consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Are Public Health Decisions Based on Inaccurate COVID Tests?

Confusing sets of data are feeding public fears and being used in the efforts for global surveillance that will likely include digital identification to track and monitor people Abbott Labs ID NOW point-of-care test that takes five to 13 minutes for results , has a high inaccuracy rate , leading some hospitals to decline its use Employers and doctors are making decisions based on test results .
Some data suggest that testing after symptoms are evident will produce more accurate results Multiple stories are reaching the news of people who are testing both positive and negative for COVID-19 , revealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screening and testing are among the most basic tools in public health and preventive medicine .
Women receiving prenatal care undergo a variety of tests to protect the health of their unborn child .
Newborn children are tested for inborn errors in metabolism so that early intervention may reduce the risk of damage .
Adults are screened for cardiovascular disease while influenza testing helps determine the spread of infectious disease during flu season .
Inadequate testing for COVID-19 during its early months has been blamed for widespread transmission .
Early testing potentially could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need for extensive shutdowns .
Soon after China announced it identified a novel coronavirus , German scientists developed the first diagnostic test .
By February 2020 , the World Health Organization had shipped 250,000 tests around the world to 159 laboratories.1,2 However , instead of using the WHO test , the U.S. CDC and FDA decided to create their own .
During past outbreaks of Ebola and Zika , the U.S. made similar moves .
William Schaffner , an adviser to the CDC and an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University , spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other words , pride may well have stood in the way of U.S. officials distributing early testing .
February 6 and 7 , the CDC shipped a mere 90 test kits to state-run labs public health labs and by February 12th problems with those tests were announced .
At the end of February 2020 , the planned use for the tests was only on “ symptomatic patients with travel history.
” The FDA waited until February 29 , 2020 , before it released academic hospital labs to develop testing .
In a country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests for 1.5 million were shipped on March 4 , 2020 .
Yet , despite the number of , or lack of , testing kits , the decisions being made can only be as successful as the accuracy of the test .
Multiple stories are being told of individuals who have received false positive or false negative tests .
NBC News tells the story of Sarah Bowen , a 31-year-old therapy consultant from Portland , Oregon.5 She is employed at a doctor 's office and her trouble began with a sore throat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was able to get a test for COVID-19 .
When the results came back negative , her doctor thought the symptoms were related to allergies or a different type of virus .
Bowen reported she started to get short of breath and her symptoms continued to get worse .
She took another test , and again it came back negative .
Despite her symptoms , which were consistent with COVID-19 , her doctor did not believe she had the novel coronavirus .
At the time of the report at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still unclear .
For Danielle Fried , whose story is told in The Wall Street Journal,6 her positive test sent her into quarantine until her symptoms subsided .
Not long after , her antibody test came back positive indicating her infection was inactive .
To return to her job she was required to get another test , which was positive for an active COVID-19 infection , which required another two-week quarantine .
Yet , it isn ’ t clear if she had another infection or if the test was a false positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zalman Goldstein has found after six COVID-19 tests showed three positive and three negatives .
Two were taken on the same day and came back with conflicting results .
Goldstein is 74 years old and needs a medical procedure to address a kidney illness .
The hospital requires a negative test before proceeding , yet with each test , Goldstein 's results are contradictory .
Timing Your Test May Be Important Test results may be unreliable or inconsistent when samples are taken too early or late during the disease .
Robert Wachter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the University of California , spoke with a reporter from The Wall Street Journal , saying : “ Situations like this are occurring with distressing frequency and are confusing to patients and their doctors.
” 7 He went on to explain that the tests may show inaccurate results if a person is tested too early in the disease .
Yet , as Stephanie Zeidenweber discovered , her tests for COVID-19 — taken within days of her first symptom and weeks later — were both negative .
Later , she took two antibody tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 .
One came back negative and the other was positive .
Dr. Alan Wells from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center believes some false negatives are due to how the specimens are collected and not the tests themselves .
He explained to NBC News:8 The second type of test collects saliva in a test tube where it 's evaluated in a lab .
Wells said the results of these tests may be worse , explaining pharyngeal swabs are used to test tissue where the virus is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing up to 50 % of asymptomatic positive cases .
Using a literature review and a pooled analysis of seven studies , one team found that the proper timing of the test was also essential .
The results showed a probability of 100 % false negative on day one , which fell to 67 % by day 4.9 However , even when samples are taken at the ideal time , the results can still be incorrect .
An article in the Mayo Clinic proceedings criticized public health reliance on polymerase chain reaction ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , the authors of the paper wrote:10 One of the problems with getting false negatives , as Wells points out , is that you “ create a false sense of security.
” 11 Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the paper .
She commented:12 As I 've described before , the PCR test traces the genetic material of the virus that may be from a dead cell or from a live virus .
Scientists are finding the SARS-CoV-2 virus leaves dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after an infection.13 This can lead to a number of false positives of an active infection .
Abbott Labs developed another type of diagnostic test that produces results in five to 13 minutes .
Called the ID NOW point-of-care test , it uses a method that is different from PCR.14 The Abbott test kit uses isothermal nucleic acid amplification , which was found to potentially return nearly 50 % false negatives , according to the authors of one study from New York University15 and as reported by NBC News .
May 14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that data from the Abbott test may return false-negative results.16 Although they said the test could still be used , negative results should be confirmed with an additional test .
In response to this , the FDA reported “ Abbott has agreed to conduct post-market studies for the ID NOW device that each will include at least 150 COVID-19 positive patients in a variety of clinical settings.
” 17 May 21 , 2020 , Abbott published a press release in which they reported results from three separate Abbott Labs sponsored studies .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Urgent care clinic study shows ID NOW test performance of ≥94.7 % positive agreement ( sensitivity ) and ≥98.6 % negative agreement ( specificity ) compared to lab-based PCR reference tests.
” 18 Most importantly , Abbott stated the full results of these studies and analyses are not yet complete .
Until the data are released , it 's difficult to determine whether the results are accurate .
Some hospitals aren ’ t convinced the results are accurate or they may not want to use the test altogether when a second is required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBC News reporter called 10 U.S. medical facilities and found that seven were not using the test .
Each cited accuracy as the reason , including Vanderbilt University Medical Center , whose representative told the NBC reporter , “ No patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been tested via the Abbott ID NOW rapid test .
Here , there were concerns about the sensitivity of that test.
” 19 As demonstrated in previous studies , industry funding can exaggerate outcomes .
Researchers have found this to be true in several industries.20 The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Network came to the conclusion that:21 Without accurate testing data , large corporations and the media can continue to feed public fear .
As I 've written about in the past , one of the key players in this process is a man without any medical education whose sole qualification appears to be that he 's a billionaire .
Bill Gates has proposed plans that go far beyond mandating a vaccine : His proposal includes digital surveillance to track and monitor people , riding on the coattails of COVID-19 .
Once in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to impossible to dismantle and will naturally transition into other functions under the auspices of creating a world where disease can be tracked to improve health .
And who doesn ’ t want a healthy world ?
There is also every reason to believe a digital tracking system this intricate will be combined with digital identification and an economic system to enforce compliance .
In my series on Bill Gates linked below , I outline some of the steps currently being taken to quietly and surreptitiously go after a surveillance regime monitored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future in mind .
In the past , the behavior could change under the threat of war or terrorism .
The current acts of terrorism that trigger behavior change are identity fraud and infectious diseases .
The Gates Foundation has direct ties to funding the World Health Organization as well as other groups that shape decisions in the U.K. and the U.S .
This is a moment in history when we will look back and recognize it was a time in which decisions were made that protected or exposed our personal rights and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not include creating mandates that eliminate personal decision making with regard to vaccination , medical testing , and autonomy .
It is your right and responsibility to take control of your health .
Giving control to government or large organizations will eventually strip people of their personal freedoms , with devastating consequences .
I encourage you to get educated on the decisions being made “ for ” you and learn how you can make a difference for yourself and your community .

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | Mercola.com
Confusing sets of data are feeding public fears and being used in the efforts for global surveillance that will likely include digital identification to track and monitor people
Abbott Labs ID NOW point-of-care test that takes five to 13 minutes for results, has a high inaccuracy rate, leading some hospitals to decline its use
Employers and doctors are making decisions based on test results. Some data suggest that testing after symptoms are evident will produce more accurate results
Multiple stories are reaching the news of people who are testing both positive and negative for COVID-19, revealing the tests’ lack of reliability
Disease screening and testing are among the most basic tools in public health and preventive medicine. Women receiving prenatal care undergo a variety of tests to protect the health of their unborn child. Newborn children are tested for inborn errors in metabolism so that early intervention may reduce the risk of damage.
Adults are screened for cardiovascular disease while influenza testing helps determine the spread of infectious disease during flu season. Inadequate testing for COVID-19 during its early months has been blamed for widespread transmission.
Early testing potentially could have helped contain the virus without the need for extensive shutdowns. Soon after China announced it identified a novel coronavirus, German scientists developed the first diagnostic test. By February 2020, the World Health Organization had shipped 250,000 tests around the world to 159 laboratories.1,2
However, instead of using the WHO test, the U.S. CDC and FDA decided to create their own. During past outbreaks of Ebola and Zika, the U.S. made similar moves. William Schaffner, an adviser to the CDC and an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University, spoke to a reporter from Business Insider:3
“The notion of accepting a test developed by someone else I think was a bit alien. There may have been other considerations of which I'm not aware, but I'm sure that pride was one of them: ‘We know how to do this, thank you very much. We'll develop our own.'”
In other words, pride may well have stood in the way of U.S. officials distributing early testing. February 6 and 7, the CDC shipped a mere 90 test kits to state-run labs public health labs and by February 12th problems with those tests were announced. At the end of February 2020, the planned use for the tests was only on “symptomatic patients with travel history.”
The FDA waited until February 29, 2020, before it released academic hospital labs to develop testing. In a country with more than 330 million individuals,4 enough tests for 1.5 million were shipped on March 4, 2020. Yet, despite the number of, or lack of, testing kits, the decisions being made can only be as successful as the accuracy of the test.
Inaccurate Tests Raise Public Health Risks
Multiple stories are being told of individuals who have received false positive or false negative tests. NBC News tells the story of Sarah Bowen, a 31-year-old therapy consultant from Portland, Oregon.5 She is employed at a doctor's office and her trouble began with a sore throat.
The next day she felt significantly worse and was able to get a test for COVID-19. When the results came back negative, her doctor thought the symptoms were related to allergies or a different type of virus. Bowen reported she started to get short of breath and her symptoms continued to get worse.
She took another test, and again it came back negative. Despite her symptoms, which were consistent with COVID-19, her doctor did not believe she had the novel coronavirus. At the time of the report at the end of May 2020, Bowen’s diagnosis was still unclear.
For Danielle Fried, whose story is told in The Wall Street Journal,6 her positive test sent her into quarantine until her symptoms subsided. Not long after, her antibody test came back positive indicating her infection was inactive.
To return to her job she was required to get another test, which was positive for an active COVID-19 infection, which required another two-week quarantine. Yet, it isn’t clear if she had another infection or if the test was a false positive.
Contradictory tests are not unusual as Zalman Goldstein has found after six COVID-19 tests showed three positive and three negatives. Two were taken on the same day and came back with conflicting results.
Goldstein is 74 years old and needs a medical procedure to address a kidney illness. The hospital requires a negative test before proceeding, yet with each test, Goldstein's results are contradictory.
Timing Your Test May Be Important
Test results may be unreliable or inconsistent when samples are taken too early or late during the disease. Robert Wachter, chairman of the department of medicine at the University of California, spoke with a reporter from The Wall Street Journal, saying: “Situations like this are occurring with distressing frequency and are confusing to patients and their doctors.”7
He went on to explain that the tests may show inaccurate results if a person is tested too early in the disease. Yet, as Stephanie Zeidenweber discovered, her tests for COVID-19 — taken within days of her first symptom and weeks later — were both negative.
Later, she took two antibody tests on the same day to determine if she had been infected with SARS-CoV-2. One came back negative and the other was positive. Dr. Alan Wells from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center believes some false negatives are due to how the specimens are collected and not the tests themselves. He explained to NBC News:8
“You’re sampling blindly. You’re hoping you get the right spot. Then as the disease progresses, the virus might migrate down into your lungs. You have to be at the right place at the right time.”
The second type of test collects saliva in a test tube where it's evaluated in a lab. Wells said the results of these tests may be worse, explaining pharyngeal swabs are used to test tissue where the virus is known to replicate.
Saliva tests may be missing up to 50% of asymptomatic positive cases. Using a literature review and a pooled analysis of seven studies, one team found that the proper timing of the test was also essential. The results showed a probability of 100% false negative on day one, which fell to 67% by day 4.9
PCR Testing Isn’t Accurate for Active Infections
However, even when samples are taken at the ideal time, the results can still be incorrect. An article in the Mayo Clinic proceedings criticized public health reliance on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. To illustrate the point, the authors of the paper wrote:10
“To illustrate the potential magnitude of this problem in the general population, consider the following examples from Spain and the United States, assuming a test with 90% sensitivity.
The president of the region of Madrid has predicted that 80% of Madrid’s 6.5 million residents will become infected by COVID-19. If the entire population was tested, of the anticipated 5.2 million infected individuals, 520,000 people would be falsely classified as free of infection.”
One of the problems with getting false negatives, as Wells points out, is that you “create a false sense of security.”11 Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the paper. She commented:12
“RT-PCR testing is most useful when it is positive. It is less useful in ruling out COVID-19. A negative test often does not mean the person does not have the disease, and test results need to be considered in the context of patient characteristics and exposure.”
As I've described before, the PCR test traces the genetic material of the virus that may be from a dead cell or from a live virus. Scientists are finding the SARS-CoV-2 virus leaves dead fragments that can take months to clear after an infection.13 This can lead to a number of false positives of an active infection.
Some Hospitals Decide ID NOW Tests Ineffective
Abbott Labs developed another type of diagnostic test that produces results in five to 13 minutes. Called the ID NOW point-of-care test, it uses a method that is different from PCR.14 The Abbott test kit uses isothermal nucleic acid amplification, which was found to potentially return nearly 50% false negatives, according to the authors of one study from New York University15 and as reported by NBC News.
May 14, 2020, the FDA issued an alert that data from the Abbott test may return false-negative results.16 Although they said the test could still be used, negative results should be confirmed with an additional test. In response to this, the FDA reported “Abbott has agreed to conduct post-market studies for the ID NOW device that each will include at least 150 COVID-19 positive patients in a variety of clinical settings.”17
May 21, 2020, Abbott published a press release in which they reported results from three separate Abbott Labs sponsored studies. The results of one showed that an “Urgent care clinic study shows ID NOW test performance of ≥94.7% positive agreement (sensitivity) and ≥98.6% negative agreement (specificity) compared to lab-based PCR reference tests.”18
Most importantly, Abbott stated the full results of these studies and analyses are not yet complete. Until the data are released, it's difficult to determine whether the results are accurate. Some hospitals aren’t convinced the results are accurate or they may not want to use the test altogether when a second is required to confirm a negative test.
An NBC News reporter called 10 U.S. medical facilities and found that seven were not using the test. Each cited accuracy as the reason, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, whose representative told the NBC reporter, “No patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been tested via the Abbott ID NOW rapid test. Here, there were concerns about the sensitivity of that test.”19
As demonstrated in previous studies, industry funding can exaggerate outcomes. Researchers have found this to be true in several industries.20 The authors of a paper published in Jama Network came to the conclusion that:21
“Although industry sponsorship of clinical trials can lead to important therapeutic advances, the potential for bias in these studies may exist on multiple levels … By establishing checks and balances for academic-industry partnerships, such proposals may help to mitigate the potential for bias in industry-sponsored research.”
Confusing Data Feed Fear Without Science
Without accurate testing data, large corporations and the media can continue to feed public fear. As I've written about in the past, one of the key players in this process is a man without any medical education whose sole qualification appears to be that he's a billionaire.
Bill Gates has proposed plans that go far beyond mandating a vaccine: His proposal includes digital surveillance to track and monitor people, riding on the coattails of COVID-19. Once in place, global disease surveillance systems will be next to impossible to dismantle and will naturally transition into other functions under the auspices of creating a world where disease can be tracked to improve health. And who doesn’t want a healthy world?
There is also every reason to believe a digital tracking system this intricate will be combined with digital identification and an economic system to enforce compliance. In my series on Bill Gates linked below, I outline some of the steps currently being taken to quietly and surreptitiously go after a surveillance regime monitored and run by organizations with their financial future in mind.
In the past, the behavior could change under the threat of war or terrorism. The current acts of terrorism that trigger behavior change are identity fraud and infectious diseases. The Gates Foundation has direct ties to funding the World Health Organization as well as other groups that shape decisions in the U.K. and the U.S.
This is a moment in history when we will look back and recognize it was a time in which decisions were made that protected or exposed our personal rights and public health. The role of government does not include creating mandates that eliminate personal decision making with regard to vaccination, medical testing, and autonomy. It is your right and responsibility to take control of your health.
Giving control to government or large organizations will eventually strip people of their personal freedoms, with devastating consequences. I encourage you to get educated on the decisions being made “for” you and learn how you can make a difference for yourself and your community.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--7 Gifts Every Medical Professional Will Appreciate

The medical profession is arguably the hardest job out there .
Nurses and doctors work day and night on long shifts to save the lives of patients .
But most times , their efforts go unappreciated .
And although they ’ re not doing it for the praise , most doctors don ’ t mind a little gift from time to time , even if it ’ s a small .
So , if you ’ re lucky enough to have a doctor or nurse in your life , it ’ s high time you show your gratitude for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are seven gifts every medical professional will certainly appreciate .
This is the simplest of gifts you can gift a doctor or nurse , but it 's one that means the most to them .
A card with your heartfelt gratitude for their work will give them the motivation they needed to keep helping others .
Furthermore , it gives them the satisfaction that their work is helping people .
Medical professionals often forego their sleep for hours , even days , during busy shifts .
And so , when they get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft , comfy , luxurious blanket and pillow might be just what they need to address their sleep-deprivation .
This gift says that you care about them and their health , just as much as they care about yours !
The medical profession is quite stressful , and most times , it 's easy for them to forget what 's going on in the entertainment world .
So , surprising them with a Netflix , Hulu , or Disney Plus subscription is one gift they ca n't say no to .
The subscription @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favorite movies and TV shows as they unwind at the end of the day .
After 12+ long hours of running up and down the hospital , all a nurse or doctor wants at the end of the day is to rest their legs .
And so , gifting them compression socks will put a smile on their face , and a spring in their step !
Compression socks improve blood circulation and can help reduce pain .
During those cold nights , doctors and nurses need a comfortable , lightweight jacket to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scrub jackets that not only keep them warm but also look good when worn in different settings is a sure ticket to brightening up their day .
If the nurse or doctor loves carrying their lunch or dinner to work , then a lunch bag is a gift they 'll undoubtedly appreciate .
A quality insulated lunch bag can preserve their food and keep it hot enough until they have some time to stop and eat .
When you do n't know what the doctor or nurse needs , it becomes easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or do n't need .
So , instead of stressing out over what to buy , why not get them a Visa gift card ?
With this card , they can buy whatever they need at home or work .
You may think that it 's not a good gift , but it might be even better than what you 'd have bought them .
Appreciating the medical professionals in our lives is something we need to start doing more often .
And it 's not expensive .
As long as you put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nurse or doctor will appreciate it .
Even if you don ’ t have money , a simple thank you is enough .
After all , it ’ s the thought that counts .

The medical profession is arguably the hardest job out there. Nurses and doctors work day and night on long shifts to save the lives of patients. But most times, their efforts go unappreciated.
And although they’re not doing it for the praise, most doctors don’t mind a little gift from time to time, even if it’s a small medical notepad . So, if you’re lucky enough to have a doctor or nurse in your life, it’s high time you show your gratitude for the job they’re doing.
Below are seven gifts every medical professional will certainly appreciate.
1. A thank you card
This is the simplest of gifts you can gift a doctor or nurse, but it's one that means the most to them. A card with your heartfelt gratitude for their work will give them the motivation they needed to keep helping others. Furthermore, it gives them the satisfaction that their work is helping people.
2. Luxury blankets and pillows
Medical professionals often forego their sleep for hours, even days, during busy shifts. And so, when they get a chance to get some rest, a soft, comfy, luxurious blanket and pillow might be just what they need to address their sleep-deprivation. This gift says that you care about them and their health, just as much as they care about yours!
3. Netflix subscription
The medical profession is quite stressful, and most times, it's easy for them to forget what's going on in the entertainment world. So, surprising them with a Netflix, Hulu, or Disney Plus subscription is one gift they can't say no to. The subscription will help them catch up with their favorite movies and TV shows as they unwind at the end of the day.
4. Compression socks
After 12+ long hours of running up and down the hospital, all a nurse or doctor wants at the end of the day is to rest their legs. And so, gifting them compression socks will put a smile on their face, and a spring in their step! Compression socks improve blood circulation and can help reduce pain.
5. New zipper jacket
During those cold nights, doctors and nurses need a comfortable, lightweight jacket to keep them warm. Gifting them quality scrub jackets that not only keep them warm but also look good when worn in different settings is a sure ticket to brightening up their day.
6. A customized lunch bag
If the nurse or doctor loves carrying their lunch or dinner to work, then a lunch bag is a gift they'll undoubtedly appreciate. A quality insulated lunch bag can preserve their food and keep it hot enough until they have some time to stop and eat.
7. A visa gift card
When you don't know what the doctor or nurse needs, it becomes easy to gift them something they already have, or don't need. So, instead of stressing out over what to buy, why not get them a Visa gift card? With this card, they can buy whatever they need at home or work. You may think that it's not a good gift, but it might be even better than what you'd have bought them.
It’s the thought that counts
Appreciating the medical professionals in our lives is something we need to start doing more often. And it's not expensive. As long as you put in some thought to the gift, the nurse or doctor will appreciate it.
Even if you don’t have money, a simple thank you is enough. After all, it’s the thought that counts.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Puppy Love: Incredible Video Shows Dog and Dolphin Playing Together at the Beach

( TMU ) – A video showing a dolphin playing a game of chase in the shallow coastal waters along a beach is captivating online audiences and showing that dogs may not just be man ’ s best friend , but beloved by all kinds of different animals .
Anastasia Vinnikova was with her daughter walking her medium-sized dog Patrick along a beach along the coast of Crimea ’ s Black Sea on Saturday when she managed to capture the scene of pure joy and friendship between the unlikely pair .
Vinnikova had just begun to record Patrick when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the footage , a pod of nearby dolphins could be seen hunting nearby .
In the meantime , Patrick can be seen running and frolicking in the water before Patrick chased it back onshore .
Clearly enjoying the playful scenario , Patrick touches the dolphin ’ s tail before backing off while the dolphin turns to return to the sea .
The dolphin swims back to the pod that ’ s still circling the water offshore before returning as Patrick scurries over to play with the sea mammal again .
“ Patrick has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t , ” Vinnikova said , according to .
“ In the clip , no one was hurt .
The dolphins are swimming close to the shore to catch fish .
” The video quickly went viral and garnered worldwide attention for capturing the magic moment when Patrick played with his new friend .
commented one user .
“ Thanks for the positive clip .
I ’ m buying tickets to Crimea now.
” While another user said : “ What a wonderful moment !
!
!
!
You really are blessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monterrey , Mexico !
” This isn ’ t the first time that a dolphin can be seen affectionately interacting with curious canines .
Also on Saturday , Magen Peigelbeck was out boating at the Isle of Hope Marina in Savannah , Georgia , when a dolphin swam alongside their boat and began interacting with her two puppies , Stanley and Miles .
In a video of the scene , the dolphin bobs up and down from the water and appears to be saying to the perplexed pups , who bark and growl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It makes me grin and my heart gets big , ” Peigelbeck told .
“ Everyone can get along .
We can learn lessons from animals.
” Back in 2016 , a labrador named Ben living on an island off the coast of Donegal in Ireland also went viral after it was claimed that he befriended a lonely female dolphin living nearby .
According to Ben ’ s owner , Pat , Ben and the dolphin – whom Pat has named – remained friends for quite some time .
Dolphins are renowned for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the planet .
From their playful nature to their sociability and friendliness , as well as their legendary interactions with seafarers , dolphins have inspired the adoration of humans since time immemorial .
Increasingly , human researchers are discovering that dolphins display skills and sophistication previously attributed only to the human species – including strong problem-solving capabilities , a complex system of communication , and apparently , a love for dogs .

By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – A video showing a dolphin playing a game of chase in the shallow coastal waters along a beach is captivating online audiences and showing that dogs may not just be man’s best friend, but beloved by all kinds of different animals.
Anastasia Vinnikova was with her daughter walking her medium-sized dog Patrick along a beach along the coast of Crimea’s Black Sea on Saturday when she managed to capture the scene of pure joy and friendship between the unlikely pair.
Vinnikova had just begun to record Patrick when a dolphin suddenly appeared. As she filmed the footage, a pod of nearby dolphins could be seen hunting nearby.
In the meantime, Patrick can be seen running and frolicking in the water before Patrick chased it back onshore.
Clearly enjoying the playful scenario, Patrick touches the dolphin’s tail before backing off while the dolphin turns to return to the sea.
The dolphin swims back to the pod that’s still circling the water offshore before returning as Patrick scurries over to play with the sea mammal again.
“Patrick has touched a dolphin but I still haven’t,” Vinnikova said, according to Daily Mail. “In the clip, no one was hurt. The dolphins are swimming close to the shore to catch fish.”
The video quickly went viral and garnered worldwide attention for capturing the magic moment when Patrick played with his new friend.
“Enchanting … I enjoyed watching it,” commented one user. “Thanks for the positive clip. I’m buying tickets to Crimea now.”
While another user said: “What a wonderful moment!!!! You really are blessed!!! Congrats and greetings from Monterrey, Mexico!”
This isn’t the first time that a dolphin can be seen affectionately interacting with curious canines.
Also on Saturday, Magen Peigelbeck was out boating at the Isle of Hope Marina in Savannah, Georgia, when a dolphin swam alongside their boat and began interacting with her two puppies, Stanley and Miles.
In a video of the scene, the dolphin bobs up and down from the water and appears to be saying “hello” to the perplexed pups, who bark and growl at the spirited sea creature.
“It makes me grin and my heart gets big,” Peigelbeck told WSAV. “Everyone can get along. We can learn lessons from animals.”
Back in 2016, a labrador named Ben living on an island off the coast of Donegal in Ireland also went viral after it was claimed that he befriended a lonely female dolphin living nearby. According to Ben’s owner, Pat, Ben and the dolphin – whom Pat has named “Duggie” – remained friends for quite some time.
Dolphins are renowned for being among the most intelligent animal species on the planet. From their playful nature to their sociability and friendliness, as well as their legendary interactions with seafarers, dolphins have inspired the adoration of humans since time immemorial.
Increasingly, human researchers are discovering that dolphins display skills and sophistication previously attributed only to the human species – including strong problem-solving capabilities, a complex system of communication, and apparently, a love for dogs.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Boston City Council Bans Facial Recognition Surveillance

The Boston City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to ban the city from the use of facial recognition technology , making the Massachusetts capital the ninth city in the country and the second largest to do so .
“ This is a historic day for Boston where the budget conversation is really focused on shifting resources away from police and towards the community , ” civil liberties advocacy group Muslim Justice League tweeted .
“ And the conversation will not end here !
We want community control over budgeting.
” The council cited the technology 's inaccuracy incorrectly identifying people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejecting its use by the city .
“ Boston should not use racially discriminatory technology that threatens the privacy and basic rights of our residents , ” council member Michelle Wu said in a statement .
On Tuesday , the Santa Cruz , California city council voted unanimously to end the use of facial recognition technology—and the use of predictive policing—by the city .
Civil liberties community organization Oakland Privacy welcomed the decision in a statement from advocacy director Tracy Rosenberg .
“ All over the country , people are calling for transformational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Rosenberg .
“ Walking away from intrusive and invasive surveillance technologies that have never been free of racial bias is one big step on that road.
” A false facial recognition match in Michigan resulted in the arrest of innocent Michigan resident Robert Williams , who is Black , in January .
The Michigan ACLU filed a complaint about the arrest on Wednesday just before the Boston vote .
“ What happened to Robert Williams and his family should be a wake-up call for lawmakers , ” said Evan Greer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group Fight for the Future .
“ Facial recognition is doing harm right now .
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By Eoin Higgins | Common Dreams
The Boston City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to ban the city from the use of facial recognition technology, making the Massachusetts capital the ninth city in the country and the second largest to do so.
“This is a historic day for Boston where the budget conversation is really focused on shifting resources away from police and towards the community,” civil liberties advocacy group Muslim Justice League tweeted. “And the conversation will not end here! We want community control over budgeting.”
The council cited the technology's inaccuracy incorrectly identifying people of color as the main reason for rejecting its use by the city.
“Boston should not use racially discriminatory technology that threatens the privacy and basic rights of our residents,” council member Michelle Wu said in a statement.
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywhere
Ban facial recognition everywherehttps://t.co/7A6aYKHoqb — Evan Greer (@evan_greer) June 24, 2020
On Tuesday, the Santa Cruz, California city council voted unanimously to end the use of facial recognition technology—and the use of predictive policing—by the city. Civil liberties community organization Oakland Privacy welcomed the decision in a statement from advocacy director Tracy Rosenberg.
“All over the country, people are calling for transformational changes in how policing is done,” said Rosenberg. “Walking away from intrusive and invasive surveillance technologies that have never been free of racial bias is one big step on that road.”
A false facial recognition match in Michigan resulted in the arrest of innocent Michigan resident Robert Williams, who is Black, in January. The Michigan ACLU filed a complaint about the arrest on Wednesday just before the Boston vote.
“What happened to Robert Williams and his family should be a wake-up call for lawmakers,” said Evan Greer, deputy director of technology with the advocacy group Fight for the Future. “Facial recognition is doing harm right now.”
Robert Williams wrongly arrested in front of family due to a false facial recognition match; 30hrs detained. As a black man accosted by police the outcome could have been fatal & still the consequences of face misidentification are indelible& irreversible https://t.co/BHH2XPLBjh — Joy Buolamwini (@jovialjoy) June 24, 2020


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Morning Inspiration: How To Pursue Success (Motivational Video)

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consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Living the Dream – Living in Evergreen CO

If the thought of has ever crossed your mind , then you ought to entertain that thought a bit more .
As a person from the city , I can tell you a few good reasons why you should move to Evergreen CO .
But since you are already reading this , we might just have been thinking the same things .
In which case , let me affirm your conviction .
And perhaps I can make you believe that living your dream does not necessarily have to be so complicated .
That first thing I want to point out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Evergreen CO .
It is probably just out of pure dumb luck that I happened to stumble upon the place .
This is one of my motivations in writing this to ensure that everyone that needs to hear about this place gets to have my first hand knowledge about the place .
From the Big Apple to Living in Evergreen CO It all started in the year 2013 , when I was still tending to my adequately paying job in the bustling city of New York .
My fiance and I wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it would not be a good idea for us to raise a child in the city .
We were both out of towners who tried our luck in the big apple .
She was a theater actress and I work at a high-tech company .
The pay was good and I was on the front row seat , drinking in the cultures of the world collide in one big city .
I paid little mind to all the commotion going on around me .
The crimes , the scathing weather , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were all just prices I had to pay for a career and life I gladly pursued .
But , when the thought of raising a child became part of the conversation , I knew that I had to become more aware of the environment I am in .
I could have lived out my entire life in the city , but never in my thought then had I ever figured that it would be a good idea to raise a family there .
So I sat down with my soon to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She and I were already actively trying and because we were so busy with our daily lives , we have not really talked about the kind of environment we were going to raise our child in .
During the moment of solemn discourse , I was sobered .
I knew I had to plan our great escape from the city and that was when I started looking for options .
I grew up in Denver and the rockies were not the perfect place but it was simpler compared to the situation I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a memory I had going with my family in my younger years to a lake house in Evergreen Co .
The memory was vivid and it was lasting and boy was I glad it did .
The Weather Situation While Living in Evergreen CO Growing up in Denver , I was not too about what the weather was going to be like .
If anything , it was going to be an improvement over the weather conditions in New York .
That was the assurance I kept telling my fiance then .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After all , she grew up in the fair weather city of Dallas .
And if we were going to be moving anyway , she suggested going into a place where we would not have any qualms about something like the weather .
So before moving to Evergreen , we planned a whole holiday there together .
During which I wanted to experience what the place had to offer .
But more importantly , we wanted what its worst was going to be like thus we booked for a winter vacation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ place even before we started packing .
She already factored in the price of the snow shovels , snow shoes and other tools for the Arctic that we had to consider in our budget .
Of course I knew she was wrong but being the literal drama queen that she is , she kept me grounded .
I would definitely hear it from her if I seem to be rushing my decisions .
So , at the moment of truth , after we packed for a snow storm , we made our way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new home .
And when we got there , the weather was nowhere near what my fiance had advertised .
Instead of the blizzard we were expecting , we saw a weather that we could just characterize as heavenly .
Of course living here now , I knew that it was not true all year round .
During the usual winter months from November to February , we experience a few snow storms here and there .
The houses are usually built at elevations between 9000 and 7000 feet .
Naturally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will be experiencing .
Generally , the snow storms are not going to be too bad .
The worst you can get is at nine inches of snow during February .
In spring , there are two or three snow storms at most .
And each would give a foot of snow or two .
Living in Evergreen CO is Heaven My fiance then and my wife now were not entirely wrong about the snow situation .
But , living near the rockies , we already know what we were up against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already prepared for the worst and in no way will we be living here unprepared .
What the snow situation has made us realize is how competent the local government is .
Never have I ever had to cancel any of my plans because the roads were blocked by snow .
There are some days where the snow is a bit heavier than usual and in those cases just shovel your way out of it and continue on with your day .

If the thought of living in Evergreen CO has ever crossed your mind, then you ought to entertain that thought a bit more. As a person from the city, I can tell you a few good reasons why you should move to Evergreen CO. But since you are already reading this, we might just have been thinking the same things. In which case, let me affirm your conviction. And perhaps I can make you believe that living your dream does not necessarily have to be so complicated.
That first thing I want to point out is that there is not much information about Evergreen CO. It is probably just out of pure dumb luck that I happened to stumble upon the place. This is one of my motivations in writing this to ensure that everyone that needs to hear about this place gets to have my first hand knowledge about the place.
From the Big Apple to Living in Evergreen CO
It all started in the year 2013, when I was still tending to my adequately paying job in the bustling city of New York. My fiance and I wanted to start a family but always thought that it would not be a good idea for us to raise a child in the city. We were both out of towners who tried our luck in the big apple. She was a theater actress and I work at a high-tech company. The pay was good and I was on the front row seat, drinking in the cultures of the world collide in one big city. I paid little mind to all the commotion going on around me. The crimes, the scathing weather, the generally mean demeanor of people you meet, were all just prices I had to pay for a career and life I gladly pursued. But, when the thought of raising a child became part of the conversation, I knew that I had to become more aware of the environment I am in.
I could have lived out my entire life in the city, but never in my thought then had I ever figured that it would be a good idea to raise a family there. So I sat down with my soon to be wife after a performance and discussed. She and I were already actively trying and because we were so busy with our daily lives, we have not really talked about the kind of environment we were going to raise our child in.
During the moment of solemn discourse, I was sobered. I knew I had to plan our great escape from the city and that was when I started looking for options. I grew up in Denver and the rockies were not the perfect place but it was simpler compared to the situation I was living in then. And I recalled a memory I had going with my family in my younger years to a lake house in Evergreen Co. The memory was vivid and it was lasting and boy was I glad it did.
The Weather Situation While Living in Evergreen CO
Growing up in Denver, I was not too about what the weather was going to be like. If anything, it was going to be an improvement over the weather conditions in New York. That was the assurance I kept telling my fiance then. She, however, was not entirely convinced. After all, she grew up in the fair weather city of Dallas. And if we were going to be moving anyway, she suggested going into a place where we would not have any qualms about something like the weather. So before moving to Evergreen, we planned a whole holiday there together. During which I wanted to experience what the place had to offer. But more importantly, we wanted what its worst was going to be like thus we booked for a winter vacation.
My fiance already had visions of the place even before we started packing. She already factored in the price of the snow shovels, snow shoes and other tools for the Arctic that we had to consider in our budget. Of course I knew she was wrong but being the literal drama queen that she is, she kept me grounded. I would definitely hear it from her if I seem to be rushing my decisions.
So, at the moment of truth, after we packed for a snow storm, we made our way unto the place that could be our new home. And when we got there, the weather was nowhere near what my fiance had advertised. Instead of the blizzard we were expecting, we saw a weather that we could just characterize as heavenly. Of course living here now, I knew that it was not true all year round. During the usual winter months from November to February, we experience a few snow storms here and there. The houses are usually built at elevations between 9000 and 7000 feet. Naturally, the lower you go, the less snow you will be experiencing. Generally, the snow storms are not going to be too bad. The worst you can get is at nine inches of snow during February. In spring, there are two or three snow storms at most. And each would give a foot of snow or two.
Living in Evergreen CO is Heaven
My fiance then and my wife now were not entirely wrong about the snow situation. But, living near the rockies, we already know what we were up against. Knowing my wife, she had already prepared for the worst and in no way will we be living here unprepared.
What the snow situation has made us realize is how competent the local government is. Never have I ever had to cancel any of my plans because the roads were blocked by snow. There are some days where the snow is a bit heavier than usual and in those cases just shovel your way out of it and continue on with your day.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--Updating Your Budget in a Financial Emergency

Sometimes in life , you ’ re on top of the world .
And other times , you fall flat on your face .
You might be going through a tough time right now as businesses shut and people lose their jobs .
It ’ s during a difficult situation like this that you need a plan to help you get through .
A budget is exactly that plan .
The only thing is , for that plan to work , you need to update it to reflect your current situation .
Whatever that may be , here are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so you ’ re better prepared for your emergency .
Reducing your expenses is a good idea — whether your finances are hit by an unplanned bill or you ’ re dealing with the effects of an economic downturn .
Your budget is a spending plan that helps you set aside money for the basics , so you can pay for important things like shelter , medicine , and food .
Only start to think about things like savings or fun shopping if you have anything left over .
Until you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of your budget .
Do this by : • Shopping for the basics with coupons • Contacting your landlord or mortgage company and utility providers about emergency assistance A strict budget tamps the brakes on discretionary spending to free up more cash to cover the essentials .
But what happens if an unexpected expense comes your way when you ’ re already cinching your budget tight ?
You may consider researching installment loans .
The lending specialists at recommend an installment loan may act as a safety net when things go wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important yet unexpected bill when your savings fall short .
But like any credit option , they come with rates , terms , and conditions that may affect how well they fit into your plans .
Take the time to compare your options , so you find the best possible installment loan for your needs .
During a financial emergency , times are tough , but you don ’ t want to ignore your debts .
Paying them late — or not at all — may have serious consequences for your credit score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget ’ s essentials , including any installment loans you end up taking out .
If you ’ re strapped for cash , try hard to make the minimum payments on lines of credit or credit cards .
While not ideal compared to a full payment , it will keep these accounts in good standing until you ’ re back on your feet .
Until then , think about how you ’ ll tackle your debts once your emergency passes .
Compare the to determine which strategy works for you .
The avalanche @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you accrue by paying off the account with the highest interest rate first .
It may take longer to pay off than the snowball method , which promises faster results by tackling the account with the smallest balance .
There is no wrong choice , but there may be a more suitable option for your needs .
Reach out for Help If you don ’ t have a budget , head online to read a guide like this to help you make one .
And if your emergency is more than what these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to a free certified credit counselor .
Just remember , you don ’ t have to face your emergency alone .

Sometimes in life, you’re on top of the world. And other times, you fall flat on your face.
You might be going through a tough time right now as businesses shut and people lose their jobs. It’s during a difficult situation like this that you need a plan to help you get through. A budget is exactly that plan. The only thing is, for that plan to work, you need to update it to reflect your current situation.
Whatever that may be, here are some tips to help you rejig your budget, so you’re better prepared for your emergency.
Pinch Your Pennies
Reducing your expenses is a good idea — whether your finances are hit by an unplanned bill or you’re dealing with the effects of an economic downturn.
Your budget is a spending plan that helps you set aside money for the basics, so you can pay for important things like shelter, medicine, and food. Only start to think about things like savings or fun shopping if you have anything left over.
Until you have expendable cash, consider squeezing every penny out of your budget. Do this by:
Shopping for the basics with coupons
Eliminating unnecessary expenses
Contacting your landlord or mortgage company and utility providers about emergency assistance
Remember Installment Loans Are for Emergencies
A strict budget tamps the brakes on discretionary spending to free up more cash to cover the essentials.
But what happens if an unexpected expense comes your way when you’re already cinching your budget tight? You may consider researching installment loans. The lending specialists at MoneyKey recommend an installment loan may act as a safety net when things go wrong. It may help you cover an important yet unexpected bill when your savings fall short.
But like any credit option, they come with rates, terms, and conditions that may affect how well they fit into your plans. Take the time to compare your options, so you find the best possible installment loan for your needs.
Don’t Lose Focus on Debt
During a financial emergency, times are tough, but you don’t want to ignore your debts. Paying them late — or not at all — may have serious consequences for your credit score, so add these bills to your budget’s essentials, including any installment loans you end up taking out.
If you’re strapped for cash, try hard to make the minimum payments on lines of credit or credit cards. While not ideal compared to a full payment, it will keep these accounts in good standing until you’re back on your feet.
Until then, think about how you’ll tackle your debts once your emergency passes. Compare the snowball vs avalanche method to determine which strategy works for you.
The avalanche method promises to reduce the overall interest you accrue by paying off the account with the highest interest rate first. It may take longer to pay off than the snowball method, which promises faster results by tackling the account with the smallest balance.
There is no wrong choice, but there may be a more suitable option for your needs.
Reach out for Help
If you don’t have a budget, head online to read a guide like this to help you make one. And if your emergency is more than what these tips can help you with, reach out to a free certified credit counselor. Just remember, you don’t have to face your emergency alone.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-25--3 Tips for Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus Pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic causes people around the world to build new routines around working from home and social distancing , even simple tasks like grocery shopping have become fraught .
If you ’ re looking for tips as to how best to handle grocery shopping during the shutdown , here are three tips that can help you buy the food you need in the safest and most responsible way .
One of the easiest ways to shop for groceries while observing social distancing best practices is simply to order your groceries for home delivery .
This is a particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery services that help you order from local producers , which ensures that your food money will be going to support small , artisanal farms and producers hit hard by the pandemic .
For example , in many states you can stay inside and order meat to your door through innovative meat delivery services designed to connect Americans with meats from local farms .
Not only will this help you avoid going out unnecessarily , it will also help ease the burden on the supermarkets and shops in your area , helping keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy safe .
It isn ’ t possible to avoid shopping altogether , of course , so when you do step out it is important to ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to protect yourself and others .
While some states have moved to open up , and others are relaxing the rules around social distancing , this doesn ’ t mean that the virus has ceased to be a threat .
Indeed , with more and more Americans returning to a normal routine , the danger posed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use a mask and gloves may be uncomfortable in the summer , but it helps ensure that you don ’ t become a vector for the disease , and plays an important role in keeping the virus contained until a vaccine is found .
Social distancing has , for many Americans , been one of the most difficult aspects of life during the pandemic .
Millions have had to spend birthdays , anniversaries , and important holidays alone so as to avoid unintentionally spreading the coronavirus to their friends and family .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes shopping quite difficult .
Grocery stores are not really designed to allow shoppers to avoid one another , and while many chains have taken measures to encourage proper distancing , not everyone follows these protocols .
When you go shopping , always be mindful of your personal space , and take care to avoid coming within a meter and a half of others .
This might feel strange , but by doing so you ’ ll be contributing to the safety of everyone around you .
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even a simple thing like grocery shopping is now a complicated dance that involves protective equipment and constant vigilance .
But the more careful everyone is about social distancing , the faster the pandemic will be brought under control , which is why you should do your part to shop responsibly .

As the coronavirus pandemic causes people around the world to build new routines around working from home and social distancing, even simple tasks like grocery shopping have become fraught.
If you’re looking for tips as to how best to handle grocery shopping during the shutdown, here are three tips that can help you buy the food you need in the safest and most responsible way.
1. Order Groceries Online When Possible
One of the easiest ways to shop for groceries while observing social distancing best practices is simply to order your groceries for home delivery.
This is a particularly good idea if you have access to delivery services that help you order from local producers, which ensures that your food money will be going to support small, artisanal farms and producers hit hard by the pandemic. For example, in many states you can stay inside and order meat to your door through innovative meat delivery services designed to connect Americans with meats from local farms.
Not only will this help you avoid going out unnecessarily, it will also help ease the burden on the supermarkets and shops in your area, helping keep some of the most vulnerable workers in the economy safe.
2. Use a Mask and Gloves
It isn’t possible to avoid shopping altogether, of course, so when you do step out it is important to ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to protect yourself and others.
While some states have moved to open up, and others are relaxing the rules around social distancing, this doesn’t mean that the virus has ceased to be a threat. Indeed, with more and more Americans returning to a normal routine, the danger posed by the virus is even greater.
Continuing to use a mask and gloves may be uncomfortable in the summer, but it helps ensure that you don’t become a vector for the disease, and plays an important role in keeping the virus contained until a vaccine is found.
3. Keep Your Distance
Social distancing has, for many Americans, been one of the most difficult aspects of life during the pandemic. Millions have had to spend birthdays, anniversaries, and important holidays alone so as to avoid unintentionally spreading the coronavirus to their friends and family.
It is also one of the things that makes shopping quite difficult. Grocery stores are not really designed to allow shoppers to avoid one another, and while many chains have taken measures to encourage proper distancing, not everyone follows these protocols.
When you go shopping, always be mindful of your personal space, and take care to avoid coming within a meter and a half of others. This might feel strange, but by doing so you’ll be contributing to the safety of everyone around you.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted just about every aspect of modern life, and even a simple thing like grocery shopping is now a complicated dance that involves protective equipment and constant vigilance.
But the more careful everyone is about social distancing, the faster the pandemic will be brought under control, which is why you should do your part to shop responsibly.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--Your Energy Forecast for July 2020 – Retrograde Planets and More

There are so many different things going on in July that I actually forgot to mention in my video that we begin the month with planets retrograde .
This means it ’ s not a great time to plow ahead into new endeavors .
The retrograde planets are mostly the outer ones that affect us less , but powerful Mercury is part of it ( until the 12th ) so it ’ s best to spend your time reviewing and renewing , rather than trying to create something new .
Our three themes this month are : • Moving Fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Masculine last month ) • Inequities Seek Balance – You can feel it .
Both our outer and inner worlds are striving to counter-balance longtime imbalances .
In our outer world , it ’ s about money , race , and power .
In our inner world , it ’ s about balancing our fatherly Capricorn energies with our motherly Cancer energies .
Here are the dates to keep your eye on : JUNE 30 – Jupiter-Pluto Conjunct in Capricorn ( # 2 of 3 ) – The first time they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is the second and the third is coming in November .
Jupiter , the planet of expansion meets Pluto , the planet of death/rebirth and intensity .
This is big .
What did you begin on 4-4-2020 ?
Start July by reviewing that and then make the necessary adjustments to be where you want to be when number three happens on 11/12 .
JULY 1 – Saturn retrograde moves back into the sign it rules — Capricorn ( serious , realist , hard worker , tenacious ) .
Saturn the taskmaster is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to more enforcement of rules , limits , boundaries , etc .
Or maybe this is a sign of your maturation and the ability to put up your own boundaries and rules to live by .
JULY 4 @ 9:44 full moon eclipse in Capricorn .
This ends an intense 5-week Eclipse Cycle and is all about releasing .
What do you want to let go of particularly around Capricorn energy of work , logic , and pushing for external success ?
This eclipse is particularly strong for the US because July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birthday .
Once again we have the 2s and 4s ( sacral and heart energy ) that have been showing up all year .
The time is 9:44 , – 12:44 depending on your US time zone and the birthday number ( 244 ) adds up to 1 numerologically which signifies a new beginning .
So maybe this will mark the beginning of some very new ways — especially in regard to equality , a theme the country was founded on , despite slavery and women ’ s inability to partake in government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returns to 22 degrees of Capricorn where it was Jan 12 when the big stellium occurred and caused our current power structures to begin to crumble , .
It stays here for 8 days .
JULY 12 – Mercury goes direct in Cancer – Avoid any contracts or commitments on this day .
Afterward , you ’ ll find that communicating your emotions and being compassionate to others ’ emotions might be a bit easier .
JULY 20 – New Moon in Cancer @ 10:32 am Pacific .
Another opportunity to set Cancer-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship do you want with your emotions ?
• What kind of home life do you desire ?
• How do you want to create a feeling of security in your life ?
• Do you want to be more compassionate with yourself and others ?
JULY 22 – Positive energy as the sun goes into Leo and Mercury ( in Cancer ) is sextile Uranus ( in Taurus ) which means it ’ s all about money , nature , beauty , and your deepest values .
JULY 27 – Jupiter ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Pisces — the sign it rules ) .
This day is great for inspiration and expansion .
This sextile happens three times in 2020 ( Feb 20 , July 27 , and Oct 11 ) and this is the middle occurrence .
All that visionary energy could cause fogginess , but the fact that Jupiter is in ( the earthy , successful one ) helps you to 1 ) tie your dreams to real-world events and 2 ) makes them more logical and doable .
Remember it ’ s a big retrograde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking back and reviewing and redoing things rather than trying to move forward , especially in the first 11 days of the month when Mercury is retrograde .
Still , Mars will be in its home sign of Aries the entire month , so part of you may want to light things up and move forward since Mars and Aries are all about fire and action .
Use that momentum to look back at anything that needs your attention and your month will feel productive and balanced even while six planets are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Use this month to review , release , and relax into your Divine feminine , Beautiful Soul .
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There are so many different things going on in July that I actually forgot to mention in my video that we begin the month with six planets retrograde. This means it’s not a great time to plow ahead into new endeavors. The retrograde planets are mostly the outer ones that affect us less, but powerful Mercury is part of it (until the 12th) so it’s best to spend your time reviewing and renewing, rather than trying to create something new.
Our three themes this month are:
Emotional University (vs. Relationship University last month) Moving Fully Into the Divine Feminine (vs. Maturation of the Masculine last month) Inequities Seek Balance – You can feel it. Both our outer and inner worlds are striving to counter-balance longtime imbalances. In our outer world, it’s about money, race, and power. In our inner world, it’s about balancing our fatherly Capricorn energies with our motherly Cancer energies.
Here are the dates to keep your eye on:
JUNE 30 – Jupiter-Pluto Conjunct in Capricorn (#2 of 3) – The first time they went conjunct like this was 4-4-20. This is the second and the third is coming in November. Jupiter, the planet of expansion meets Pluto, the planet of death/rebirth and intensity. This is big. What did you begin on 4-4-2020? Start July by reviewing that and then make the necessary adjustments to be where you want to be when number three happens on 11/12.
JULY 1 – Saturn retrograde moves back into the sign it rules — Capricorn (serious, realist, hard worker, tenacious). Saturn the taskmaster is very comfortable in Capricorn but this may lead to more enforcement of rules, limits, boundaries, etc. Or maybe this is a sign of your maturation and the ability to put up your own boundaries and rules to live by.
JULY 4 @ 9:44 full moon eclipse in Capricorn. This ends an intense 5-week Eclipse Cycle and is all about releasing. What do you want to let go of particularly around Capricorn energy of work, logic, and pushing for external success?
This eclipse is particularly strong for the US because July 4 is the country’s 244th birthday. Once again we have the 2s and 4s (sacral and heart energy) that have been showing up all year. The time is 9:44, – 12:44 depending on your US time zone and the birthday number (244) adds up to 1 numerologically which signifies a new beginning. So maybe this will mark the beginning of some very new ways — especially in regard to equality, a theme the country was founded on, despite slavery and women’s inability to partake in government at the time.
JULY 8– Jupiter returns to 22 degrees of Capricorn where it was Jan 12 when the big stellium occurred and caused our current power structures to begin to crumble,. It stays here for 8 days.
JULY 12 – Mercury goes direct in Cancer – Avoid any contracts or commitments on this day. Afterward, you’ll find that communicating your emotions and being compassionate to others’ emotions might be a bit easier.
JULY 20 – New Moon in
Cancer @ 10:32 am Pacific. Another opportunity to set Cancer-related intentions
like:
What kind of relationship do you want with your emotions? What kind of home life do you desire? How do you want to create a feeling of security in your life? Do you want to be more compassionate with yourself and others?
JULY 22 – Positive energy as the sun goes into Leo and Mercury (in Cancer) is sextile Uranus (in Taurus) which means it’s all about money, nature, beauty, and your deepest values.
JULY 27 – Jupiter (in Capricorn) is sextile Neptune (in Pisces — the sign it rules). This day is great for inspiration and expansion. This sextile happens three times in 2020 (Feb 20, July 27, and Oct 11) and this is the middle occurrence. All that visionary energy could cause fogginess, but the fact that Jupiter is in Capricorn (the earthy, successful one) helps you to 1) tie your dreams to real-world events and 2) makes them more logical and doable.
Remember it’s a big retrograde month, so the growth is in looking back and reviewing and redoing things rather than trying to move forward, especially in the first 11 days of the month when Mercury is retrograde.
Still, Mars will be in its home sign of Aries the entire month, so part of you may want to light things up and move forward since Mars and Aries are all about fire and action.
Use that momentum to look back at anything that needs your attention and your month will feel productive and balanced even while six planets are in retrograde and appear to be moving backward.
Use this month to review, release, and relax into your Divine feminine, Beautiful Soul.
Much love and many blessings,
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--10 Wide-Ranging Health Benefits Of Mushrooms

The mushroom is more than a tasty fungus to put on your salad , or in savory dishes .
There is a large variety of them , and they are pretty healthy for you too .
Who would have thought ?
Filled with numerous nutrients , chemicals , antioxidants , and vitamins our bodies thrive on , one would not consider a little thing like the mushroom could possess such health power .
Two such essential antioxidants are ergothioneine and glutathione , which work well together , preventing many adverse health effects such as the effects of stress on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tip of what the mushroom can do for your overall health .
Let ’ s learn the ten amazing health benefits of the mushroom .
at Penn State say the antioxidants “ ( ergothioneine and glutathione ) ” in mushrooms can help protect the brain from future neurological diseases like Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson ’ s disease .
Researchers suggest button mushrooms are the best and to consume at least five a day to help lessen the risk of such diseases .
For those seeking a more healthful diet , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary .
Mushrooms are an excellent replacement for meat , along with being endowed with no fat and no cholesterol .
Add a bonus of only containing 5mg of sodium .
done commanded for the Journal Experimental Biology of Medicine discovered five magic mushroom types that can help lessen the growth of breast cancer cells when consumed .
Those five are Maitake , Crimini , Portabella , Oyster , and White Button mushrooms .
Shiitake mushrooms have an honorable mention also .
It does not stop the cancer cell growth ; instead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thus possibly halting new tumor growth .
Shiitake mushrooms house a sugar molecule called lentinan that can help in eradicating viruses and other nasty microbes .
While mushrooms do not contain cholesterol , studies have revealed that Pink Oyster mushrooms can reduce the bad cholesterol found in rats with elevated cholesterol .
performed by the director of The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine learned mushrooms harbor phytonutrients .
Phytonutrients help stop the plaque build up on your artery walls .
Mushrooms , for being tiny are stuffed fill of the daily vitamins , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thiamine ) , B2 ( Riboflavin ) , B3 ( niacin ) , B5 ( pantothenic ) .
All these B complex specialty vitamins are critical to the way our body processes energy , including how we create new blood cells .
The mineral choline is essential in the maintaining of muscle movement , memory .
Hence mushrooms are the only way many vegans can get some of their vital minerals nutrients and vitamins they need in their bodies .
Mushrooms pretty much have them all .
There is no magic pill to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also called psilocybin , due to the element that gives it psychedelic qualities .
They are estimated to be about 200 mushrooms that contain the psilocybin element .
reported that in testing on patients that were ill and suffering from depression and anxiety , nearly 80 % said they felt more hopeful and enlightened .
They felt more at ease with people .
Even after six weeks , the results were still the same , proving just one dose can help alleviate depression completely .
Neuroscience has discovered the psilocybin reacts somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Therefore , it shows psilocybin found in certain mushrooms can help those who suffer from chronic depression , anxiety , and even PTSD ( post-traumatic syndrome ) .
Inflammation in our bodies is harmful .
Studies reported that a specific mushroom found in Asia called Reishi mushroom has the highest proven anti-inflammatory properties of all fungi .
Reishi mushrooms have been used in Asia for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory benefits .
has been reported in case studies to be quite Studies showed a dose could help lessen the anxiety accompanied by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t ever forget to eat your mushrooms now !
That ’ s because mushrooms have memory-boosting properties .
Researchers in Singapore at the National University discovered if you eat at least ¾ cups of cooked ( not raw ) mushrooms a week , it can help negate your chances of mild memory and cognitive decline .
Another way to get a vitamin D for your bone strength is through mushrooms !
Next time you ’ re in grocers produce aisle takes a look for mushrooms with the UVB label .
These are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not in darkness like most other mushrooms .
Thus , being raised under sunshine , the ergosterol in the mushroom gets turned into vitamin D !
This translates to consuming only 3 ounces of UVB mushrooms .
This will give you the equivalent amount of your daily vitamin D. Are you now enticed to incorporate more fungi in your life now ?
It is effortless to do .
There are tasty mushroom recipes out there .
If you are vegan , mushrooms can often take the place of red meat .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Still , want to incorporate more mushrooms in your diet ?
You can chop up a couple of ounces and mix it into your ground meat or sauces to receive that extra mushroom nutrient pow .
It is preferred to cook mushrooms instead of having them raw because a lot of mushrooms contain tiny amounts of toxins too .
Cooking helps release some of those toxins .
A in Spain suggests the best way serve mushrooms is to either microwave them or grill them .
This way , their vitamins , minerals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you were preparing them in a pan or boil them .
Either way , the health benefits of mushrooms are astounding .
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By Sophia Cooper
The mushroom is more than a tasty fungus to put on your salad, or in savory dishes. There is a large variety of them, and they are pretty healthy for you too. Who would have thought? Filled with numerous nutrients, chemicals, antioxidants, and vitamins our bodies thrive on, one would not consider a little thing like the mushroom could possess such health power.
Two such essential antioxidants are ergothioneine and glutathione, which work well together, preventing many adverse health effects such as the effects of stress on the body and mind. This is just the tip of what the mushroom can do for your overall health.
Let’s learn the ten amazing health benefits of the mushroom.
1. Helps Brain Health
Researchers at Penn State say the antioxidants “(ergothioneine and glutathione)” in mushrooms can help protect the brain from future neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers suggest button mushrooms are the best and to consume at least five a day to help lessen the risk of such diseases.
2. Heart Healthy
For those seeking a more healthful diet, you know the reduction of red meat is necessary. Mushrooms are an excellent replacement for meat, along with being endowed with no fat and no cholesterol. Add a bonus of only containing 5mg of sodium.
3. Powers Against Cancer
Research done commanded for the Journal Experimental Biology of Medicine discovered five magic mushroom types that can help lessen the growth of breast cancer cells when consumed. Those five are Maitake, Crimini, Portabella, Oyster, and White Button mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms have an honorable mention also.
It does not stop the cancer cell growth; instead, it helps the immune system improve, thus possibly halting new tumor growth. Shiitake mushrooms house a sugar molecule called lentinan that can help in eradicating viruses and other nasty microbes.
4. Lowers Cholesterol
While mushrooms do not contain cholesterol, studies have revealed that Pink Oyster mushrooms can reduce the bad cholesterol found in rats with elevated cholesterol.
Further studies performed by the director of The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine learned mushrooms harbor phytonutrients. Phytonutrients help stop the plaque build up on your artery walls.
5. Filled with Speciality Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients
Mushrooms, for being tiny are stuffed fill of the daily vitamins, such as Vitamin D, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic). All these B complex specialty vitamins are critical to the way our body processes energy, including how we create new blood cells.
The mineral choline is essential in the maintaining of muscle movement, memory. Hence mushrooms are the only way many vegans can get some of their vital minerals nutrients and vitamins they need in their bodies. Mushrooms pretty much have them all.
6. Helps with Reducing Mental Trauma and Depression
There is no magic pill to cure-all, but there are magic mushrooms, also called psilocybin, due to the element that gives it psychedelic qualities. They are estimated to be about 200 mushrooms that contain the psilocybin element.
The research reported that in testing on patients that were ill and suffering from depression and anxiety, nearly 80% said they felt more hopeful and enlightened. They felt more at ease with people. Even after six weeks, the results were still the same, proving just one dose can help alleviate depression completely.
Neuroscience has discovered the psilocybin reacts somehow with the serotonin levels in the brain. Therefore, it shows psilocybin found in certain mushrooms can help those who suffer from chronic depression, anxiety, and even PTSD (post-traumatic syndrome).
7. Anti-inflammatory Powers
Inflammation in our bodies is harmful. Studies reported that a specific mushroom found in Asia called Reishi mushroom has the highest proven anti-inflammatory properties of all fungi. Reishi mushrooms have been used in Asia for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory benefits.
8. Helps Eases Addiction Withdrawals
Buy magic mushrooms in Canada has been reported in case studies to be quite helpful when easing one-off addictive drugs such as cigarettes, cocaine.
Studies showed a dose could help lessen the anxiety accompanied by ending a long addiction.
9. Memory Booster
You can’t ever forget to eat your mushrooms now! That’s because mushrooms have memory-boosting properties.
Researchers in Singapore at the National University discovered if you eat at least ¾ cups of cooked (not raw) mushrooms a week, it can help negate your chances of mild memory and cognitive decline.
10. Bone Builders
Another way to get a vitamin D for your bone strength is through mushrooms! Next time you’re in grocers produce aisle takes a look for mushrooms with the UVB label. These are mushrooms that have been grown in sunlight, not in darkness like most other mushrooms.
Thus, being raised under sunshine, the ergosterol in the mushroom gets turned into vitamin D! This translates to consuming only 3 ounces of UVB mushrooms. This will give you the equivalent amount of your daily vitamin D.
Final Thoughts
Are you now enticed to incorporate more fungi in your life now? It is effortless to do. There are tasty mushroom recipes out there. If you are vegan, mushrooms can often take the place of red meat. Not that big of a mushroom fan? Still, want to incorporate more mushrooms in your diet? You can chop up a couple of ounces and mix it into your ground meat or sauces to receive that extra mushroom nutrient pow.
It is preferred to cook mushrooms instead of having them raw because a lot of mushrooms contain tiny amounts of toxins too. Cooking helps release some of those toxins. A study in Spain suggests the best way serve mushrooms is to either microwave them or grill them. This way, their vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are preserved better than if you were preparing them in a pan or boil them. Either way, the health benefits of mushrooms are astounding.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--When the Universe Answers Your Really Big Requests

I did n't know that I was going to write a children 's booklet alone a whole series , but this is how it began… 2018 was an emotionally tough year for my family .
That July we lost our dog to cancer very shortly after his diagnosis , which had been completely unexpected .
And two months prior to that my mother , who had been doing very well with her cancer treatments since 2012 , got a serious infection , which ultimately led to her passing in December .
In the course of five months , two lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mine were gone .
Exactly one month after Mom died , I was walking through my house thinking about how everything was going to be different because of these losses .
How I spent my time and energy was going to change .
The spaces that had been filled before would now be open to receive something new and different , and I wondered what I was going to do moving forward .
I even wondered aloud how I was supposed to serve .
I had n't expected a response , but within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a flash of insight , I was “ told ” that I would write a series of children 's books about the energy of love , the name of the series , that the series would be written in rhyme scheme , the first two lines of the first book , and who the illustrator was meant to be !
Now you might be asking yourself how something as specific as that could have ever materialized .
Well , that insight has a history that was decades in the making , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you combine lots and lots of babysitting with later becoming an elementary school teacher , there 's my lifelong connection to children .
When you add in my many years of studying esoteric philosophy and energy medicine , there 's my connection to energy .
And when you mix the rest of LIFE into that big pot , that was stirred occasionally and seasoned to taste , there 's the recipe for that flash that was then called into being by the act of wonder .
I believe that wonder is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When I wondered about my future , and especially , how I was supposed to serve , I sent out a call that had no attachment to any kind of outcome .
Because my initial thought had quickly morphed into wonder , the rules of engagement changed .
With thinking , you try to direct effects , but the beauty and magic of wondering are that it opens you to possibility – possibility beyond what your mind plans or desires for you .
This experience is what meditating is supposed to achieve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional meditator , I 've had to figure things out on my own .
My practice , if you want to call it that , has always involved ponderings and flashes .
When I wonder about or ponder something , many times I will receive a flash of information relating to it .
There 's never been a whole , complete reveal before , such as with the book series , but , hey , I 'll take whatever I can get !
When you are daydreaming , imagining , “ in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wondering , etc.
, you are literally out of your mind , which makes space for a new bit of reality to flow into your consciousness .
I believe that it works like this because when you are n't fixated on what you to have happened , you 're available to the energy of what Try to catch yourself the next time you are “ spacing out ” while driving , or in the shower , or staring out the window , or getting lost in a project .
Where do you go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What flashes in for you ?
What does it feel like to be there ?
Time seems to stretch in these moments , does n't it ?
Keep that awareness with you so that you can build on it and grow into it , because you never know where your recipe may be able to take you !
Did You Know ?
: love-light ( Book 1 ) , was published in December of 2019 .
Its sweet illustrations and fun rhyme scheme pattern invite readers , especially families , to discover the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn how to engage that energy to help love flow .
It is available for purchase on , as well as other online retailers .
There are multiple books set for this series , and the next two are nearly ready for publishing .
Book 2 is about the energy of the night sky , and Book 3 is about the energy of love and loss .
All three books are illustrated by Stephanie Rosas ( @ chokoreto.paint ) and written in the same rhyming pattern .
Simple energy exercises are provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school teacher and student of esoteric philosophy , I am certified as a Reiki Master , an Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner , and as an Energy Codes Book Facilitator .
You can find reviews for my book from Sheri Hoyte : My book has been featured in local online and print magazines as well as in the Mind Body Spirit Marketplace in the May/June issue of Energy Magazine .
An interview with me is also set to run in the June 24th edition of The Indie View , an online magazine showcasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for updates and inspiration at : Tags : `` featured , big requests , featured , the universe , universe on your big requests , when the universe answers

By Lisa White
I didn't know that I was going to write a children's booklet alone a whole series, but this is how it began…
2018 was an emotionally tough year for my family. That July we lost our dog to cancer very shortly after his diagnosis, which had been completely unexpected. And two months prior to that my mother, who had been doing very well with her cancer treatments since 2012, got a serious infection, which ultimately led to her passing in December. In the course of five months, two lives that had been so intricately tied to mine were gone.
Exactly one month after Mom died, I was walking through my house thinking about how everything was going to be different because of these losses. How I spent my time and energy was going to change. The spaces that had been filled before would now be open to receive something new and different, and I wondered what I was going to do moving forward. I even wondered aloud how I was supposed to serve.
I hadn't expected a response, but within maybe twenty minutes, the universe answered. In a flash of insight, I was “told” that I would write a series of children's books about the energy of love, the name of the series, that the series would be written in rhyme scheme, the first two lines of the first book, and who the illustrator was meant to be!
Now you might be asking yourself how something as specific as that could have ever materialized. Well, that insight has a history that was decades in the making, and this is my take on it… When you combine lots and lots of babysitting with later becoming an elementary school teacher, there's my lifelong connection to children. When you add in my many years of studying esoteric philosophy and energy medicine, there's my connection to energy. And when you mix the rest of LIFE into that big pot, that was stirred occasionally and seasoned to taste, there's the recipe for that flash that was then called into being by the act of wonder.
I believe that wonder is a motivator and activator in the universe. When I wondered about my future, and especially, how I was supposed to serve, I sent out a call that had no attachment to any kind of outcome. Because my initial thought had quickly morphed into wonder, the rules of engagement changed. With thinking, you try to direct effects, but the beauty and magic of wondering are that it opens you to possibility – possibility beyond what your mind plans or desires for you.
This experience is what meditating is supposed to achieve, but since I've never been a traditional meditator, I've had to figure things out on my own. My practice, if you want to call it that, has always involved ponderings and flashes. When I wonder about or ponder something, many times I will receive a flash of information relating to it. There's never been a whole, complete reveal before, such as with the book series, but, hey, I'll take whatever I can get!
When you are daydreaming, imagining, “in the zone”, contemplating, pondering, wondering, etc., you are literally out of your mind, which makes space for a new bit of reality to flow into your consciousness. I believe that it works like this because when you aren't fixated on what you want to have happened, you're available to the energy of what can happen.
Try to catch yourself the next time you are “spacing out” while driving, or in the shower, or staring out the window, or getting lost in a project. Where do you go when your mind is otherwise occupied? What flashes in for you? What does it feel like to be there? Time seems to stretch in these moments, doesn't it? Keep that awareness with you so that you can build on it and grow into it, because you never know where your recipe may be able to take you!
________________________________________________________________
Did You Know?: love-light (Book 1), was published in December of 2019. Its sweet illustrations and fun rhyme scheme pattern invite readers, especially families, to discover the energy of love that lives inside and to learn how to engage that energy to help love flow. It is available for purchase on
BookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/did-you-know1,
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Did-You-Know-love-light-1/dp/1543985076, as well as other online retailers.
There are multiple books set for this series, and the next two are nearly ready for publishing. Book 2 is about the energy of the night sky, and Book 3 is about the energy of love and loss. All three books are illustrated by Stephanie Rosas (@chokoreto.paint) and written in the same rhyming pattern. Simple energy exercises are provided.
Besides my background as an elementary school teacher and student of esoteric philosophy, I am certified as a Reiki Master, an Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner, and as an Energy Codes Book Facilitator.
You can find reviews for my book from Sheri Hoyte:
https://www.sherihoytebooks.com/?s=Did+You+Know%3F+love+light
Emerald Book Reviews:
https://emeraldbookreviews.com/?s=Did+You+Know%3F+love+light
Midwest Book Review's “Children's Bookwatch” May 2020 issue:
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/may_20.htm#series
My book has been featured in local online and print magazines as well as in the Mind Body Spirit Marketplace in the May/June issue of Energy Magazine. An interview with me is also set to run in the June 24th edition of The Indie View, an online magazine showcasing independent/self-published books and authors.
Contact me at:
lisawhitebooks@gmail.com
Follow me for updates and inspiration at:
www.amazon.com/author/whitelisa
www.facebook.com/didyouknowbooks
@lisawhitebooks