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How We Learn Faster Than We Think
We tend to think of learning as slow and methodical—a step-by-step climb to mastery. But what if the brain is playing a deeper game? What if what looks like failure is actually a strategy, and...
Feel the Fear — and Trust Anyway
Fear is natural—but it doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to recognize, redirect, and rise above fear by trusting your inner guidance and shifting your energy.
Free Speech or Free-for-All?
Everyone loves to shout about free speech—until someone else uses it in a way they don't like. Then suddenly it's "hate speech," "misinformation," or worse, "dangerous propaganda." Most people...
Blessings for the Earth: Celebrate, Protect, and Give Thanks
Pierre Pradervand invites us to honor nature’s beauty, power, and sacred role in our lives. This Earth Day, and every day, offer blessings of gratitude and love to the planet.
Managing Your Child’s New Baby Reaction
When a new baby joins the family, it can feel like the whole house holds its breath—anticipation, excitement, and, for older children, an undercurrent of confusion or even sorrow. The love you...
You’re Not Just Watching the Universe — You’re Affecting It
Quantum physics has forever changed how we understand reality. This article explores how our perception shapes the universe—and why objectivity is an illusion.
Loneliness vs Solitude: The Real Difference and Why It Matters
Have you ever craved time alone, only to feel a strange ache creep in the longer you sat in silence? That ache isn’t solitude—it’s loneliness. While they may look alike on the surface, they are...
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How Hunger Hijacks Your Immune System
We’ve been told for decades that “you are what you eat.” But what if your immune system doesn’t care what’s on your plate—only what your…
Love in Tough Times: Caring Without Losing Yourself
What does real love look like when life gets hardest? In this moving account, Maryann Weston shares her story of facing cancer from both…
Managing Your Child’s New Baby Reaction
When a new baby joins the family, it can feel like the whole house holds its breath—anticipation, excitement, and, for older children, an…
Why Unmarried People May Have Lower Dementia Risk
What if everything we thought we knew about the protective power of marriage was wrong? A groundbreaking 18-year study just flipped the…
What Happens If the World Boycotts the United States?
When people start voting with their wallets, politicians take notice—eventually. But what happens when the wallet isn’t just closed, it’s…
Blessings for the Earth: Celebrate, Protect, and Give Thanks
Pierre Pradervand invites us to honor nature’s beauty, power, and sacred role in our lives. This Earth Day, and every day, offer blessings…
Alcohol and Cancer: The Hidden Risk in Every Sip
Imagine pouring a glass of wine after a long day. Maybe it’s a celebration, or perhaps it's a quiet ritual you share with yourself. A…
The Harvard-Stamped Hammer Looking for a Nail
Peter Navarro has a Harvard Ph.D. in economics. Let that sink in. The same guy who helped launch a trade war with China by applying…
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Love in Tough Times: Caring Without Losing Yourself
What does real love look like when life gets hardest? In this moving account, Maryann Weston shares her story of facing cancer from both…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 14 to 20, 2025
This week’s astrological forecast sets the stage for major transformations ahead, as Mars, Pluto, and the New Moon prepare to reshape our…
Blessings for the Earth: Celebrate, Protect, and Give Thanks
Pierre Pradervand invites us to honor nature’s beauty, power, and sacred role in our lives. This Earth Day, and every day, offer blessings…
What "The Last Showgirl" Got Right and What It Got Wrong
What’s real and what’s glamorized in the movie: The Last Showgirl? Diane Christiansen, author and former Las Vegas showgirl, shares how…
The Savior Is Already Here (It’s You)
In a world of uncertainty and fear, we’re reminded: the savior we’ve been waiting for is already here. And it’s us—each of us—with our…
Feel the Fear — and Trust Anyway
Fear is natural—but it doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to recognize, redirect, and rise above fear by trusting your inner…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 21 to 27, 2025
This week brings emotional intensity and cosmic confrontation as Mars opposes Pluto and the New Moon stirs up deep transformation. Stay…
Complainers Not Needed: A Smarter Approach to Success
Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work? Bad news: that’s not how success works. In this empowering piece, Sean McMann shows…
What if someone told you they could read your character just by feeling the bumps on your skull? In the 1800s, people believed this was not only possible but scientific. It’s called phrenology, and while it may sound quaint or even silly now, it once shaped lives, institutions, and entire ideologies. Let's take a walk through this curious piece of history—and see what it still whispers to us today.