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Featured Events: Virtual 15th International Herb Symposium
The International Herb Symposium is an iconic herbal gathering that has taken place in New England for 30 years. The Symposium holds a special place among conferences, bringing people together from around the world.
How to Raise Climate-Resilient Kids
Experts agree that discussing climate change and modeling behaviors that reflect climate solutions are important. Exhibiting climate-positive behaviors such as energy conservation and avoiding single-use plastics carries value at all ages.
Stretching For Better Health
I felt stuck in a rut, but I was inspired to make a change. My body needed more love, attention, and activity. I needed a mentor and you'll never guess who it is!
I’m A Pediatrician Who Cares For Transgender Kids
A few months before Charlie came into our office, he handed a note to his mother with four simple words, “I am a boy.” Up until that point Charlie had been living in the world as a female.
How To See The "Ring Of Fire" Solar Eclipse In MA
Weather permitting, early birds will be in for a visual treat on June 10 when an annular eclipse will be viewable in greater Boston.
Good News Headlines 6/9/21
The Supreme Court issues ruling affirming the sovereignty of American Indian tribes. This decision affirms the authority tribes have on tribal lands, and acknowledges the vital role that tribal governments play in keeping their communities safe.
The Next Pandemic Is Already Happening – Targeted Disease Surveillance Can Help Prevent It
As more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief. But the next pandemic threat is likely already making its way through the population right now.
Three Reasons People Fall Asleep in Meditation – and Solutions
Get the most out of your meditation - without falling asleep! William Bloom has been teaching and leading meditation for decades and has solutions to enhance your meditation experience.
Good News Headlines 6/2/21
Prince Harry has been refreshingly open about his mental health struggles for years, but in his new Apple TV docuseries on mental health, he's bringing the public into a therapy session with him.
Is Weight Loss Contagious?
People who make an effort to lose weight aren't just helping themselves, they may be helping others too. That's the finding of a new University of Connecticut study that tracked the weight…
The Irish Sand Art of Manu
The first look at the geometrics that Manu rakes into the sand along the Irish coastline affects people in several ways. The first for me was, “How beautiful”, but as I realized that the tiny blip I was seeing next to the geometric was the artist himself.
'We Can Change': In New Film, Greta Thunberg Connects Dots Between Animal Exploitation, Climate Crisis, and Pandemics
A new short film featuring climate…
Good News Headlines 5/26/21
107-year-old Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Black Wall Street massacre in Tulsa Oklahoma, testified this week...
Why Do We Hate The Sound Of Our Own Voices?
As a surgeon who specializes in treating patients with voice problems, I routinely record my patients speaking. For me, these recordings are incredibly valuable. They allow me to track slight changes in their…
EarthTalk: Avoiding Common Contaminants That Affect Our Pets
It's hard to know how to keep dogs and cats safe from all the chemicals in the environment around your neighborhood.
Become More Eco-Friendly With These Green Home Ideas
There's no doubt that properties, especially large buildings and business places, can have a harmful effect on the environment. However, if more homeowners took certain steps on board to become more eco-friendly, we could…
Good News Headlines 5/19/21
In a plotline straight out of Disney, an adorable aquatic denizen of Japan’s Tateyama Bay has captured one man’s heart in a friendship that’s lasted close to three decades
Tried-and-True Tips To Start Your Journaling Practice
I am a fervent journaler, who started journaling 20 years ago when I was a college senior nervous about what was next in my life. I felt compelled to write about those uncertainties in order…
Meditation Is More Than Silence and Emptiness
There is an exciting dimension to meditation, which is often ignored or even dismissed. This is the exploration of altered states of consciousness, and mystic and psychic experiences. There are several reasons for this…
A Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children Could Finally Be Banned
A court has ruled that the EPA must ban the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos—or prove its safety.
Spirit of Change
Daily Astrology
June 12, 2021
Pleasant vibes dominate the overnight hours. The Cancer Moon harmonizes with Venus and Uranus, a fortunate celestial signature for insomniacs. You know who you are. Old as well as new friends enjoy tender moments under the serendipitous stars.
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