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Life is continually evolving. Things change. People change. And while some things may feel like they are out of our control, we do have the power to make changes. We can, and we do, make a difference. The week, we look at various ways to make changes in our life and in the world around us.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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The Three Stages of Conscious Evolution
Will T. Wilkinson, author of The Noon Club
I’ve always wanted to explore this theme – conscious evolution – and experience the deeper meaning of it. I’ll start here, with my belief that all evolving humans want three things: happiness, fulfilment, and meaning.
The Three Stages of Conscious Evolution (Video)
Pandemic Slog: 7 Steps to Extract Yourself and What To Do Instead
Rabbi Daniel Cohen, author of What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?
Pandemic slog is the feeling that no matter how much progress we seem to make, we feel stuck, anxious and a general malaise. We are less motivated and inspired to transcend inevitable obstacles and disappointments.
5 Misconceptions About Creativity That Could Be Holding You Back
Penelope Przekop, author of 5-Star Career
Understanding and accepting yourself at an authentic level is key to reaching your potential. Misconceptions about creativity can slow or derail progress in multiple areas of life.
Expanding Soul Connection through Journaling
Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley, authors of Holy Love
Journaling is a particularly powerful way to connect to Soul. In fact, if we were to advocate for any one spiritual practice, it would be regular Soul journaling.
On The Road of Transformation and Rebirth
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Transformation and rebirth are not a destination but a process that we live through, every day and every moment. Just like happiness, transformation and rebirth are an inside job. They are not "out there somewhere" but inside our very being.
On The Road of Transformation and Rebirth (Video)
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Say ‘Do Your Research’ To Win The Argument
Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland
It’s fairly common to see many claims or arguments end with a curt “do your research”. In some ways, it’s a bold call to action.
Daily Inspiration: February 27, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Let us welcome each day with the curiosity and new eyes of a child, always expecting wondrous experiences and blessings to come our way.
8 Changes Needed To Reduce the Future Impact of Covid
Christina Pagel, UCL
More and more people have been asking for a return to normal, and with omicron waning, governments are starting to act. The UK, for example, is removing its remaining public health measures, including mandatory self-isolation of COVID cases and free testing.
Roasting Can Make Sugar-free Chocolate Tastier
Jeff Mulhollem, Penn State University
A chocolate maker doesn't have many other options to influence the flavor quality of 100% chocolate except to vary how he or she roasts the beans, and our results show optimal roasting can adequately reduce bitterness
How The Ukraine Invasion Could Affect The World Economy
Steve Schifferes, City, University of London
The invasion of Ukraine comes at a delicate time for the world economy, which was just beginning to recover from the ravages of COVID. Russia’s war could now have far-reaching economic consequences, as financial markets tumble and the price of oil soars.
Daily Inspiration: February 26, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We may be so entwined with our routines and habits that we don't see what needs transformation. To discover what needs changing, we must look honestly at where we are, how we are, and who we are.
The Secret Ultraviolet Colours Of Sunflowers Attract Pollinators And Preserve Water
Marco Todesco, University of British Columbia
Flowers are one of the most striking examples of diversity in nature, displaying myriad combinations of colours, patterns, shapes and scents. They range from colourful tulips and daisies, to fragrant frangipani and giant, putrid-smelling corpse flowers.
How Memory Clutter Makes It Harder To Remember Things
Alexander Easton, Durham University
Memories are a crucial part of what makes us who we are. Yet we all know it can become more difficult to remember things as we get older.
The Do's and Don'ts of Meditation and Trauma (Video)
Marianne Bentzen, author of Neuroaffective Meditation
Some people who have survived severe and ongoing trauma report that in their darkest hours they found the deepest resource—an unshakable feeling of great meaning, or a sense of...
Daily Inspiration: February 25, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Everything in our life, and in our experience, is intertwined in this moment. Everything we have ever lived, everything we have ever learned, and even...
Why We Need To Rethink Air Hygiene
Ian David Longley, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Indoors, you can increase the dilution of your breath by ten times simply by opening some windows. Although we only rarely see this effect (vape, for instance), our senses of smell and touch can help confirm it’s true if we pay attention.
Do Vegetarian, Pescatarian Or Low Meat Diets Reduce Cancer Risk?
Cody Watling, University of Oxford et al
A growing number of people are choosing to eat less meat. There are many reasons people may choose to make this shift, but health is often cited as a popular motive.
How Pets Builds Trust Among People
Megan K Mueller, Tufts University
Research shows our pets can also strengthen our relationships and trust with other people. In addition, pets contribute positively to trust in our broader social communities.
Is Putin’s Push Into Ukraine About Creating A New Russian Empire
Emily Channell-Justice, Harvard University and Jacob Lassin, Arizona State University
Since he came to power in 1999, Putin has created an ever-shrinking group of advisers who reinforce his worldview. This allows Putin to ignore not only Ukrainian public opinion, which has turned strongly against Russia since 2014, but also global voices condemning his moves.
How Your Relationship Status Affects How Well You Sleep
Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia
We know based on previous research that sleeping next to someone can help you sleep better – but this is the first study to look at how the type of relationship you’re in might impact your sleep.
Daily Inspiration: February 24, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We must be open to discover the magic, miracles, love, abundance, beauty, and all wonderful experiences that are present all around us. If our inner "radio station" is tuned to...
Daily Inspiration: February 23, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We sometimes "fail" at something, or a dream doesn't come true, or someone we care for leaves our life... And we may perceive that as a loss or failure, rather than an open door to new possibilities.
How Will People Behave When Self-isolation Isn’t Mandatory?
Simon Nicholas Williams, Swansea University
Our everyday behaviours have been subject to a number of rules and regulations. Removing self-isolation is one of the final steps in reversing these rules and moving towards “living with COVID”.
Why People Hate Or Love The Sound Of Certain Words
Morten H. Christiansen, Cornell University and Nick Chater, University of Warwick
During the pandemic, many of us have felt our stress levels rise every time we hear the word “virus”. But few people realise that just the sound of the word virus alone is likely to raise the blood pressure
How Plant-based Milk Alternatives Measure Up
Duane Mellor, Aston University
It seems like almost every plant-based food is being turned into “milk” these days, the latest being potato milk.
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Buying A Smart Device
Iain Nash, Queen Mary University of London
Houses are getting smarter: smart thermostats manage our heating, while smart fridges can monitor our food consumption and help us order groceries. Some houses even have smart doorbells that tell us who is on our doorstep.
Happy Twosday! Why Numbers Like 2/22/22 Have Been Too Fascinating For Over 2,000 Years
Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina
It’s true the number pattern stands out, impossible to miss. But does it mean anything? Judging by the thousands of commemorative products available for purchase online, it may appear to.
Daily Inspiration: February 22, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Optimism is defined as "a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome."
How Your Brain Organizes Memories
Brian Bell, University of California, Irvine
The new study details the discovery of the fundamental mechanisms by which the hippocampus region of the brain organizes memories into sequences and how this can be used to plan future behavior.
How Your Colleagues Affect Your Home Life
Yasin Rofcanin, University of Bath et al
Employees take the support they receive from co-workers home with them, and in a loving relationship, transfer this support to their partners. This might mean they encourage them to open up about stresses, seek to resolve issues, or make improvements to how they juggle work and family life arrangements.
Why Energy Prices Went Up and Why They Won’t Go Down Any Time Soon
Bruce Morley, University of Bath
After months of volatility and concern, it was revealed that energy costs for the average household in the UK will increase by £693 (US$929) this year. These are historically high levels, never reached before in the UK.
Why Do We Get Diarrhea?
Hannibal Person, University of Washington
The digestive system breaks down everything you eat and drink to absorb nutrients and make the energy your body needs. Whatever solids can’t be broken down and used get excreted as poop.
What’s Insider Trading and Why It’s A Big Problem
Alexander Kurov, West Virginia University and Marketa Wolfe, Skidmore College
There’s a growing bipartisan push to prohibit members of Congress from buying or selling stocks. The shift follows news reports that several senators sold stocks shortly after receiving coronavirus briefings in early 2020 and that at least 57 lawmakers have failed to disclose financial transactions since 2012 as required by law.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Horoscope: Week of February 28 - March 6, 2022
Pam Younghans, NorthPoint Astrology
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Horoscope: Week of February 28 - March 6, 2022 (Video)
Videos Added To YouTube This Week
On The Road of Transformation and Rebirth
The Three Stages of Conscious Evolution
Daily Inspiration: February 27, 2022
Daily Inspiration: February 26, 2022
The Do's and Don'ts of Meditation and Trauma
Daily Inspiration: February 25, 2022
Daily Inspiration: February 24, 2022
Daily Inspiration: February 23, 2022
How Plant-based Milk Alternatives Measure Up
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Buying A Smart Device
Daily Inspiration: February 22, 2022
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