awarenessact--2020-09-22--Hundreds Of Loggerhead Sea Turtles Found Dead On Same Coastline As Dead Sea Lions

While dead animals wash up on shores all over the world , we don ’ t often see hundreds of them all at once in the same place .
Sure , it does happen but when it does , it usually means something strange is going on .
In recent times it seems something peculiar has happened as around 351 loggerhead sea turtles have been found dead on the same coastline that over 100 sea lions were also found just earlier this month .
These animals were found deceased on the Baja California coast which for those who do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do not know too much about what has happened , this is an issue that needs to be resolved soon .
According to Sky News , the Mexican Centre for Environmental Law as well as the Centre for Biological Diversity believes that these mass deaths ‘ highlight ’ the need for ‘ net and line fishing to be banned in the area of this Pacific coast.
’ So far tissue samples have been collected but nothing has come back so far .
However , the sea lions do not show any signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or things of that nature .
While sea lions are protected there , these loggerhead sea turtles are endangered in the country and their deaths are a very sad sight .
It has been noted that the eath of these kinds of turtles has been getting worse and well , that in itself is heartbreaking to hear .
As time passes we may know more about what has happened to these turtles but for now we ’ re in the dark and many are claiming that this has to be related to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above .
ABC News wrote as follows covering this topic : It said tissue samples had been collected from some of the bodies for further analysis , to try to determine why they died .
California sea lions are a protected species in Mexico but are not considered in danger of extinction there .
But loggerhead turtles are considered endangered in Mexico and activists said that nets are one of the main causes of sea turtle deaths .
The groups said the area is considered a protected zone for sea turtles and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths per year before a temporary ban on commercial long-line and gill net fishing kicks in .
However , authorities do not appear to have enforced that rule .
“ We are concerned that the deaths of loggerhead turtles is getting worse in the Gulf of Ulloa and that environmental authorities have still not enforced the applicable regulations , ” said Mario Sánchez of the center for environmental law .
The deaths appear to be a continuing problem and one that is getting worse .
The groups said that 331 loggerheads were found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 459 in 2018 .
What do you think about all of this ?
I for one think it ’ s quite the issue .
While they might not be extinct yet if these turtles and sea lions keep dying like this eventually they will not be as present in the area or worse .

While dead animals wash up on shores all over the world, we don’t often see hundreds of them all at once in the same place. Sure, it does happen but when it does, it usually means something strange is going on.
In recent times it seems something peculiar has happened as around 351 loggerhead sea turtles have been found dead on the same coastline that over 100 sea lions were also found just earlier this month. These animals were found deceased on the Baja California coast which for those who do not know is located in Mexico. While we do not know too much about what has happened, this is an issue that needs to be resolved soon.
According to Sky News, the Mexican Centre for Environmental Law as well as the Centre for Biological Diversity believes that these mass deaths ‘highlight’ the need for ‘net and line fishing to be banned in the area of this Pacific coast.’ So far tissue samples have been collected but nothing has come back so far. However, the sea lions do not show any signs of injuries relating back to fishing nets or things of that nature.
While sea lions are protected there, these loggerhead sea turtles are endangered in the country and their deaths are a very sad sight. It has been noted that the eath of these kinds of turtles has been getting worse and well, that in itself is heartbreaking to hear. As time passes we may know more about what has happened to these turtles but for now we’re in the dark and many are claiming that this has to be related to the use of nets and line as noted above.
ABC News wrote as follows covering this topic:
It said tissue samples had been collected from some of the bodies for further analysis, to try to determine why they died. California sea lions are a protected species in Mexico but are not considered in danger of extinction there.
But loggerhead turtles are considered endangered in Mexico and activists said that nets are one of the main causes of sea turtle deaths.
The groups said the area is considered a protected zone for sea turtles and that current regulations allow only 90 sea turtle deaths per year before a temporary ban on commercial long-line and gill net fishing kicks in. However, authorities do not appear to have enforced that rule.
“We are concerned that the deaths of loggerhead turtles is getting worse in the Gulf of Ulloa and that environmental authorities have still not enforced the applicable regulations,” said Mario Sánchez of the center for environmental law.
The deaths appear to be a continuing problem and one that is getting worse. The groups said that 331 loggerheads were found dead in the area in 2019 and 459 in 2018.
What do you think about all of this? I for one think it’s quite the issue. While they might not be extinct yet if these turtles and sea lions keep dying like this eventually they will not be as present in the area or worse.


awarenessact--2020-09-22--The Equinox Gateway Is Open And The Energies Are Strong!

As we move through the rest of September we ’ re going to be facing a lot and now with the Equinox present , the Equinox Gateway is open .
Sure , it ’ s going to be closing from now and until the end of the week but until it ’ s closed the energies we ’ re facing are going to be bringing a lot .
For those who do not know the Fall or Autumn Equinox happened on the 22nd and from there , we will know fall is finally here .
Sure , that might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this kind of event a gateway opens up in the energetic world that brings a lot of things we ’ ve been needing .
If you ’ re ready to find balance , now might be your chance .
While this Equinox Gateway is open we will all be feeling more tuned into our intuitive sides and likely willing to even try new things for once .
This period will be one full of growth and prosperity if we allow the energies before us to work properly rather than fighting them .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week before us we may feel a little out of whack while things die down .
This Equinox Gateway being open will push us all in the right direction and help us to see that we have come a long way already .
It should serve as a reminder for us all that we ’ ve accomplished a lot this year even if it doesn ’ t always feel like it .
Facing your inner darkness during this time will be crucial and while uncomfortable , it will also allow you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been holding so heavily onto .
We are all moving into a new chapter of life and that can be scary but all in all , it is a positive thing and we should not be afraid .
Allowing your vibration to reach higher levels during all of this might be a good idea as it will help you to truly understand how aligned you are with your higher self .
Ask yourself questions while this gateway is open and really get to know yourself all over again .
Questioning things helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deny .
Challenges may come but we need to be able to face them properly .
As one door closes another opens and right now as this gateway is present we need to be willing to walk through these new doors and face the opportunities that are presenting themselves .
I know , all of this might sound a bit out there but if you ’ re energy sensitive you ’ re already probably feeling these things heavily .
While they weigh you down they also set you free .
Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re headed .
Things are really going to be looking up soon .

As we move through the rest of September we’re going to be facing a lot and now with the Equinox present, the Equinox Gateway is open. Sure, it’s going to be closing from now and until the end of the week but until it’s closed the energies we’re facing are going to be bringing a lot.
For those who do not know the Fall or Autumn Equinox happened on the 22nd and from there, we will know fall is finally here. Sure, that might not sound like much to some but with this kind of event a gateway opens up in the energetic world that brings a lot of things we’ve been needing. If you’re ready to find balance, now might be your chance.
While this Equinox Gateway is open we will all be feeling more tuned into our intuitive sides and likely willing to even try new things for once. This period will be one full of growth and prosperity if we allow the energies before us to work properly rather than fighting them. As this gateway begins to close though through the week before us we may feel a little out of whack while things die down.
This Equinox Gateway being open will push us all in the right direction and help us to see that we have come a long way already. It should serve as a reminder for us all that we’ve accomplished a lot this year even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Facing your inner darkness during this time will be crucial and while uncomfortable, it will also allow you to let go of the baggage you’ve been holding so heavily onto.
We are all moving into a new chapter of life and that can be scary but all in all, it is a positive thing and we should not be afraid. Allowing your vibration to reach higher levels during all of this might be a good idea as it will help you to truly understand how aligned you are with your higher self. Ask yourself questions while this gateway is open and really get to know yourself all over again.
Questioning things helps us grow and that we can never deny. Challenges may come but we need to be able to face them properly. As one door closes another opens and right now as this gateway is present we need to be willing to walk through these new doors and face the opportunities that are presenting themselves.
I know, all of this might sound a bit out there but if you’re energy sensitive you’re already probably feeling these things heavily. While they weigh you down they also set you free. Don’t forget where you are and where you’re headed. Things are really going to be looking up soon.


awarenessact--2020-09-22--35 Kids Rescued Across Northern Ohio As Operation Safety Net Moves Forth

In recent times it seems Operation Safety Net has been doing quite well , so far 35 missing children have been recovered and while there are still a lot more missing this is a huge step in the right direction .
While the goal is at least 200 for this operation in Northeast Ohio , it seems that goal could be attainable .
On the 21st the US Marshals Service posted that they had so far recovered 35 children during the operation known as ‘ Operation Safety Net ’ that we heard so much about back in August .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the families of these children and to these children in general , that is an amazing feat so far .
As crazy as the year 2020 has been , reporting on something good for once is quite nice .
The US Marshals Service wrote as follows on this : The U.S .
Marshals Service has been working with its state and local partners over the past month to locate and recover missing juveniles from the Cuyahoga County area .
35 missing and endangered children , between the ages of 13 and 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A little more than 20 % were tied to human trafficking cases and those cases were referred to the Human Trafficking Task Force in Cuyahoga County .
Of the 40 missing cases referred to the Marshals Task Force only 5 cases remain open .
Members of the task force and its local partners will continue to work over the next several weeks to bring these 5 remaining children and other children to safety .
Chief John Majoy of Newburg Heights stated “ We are proud to assist in Operation Safety Net and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their hard work and dedication toward locating these children .
Many times , they do not know they are a victim and this operation offers hope , freedom , and safety they would not otherwise have .
This is a fine example of local , state , and federal partners all working together for a notable cause .
Together we can all make a difference.
” Based on the results of this operation The United States Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio has now created a permanent Missing Child Unit throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on those missing , abused , neglected , and trafficked juveniles .
U.S .
Marshal Pete Elliott stated , “ This was new unchartered territory and the first time we conducted an operation like this .
I am very proud of our law enforcement , community , and media partners who worked tirelessly to bring our missing and most vulnerable children to safety .
The establishment of a permanent unit in Northern Ohio will ensure that our most vulnerable missing children will continue to be found and brought to safety.
” Children were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Akron , Mansfield , Columbus , Miami , Florida and other cities throughout Ohio .
Adam Jacobs , Ph.D President of Bellefaire added , “ The mission of Bellefaire JCB is to help those children and youth who are at the greatest risk .
Missing youth are among those who are the most vulnerable .
Working with the U.S.
Marshal ’ s Office to find and care for missing children , who are so often victims of poverty , abuse , and sex trafficking , is just one of the many ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its mission .
Based on the results of Operation Safety Net according to WREG.com the US Marshals for this district in Ohio has created a permanent missing child unit and that in itself is amazing .
As noted about 20 percent of these cases so far were tied to human trafficking which is a big issue at the moment here in the United States .
At the moment only 5 of the cases they had are still open and this means that things are moving faster than most would have expected .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at the video below .
This is amazing and we should all be aware of it .
We can only hope that task forces like this are put in place further and across the US .
We sure do need them .

In recent times it seems Operation Safety Net has been doing quite well, so far 35 missing children have been recovered and while there are still a lot more missing this is a huge step in the right direction. While the goal is at least 200 for this operation in Northeast Ohio, it seems that goal could be attainable.
On the 21st the US Marshals Service posted that they had so far recovered 35 children during the operation known as ‘Operation Safety Net’ that we heard so much about back in August. While 35 might not sound like many, to the families of these children and to these children in general, that is an amazing feat so far. As crazy as the year 2020 has been, reporting on something good for once is quite nice.
The US Marshals Service wrote as follows on this:
The U.S. Marshals Service has been working with its state and local partners over the past month to locate and recover missing juveniles from the Cuyahoga County area. 35 missing and endangered children, between the ages of 13 and 18, were recovered during the operation. A little more than 20% were tied to human trafficking cases and those cases were referred to the Human Trafficking Task Force in Cuyahoga County. Of the 40 missing cases referred to the Marshals Task Force only 5 cases remain open. Members of the task force and its local partners will continue to work over the next several weeks to bring these 5 remaining children and other children to safety.
Chief John Majoy of Newburg Heights stated “We are proud to assist in Operation Safety Net and I commend the United States Marshals Service for their hard work and dedication toward locating these children. Many times, they do not know they are a victim and this operation offers hope, freedom, and safety they would not otherwise have. This is a fine example of local, state, and federal partners all working together for a notable cause. Together we can all make a difference.”
Based on the results of this operation The United States Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio has now created a permanent Missing Child Unit throughout the 40 counties of Northern Ohio to focus on those missing, abused, neglected, and trafficked juveniles.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “This was new unchartered territory and the first time we conducted an operation like this. I am very proud of our law enforcement, community, and media partners who worked tirelessly to bring our missing and most vulnerable children to safety. The establishment of a permanent unit in Northern Ohio will ensure that our most vulnerable missing children will continue to be found and brought to safety.”
Children were located and recovered in Cleveland, Euclid, Akron, Mansfield, Columbus, Miami, Florida and other cities throughout Ohio. Adam Jacobs, Ph.D President of Bellefaire added, “The mission of Bellefaire JCB is to help those children and youth who are at the greatest risk. Missing youth are among those who are the most vulnerable. Working with the U.S. Marshal’s Office to find and care for missing children, who are so often victims of poverty, abuse, and sex trafficking, is just one of the many ways Bellefaire works with our community to fulfill its mission.
Based on the results of Operation Safety Net according to WREG.com the US Marshals for this district in Ohio has created a permanent missing child unit and that in itself is amazing. As noted about 20 percent of these cases so far were tied to human trafficking which is a big issue at the moment here in the United States. At the moment only 5 of the cases they had are still open and this means that things are moving faster than most would have expected.
To learn more about this topic take a look at the video below. This is amazing and we should all be aware of it. We can only hope that task forces like this are put in place further and across the US. We sure do need them.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--As Wildfire Moves Quickly Across Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Closes

Wildfires have been a very big issue as of late here in the US and while we see them every year , things have gotten much worse as of late .
Colorado at the moment is one of the states facing this issue at the moment and one fire has managed to spread to the Rocky Mountain National Park .
According to NPR , with dry winds and ‘ beetle-eaten pink trees , ’ these flames have been traveling quite quickly .
This fire is being called East Troublesome and it has covered at least 125,000 acres so far .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colorado records and well , it ’ s one that we all need to be aware of .
NBC News wrote as follows covering this fire and its serious reach : Officials closed Rocky Mountain National Park to visitors Thursday after a wildfire exploded across Colorado and forecasters predicted more dangerous fire conditions across the region .
The park , which spans the Continental Divide and is one of the most visited national parks in the country , was closed after the blaze — known as the East Troublesome Fire — burned across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Livingston said in a briefing Thursday morning .
An afternoon briefing was canceled because of an evacuation order , officials said .
Mandatory evacuations were also ordered Thursday in parts of Estes Park , a town of 6,000 in the Rocky Mountains , while hundreds of residents in the small town of Grand Lake were also forced to evacuate Wednesday .
The fire jumped the Continental Divide and burned into the west side of the park .
Jimmy Negri , a former helicopter pilot for NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver who owns a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was forced to flee Wednesday night .
He described the fire as “ a whole new territory.
” This fire moving so quickly makes it even more dangerous and since it ’ s only been burning for a mere week , things are really getting more intense .
To learn more about this fire , take a look at the video below .
We can only hope that soon it will be something that those working to put it out can get under control .

Wildfires have been a very big issue as of late here in the US and while we see them every year, things have gotten much worse as of late. Colorado at the moment is one of the states facing this issue at the moment and one fire has managed to spread to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
According to NPR, with dry winds and ‘beetle-eaten pink trees,’ these flames have been traveling quite quickly. This fire is being called East Troublesome and it has covered at least 125,000 acres so far. It has become the fourth-largest wildfire in Colorado records and well, it’s one that we all need to be aware of.
NBC News wrote as follows covering this fire and its serious reach:
Officials closed Rocky Mountain National Park to visitors Thursday after a wildfire exploded across Colorado and forecasters predicted more dangerous fire conditions across the region.
The park, which spans the Continental Divide and is one of the most visited national parks in the country, was closed after the blaze — known as the East Troublesome Fire — burned across 100,000 acres Wednesday, incident commander Noel Livingston said in a briefing Thursday morning.
An afternoon briefing was canceled because of an evacuation order, officials said. Mandatory evacuations were also ordered Thursday in parts of Estes Park, a town of 6,000 in the Rocky Mountains, while hundreds of residents in the small town of Grand Lake were also forced to evacuate Wednesday.
The fire jumped the Continental Divide and burned into the west side of the park.
Jimmy Negri, a former helicopter pilot for NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver who owns a cabin in the Grand Lake area, was forced to flee Wednesday night. He described the fire as “a whole new territory.”
This fire moving so quickly makes it even more dangerous and since it’s only been burning for a mere week, things are really getting more intense. To learn more about this fire, take a look at the video below. We can only hope that soon it will be something that those working to put it out can get under control.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--7 Ways To Tell If Someone Close Has Hidden Motives

We all want to be surrounded by those with only the best intentions but that ’ s not always as possible as we would like for it to be .
A lot of the time , we end up with far too many people close who do not have any good thoughts in mind when it comes to us .
As we move through life we need to be able to tell what others are thinking in a sense , being able to figure out why they are in our lives and where their motives lie can be hard but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationships and friendships we make only go so far .
If someone with bad intentions ends up too close , you could find yourself hurting more than you ’ d like to .
Below I am going to go over some of the ways that reading people ’ s intentions can be done .
Some of these things might seem obvious but not everyone is able to see them as clearly .
These are signs that should scream out that someone is throwing up a red flag but if you ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will get quite messy .
7 Ways To Tell If Someone Close Is Holding Hidden Motives : 1 .
You have a bad feeling about them and your intuitive side is screaming .
Our intuitive side is rarely wrong .
If you are feeling some kind of way about someone , there has to be a reason behind it .
Stop giving them the benefit of the doubt and dig a bit deeper .
2 .
They make you feel really bad , sometimes even for no reason .
Sometimes people make us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sure , we would like to think that they are only doing it because they don ’ t realize how their words hurt but that ’ s not often the case .
If someone is always making you feel like crap , they don ’ t deserve to be in your life and they don ’ t value you in the way you may value them .
3 .
They never seem to feel bad about the things they ’ re doing or have done .
Toxic people don ’ t often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or do .
They go around doing whatever they please without remorse for their present or their past .
If someone refuses to change their ways , you should be more than willing to see things properly .
4 .
They always want something but never want to do anything in return .
People who have bad intentions know what they want from you , they will always ask you for things and get you to help them all the while not being willing to help in return .
When you do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more rather than paying you back .
This is just how they are .
5 .
They are constantly belittling you even if as a joke .
Rather than building you up like a true friend would , those with dangerous motives will beat you down in any way they can .
They will make jokes time after time that really hurt you even when you ’ ve told them that it bothers you .
Nothing sinks in with them because your feelings do not matter to them .
6 .
They only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , if you ’ re in need they are nowhere to be found .
When you ’ re doing well they come and ask for things but when you ’ re in need of help they dip out and do not want to be around you .
They only come around when it is convenient for them and if you called in the middle of the night there would be no chance of them answering .
These kinds of people should never be trusted .
7 .
They always know what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility for their actions or words .
People with bad intentions are often very charming .
They know what to say and how to make themselves seem like they ’ ve done nothing wrong .
They are very good with their words .
Oftentimes they will play the victim card over and over again .

We all want to be surrounded by those with only the best intentions but that’s not always as possible as we would like for it to be. A lot of the time, we end up with far too many people close who do not have any good thoughts in mind when it comes to us.
As we move through life we need to be able to tell what others are thinking in a sense, being able to figure out why they are in our lives and where their motives lie can be hard but it is also very important. The relationships and friendships we make only go so far. If someone with bad intentions ends up too close, you could find yourself hurting more than you’d like to.
Below I am going to go over some of the ways that reading people’s intentions can be done. Some of these things might seem obvious but not everyone is able to see them as clearly. These are signs that should scream out that someone is throwing up a red flag but if you’re not willing to see that flag, things will get quite messy.
7 Ways To Tell If Someone Close Is Holding Hidden Motives:
1. You have a bad feeling about them and your intuitive side is screaming.
Our intuitive side is rarely wrong. If you are feeling some kind of way about someone, there has to be a reason behind it. Stop giving them the benefit of the doubt and dig a bit deeper.
2. They make you feel really bad, sometimes even for no reason.
Sometimes people make us feel bad because they like doing it. Sure, we would like to think that they are only doing it because they don’t realize how their words hurt but that’s not often the case. If someone is always making you feel like crap, they don’t deserve to be in your life and they don’t value you in the way you may value them.
3. They never seem to feel bad about the things they’re doing or have done.
Toxic people don’t often feel bad about the things they say or do. They go around doing whatever they please without remorse for their present or their past. If someone refuses to change their ways, you should be more than willing to see things properly.
4. They always want something but never want to do anything in return.
People who have bad intentions know what they want from you, they will always ask you for things and get you to help them all the while not being willing to help in return. When you do something for them they just keep asking for more rather than paying you back. This is just how they are.
5. They are constantly belittling you even if as a joke.
Rather than building you up like a true friend would, those with dangerous motives will beat you down in any way they can. They will make jokes time after time that really hurt you even when you’ve told them that it bothers you. Nothing sinks in with them because your feelings do not matter to them.
6. They only come around when you’re doing well, if you’re in need they are nowhere to be found.
When you’re doing well they come and ask for things but when you’re in need of help they dip out and do not want to be around you. They only come around when it is convenient for them and if you called in the middle of the night there would be no chance of them answering. These kinds of people should never be trusted.
7. They always know what to say to get themselves out of taking responsibility for their actions or words.
People with bad intentions are often very charming. They know what to say and how to make themselves seem like they’ve done nothing wrong. They are very good with their words. Oftentimes they will play the victim card over and over again.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--Daycare In Finland Builds ‘Forest Floor’, And It Changed Children’s Immune Systems

As we know , playing in the woods or getting a bit dirty outside as you grow is beneficial to your immune system , especially as a child .
That being said , in this day and age kids aren ’ t spending anywhere near the same amount of time outside as most of us did growing up .
Getting back to this kind of thing could really benefit some kids according to an experiment that daycares in Finland recently gave a try .
Basically , these daycares built small forests for the children to play in to see what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and well , they got some positive results .
This experiment was coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland and really showed that for kids from three to five , playing in forests can help them in big ways .
After adding lawn turf , planter boxes , foliage , and things of that sort to the lawn areas of daycares it was found that in a mere month , a child ’ s immune system can be changed drastically .
I know , a lot of people think staying clean helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little dirty isn ’ t so bad either .
Sure , you can go home and clean up but spending some time outdoors with nature is a good idea for all of us .
The University of Helsinki wrote as follows covering this experiment : “ This recently published study of daycare children is the first in which these changes offering protection against diseases have been found when adding diversified aspects of nature to an urban environment ” , says Aki Sinkkonen , research scientist at Luke , who led the study published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Heikki Hyöty , professor of virology , and Juho Rajaniemi , professor of urban planning , from the University of Tampere participated in the study .
“ The results of this study are encouraging when looking for new opportunities for the prevention of immune system disorders .
Further studies aimed to reach this goal are already underway ” , Heikki Hyöty says .
These kids who played in the areas like noted above were seen as having increased T-cells and more .
When compared to kids who were in city settings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many more important immune markers within their blood in as little as a month .
It should also be noted that their intestinal microbiota was more positive as well , these things might not sound like a lot , but they can work wonders for these children as they continue to grow .
The abstract of the study on this goes as follows and was posted in Science Advances under the title ‘ Biodiversity intervention enhances immune regulation and health-associated commensal microbiota among daycare children ’ : As the incidence of immune-mediated diseases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is an unmet need for novel prophylactic practices to fight against these maladies .
This study is the first human intervention trial in which urban environmental biodiversity was manipulated to examine its effects on the commensal microbiome and immunoregulation in children .
We analyzed changes in the skin and gut microbiota and blood immune markers of children during a 28-day biodiversity intervention .
Children in standard urban and nature-oriented daycare centers were analyzed for comparison .
The intervention diversified both the environmental and skin Gammaproteobacterial communities , which , in turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels and the proportion of regulatory T cells .
The plasma IL-10 : IL-17A ratio increased among intervention children during the trial .
Our findings suggest that biodiversity intervention enhances immunoregulatory pathways and provide an incentive for future prophylactic approaches to reduce the risk of immune-mediated diseases in urban societies .
What do you think of this experiment and the findings it brought forth ?
I for one think it makes a lot of sense .
Kids really do need to spend time in nature and this shows exactly that .

As we know, playing in the woods or getting a bit dirty outside as you grow is beneficial to your immune system, especially as a child. That being said, in this day and age kids aren’t spending anywhere near the same amount of time outside as most of us did growing up.
Getting back to this kind of thing could really benefit some kids according to an experiment that daycares in Finland recently gave a try. Basically, these daycares built small forests for the children to play in to see what kind of effects they would have on them and well, they got some positive results. This experiment was coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland and really showed that for kids from three to five, playing in forests can help them in big ways.
After adding lawn turf, planter boxes, foliage, and things of that sort to the lawn areas of daycares it was found that in a mere month, a child’s immune system can be changed drastically. I know, a lot of people think staying clean helps us be more healthy but getting a little dirty isn’t so bad either. Sure, you can go home and clean up but spending some time outdoors with nature is a good idea for all of us.
The University of Helsinki wrote as follows covering this experiment:
“This recently published study of daycare children is the first in which these changes offering protection against diseases have been found when adding diversified aspects of nature to an urban environment”, says Aki Sinkkonen, research scientist at Luke, who led the study published in Science Advances.
The research groups of Heikki Hyöty, professor of virology, and Juho Rajaniemi, professor of urban planning, from the University of Tampere participated in the study.
“The results of this study are encouraging when looking for new opportunities for the prevention of immune system disorders. Further studies aimed to reach this goal are already underway”, Heikki Hyöty says.
These kids who played in the areas like noted above were seen as having increased T-cells and more. When compared to kids who were in city settings, those who engaged with this greenery saw many more important immune markers within their blood in as little as a month. It should also be noted that their intestinal microbiota was more positive as well, these things might not sound like a lot, but they can work wonders for these children as they continue to grow.
The abstract of the study on this goes as follows and was posted in Science Advances under the title ‘Biodiversity intervention enhances immune regulation and health-associated commensal microbiota among daycare children’:
As the incidence of immune-mediated diseases has increased rapidly in developed societies, there is an unmet need for novel prophylactic practices to fight against these maladies. This study is the first human intervention trial in which urban environmental biodiversity was manipulated to examine its effects on the commensal microbiome and immunoregulation in children. We analyzed changes in the skin and gut microbiota and blood immune markers of children during a 28-day biodiversity intervention. Children in standard urban and nature-oriented daycare centers were analyzed for comparison. The intervention diversified both the environmental and skin Gammaproteobacterial communities, which, in turn, were associated with increases in plasma TGF-β1 levels and the proportion of regulatory T cells. The plasma IL-10:IL-17A ratio increased among intervention children during the trial. Our findings suggest that biodiversity intervention enhances immunoregulatory pathways and provide an incentive for future prophylactic approaches to reduce the risk of immune-mediated diseases in urban societies.
What do you think of this experiment and the findings it brought forth? I for one think it makes a lot of sense. Kids really do need to spend time in nature and this shows exactly that.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--If You Want To Live Longer, You Should Make Good Friends And Keep Them Close

We think about our health a lot , don ’ t we ?
We might do our best to eat well and exercise but that ’ s not all we need to do in order to live long lives .
According to a decent bit of research throughout the years , friendships play a good-sized role in longevity .
If you really want to live longer , you should do your best to make good friends and surround yourself with people who will be there for you as time passes .
Lots of studies have shown that our friendships can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , that ’ s something we should not forget .
Actually , one review in specific that covered roughly three hundred thousand people showed that those with stronger social ties , in general , have a roughly fifty percent better chance of survival .
This study is known as The 2005 Australian Longitudinal Study of Aging and it found that people with the most friends tend to outlive those with fewer friends by about twenty-two percent .
I know , that might not sound like a lot but it is a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually wrote as follows on good friendships and living longer : Studies examining the longest-lived cultures around the world demonstrate that , while none eat much processed food and all maintain a relatively active lifestyle , they vary greatly in the types of foods they eat ( though all eat lots of fruits and vegetables ) , and the amount and types of physical engagement they engage in .
What isn ’ t different , however , is that their lives center on meaningful social relationships and purposeful living .
It seems that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that offers an optimal balance of social relationships that provide close emotional support and an adequate amount of stimulation , challenge , and social engagement .
How do you know if yours does ?
If the people in your life support your personal goals , particularly when those goals are defined by a clear purpose in life , you might be on the right path .
And we seem to make better decisions about these people as we age .
We become more selective about the people we make time for in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our time for those who provide the most positive emotional experiences ( English & Carstensen , 2014 ) .
Consider a culture that exemplifies these characteristics—and also happens to be home to the longest-lived people in the world : In Japan , and in Okinawa in particular , life expectancy is higher than any other place on Earth , with an astonishing number of centenarians .
In fact , children born in Japan can expect to live about a decade longer than kids born in the United States .
Efforts to understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of life have led many to consider an important factor often neglected in other cultures—Ikigai , which translates roughly to “ life purpose.
” Living a life that centers on life purpose has the great benefit of bringing meaning to one ’ s life and daily activities , and shaping who you include in your daily life .
This is particularly evident later in life .
In the United States , retirement is defined primarily by what we don ’ t do ( i.e.
, work ) .
But in Japan , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who they spend their time with , the concept of ikigai clarifies their social role , providing the blueprint for an active , social , and productive lifestyle ( Carr , 2013 ) .
Having a life in which one focuses on meaning and purpose is likely protective in several ways .
One hypothesis is that having a clear sense of purpose allows us to tolerate unpleasantries better because we can justify the benefits that may accrue in the name of a larger purpose beyond our own individual discomfort .
In other words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be particularly enjoyable , if you know that task is helping someone else or “ doing good ” for society , it feels justified and you can be resilient to temporary feelings of frustration , anger , discomfort , or sadness ( Charles & Carstensen , 2008 ; Hershfield , Scheibe , Sims , & Carstensen , 2013 ) .
Even Harvard has written on this topic , good connections really do matter more than we tend to allow ourselves to see .
They make us feel better but also might be aiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While we do not understand completely why this happens , it clearly does .
Harvard wrote as follows on that : Scientists are investigating the biological and behavioral factors that account for the health benefits of connecting with others .
For example , they ’ ve found that it helps relieve harmful levels of stress , which can adversely affect coronary arteries , gut function , insulin regulation , and the immune system .
Another line of research suggests that caring behaviors trigger the release of stress-reducing hormones .
Research has also identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social support , from offers of help or advice to expressions of affection .
In addition , evidence suggests that the life-enhancing effects of social support extend to giver as well as to receiver .
All of this is encouraging news because caring involvement with others may be one of the easiest health strategies to access .
It ’ s inexpensive , it requires no special equipment or regimen , and we can engage in it in many ways .
I for one would not give up my closest friends for the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more that I shouldn ’ t .
How do you feel about all of this and do you cherish your friendships ?
To learn more on this topic take a look at the video below .

We think about our health a lot, don’t we? We might do our best to eat well and exercise but that’s not all we need to do in order to live long lives.
According to a decent bit of research throughout the years, friendships play a good-sized role in longevity. If you really want to live longer, you should do your best to make good friends and surround yourself with people who will be there for you as time passes. Lots of studies have shown that our friendships can affect our health in big ways and well, that’s something we should not forget.
Actually, one review in specific that covered roughly three hundred thousand people showed that those with stronger social ties, in general, have a roughly fifty percent better chance of survival. This study is known as The 2005 Australian Longitudinal Study of Aging and it found that people with the most friends tend to outlive those with fewer friends by about twenty-two percent. I know, that might not sound like a lot but it is a very big difference, honestly.
Psychology Today actually wrote as follows on good friendships and living longer:
Studies examining the longest-lived cultures around the world demonstrate that, while none eat much processed food and all maintain a relatively active lifestyle, they vary greatly in the types of foods they eat (though all eat lots of fruits and vegetables), and the amount and types of physical engagement they engage in. What isn’t different, however, is that their lives center on meaningful social relationships and purposeful living.
It seems that the most adaptive social network is one that offers an optimal balance of social relationships that provide close emotional support and an adequate amount of stimulation, challenge, and social engagement.
How do you know if yours does? If the people in your life support your personal goals, particularly when those goals are defined by a clear purpose in life, you might be on the right path. And we seem to make better decisions about these people as we age. We become more selective about the people we make time for in our lives as we get older, saving our time for those who provide the most positive emotional experiences (English & Carstensen, 2014).
Consider a culture that exemplifies these characteristics—and also happens to be home to the longest-lived people in the world: In Japan, and in Okinawa in particular, life expectancy is higher than any other place on Earth, with an astonishing number of centenarians. In fact, children born in Japan can expect to live about a decade longer than kids born in the United States. Efforts to understand the unique longevity benefits of the Japanese way of life have led many to consider an important factor often neglected in other cultures—Ikigai, which translates roughly to “life purpose.” Living a life that centers on life purpose has the great benefit of bringing meaning to one’s life and daily activities, and shaping who you include in your daily life. This is particularly evident later in life. In the United States, retirement is defined primarily by what we don’t do (i.e., work). But in Japan, as older people negotiate their daily activities and who they spend their time with, the concept of ikigai clarifies their social role, providing the blueprint for an active, social, and productive lifestyle (Carr, 2013).
Having a life in which one focuses on meaning and purpose is likely protective in several ways. One hypothesis is that having a clear sense of purpose allows us to tolerate unpleasantries better because we can justify the benefits that may accrue in the name of a larger purpose beyond our own individual discomfort. In other words, while a certain task may not be particularly enjoyable, if you know that task is helping someone else or “doing good” for society, it feels justified and you can be resilient to temporary feelings of frustration, anger, discomfort, or sadness (Charles & Carstensen, 2008; Hershfield, Scheibe, Sims, & Carstensen, 2013).
Even Harvard has written on this topic, good connections really do matter more than we tend to allow ourselves to see. They make us feel better but also might be aiding to help us live much longer. While we do not understand completely why this happens, it clearly does.
Harvard wrote as follows on that:
Scientists are investigating the biological and behavioral factors that account for the health benefits of connecting with others. For example, they’ve found that it helps relieve harmful levels of stress, which can adversely affect coronary arteries, gut function, insulin regulation, and the immune system. Another line of research suggests that caring behaviors trigger the release of stress-reducing hormones.
Research has also identified a range of activities that qualify as social support, from offers of help or advice to expressions of affection. In addition, evidence suggests that the life-enhancing effects of social support extend to giver as well as to receiver.
All of this is encouraging news because caring involvement with others may be one of the easiest health strategies to access. It’s inexpensive, it requires no special equipment or regimen, and we can engage in it in many ways.
I for one would not give up my closest friends for the world and well, this study shows me even more that I shouldn’t. How do you feel about all of this and do you cherish your friendships? To learn more on this topic take a look at the video below.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--12 Reasons Why Big Sisters Are Truly Angels In Disguise

While not everyone has a big sister , those who do know how special they can be .
Big sisters can sometimes be a pain in the rear , but they always mean well .
Your big sister is someone you should cherish and love for as long as you live .
While you might hit bumpy patches ever since you were young , she was there for you .
She cared for you and drove you crazy at the same time with all the love you could have ever wanted .
Below I am going to go over some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove big sisters are angels in disguise .
I know , they might not always seem like they ’ re on your side , but they have your best interest at heart .
They will be there for you when no one else is , that ’ s for sure .
12 Reasons Why Big Sisters Are Truly Angels In Disguise : 1 .
You can always talk to her about the things that you ’ re going through .
She is the one person you know will understand the issues you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit and listen when you have problems and she offers the best advice .
The more you need from her , the more she will make sure she offers to you .
2 .
She believes in you big time .
Your big sister is the one person who believes in you more than anyone else .
She knows you are capable of so much and is able to see you properly .
While you might not know or understand your own strengths , she sure does .
3 .
She has always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , your big sister will always have your back .
She is there for you when no one else is .
If anyone ever messes with you , she is sure to be there to help .
4 .
When you mess up , she will always forgive you .
Whenever you make a mistake , she will accept your apology with open arms even if it takes some time .
She shares a special bond with you that no one else does .
There is no getting between two sisters who truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sure .
5 .
She is your best friend before anyone else .
Your big sister was the first friend you had .
She was there from the day you were born and watched you grow up .
Sure , you might have your differences but at the end of the day , she is there for you in major ways .
Your big sister will always tell you things you need to know .
If you come to her for advice , you know you ’ re getting the best advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , above all else .
7 .
She can always tell when something is bothering you .
When something is bothering you , your sister is there for you .
She can sense when something is off because she has been in your life for so long .
While your other friends might not see this , she can pick up on even the smallest changes in you .
8 .
She will keep all of your secrets well .
Unlike some people , your sister will carry the secrets you share with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not tell anyone else , and she will make sure you are protected properly depending on what it is you ’ re sharing with her .
If you ever need to get something off of your chest , you can go to her without a doubt .
There is a deep sense of trust between the two of you .
9 .
She is someone you can truly be yourself around .
Your big sister might not always get along with you but you know that you can be yourself with her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also herself around you .
The two of you are free to be yourselves while in each other ’ s presence .
You could knock on her door at three am , and she would open it without even throwing getting changed .
You ’ ve seen her at her worst as she has also seen you at your worst .
10 .
She might not always like you borrowing her things but when you need something she makes sure you have it .
She is the kind of person that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she sees that you need something she will bring it to you .
Sure , when you ’ re younger she might not like you borrowing her clothes and things of that nature but if you needed them , you ’ d get them .
She would lend you a dress for a night out or bring you food if you were broke .
11 .
As you grow up , she ’ s there to help you through lots of things .
Throughout the years she has been the one to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort .
It ’ s easier to talk to her and so , you do .
When you start going through things , she explains them well .
12 .
She understands the issues you have with your parents .
She unlike anyone else knows how your parents are in the way you do .
She gets why you feel as you do and can help you better understand your parents as a whole .
Because of your relationship with her your relationship with your parents is better than it would be otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @

While not everyone has a big sister, those who do know how special they can be. Big sisters can sometimes be a pain in the rear, but they always mean well.
Your big sister is someone you should cherish and love for as long as you live. While you might hit bumpy patches ever since you were young, she was there for you. She cared for you and drove you crazy at the same time with all the love you could have ever wanted.
Below I am going to go over some of the things that to me really prove big sisters are angels in disguise. I know, they might not always seem like they’re on your side, but they have your best interest at heart. They will be there for you when no one else is, that’s for sure.
12 Reasons Why Big Sisters Are Truly Angels In Disguise:
1. You can always talk to her about the things that you’re going through.
She is the one person you know will understand the issues you’re facing. She is willing to sit and listen when you have problems and she offers the best advice. The more you need from her, the more she will make sure she offers to you.
2. She believes in you big time.
Your big sister is the one person who believes in you more than anyone else. She knows you are capable of so much and is able to see you properly. While you might not know or understand your own strengths, she sure does.
3. She has always had your back.
Unlike some people, your big sister will always have your back. She is there for you when no one else is. If anyone ever messes with you, she is sure to be there to help.
4. When you mess up, she will always forgive you.
Whenever you make a mistake, she will accept your apology with open arms even if it takes some time. She shares a special bond with you that no one else does. There is no getting between two sisters who truly understand one another, that’s for sure.
5. She is your best friend before anyone else.
Your big sister was the first friend you had. She was there from the day you were born and watched you grow up. Sure, you might have your differences but at the end of the day, she is there for you in major ways.
6. She doesn’t sugar coat things.
Your big sister will always tell you things you need to know. If you come to her for advice, you know you’re getting the best advice. She is always open and honest, above all else.
7. She can always tell when something is bothering you.
When something is bothering you, your sister is there for you. She can sense when something is off because she has been in your life for so long. While your other friends might not see this, she can pick up on even the smallest changes in you.
8. She will keep all of your secrets well.
Unlike some people, your sister will carry the secrets you share with her to her grave. She will not tell anyone else, and she will make sure you are protected properly depending on what it is you’re sharing with her. If you ever need to get something off of your chest, you can go to her without a doubt. There is a deep sense of trust between the two of you.
9. She is someone you can truly be yourself around.
Your big sister might not always get along with you but you know that you can be yourself with her. She doesn’t judge you and is also herself around you. The two of you are free to be yourselves while in each other’s presence. You could knock on her door at three am, and she would open it without even throwing getting changed. You’ve seen her at her worst as she has also seen you at your worst.
10. She might not always like you borrowing her things but when you need something she makes sure you have it.
She is the kind of person that will not let you go without. If she sees that you need something she will bring it to you. Sure, when you’re younger she might not like you borrowing her clothes and things of that nature but if you needed them, you’d get them. She would lend you a dress for a night out or bring you food if you were broke.
11. As you grow up, she’s there to help you through lots of things.
Throughout the years she has been the one to help you through puberty and things of that sort. It’s easier to talk to her and so, you do. When you start going through things, she explains them well.
12. She understands the issues you have with your parents.
She unlike anyone else knows how your parents are in the way you do. She gets why you feel as you do and can help you better understand your parents as a whole. Because of your relationship with her your relationship with your parents is better than it would be otherwise, isn’t it?


awarenessact--2020-10-24--8 Common Issues We Have With Our Auras

8 Common Issues We Have With Our Auras

We all have auras , some people have stronger auras than others and well everyone ’ s aura is unique .
While you might not be able to see it , everyone has one .
While we all work to maintain proper control and comfort in our lives , sometimes we can ’ t and that tends to happen when there is some kind of shift influencing our auras .
Below I am going to go over some of the aural issues people tend to face .
Are you dealing with any of these ?
8 Common Issues We Can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
You ’ re being influenced by others big time .
Other people can hold more power over us than we want to admit .
Sometimes when we are being heavily influenced by someone else this happens .
It is because we are no longer following our own path in life but rather , someone else ’ s .
2 .
Stagnant energies have a serious hold on you .
Stagnant energies can be all around us .
We all need to work to let go of them at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not doing that , you may be causing yourself some unnecessary problems .
Blockages can come from a lot of different things .
They mostly come when we are not using one chakra as often or as properly as we should .
Try meditating every day , it will help keep things flowing as they should be .
4 .
You ’ re not vibrating as high as you should be .
As spiritual beings presenting ourselves here in this physical world , we all vibrate differently but some of us are meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may find that your aura is out of whack because you ’ re not chasing the things you should be .
5 .
You are in serious need of cord-cutting .
Cord-cutting is something we do when someone is feeding off of our energies .
This tends to happen with people who used us but are no longer in our lives .
Working to cut that etheric cord can make a huge difference moving forth .
6 .
Someone is psychically attacking you .
When a psychic attack happens you will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might not understand it but you can feel something is up .
When this happens , be aware of the things that could be going on around you .
7 .
You have unresolved emotions to deal with you ’ re not aware of .
We all need to deal with the things we ’ re feeling , if we don ’ t our aura can and will suffer .
Don ’ t be afraid to feel things .
The more you bottle up the lower your aura will end up becoming .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more properly .
We all need to remain grounded in our day-to-day lives .
Remember to keep yourself properly grounded so that you ’ re protected from the energies of others .
If you do this , you will be able to grow your own aura and prevent others from feeding on it .

We all have auras, some people have stronger auras than others and well everyone’s aura is unique. While you might not be able to see it, everyone has one.
While we all work to maintain proper control and comfort in our lives, sometimes we can’t and that tends to happen when there is some kind of shift influencing our auras. Below I am going to go over some of the aural issues people tend to face. Are you dealing with any of these?
8 Common Issues We Can End Up Having With Our Auras:
1. You’re being influenced by others big time.
Other people can hold more power over us than we want to admit. Sometimes when we are being heavily influenced by someone else this happens. It is because we are no longer following our own path in life but rather, someone else’s.
2. Stagnant energies have a serious hold on you.
Stagnant energies can be all around us. We all need to work to let go of them at the end of every day. If you’re not doing that, you may be causing yourself some unnecessary problems.
3. You’re facing chakra blockages.
Blockages can come from a lot of different things. They mostly come when we are not using one chakra as often or as properly as we should. Try meditating every day, it will help keep things flowing as they should be.
4. You’re not vibrating as high as you should be.
As spiritual beings presenting ourselves here in this physical world, we all vibrate differently but some of us are meant to vibrate higher than others. You may find that your aura is out of whack because you’re not chasing the things you should be.
5. You are in serious need of cord-cutting.
Cord-cutting is something we do when someone is feeding off of our energies. This tends to happen with people who used us but are no longer in our lives. Working to cut that etheric cord can make a huge difference moving forth.
6. Someone is psychically attacking you.
When a psychic attack happens you will be able to tell something is wrong. You might not understand it but you can feel something is up. When this happens, be aware of the things that could be going on around you.
7. You have unresolved emotions to deal with you’re not aware of.
We all need to deal with the things we’re feeling, if we don’t our aura can and will suffer. Don’t be afraid to feel things. The more you bottle up the lower your aura will end up becoming.
8. You need to ground yourself more properly.
We all need to remain grounded in our day-to-day lives. Remember to keep yourself properly grounded so that you’re protected from the energies of others. If you do this, you will be able to grow your own aura and prevent others from feeding on it.


awarenessact--2020-10-23--For The First Time In 159 Years Macy’s Will Not Be Home To Santa

While most people are very used to seeing Santa at Macy ’ s this year , it seems Santa will not be present .
This tradition is something most look forward to and well , it ’ s saddening to see that this year will be the first in about 159 years that the holly jolly man will not be present .
According to CNN Business , Santa Claus won ’ t be making any visits to Macy ’ s stores when Christmas finally gets close because of the pandemic we are currently facing .
Rather than the in-person meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macy ’ s is working to create some kind of virtual experience for those who do still want their kids to have the chance to tell Santa what it is they want for the coming holiday .
While this is something that will make a lot of people mad , it does seem like the best thing to do considering how things are at the moment .
Yahoo News wrote as follows on this topic once it was brought into the light : This holiday season , for the first time since 1861 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting any Macy ’ s stores .
After 159 years of Santa meet-and-greets , concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have put the cherished tradition on hold .
Instead , Macy ’ s Santaland will be transformed into an interactive , virtual experience for families to enjoy from the safety of their homes .
“ At Macy ’ s , the safety of our customers and colleagues is paramount .
To replicate the magical experience of visiting Macy ’ s Santaland for children and their families , we will shift to a virtual engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macy ’ s vice president of branded entertainment , said in a news release .
“ For many , visiting Santa at Macy ’ s has become a long-standing highlight of the holiday season .
Macy ’ s is delighted to have found a way to ensure even more families can enjoy this treasured experience safely during this festive time of the year.
” Sure , Santa will be present during the parade itself but things are really going to be different this year , that ’ s for sure .
This pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas will be one of those things it seems .
I know , this year has been rough but as time continues to pass , perhaps a sense of normal will come .
We can only hope things will be good enough by the time 2021 rolls around for Santa to be present in person for the kids who want to see him that year .

While most people are very used to seeing Santa at Macy’s this year, it seems Santa will not be present. This tradition is something most look forward to and well, it’s saddening to see that this year will be the first in about 159 years that the holly jolly man will not be present.
According to CNN Business, Santa Claus won’t be making any visits to Macy’s stores when Christmas finally gets close because of the pandemic we are currently facing. Rather than the in-person meet and greets we are used to seeing Macy’s is working to create some kind of virtual experience for those who do still want their kids to have the chance to tell Santa what it is they want for the coming holiday. While this is something that will make a lot of people mad, it does seem like the best thing to do considering how things are at the moment.
Yahoo News wrote as follows on this topic once it was brought into the light:
This holiday season, for the first time since 1861, Santa Claus won’t be visiting any Macy’s stores. After 159 years of Santa meet-and-greets, concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have put the cherished tradition on hold.
Instead, Macy’s Santaland will be transformed into an interactive, virtual experience for families to enjoy from the safety of their homes.
“At Macy’s, the safety of our customers and colleagues is paramount. To replicate the magical experience of visiting Macy’s Santaland for children and their families, we will shift to a virtual engagement this year,” Susan Tercero, Macy’s vice president of branded entertainment, said in a news release. “For many, visiting Santa at Macy’s has become a long-standing highlight of the holiday season. Macy’s is delighted to have found a way to ensure even more families can enjoy this treasured experience safely during this festive time of the year.”
Sure, Santa will be present during the parade itself but things are really going to be different this year, that’s for sure. This pandemic has changed lots of things and even Christmas will be one of those things it seems. I know, this year has been rough but as time continues to pass, perhaps a sense of normal will come. We can only hope things will be good enough by the time 2021 rolls around for Santa to be present in person for the kids who want to see him that year.


awarenessact--2020-10-23--7 Ways Mentally Strong People Cope With Rejection

Rejection is not something we just get used to overnight , it affects all of us on some level .
Sure , you might not like to admit that but it ’ s the truth .
However , as a mentally strong person , rejection does not bother you as much as it does other people .
This is because you ’ re able to cope with it and heal through it properly .
People who are not mentally strong have a tough time really getting back to where they need to be in this sense .
Below I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things mentally strong people do when it comes to rejection , perhaps you should give some of these a try .
1 .
They understand that sometimes we ’ re not on the same page as others and that ’ s perfectly fine .
We are not all the same and there is nothing wrong with turning someone down you ’ re not interested in .
Be glad they did not string you along without intending to be with you .
We are not always able to read the signs others are putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can .
2 .
They do not let that rejection define who they are or how they move forward .
Rejection of any kind should not define you .
Just because someone didn ’ t like you or you didn ’ t get the job you wanted does not mean you ’ re not good enough .
You might need to grow a bit but you ’ re doing fine as is .
3 .
They let themselves feel the emotions before them .
People who know how to deal with rejection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and feeling that pain is important .
If you bottle it up and refuse to let it out , you ’ re only going to make things worse .
We must feel the things we ’ re placed before , period .
4 .
They do not let it shatter their confidence .
People who know their worth and do not mind being let down in this sense are very self-aware .
They are confident and know that in the end , they will find someone who holds them to the standard they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to simply give up .
5 .
They are kind to themselves .
Mentally strong people are kind to themselves above all else .
They treat themselves as they would treat others .
They know that if they ’ re not kind to themselves , they can not properly flow in this world .
6 .
They celebrate their courage to try .
We are all courageous in our own ways but mentally strong people do their best to see the bright side in things .
At least they put themselves out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not succeed but perhaps the next time they will .
7 .
They learn from rejection in ways others might not be able to do .
We all learn different things from the things this world places before us .
Rejection is even in itself something we can learn from .
Never ignore a lesson when presented with one .

Rejection is not something we just get used to overnight, it affects all of us on some level. Sure, you might not like to admit that but it’s the truth.
However, as a mentally strong person, rejection does not bother you as much as it does other people. This is because you’re able to cope with it and heal through it properly. People who are not mentally strong have a tough time really getting back to where they need to be in this sense. Below I am going to go over some of the things mentally strong people do when it comes to rejection, perhaps you should give some of these a try.
7 Ways Mentally Strong People Cope With Rejection:
1. They understand that sometimes we’re not on the same page as others and that’s perfectly fine.
We are not all the same and there is nothing wrong with turning someone down you’re not interested in. Be glad they did not string you along without intending to be with you. We are not always able to read the signs others are putting off as properly as we might assume we can.
2. They do not let that rejection define who they are or how they move forward.
Rejection of any kind should not define you. Just because someone didn’t like you or you didn’t get the job you wanted does not mean you’re not good enough. You might need to grow a bit but you’re doing fine as is.
3. They let themselves feel the emotions before them.
People who know how to deal with rejection properly know that it hurts a lot and feeling that pain is important. If you bottle it up and refuse to let it out, you’re only going to make things worse. We must feel the things we’re placed before, period.
4. They do not let it shatter their confidence.
People who know their worth and do not mind being let down in this sense are very self-aware. They are confident and know that in the end, they will find someone who holds them to the standard they hold others. They are not willing to simply give up.
5. They are kind to themselves.
Mentally strong people are kind to themselves above all else. They treat themselves as they would treat others. They know that if they’re not kind to themselves, they cannot properly flow in this world.
6. They celebrate their courage to try.
We are all courageous in our own ways but mentally strong people do their best to see the bright side in things. At least they put themselves out there and tried. Sure, they did not succeed but perhaps the next time they will.
7. They learn from rejection in ways others might not be able to do.
We all learn different things from the things this world places before us. Rejection is even in itself something we can learn from. Never ignore a lesson when presented with one.


awarenessact--2020-10-23--New Study Suggest Aliens On Nearby Stars Can See Us If They Exist

It seems as of late something interesting has come about .
Sure , we ’ ve heard a decent bit about aliens this year but this research might really take the cake .
According to researchers from Cornell University , if there are aliens out there somewhere , they could already be watching us .
There could actually be around one thousand star systems present where aliens if they are out there could be keeping an eye on us from wherever they are .
Our presence here on Earth is not as undetectable as some might assume it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very unexpected actually , if life is out there it could easily find us within reason .
The abstract of this study under the title ‘ Which stars can see Earth as a transiting exoplanet ?
’ goes as follows : Transit observations have found the majority of exoplanets to date .
Also , spectroscopic observations of transits and eclipses are the most commonly used tool to characterize exoplanet atmospheres and will be used in the search for life .
However , an exoplanet ’ s orbit must be aligned with our line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here , we ask , from which stellar vantage points would a distant observer be able to search for life on Earth in the same way ?
We use the TESS Input Catalog and data from Gaia DR2 to identify the closest stars that could see Earth as a transiting exoplanet : We identify 1004 main-sequence stars within 100 parsecs , of which 508 guarantee a minimum 10-h long observation of Earth ’ s transit .
Our star list consists of about 77 percent M-type , 12 percent K-type , 6 percent G-type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 percent A-type stars close to the ecliptic .
SETI searches like the Breakthrough Listen Initiative are already focusing on this part of the sky .
Our catalogue now provides a target list for this search .
As part of the extended mission , NASA ’ s TESS will also search for transiting planets in the ecliptic to find planets that could already have found life on our transiting Earth .
For this study , according to The Mirror , these researchers used data from NASA ’ s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satelite ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had our planet in their lines of sight and well , many seem to do .
Our planet if some kind of alien life out there would be more than enough to bring curiosity considering how we transit the sun and so forth .
I know , it might sound a bit out there but when it comes to space , anything seems more possible than most would like to admit .
Live Science wrote as follow breaking down this study further : Most of the stars on the list are toward the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because the zone where Earth ’ s transit is visible gets smaller as you get closer to our solar system .
But the closest star on the list is only 28 light-years away .
And there are several more nearby stars that are on track to enter the zone where they might spot Earth within centuries .
Some are bright enough in the sky to see from Earth .
Two stars on the list have known exoplanets .
And a red dwarf just 12 light-years from Earth with known exoplanets — known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not currently have the right viewing angle to spot Earth but at its current rate of movement will enter the Earth-spotting zone as soon as 2044 .
From here , who knows what we could find looking in these directions .
While this gives us a bit of insight into how other things may be viewing us but also gives us an idea of where to look forth .
Do you think aliens are out there and that they could be watching us ?
I for one would not say that they weren @ @ @

It seems as of late something interesting has come about. Sure, we’ve heard a decent bit about aliens this year but this research might really take the cake.
According to researchers from Cornell University, if there are aliens out there somewhere, they could already be watching us. There could actually be around one thousand star systems present where aliens if they are out there could be keeping an eye on us from wherever they are. Our presence here on Earth is not as undetectable as some might assume it would be, us being found would not be very unexpected actually, if life is out there it could easily find us within reason.
The abstract of this study under the title ‘Which stars can see Earth as a transiting exoplanet?’ goes as follows:
Transit observations have found the majority of exoplanets to date. Also, spectroscopic observations of transits and eclipses are the most commonly used tool to characterize exoplanet atmospheres and will be used in the search for life. However, an exoplanet’s orbit must be aligned with our line of sight to observe a transit. Here, we ask, from which stellar vantage points would a distant observer be able to search for life on Earth in the same way? We use the TESS Input Catalog and data from Gaia DR2 to identify the closest stars that could see Earth as a transiting exoplanet: We identify 1004 main-sequence stars within 100 parsecs, of which 508 guarantee a minimum 10-h long observation of Earth’s transit. Our star list consists of about 77 percent M-type, 12 percent K-type, 6 percent G-type, 4 percent F-type stars, and 1 percent A-type stars close to the ecliptic. SETI searches like the Breakthrough Listen Initiative are already focusing on this part of the sky. Our catalogue now provides a target list for this search. As part of the extended mission, NASA’s TESS will also search for transiting planets in the ecliptic to find planets that could already have found life on our transiting Earth.
For this study, according to The Mirror, these researchers used data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satelite (TESS) to see just what stars had our planet in their lines of sight and well, many seem to do. Our planet if some kind of alien life out there would be more than enough to bring curiosity considering how we transit the sun and so forth. I know, it might sound a bit out there but when it comes to space, anything seems more possible than most would like to admit.
Live Science wrote as follow breaking down this study further:
Most of the stars on the list are toward the farther end of the 326 light-year range, because the zone where Earth’s transit is visible gets smaller as you get closer to our solar system. But the closest star on the list is only 28 light-years away. And there are several more nearby stars that are on track to enter the zone where they might spot Earth within centuries. Some are bright enough in the sky to see from Earth.
Two stars on the list have known exoplanets. And a red dwarf just 12 light-years from Earth with known exoplanets — known as Teegarden’s star — does not currently have the right viewing angle to spot Earth but at its current rate of movement will enter the Earth-spotting zone as soon as 2044.
From here, who knows what we could find looking in these directions. While this gives us a bit of insight into how other things may be viewing us but also gives us an idea of where to look forth. Do you think aliens are out there and that they could be watching us? I for one would not say that they weren’t.


awarenessact--2020-10-25--I Wasn’t Enough For You And You Didn’t Want Me But That’s Okay

While we have had some pretty good times together , you never really cared about me .
You played with my heart and wasted my time but I don ’ t hate you for it .
Life goes on whether you ’ re by my side or not and that is something that I had to realize on my own once and for all .
I know , it took me a very long time to finally see it but now that I have , I think I am stronger now for it .
I didn ’ t leave because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I left because I wasn ’ t enough for you and you made that clearer than anyone else ever has .
You always made me feel like I was lacking , you beat me down and took every bad thing in your life out on me .
All I wanted was to help you feel better and all you wanted was to leave me helpless .
In the end , I couldn ’ t give you what it was you wanted , I had to take back my power and really give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserved .
You always kept me on edge and left me wondering what I could do next to try and make things better .
Nothing I ever did made any real kind of difference .
You always looked down on me and loved seeing me saddened by your lies .
You pretended to want me around when I was benefiting you but , that wasn ’ t something that could ever last forever .
I know in the end I did what I should have when I left and I know that things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how badly I wanted them to .
If you had cared about me , things would not have been as they were .
We would have been much less toxic from the start .
I am not afraid of you , and I am not going to retreat .
I now know who I am and where I stand .
This world is mine for the taking and I don ’ t need you either , I am so much stronger without you by my side .
I can accomplish so much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yes , sometimes I look back and I do miss you but I don ’ t miss the pain you put me through .
I will cherish the few good memories I have with you but I would not go back to the connection we shared .
We were not two people who were meant to stand the tests of time and that in itself is perfectly fine .

While we have had some pretty good times together, you never really cared about me. You played with my heart and wasted my time but I don’t hate you for it.
Life goes on whether you’re by my side or not and that is something that I had to realize on my own once and for all. I know, it took me a very long time to finally see it but now that I have, I think I am stronger now for it. I didn’t leave because I didn’t care about you, I left because I wasn’t enough for you and you made that clearer than anyone else ever has.
You always made me feel like I was lacking, you beat me down and took every bad thing in your life out on me. All I wanted was to help you feel better and all you wanted was to leave me helpless. In the end, I couldn’t give you what it was you wanted, I had to take back my power and really give myself the forgiveness that I felt I deserved.
You always kept me on edge and left me wondering what I could do next to try and make things better. Nothing I ever did made any real kind of difference. You always looked down on me and loved seeing me saddened by your lies. You pretended to want me around when I was benefiting you but, that wasn’t something that could ever last forever.
I know in the end I did what I should have when I left and I know that things never would have worked, no matter how badly I wanted them to. If you had cared about me, things would not have been as they were. We would have been much less toxic from the start.
I am not afraid of you, and I am not going to retreat. I now know who I am and where I stand. This world is mine for the taking and I don’t need you either, I am so much stronger without you by my side. I can accomplish so much more than you ever thought I could.
Yes, sometimes I look back and I do miss you but I don’t miss the pain you put me through. I will cherish the few good memories I have with you but I would not go back to the connection we shared. We were not two people who were meant to stand the tests of time and that in itself is perfectly fine.


awarenessact--2020-10-25--Astronaut Kate Rubins Votes From ISS: ‘If We Can Do It From Space…’

About a month ago we learned that one of the astronauts that is stationed on ISS will still be taking the time to vote as the US election comes forth .
While that might not sound like much , it is pretty mind-blowing that someone who isn ’ t even on this planet will still be casting in .
This astronaut has since made her vote , her name is Kate Rubins and of course , we do not know who she voted for , but she is one of several astronauts to vote from outside our home planet throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to vote here in the US and it ’ s good to know that even those who are in space are able to find ways to make their votes count but of course , no one has to vote if they do not want to .
Rubins cast her vote through a secure electronic voting booth that is present onboard the International Space Station itself and even posted a photo to Twitter afterward .
According to The New York Post astronauts gained the ability to still vote in elections like this one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texas but according to CNET other arrangements can be made for different states as well .
Rubins also voted back in 2016 from space as well , which is to many is mind-blowing for a lot of reasons .
Just because someone is working in space , doesn ’ t mean they may not still want to partake in such things , right ?
CNET wrote as follows on this topic : Ballots from the county where the astronaut is registered are tested on a space station training computer , then the real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISS with crew-member-specific credentials to keep it secure .
The completed ballot is electronically delivered back to Earth to be officially recorded .
“ Voting in space has been possible since 1997 when a bill passed to legally allow voting from space in Texas , ” NASA said in a statement .
“ Since then , several NASA astronauts have exercised this civic duty from orbit .
As NASA works toward sending astronauts to the Moon in 2024 and eventually on to Mars , the agency plans to continue to ensure astronauts who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to , no matter where in the solar system they may be.
” NASA had expected the US astronauts on the SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the ISS to join Rubins in voting from space , but their mission has been delayed until early- to mid-November , so they can now vote from Earth .
Just what do you think about all of this ?
If you were in space would you take the time to vote or are you uninterested at all with the concept ?
I for one don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and things of that sort if I were aboard the ISS but , am glad Rubins was able to cast her vote as everyone who is a citizen should be allowed to if they so choose .

About a month ago we learned that one of the astronauts that is stationed on ISS will still be taking the time to vote as the US election comes forth. While that might not sound like much, it is pretty mind-blowing that someone who isn’t even on this planet will still be casting in.
This astronaut has since made her vote, her name is Kate Rubins and of course, we do not know who she voted for, but she is one of several astronauts to vote from outside our home planet throughout the years. We all have the right to vote here in the US and it’s good to know that even those who are in space are able to find ways to make their votes count but of course, no one has to vote if they do not want to. Rubins cast her vote through a secure electronic voting booth that is present onboard the International Space Station itself and even posted a photo to Twitter afterward.
From the International Space Station: I voted today — Kate Rubins pic.twitter.com/DRdjwSzXwy — NASA Astronauts (@NASA_Astronauts) October 22, 2020
According to The New York Post astronauts gained the ability to still vote in elections like this one back in 1997 through the state of Texas but according to CNET other arrangements can be made for different states as well. Rubins also voted back in 2016 from space as well, which is to many is mind-blowing for a lot of reasons. Just because someone is working in space, doesn’t mean they may not still want to partake in such things, right?
CNET wrote as follows on this topic:
Ballots from the county where the astronaut is registered are tested on a space station training computer, then the real ballot is generated and uplinked to the ISS with crew-member-specific credentials to keep it secure. The completed ballot is electronically delivered back to Earth to be officially recorded.
“Voting in space has been possible since 1997 when a bill passed to legally allow voting from space in Texas,” NASA said in a statement. “Since then, several NASA astronauts have exercised this civic duty from orbit. As NASA works toward sending astronauts to the Moon in 2024 and eventually on to Mars, the agency plans to continue to ensure astronauts who want to vote in space are able to, no matter where in the solar system they may be.”
NASA had expected the US astronauts on the SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the ISS to join Rubins in voting from space, but their mission has been delayed until early- to mid-November, so they can now vote from Earth.
Just what do you think about all of this? If you were in space would you take the time to vote or are you uninterested at all with the concept? I for one don’t know if I would even think about politics and things of that sort if I were aboard the ISS but, am glad Rubins was able to cast her vote as everyone who is a citizen should be allowed to if they so choose.


awarenessact--2020-10-24--Mercury Goes Direct On November 3rd – Breathe A Little Deeper As Things Get Back To Normal

As we move forth we ’ re all in need of a break .
All throughout October things have been pretty intense and well , that might be coming to an end in some ways .
2020 is not over yet and November may prove to be an intense month as well but at the very least on November 3rd Mercury will finally be stationing direct once again .
This meaning it will no longer be retrograding .
While that might not seem like much to some , of Mercury has been wreaking havoc in your life , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tensions are very high and communicating is harder than it should be , but when it goes direct things mellow back out .
As this great planet goes direct we will all notice that things will be much more relaxed and calmed down .
While the energies associated with the retrograde will drag out for a bit , they will die off pretty quickly this time around .
Astrology King wrote as follows on Mercury going direct : Mercury stations direct on Tuesday , November 3 , 2020 , at 25°53′ Libra .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a challenging square aspect to Saturn .
This causes sadness , inhibition , and communication problems .
Fortunately Mercury direct is also influenced by the two most fortunate stars used in astrology .
However , one of them , Arcturus , when harshly aspected like this , can become troublesome , especially if involved in legal action .
This whole ordeal holds the aspect Mercury Square Saturn as well which for most of us will mean things will be moving much slower than usual .
We will finally be able to get our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bit harder to handle when it comes to the people who matter the most to us .
yeah , tensions will be going down in some ways , but they might leave us paying too much attention to certain things .
Breathe a little deeper as this planet gets back to how it should be .
Take this time to really feel for yourself where you should be moving forth .
Life might be complicated right now but as the days keep passing you as a person will be growing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t jump into new things too quickly .
Still hold off on some decisions and think things through properly .
Life might not be normal just yet but you ’ re well on your way to finding yourself again very soon .
To learn more about what November could hold for us as it rolls out take a look at the video below .

As we move forth we’re all in need of a break. All throughout October things have been pretty intense and well, that might be coming to an end in some ways.
2020 is not over yet and November may prove to be an intense month as well but at the very least on November 3rd Mercury will finally be stationing direct once again. This meaning it will no longer be retrograding. While that might not seem like much to some, of Mercury has been wreaking havoc in your life, you cannot wait.
When Mercury is retrograding tensions are very high and communicating is harder than it should be, but when it goes direct things mellow back out. As this great planet goes direct we will all notice that things will be much more relaxed and calmed down. While the energies associated with the retrograde will drag out for a bit, they will die off pretty quickly this time around.
Astrology King wrote as follows on Mercury going direct:
Mercury stations direct on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 25°53′ Libra. The chart below shows Mercury direct in a challenging square aspect to Saturn. This causes sadness, inhibition, and communication problems.
Fortunately Mercury direct is also influenced by the two most fortunate stars used in astrology. However, one of them, Arcturus, when harshly aspected like this, can become troublesome, especially if involved in legal action.
This whole ordeal holds the aspect Mercury Square Saturn as well which for most of us will mean things will be moving much slower than usual. We will finally be able to get our points across, but we will also be a bit harder to handle when it comes to the people who matter the most to us. yeah, tensions will be going down in some ways, but they might leave us paying too much attention to certain things.
Breathe a little deeper as this planet gets back to how it should be. Take this time to really feel for yourself where you should be moving forth. Life might be complicated right now but as the days keep passing you as a person will be growing a lot.
All of this considered, don’t jump into new things too quickly. Still hold off on some decisions and think things through properly. Life might not be normal just yet but you’re well on your way to finding yourself again very soon. To learn more about what November could hold for us as it rolls out take a look at the video below.