Falling Up The Hill
Charline cared for Ruby like a dedicated mother of a disabled child. We teamed like a dream. We were one mind and heart in every realm. I shuttered to think of what would happen to us if we lost Charline.
Good News Headlines 9/22/2021
For years, many tribes have felt their history has not been given its due by schools in Connecticut. Soon, however, schools will be required to teach Native American studies, with an emphasis on local tribes.
How To Recognize Cultural Messages And Take Care Of Ourselves
We are constantly being bombarded with cultural messages through social media, through conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and pretty much anywhere we look. Cultural messages don’t belong to us, but we take them in as if they are our own thoughts.
Deforestation In New England Is Big CO2 Problem, Study Finds
You might be familiar with how forest removal in the Amazon rainforest is contributing to carbon emissions and the climate crisis. There's a similar situation going on right here in New England.
5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Digestive System Healthy
Some people can develop chronic GI problems — even ones genetically based — that are possible to manage and control with lifestyle changes. These are some ways to keep your gut happier and so you will feel better.
Earth Talk: Whatever Happened To The Yukon To Yellowstone (Y2Y) Wildlife Corridor Dream
Conservationists’ dreams of a wildlife corridor stretching from the Yukon to Yellowstone (Y2Y) where “charismatic megafauna” like bears, wolves and caribou can roam freely and have enough continuous undisturbed habitat to thrive is slowly becoming a reality.
The Pandemic Cause No One Wants To Talk About
In short, it is the pervasive, constant exposure to toxic stressors in our environment, in combination with genetic factors, that cause us to develop diseases that impair our immune systems and make us susceptible to serious COVID-19 infection.
This Experiential Learning Farm Helps Youth Build A Better World
On a busy July day at Freetown Farm, young people of all backgrounds can be seen mulching vegetable gardens, smelling wildflowers, learning about the medicinal properties of herbs, and harvesting ripe cabbages, kale, carrots, and tomatoes.
Create The Flow
Nourish and nurture your body in more than one way. Create a routine, eat healthy foods, read inspirational texts, watch nature happen. Step on your mat and allow yourself to flow. The rest will take care of itself.
Poison Or Cure? Traditional Chinese Medicine Shows That Context Can Make All The Difference
The paradox of healing with poisons in traditional Chinese medicine reveals a key message: There is no essential, absolute or unchanging core that characterizes a medicine. The effect of any given drug is always relational.
Good News Headlines 9/15/2021
A drone photographer in Argentina captured the stunning moment when a curious whale got close to a woman paddle boarding and gave her a playful nudge. He captured this video of a southern right whale heading towards a paddle boarder, using its fin to gently push her board, then swimming directly beneath.
A Poem Of Self-Acceptance
Erin Hanson is a 26-year old Australian poet, who started her poetry blog at age 11, and whose simple poem “Not” has been shared millions of times around the world.
How To Tap Into Your Inner Guidance To Give Yourself An Intuitive Reading
You’re born with intuitive abilities—not just some people, but each one of us. Intuition, like your other built-in senses, is part of the human package. It’s a natural part of who you are and should feel user-friendly and helpful.
Twenty Years After 9/11, 'The Only Way To Effectively Counter Terror Is To End War'
In the two decades since 9/11, thousands of U.S. and allied troops have died. During that time, trillions of dollars that could have been spent on social uplift both home and abroad were instead expended on waging war without end.
6 Natural Strategies For Falling Asleep Faster
When it comes to your mental and physical health, getting a good night’s sleep is essential. When you fall into a deep REM-filled slumber, your body can recover from the day before, allowing you to wake revitalized and ready to take on the day.
Seed Saving And Sharing Key To A Grassroots Food Revolution
Do you want to build a more resilient, sustainable food system free from corporate ownership while protecting your local ecosystem? Then join the global movement to save and share seeds. Being a seed saver and sharer is an investment in future generations.
Good News Headlines 9/8/2021
Greg Erfani watched the flames grow bigger and bigger as they crept toward Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, the animal refuge he helps run in South Lake Tahoe. He feared not only for himself but for the menagerie of raccoons, coyotes, owls and porcupines inside. Luckily, the staff had a plan.
As Abortion Access Dwindles, This App Offers Safe, Discreet Options
Accessing medically accurate information about abortion can be a sensitive pursuit for people desperate for answers; it’s particularly dire if they’re pregnant without wanting to be. Decisions based on misinformation can lead to disability—and even death.
Lyme Disease: A Survivor’s Lessons
In the summer of 2000 vertigo, chills, and headache hit me like a sledgehammer. Within three days I couldn’t shower without help, drive, or cook a meal. For a homeopath, this felt surreal, as I took great care of myself and how could I get so rundown?
New Smart Meters Could Hike Massachusetts Electric Bills
The planned upgrades face scrutiny from the state Department of Energy Resources and Attorney General Maura Healey’s office. A number of energy and environmental groups have also signaled interest in the proposals.
Good News Headlines 9/1/2021
Short-term rental company Airbnb has stepped up to provide a potential answer to one immediate need—where refugees will stay in the meantime. For several years, Airbnb's non-profit arm Airbnb.org has provided temporary housing for people displaced by natural disasters and other crises.
Spirit of Change
Daily Astrology
October 20, 2021
Challenging lunar aspects to Mars and Pluto increase predawn anxiousness. It’s a busy, pressure-packed tempo leading up to the late morning Full Moon in Aries. Breathe deeply, stay calm, let go and trust. The Moon...
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