Brain Research Shows The Arts Promote Mental Health
There is a powerful and compelling case, supported by cutting-edge research, that the arts have positive effects on mental health.
150+ Civil Society Groups Issue Global Call For 'New—and Improved—Normal' For Post-Pandemic World
The call comes in an open letter whose original endorsers include the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, both Nobel-winning groups.
Good News Headlines 7/7/2020
Tending plants has always been one of the world’s most popular hobbies, but no one was prepared for this surge in gardening—and nurseries are still propagating as fast as they can to keep up…
Making Love Primary In Your Life
The ultimate goal for each of us, whether we are conscious of it or not, is love. We want to feel love and to be loved.
COVID-19 Sparks A Rebirth Of The Local Farm Movement
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the future of the Cannard Family Farm—whose organic vegetables supplied a single Berkeley restaurant—was looking stark.
Chronic Lyme Disease – Does It Exist?
Because there are no definitive tests or treatments for Lyme disease, patients who have symptoms can be dismissed by the medical establishment.
Why Bats Are Ecological Superheroes
What many people don't realize is that bats serve an important purpose, both to humans and the environment.
Good News Headlines 6/30/2020
In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers wanted to see if kids reap the same feel-good benefits from being in the great outdoors…
How Do Buddhists Handle Coronavirus? The Answer Is Not Just Meditation
Millions of Buddhists seeking protection and healing from the novel coronavirus are turning to traditional religious rituals.
10 Indigenous People Whose Statues Should Replace Columbus’
Around the world, statues are coming down. Civil War generals. Mass murderers. And Christopher Columbus. In every case, far more stone monuments remain than are removed.
What ‘Walden’ Can Tell Us About Social Distancing And Focusing On Life’s Essentials
One reason to read or reread “Walden” during trying times is that it gushes with sorely needed optimism and is laced with wit. And Thoreau befriends you by writing in the first person.
“We Don’t Know What Else Is Out There.” Five Ways New Diseases Emerge — And What We Can Do About Them
From forests and farms to our own back yards, there’s a lot we can do to reduce future risks of pandemic outbreaks.
Good News Headlines 6/23/2020
Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, which opened in late 2019, is reportedly only the fifth protected area in Afghanistan, but it's the second-largest.
City Compost Programs Turn Garbage Into ‘Black Gold’ That Boosts Food Security And Social Justice
Almost overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many Americans’ relationships with food. To relieve some of the stress associated with shopping safely for groceries and ensure food security, many people are once again planting “victory gardens.”
22 Individuals And Organizations Building Stronger Black Communities And Food Systems
These 19 organizations and individuals represent a small portion of the efforts underway to fight racism and inequality and to build stronger Black communities and food systems, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting them.
What Can One “Nobody“ Do? The Power Of One
The power of one is the fact that we are each a vital cell in the body of humanity, and have the power — and responsibility — as an individual, to be a valuable contribution to the quantum field in which we exist — thereby improving everything for everybody.
To Reduce The Risk Of Future Pandemics, We Need To Move From Domination To Partnership With Nature
In the long run, the best way we can help health-care professionals fight crises like COVID-19 is by changing the way we live and the choices we make.
Good News Headlines 6/16/2020
Through its initiative called Soul Fire in the City, this farm is helping more than 30 families, throughout Troy and the Albany area, to build and care for home gardens…
Finding Ways To Move Your Body While Social Distancing
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer than a quarter of Americans were getting the recommended amount of exercise.
Gardening Advice From Indigenous Food Growers
Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today.
How Birth Doulas Are Helping Parents Navigate Coronavirus
Doulas provide emotional and physical support before, during, and after birth. With concerns over the spread of COVID-19, this service has become even more crucial.
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June 5, 2026
Well prepared folks are extremely productive this morning. A fine sextile between the Aquarius Moon and Saturn enhances dedication to the task at hand. Whether the objective is an early weekend getaway, wrapping up at work, or attending...
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