Blocks For Health
by Alistair Woodward, University of Auckland
In August 2016, a third of the residents of the North Island township Havelock North fell acutely ill with…
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What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About Grief
by Alexus McLeod, University of Connecticut
November 2 is All Souls’ Day, when many Christians honor the dead. As much as we all know about the inevitability of…
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Why Constantly Texting Your Friends About Problems May Be Increasing Your Anxiety
by Danielle Einstein, Macquarie University
Our culture has changed immensely as a result of the smartphone. We can get reassurance for every doubt just by texting…
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5 Claims About Coconut Oil Debunked
by Rosemary Stanton, UNSW
Coconuts have been a valued food in tropical areas for thousands of years, traditionally enjoyed as coconut water from…
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How Has Air Quality Been Affected By The US Fracking Boom?
by Gunnar W. Schade, Texas A&M University
Urban air pollution in the U.S. has been decreasing near continuously since the 1970s.
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8 Things You Need To Know About Poltergeists
by Neil Dagnall and Ken Drinkwater, Manchester Metropolitan University
Halloween is the time of year when interest in the paranormal peaks and people celebrate all things supernatural. Of…
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How To Measure The Implicit Biases We May Not Even Be Aware We Have
by Kate Ratliff and Colin Smith, University of Florida
When most people think of bias, they imagine an intentional thought or action – for example, a conscious belief that…
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How Simple Nudges Can Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity
by Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; et al
You’ve heard this before, right? Physical activity is good for your heart, your overall health – and, believe it or…
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How Trump's Media Tactics Echo Segregationist Strategies In Civil Rights Era
by Scott Weightman, University of Leicester
When US President Donald Trump was confronted with the shocking events in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017,…
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Astrological Journal for the Week
Written by Pam Younghans
This weekly column (updated every Sunday afternoon) is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies... Read more
It is also highly beneficial to reread the past week's astrological journal as it gives a hindsight view of the events that took place and may provide many "ah-ha" insights.
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