consciouslifenews--2020-10-23--5 Myths About Smoking Busted

5 Myths About Smoking Busted

The tobacco industry has worked hard for decades to downplay the negative effects of its products , especially cigarettes .
While certain ads are banned as per the federal government ’ s policies , that doesn ’ t stop tobacco companies from finding ways to appeal to young audiences and make cigarettes seem trendy and sexy .
Due to the continued efforts of the tobacco industry , certain myths have come about surrounding smoking .
Luckily for us , organizations like exist to combat such myths and exposed the tobacco for what it is .
Here , we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about smoking so you can see for yourself just how harmful this habit really is .
You ’ ve probably heard this one before , most likely from a smoker .
This is a dangerous myth that has claimed the lives of thousands already .
Second-hand smoke is dangerous , and is so dangerous , in fact , that many public places have completely banned smoking altogether .
Smoking is nothing less than a public health hazard , as second-hand smoke pollutes the air around the smoker and exposes non-smokers to over 7,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been discovered in those exposed to second-hand smoke , and .
Second-hand smoke can seriously compromise a child ’ s respiratory and immune systems , leaving them more vulnerable to respiratory infections and complications like asthma and the common cold .
Often , children are exposed to second-hand smoke in the home they live in because mom , dad , or another relative is a smoker .
This is even worse because smoking indoors amplifies the effects of the smoke and allows no escape route for it ; effectively poisoning the very air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoke is dangerous , and yes , you can develop lung cancer , heart disease , and other smoke-related complications from it .
Social smokers will usually say something along the lines of “ It ’ s ok , I only do it every once in a while .
Nothing happens from that.
” The truth is , even .
When it comes to tobacco , there ’ s danger in any dose .
This is because of the number of chemicals , toxins , heavy metals , and actual poisons that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , do we allow the tobacco industry to continue selling their products ?
The chemicals , toxins , and heavy metals come from the pesticides and fertilizers used in tobacco growing , and from chemicals used in the curing process .
Let ’ s just say the tobacco companies have lobbied for decades to stay in business , putting money in the right pockets to protect their interests .
Smoking is harmful .
Even just one cigarette can damage your lungs and heart , and immediately cause your blood pressure to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they ’ re earth-conscious , responsible caretakers , but this couldn ’ t be further from the truth .
Tobacco growth and cultivation , along with the curing and packaging process , are responsible for deforestation ( millions of acres annually ) , toxic waste , , and devastation of entire ecosystems .
Did you know that cigarette filters ( butts ) are the world ’ s most littered item ?
Beaches , streets , walkways , forests , and waterways are littered with cigarette butts tossed aside by careless smokers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
That ’ s another myth busted .
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You Can Recover From Smoking Easily One of the favorite tactics of big tobacco is to downplay the addictive properties of cigarettes .
It ’ s no secret that smoking is addictive , and tobacco products are required to have warning labels , but you ’ ll hear the myth that you can easily recover from smoking .
Just quit , right ?
Unfortunately , it ’ s not that easy .
Millions of people attempt to quit every year , but only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why ?
Because nicotine is one of the top five most addictive substances in the world , and the tobacco industry has to contain at least twice as much nicotine .
Even with products like and available to help with addiction , quitting is no easy feat .
Most smokers end up needing help to leave the habit behind for good .
There ’ s nothing wrong with asking for help , of course , but there ’ s something morally wrong about making a product even more addictive to protect profit margins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t Get You Hooked Have you ever been offered a cigarette followed by the phrase “ One won ’ t get you addicted , just try it ” ?
This is a myth that ’ s been around for decades , but it ’ s just that—a myth .
The nicotine content in cigarettes is enough to make your body want more after just one cigarette .
In fact , most smokers started with “ just one ” and came back to the habit at a later time .
Nicotine immediately affects specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get a “ taste ” , they want more .
It ’ s best to avoid cigarettes altogether .
They ’ re nothing but a personal , financial , and public health liability , and big tobacco is among the foremost polluters of the environment on a global scale .
Need I say more ?

The tobacco industry has worked hard for decades to downplay the negative effects of its products, especially cigarettes. While certain ads are banned as per the federal government’s policies, that doesn’t stop tobacco companies from finding ways to appeal to young audiences and make cigarettes seem trendy and sexy.
Due to the continued efforts of the tobacco industry, certain myths have come about surrounding smoking. Luckily for us, organizations like Truth Initiative exist to combat such myths and exposed the tobacco for what it is. Here, we’ll cover some of the most common myths about smoking so you can see for yourself just how harmful this habit really is.
1. Second-Hand Smoke Isn’t Dangerous
You’ve probably heard this one before, most likely from a smoker. This is a dangerous myth that has claimed the lives of thousands already. Second-hand smoke is dangerous, and is so dangerous, in fact, that many public places have completely banned smoking altogether. Smoking is nothing less than a public health hazard, as second-hand smoke pollutes the air around the smoker and exposes non-smokers to over 7,000 chemicals.
Similar illnesses in smokers have been discovered in those exposed to second-hand smoke, and children are especially vulnerable . Second-hand smoke can seriously compromise a child’s respiratory and immune systems, leaving them more vulnerable to respiratory infections and complications like asthma and the common cold.
Often, children are exposed to second-hand smoke in the home they live in because mom, dad, or another relative is a smoker. This is even worse because smoking indoors amplifies the effects of the smoke and allows no escape route for it; effectively poisoning the very air inside the home. Yes, second-hand smoke is dangerous, and yes, you can develop lung cancer, heart disease, and other smoke-related complications from it.
2. Light Smoking Is Ok
Social smokers will usually say something along the lines of “It’s ok, I only do it every once in a while. Nothing happens from that.” The truth is, even light smoking can be dangerous . When it comes to tobacco, there’s danger in any dose. This is because of the number of chemicals, toxins, heavy metals, and actual poisons that are present in tobacco products.
Why, then, do we allow the tobacco industry to continue selling their products? The chemicals, toxins, and heavy metals come from the pesticides and fertilizers used in tobacco growing, and from chemicals used in the curing process. Let’s just say the tobacco companies have lobbied for decades to stay in business , putting money in the right pockets to protect their interests.
Smoking is harmful. Even just one cigarette can damage your lungs and heart, and immediately cause your blood pressure to rise.
3. Smoking Doesn’t Pollute The Environment
Tobacco companies would have us believe that they’re earth-conscious, responsible caretakers, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Tobacco growth and cultivation, along with the curing and packaging process, are responsible for deforestation (millions of acres annually), toxic waste, pollution of airways and waterways , and devastation of entire ecosystems.
Did you know that cigarette filters (butts) are the world’s most littered item? Beaches, streets, walkways, forests, and waterways are littered with cigarette butts tossed aside by careless smokers. Smoking doesn’t affect the environment? That’s another myth busted.
4. You Can Recover From Smoking Easily
One of the favorite tactics of big tobacco is to downplay the addictive properties of cigarettes. It’s no secret that smoking is addictive, and tobacco products are required to have warning labels, but you’ll hear the myth that you can easily recover from smoking. Just quit, right?
Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Millions of people attempt to quit every year, but only a small percentage ever manage it. Why? Because nicotine is one of the top five most addictive substances in the world, and the tobacco industry has engineered its tobacco to contain at least twice as much nicotine.
Even with products like tobacco free dip and CBD oil available to help with addiction, quitting is no easy feat. Most smokers end up needing help to leave the habit behind for good. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, of course, but there’s something morally wrong about making a product even more addictive to protect profit margins.
5. One Cigarette Won’t Get You Hooked
Have you ever been offered a cigarette followed by the phrase “One won’t get you addicted, just try it”? This is a myth that’s been around for decades, but it’s just that—a myth. The nicotine content in cigarettes is enough to make your body want more after just one cigarette. In fact, most smokers started with “just one” and came back to the habit at a later time. Nicotine immediately affects specific receptors in the brain, and once they get a “taste”, they want more.
It’s best to avoid cigarettes altogether. They’re nothing but a personal, financial, and public health liability, and big tobacco is among the foremost polluters of the environment on a global scale. Need I say more?


consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--The LAFD Has Hired The First Ever Firefighting Robot In The USA

The Los Angeles Fire Department ( LAFD ) has secured the assistance of a firefighting robot to quell fires in the city .
LAFD is the first fire department to use Robotics Systems 3 , with an armored yellow exterior and water canon , to march into fires where human firefighters can not .
LAFD Chief , Ralph Terrazas , stated that he could afford to lose one of these wondrous firefighting robots but not a firefighter .
The RS3 is a suitable alternative to enter blazing buildings and ignition sites .
They can pacify massive explosions without human casualties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monica Rodriguez .
RS3 , the firefighting robot , proved to be a game-changer when firefighters were withdrawn from the building with a raging fire on Tuesday .
The robot is a smart car-sized and can easily enter through double doors .
With the plow front , it drove into the burning structure with ease and brought the situation under control .
RS3 made it possible to quell such a destructive fire by spraying water from within .
The firefighting robot acts as a human substitute and strides straight into the center of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrared video cameras act as the eyes and ears of the fire department and locate targets and source of the flames .
It was a RoboCop moment when the RS3 stomped past the firefighters , into the ravenous fire .
Experienced firefighters were hypnotized .
This firefighting robot has a huge capacity of discharging 2,500 gallons of water or foam per minute .
During a demonstration , Terrazas admiringly said that the force of the spray can blast off walls and roofs .
Water can be sprayed vertically from the cannon and function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systems can greatly improve the ways of tackling fires .
It released thousands of gallons of water , during a demonstration and shoved a Chevy Celebrity like a USC lineman with the help of its plow .
Though it is designed to function in urban areas , it can easily mount a 70-degree slope .
A firefighter can remotely operate the RS3 firefighting robot or be tied to it .
It can operate for 10 hours with the help of the heat-shielding equipment .
It can haul up to 1,750 pounds on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RS3 is also applied in Iraq , Afghanistan , and many other nations around the globe .
Many oil companies have registered to acquire such fire extinguishing robots .
Howe and Howe Technologies is the creator of the RS3 and the chassis , which is used to detonate improvised explosives devices .
The chassis has already been tested and approved as a durable robot to disarm IEDs .
The Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad also possesses a BatCat , a 39,000-pound remote control vehicle , with gigantic telescopic arms and looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firefighting robot has been allocated to one of Los Angeles ’ busiest part , Fire Station 3 .
It is a part of the Urban Search and Rescue team .
RS3 was acquired by non-profit fundraising that raised $ 272,000 .
With the help of the major donor , Elon Musk , the RS3 was added with a plow , bells , and whistles .
Terrazas confirmed that RS3 can reach any part of L.A. in a short time and eagerly wait to see how it functions .

Image Credit: Screenshot LAFD
By Mayukh Saha | Truth Theory
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has secured the assistance of a firefighting robot to quell fires in the city. LAFD is the first fire department to use Robotics Systems 3, with an armored yellow exterior and water canon, to march into fires where human firefighters cannot.
LAFD Chief, Ralph Terrazas, stated that he could afford to lose one of these wondrous firefighting robots but not a firefighter. The RS3 is a suitable alternative to enter blazing buildings and ignition sites. They can pacify massive explosions without human casualties as acknowledged by L.A. City Councilwoman, Monica Rodriguez.
RS3 IN ACTION
RS3, the firefighting robot, proved to be a game-changer when firefighters were withdrawn from the building with a raging fire on Tuesday. The robot is a smart car-sized and can easily enter through double doors. With the plow front, it drove into the burning structure with ease and brought the situation under control. RS3 made it possible to quell such a destructive fire by spraying water from within.
The firefighting robot acts as a human substitute and strides straight into the center of the fire site. Several high-definition and infrared video cameras act as the eyes and ears of the fire department and locate targets and source of the flames.
It was a RoboCop moment when the RS3 stomped past the firefighters, into the ravenous fire. Experienced firefighters were hypnotized.
This firefighting robot has a huge capacity of discharging 2,500 gallons of water or foam per minute. During a demonstration, Terrazas admiringly said that the force of the spray can blast off walls and roofs. Water can be sprayed vertically from the cannon and function as a sprinkler system. Such multi-function systems can greatly improve the ways of tackling fires.
It released thousands of gallons of water, during a demonstration and shoved a Chevy Celebrity like a USC lineman with the help of its plow. Though it is designed to function in urban areas, it can easily mount a 70-degree slope.
A firefighter can remotely operate the RS3 firefighting robot or be tied to it. It can operate for 10 hours with the help of the heat-shielding equipment. It can haul up to 1,750 pounds on the 5,000-pound crane.
FIREFIGHTING ROBOTS ACROSS THE GLOBE
The technology of the RS3 is also applied in Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other nations around the globe. Many oil companies have registered to acquire such fire extinguishing robots.
Howe and Howe Technologies is the creator of the RS3 and the chassis, which is used to detonate improvised explosives devices. The chassis has already been tested and approved as a durable robot to disarm IEDs.
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The Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad also possesses a BatCat, a 39,000-pound remote control vehicle, with gigantic telescopic arms and looks like a forklift truck on steroids.
The firefighting robot has been allocated to one of Los Angeles’ busiest part, Fire Station 3. It is a part of the Urban Search and Rescue team. RS3 was acquired by non-profit fundraising that raised $272,000. With the help of the major donor, Elon Musk, the RS3 was added with a plow, bells, and whistles. Terrazas confirmed that RS3 can reach any part of L.A. in a short time and eagerly wait to see how it functions.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--Massive 5-Ton ‘Earthquake Bomb’ from WWII Explodes as Polish Navy Tries to Defuse It

A massive bomb known as Tallboy that was dropped by British air forces has dramatically exploded after it was discovered to be lying at the bottom of a canal in Poland .
Known as an “ earthquake ” bomb , the 5.4-ton Tallboy packed a massive 2.4 tons of explosives – equivalent to roughly 3.6 tons of TNT – and was dropped by Royal Air Force pilots ( RAF ) in an attack on the Nazi German heavy cruiser Lützow during the final weeks of the war in April 1945 .
The RAF deployed several Lancaster bombers from its “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tallboys on the Lützow , but one of the bombs failed to detonate .
The ship sank but managed to survive the attack in the final days of the war as a stationary gun battery versus advancing Soviet forces before it was finally captured and scrapped a few years after the war .
The bomb was discovered last year at a depth of 39 feet ( 12 meters ) with its nose popping out when the area surrounding the port city of Swinoujscie , near the Baltic Sea , was being dredged .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to defuse the massive bomb on Tuesday through the method of deflagration , which involves heating the explosive device until it safely burns .
However , the bomb ended up exploding in the canal , sending a towering plume of water into the air .
Fortunately , navy divers were a safe distance away from the bomb and nobody was hurt by the huge blast .
Over 750 residents were evacuated from the area surrounding the Piast Canal as authorities imposed a 1.5-mile ( 2.4-km ) exclusion zone around the bomb to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Defense began the bomb removal operation on Monday , with navy personnel moving residents as divers assessed how best to handle the dormant Tallboy .
Like much of Europe , Poland faced severe bombing from Allied pilots while it was under Nazi occupation during World War II .
Between 1940 and 1945 , U.S. and British air forces are believed to have dropped some 2.7 million tons of bombs on Europe , with half of that amount being dropped on Germany alone .
The extensive bombing campaign was a part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity of Hitler ’ s Germany by striking major blows at the Third Reich ’ s infrastructure , crippling countless railheads , arms manufacturing facilities , oil refineries , and logistics centers .
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By Elias Marat | The Mind Unleashed
A massive bomb known as Tallboy that was dropped by British air forces has dramatically exploded after it was discovered to be lying at the bottom of a canal in Poland.
Known as an “earthquake” bomb, the 5.4-ton Tallboy packed a massive 2.4 tons of explosives – equivalent to roughly 3.6 tons of TNT – and was dropped by Royal Air Force pilots (RAF) in an attack on the Nazi German heavy cruiser Lützow during the final weeks of the war in April 1945.
The RAF deployed several Lancaster bombers from its “Dambusters” squadron to drop a dozen Tallboys on the Lützow, but one of the bombs failed to detonate.
The ship sank but managed to survive the attack in the final days of the war as a stationary gun battery versus advancing Soviet forces before it was finally captured and scrapped a few years after the war.
The bomb was discovered last year at a depth of 39 feet (12 meters) with its nose popping out when the area surrounding the port city of Swinoujscie, near the Baltic Sea, was being dredged.
Demolition experts with the Polish Navy had tried to defuse the massive bomb on Tuesday through the method of deflagration, which involves heating the explosive device until it safely burns.
However, the bomb ended up exploding in the canal, sending a towering plume of water into the air.
Fortunately, navy divers were a safe distance away from the bomb and nobody was hurt by the huge blast.
Over 750 residents were evacuated from the area surrounding the Piast Canal as authorities imposed a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) exclusion zone around the bomb to prevent any injuries.
The Polish Ministry of Defense began the bomb removal operation on Monday, with navy personnel moving residents as divers assessed how best to handle the dormant Tallboy.
Like much of Europe, Poland faced severe bombing from Allied pilots while it was under Nazi occupation during World War II.
Between 1940 and 1945, U.S. and British air forces are believed to have dropped some 2.7 million tons of bombs on Europe, with half of that amount being dropped on Germany alone.
The extensive bombing campaign was a part of the effort to paralyze the industrial and war-fighting capacity of Hitler’s Germany by striking major blows at the Third Reich’s infrastructure, crippling countless railheads, arms manufacturing facilities, oil refineries, and logistics centers.
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consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--How Illness Can Be Lonely and What to Do About It

“ I wish I could show you , when you are lonely or in darkness , the astonishing light of your own being.
” ~ Hafiz of Shiraz When we think of illness , we don ’ t usually equate it with loneliness ; however , there seems to be a huge connection between the two conditions .
The fact is , when dealing with health challenges , we are most connected to our bodies : we are one with ourselves .
Even when we have thoughtful and caring loved ones in our inner circles , these individuals can never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a physical , psychological , and spiritual level .
Illness is lonely , but loneliness is not just about being alone ; it is a state of mind .
Being lonely is about feeling disconnected from those around you , whether from an interpersonal or universal standpoint .
Those who are lonely feel empty and drained .
For years , I ’ ve pondered the connection between loneliness and illness .
My musings began in 2001 at the age of forty-seven with my first bout of cancer .
While raising three teenagers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I learned that I had an early-stage form of breast cancer called DCIS .
I was given the option to receive radiation , which would result in a severely deformed breast , or to have a mastectomy .
I chose the latter .
I thought it would be better living without a breast than being grossly deformed .
The shock of the diagnosis magnified my already complicated feelings about being an only child .
My loneliness grew deeper because my surgery was the week of 9/11 .
While the country was mourning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the loss of my breast .
The presence of both internal and external mourning magnified my already intense feelings of loneliness .
I chose the best surgeons in the country , and my post-op recovery went extremely well ; however , I struggled emotionally .
No matter how many hugs my husband gave me , telling me how beautiful I was , I couldn ’ t shake the idea that part of my womanhood had been removed—the part of me that nourished my three amazing children .
In spite of all the love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of loneliness that I was unable to adequately describe or shake .
What helped me most was tapping into my lifelong journaling practice .
My journal had always been my confidant and best friend , and its role became more vital during this time .
Fast-forward to the present .
I ’ m thinking about a good friend ’ s experience with loneliness as she navigates her health challenge ( she has stage 3 lung cancer ) .
If you met her , you ’ d think , I want to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderfully devoted husband ; many friends ; a successful interior-design business ; and what appears to be a full , deeply spiritual life .
Working primarily in an upscale California community , she brings magic and joy into the homes of some of America ’ s most beautiful estates .
Because she has such a magnetic personality , many people turn to her for love and support , but sometimes when life shifts in ways beyond our control , we can no longer offer that type of support , and we can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We all know how life can shift from one day to the next .
What happened to my friend over the course of two years was horrific .
In the early-morning hours of January 2018 , she lost her beautiful home in the Montecito mudslide disaster .
The following year , she watched her mother ’ s slow death from lung cancer .
After being knocked down by those two events , she picked herself up and continued with her design projects .
Just when she thought there could be no more horrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with one more life challenge—a cancer battle .
It all began at the end of her workday , when she came home and told her husband that she felt weird but couldn ’ t identify why .
They decided to pay a visit to the local emergency room where an EKG was done .
The doctors found that the lower part of her heart wasn ’ t working .
The end result was that she was told she needed a pacemaker , but in preparation , she had a chest X-ray , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her lungs .
The first priority was to manage her heart issue , and then deal with the lung mass , which surgical intervention showed to be malignant .
This was followed by chemotherapy and radiation .
Under normal circumstances , this story is terrifying , but in this particular case , the terror was magnified by her mother ’ s recent passing from the same disease and being in the midst of a pandemic .
My friend ’ s own health status triggered memories of her mom ’ s last months of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospice care .
Like myself and others who have navigated a cancer journey , my friend contemplates the fragility of her life—but as she does so , a deep sense of loneliness and sadness often overwhelms her .
This post was republished with permission from tinybuddha.com .
You can find the original post here : HOW ILLNESS CAN BE LONELY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT Tags : `` featured , effects of cancer , featured , feeling lonely , how to deal with limiting beliefs , how to not be lonely , @ @ @

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By Diana Raab | Tiny Buddha
“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” ~ Hafiz of Shiraz
When we think of illness, we don’t usually equate it with loneliness; however, there seems to be a huge connection between the two conditions.
The fact is, when dealing with health challenges, we are most connected to our bodies: we are one with ourselves. Even when we have thoughtful and caring loved ones in our inner circles, these individuals can never truly understand what we’re experiencing on a physical, psychological, and spiritual level.
Illness is lonely, but loneliness is not just about being alone; it is a state of mind. Being lonely is about feeling disconnected from those around you, whether from an interpersonal or universal standpoint. Those who are lonely feel empty and drained.
For years, I’ve pondered the connection between loneliness and illness. My musings began in 2001 at the age of forty-seven with my first bout of cancer.
While raising three teenagers, and after having a routine mammogram, I learned that I had an early-stage form of breast cancer called DCIS. I was given the option to receive radiation, which would result in a severely deformed breast, or to have a mastectomy. I chose the latter. I thought it would be better living without a breast than being grossly deformed.
The shock of the diagnosis magnified my already complicated feelings about being an only child. My loneliness grew deeper because my surgery was the week of 9/11. While the country was mourning the horrific terrorist events, I mourned the loss of my breast. The presence of both internal and external mourning magnified my already intense feelings of loneliness.
I chose the best surgeons in the country, and my post-op recovery went extremely well; however, I struggled emotionally. No matter how many hugs my husband gave me, telling me how beautiful I was, I couldn’t shake the idea that part of my womanhood had been removed—the part of me that nourished my three amazing children.
In spite of all the love around me, I felt a deep sense of loneliness that I was unable to adequately describe or shake. What helped me most was tapping into my lifelong journaling practice. My journal had always been my confidant and best friend, and its role became more vital during this time.
Fast-forward to the present. I’m thinking about a good friend’s experience with loneliness as she navigates her health challenge (she has stage 3 lung cancer). If you met her, you’d think, I want to be this woman—she has it all: a wonderfully devoted husband; many friends; a successful interior-design business; and what appears to be a full, deeply spiritual life.
Working primarily in an upscale California community, she brings magic and joy into the homes of some of America’s most beautiful estates. Because she has such a magnetic personality, many people turn to her for love and support, but sometimes when life shifts in ways beyond our control, we can no longer offer that type of support, and we can only try to help ourselves stay afloat.
We all know how life can shift from one day to the next. What happened to my friend over the course of two years was horrific.
In the early-morning hours of January 2018, she lost her beautiful home in the Montecito mudslide disaster. The following year, she watched her mother’s slow death from lung cancer. After being knocked down by those two events, she picked herself up and continued with her design projects.
Just when she thought there could be no more horrible news, she was asked to deal with one more life challenge—a cancer battle.
It all began at the end of her workday, when she came home and told her husband that she felt weird but couldn’t identify why. They decided to pay a visit to the local emergency room where an EKG was done. The doctors found that the lower part of her heart wasn’t working.
The end result was that she was told she needed a pacemaker, but in preparation, she had a chest X-ray, which showed a large mass on one of her lungs. The first priority was to manage her heart issue, and then deal with the lung mass, which surgical intervention showed to be malignant. This was followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
Under normal circumstances, this story is terrifying, but in this particular case, the terror was magnified by her mother’s recent passing from the same disease and being in the midst of a pandemic. My friend’s own health status triggered memories of her mom’s last months of life, and her slow deterioration in hospice care.
Like myself and others who have navigated a cancer journey, my friend contemplates the fragility of her life—but as she does so, a deep sense of loneliness and sadness often overwhelms her.
This post was republished with permission from tinybuddha.com.
You can find the original post here: HOW ILLNESS CAN BE LONELY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT


consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--EPA Reapproves Dozens of Ultra-toxic Pesticides

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency reapproved dozens of toxic pesticides today that are known to cause serious harm to people , wildlife and the environment .
The pesticide reapprovals , known as interim decisions , finalize the EPA ’ s own assessments of human and environmental impacts , which have found far-ranging harms from these chemicals .
The hasty reapprovals include paraquat , which is extremely toxic to people and has been shown to double the risk of Parkinson ’ s disease in farmworkers .
They also include most of the extremely dangerous pyrethroid insecticides that are linked to autism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diseases and are highly toxic to pollinators and fish .
“ The EPA ’ s reckless reapproval of all these extremely toxic , old pesticides will cause serious long-term harm to people and wildlife , ” said Nathan Donley , a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity .
“ We should be banning many of these dangerous pesticides .
Instead the EPA has actually loosened its own prior restrictions for some of them , imperiling farmworkers and children and our crashing pollinator populations.
” The EPA has steadfastly refused to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these herbicides , insecticides and fumigants on endangered plants and animals .
Today ’ s blitz of reapprovals will allow the agency to keep these pesticides on the market until 2035 .
• Paraquat , which has been shown to more than double the risk of developing Parkinson ’ s disease in farmworkers and others suffering occupational exposure ; • Most pyrethroid insecticides , linked to autism , Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson ’ s diseases and known to be highly toxic to pollinators and fish ; • Methomyl , a neurotoxic insecticide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organophosphates such as chlorpyrifos , which the EPA recently found was likely to harm more than 1,100 endangered species —– including highly endangered whooping cranes , San Joaquin kit foxes and all species of protected salmon .
Paraquat is one of only two pesticides still used in the United States that is either banned or being phased out in the European Union , China and Brazil .
It ’ s the most acutely lethal herbicide still in use today and has resulted in the death of at least 30 people in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In addition , occupational paraquat exposure has been associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson ’ s disease .
In response to the EPA ’ s proposal to reapprove paraquat , 52 farmworker , public health , environmental justice , conservation and farmer advocates joined a letter urging the EPA to ban the chemical because of its substantial and demonstrated risks .
Despite its well-documented harms , paraquat use in the United States is higher than it ’ s been in the past 25 years , with use rising nearly 200 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triggered by its use on superweeds that have developed resistance to glyphosate , commonly sold as Bayer ’ s Roundup .
For pyrethroids , insecticides that are known to cause serious harms to human health , pollinators and waterways , the EPA had initially considered a 66-foot-wide buffer of permanent vegetation between fields sprayed with the pesticides and any water body , as well as a 10 mph wind-speed cutoff for spraying .
But with today ’ s interim decision the agency slashes its own proposed protections , mandating only a 10- to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 mph .
Today ’ s decision follows the EPA ’ s announcement last year that it had granted a pesticide industry request to end long-running safeguards legally mandated to protect young children from pyrethroids , which have been shown to cause learning deficiencies .
The agency ’ s decision to increase threefold the amount of pyrethroid exposure considered safe for children relied almost exclusively on confidential pesticide-industry studies and a model developed by a group of pesticide companies that sell pyrethroids .
It ignored contradictory evidence from peer-reviewed , independent studies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in making the decision .
Its decision on 1,3-D ( dichloropropene ) has downgraded the pesticide ’ s cancer rating from “ likely to be a carcinogen ” to “ suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential.
” The pesticide was initially listed as a probable carcinogen in 1985 by the EPA , a finding that was reconfirmed in 1989 and 2005 .
Today ’ s downgrade means the agency does not have to analyze the true cancer risk to people , especially farmworkers , exposed to this poison .
The United States uses about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,3-D each year , making it the fourth-most used pesticide in agriculture .
1,3-D is still listed as known to cause cancer under California ’ s Proposition 65 .
“ The EPA ’ s pesticide office has sunk to a despicable new low in allowing farmworkers , small children and the environment to be sacrificial pawns in the profit schemes of its friends in the pesticide industry , ” said Donley .
“ In rushing to reapprove these deadly chemicals , it ’ s ignored its own scientists and independent researchers , refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and shown itself to be the panting lapdog of a morally bankrupt industry .
”

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency reapproved dozens of toxic pesticides today that are known to cause serious harm to people, wildlife and the environment.
The pesticide reapprovals, known as interim decisions, finalize the EPA’s own assessments of human and environmental impacts, which have found far-ranging harms from these chemicals.
The hasty reapprovals include paraquat, which is extremely toxic to people and has been shown to double the risk of Parkinson’s disease in farmworkers. They also include most of the extremely dangerous pyrethroid insecticides that are linked to autism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and are highly toxic to pollinators and fish.
“The EPA’s reckless reapproval of all these extremely toxic, old pesticides will cause serious long-term harm to people and wildlife,” said Nathan Donley, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We should be banning many of these dangerous pesticides. Instead the EPA has actually loosened its own prior restrictions for some of them, imperiling farmworkers and children and our crashing pollinator populations.”
The EPA has steadfastly refused to complete legally required analyses of the impacts of these herbicides, insecticides and fumigants on endangered plants and animals. Today’s blitz of reapprovals will allow the agency to keep these pesticides on the market until 2035.
Today’s interim decisions include:
Paraquat, which has been shown to more than double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in farmworkers and others suffering occupational exposure;
Most pyrethroid insecticides, linked to autism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and known to be highly toxic to pollinators and fish;
1,3-Dichloropropene, a highly toxic fumigant linked to respiratory problems and cancer;
Methomyl, a neurotoxic insecticide in the carbamate class very similar to organophosphates such as chlorpyrifos, which the EPA recently found was likely to harm more than 1,100 endangered species —– including highly endangered whooping cranes, San Joaquin kit foxes and all species of protected salmon.
Paraquat is one of only two pesticides still used in the United States that is either banned or being phased out in the European Union, China and Brazil. It’s the most acutely lethal herbicide still in use today and has resulted in the death of at least 30 people in the United States in the past 30 years.
In addition, occupational paraquat exposure has been associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. In response to the EPA’s proposal to reapprove paraquat, 52 farmworker, public health, environmental justice, conservation and farmer advocates joined a letter urging the EPA to ban the chemical because of its substantial and demonstrated risks. Despite its well-documented harms, paraquat use in the United States is higher than it’s been in the past 25 years, with use rising nearly 200% since 2009. The increase has been triggered by its use on superweeds that have developed resistance to glyphosate, commonly sold as Bayer’s Roundup.
For pyrethroids, insecticides that are known to cause serious harms to human health, pollinators and waterways, the EPA had initially considered a 66-foot-wide buffer of permanent vegetation between fields sprayed with the pesticides and any water body, as well as a 10 mph wind-speed cutoff for spraying. But with today’s interim decision the agency slashes its own proposed protections, mandating only a 10- to 25-foot-wide buffer and a wind-speed cutoff of 15 mph.
Today’s decision follows the EPA’s announcement last year that it had granted a pesticide industry request to end long-running safeguards legally mandated to protect young children from pyrethroids, which have been shown to cause learning deficiencies.
The agency’s decision to increase threefold the amount of pyrethroid exposure considered safe for children relied almost exclusively on confidential pesticide-industry studies and a model developed by a group of pesticide companies that sell pyrethroids. It ignored contradictory evidence from peer-reviewed, independent studies and advice from two separate scientific advisory panels in making the decision.
Its decision on 1,3-D (dichloropropene) has downgraded the pesticide’s cancer rating from “likely to be a carcinogen” to “suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential.” The pesticide was initially listed as a probable carcinogen in 1985 by the EPA, a finding that was reconfirmed in 1989 and 2005. Today’s downgrade means the agency does not have to analyze the true cancer risk to people, especially farmworkers, exposed to this poison. The United States uses about 40 million to 50 million pounds of 1,3-D each year, making it the fourth-most used pesticide in agriculture. 1,3-D is still listed as known to cause cancer under California’s Proposition 65.
“The EPA’s pesticide office has sunk to a despicable new low in allowing farmworkers, small children and the environment to be sacrificial pawns in the profit schemes of its friends in the pesticide industry,” said Donley. “In rushing to reapprove these deadly chemicals, it’s ignored its own scientists and independent researchers, refused to protect human health and the environment, and shown itself to be the panting lapdog of a morally bankrupt industry.”


consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--First Medical Marijuana Businesses Open In Missouri

Last weekend , the first medical marijuana dispensaries opened in Missouri despite federal prohibition .
Retail medical marijuana sales kicked off in the Show-Me State last Saturday with the opening of two dispensaries run by N ’ Bliss in the St. Louis area .
Another dispensary opened Monday in the Kansas City area .
Missouri legalized medical marijuana through a ballot measure in 2018 .
Under the law , the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services was tasked with establishing a licensing structure for the cultivation , testing and sale of medical cannabis .
Patients can grow up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can cultivate up to 18 .
Doctors can recommend medical cannabis for any condition they see fit ; there is no specific list of qualifying disorders .
According to Marijuana Moment , the state has licensed 192 retailers to date .
Over 65,000 Missourians have registered with the state ’ s medical access program .
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act ( CSA ) passed in 1970 , the federal government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana .
Of course , the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate cannabis within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court .
If you doubt this , ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment to institute federal alcohol prohibition .
Despite federal prohibition , Missouri legalized medical marijuana .
This removes one layer of law punishing the possession and use of marijuana in the state , even though federal prohibition remains in effect .
This is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state , not federal law .
When states stop enforcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests .
Furthermore , figures indicate it would take 40 percent of the DEA ’ s yearly-budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single state .
That doesn ’ t include the cost of prosecution .
The lesson ?
The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance .
Missouri joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition , and nullifying it in practice .
Colorado , Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first states to legalize recreational cannabis , and California , Nevada , Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016 .
Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018 .
Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through a legislative act in 2018 .
Illinois followed suit in 2019 .
With 34 states including Missouri allowing cannabis for medical use , the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can ’ t enforce prohibition anymore .
The lesson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people say , ‘ No !
’ to the federal government , and enough states pass laws backing those people up , there ’ s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws , regulations or mandates down our throats .
Michael Maharrey [ send him email ] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center , where this article first appeared .
He proudly resides in the original home of the Principles of ’ 98 – Kentucky .
See his blog archive here and his article archive here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book , Our Last Hope : Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty .
You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.co .
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By Michael Maharrey | Activist Post
Last weekend, the first medical marijuana dispensaries opened in Missouri despite federal prohibition.
Retail medical marijuana sales kicked off in the Show-Me State last Saturday with the opening of two dispensaries run by N’Bliss in the St. Louis area. Another dispensary opened Monday in the Kansas City area.
The dispensaries reportedly opened to long lines.
Missouri legalized medical marijuana through a ballot measure in 2018. Under the law, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services was tasked with establishing a licensing structure for the cultivation, testing and sale of medical cannabis. Patients can grow up to six marijuana plants; a licensed caretaker can cultivate up to 18. Doctors can recommend medical cannabis for any condition they see fit; there is no specific list of qualifying disorders.
Brenda Dougherty told ABC News marijuana helps her manage chronic pain.
“I don’t want to take any more pills,” she said. “I know this will help. To be quite honest, I have tried it and, yes, it does help.”
According to Marijuana Moment, the state has licensed 192 retailers to date. Over 65,000 Missourians have registered with the state’s medical access program.
EFFECT ON FEDERAL PROHIBITION
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) passed in 1970, the federal government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana. Of course, the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate cannabis within the borders of a state, despite the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court. If you doubt this, ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment to institute federal alcohol prohibition.
Despite federal prohibition, Missouri legalized medical marijuana. This removes one layer of law punishing the possession and use of marijuana in the state, even though federal prohibition remains in effect. This is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state, not federal law. When states stop enforcing marijuana laws, they sweep away most of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests.
Furthermore, figures indicate it would take 40 percent of the DEA’s yearly-budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single state. That doesn’t include the cost of prosecution. The lesson? The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance.
A GROWING MOVEMENT
Missouri joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition, and nullifying it in practice.
Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and Alaska were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis, and California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016. Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018. Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through a legislative act in 2018. Illinois followed suit in 2019.
With 34 states including Missouri allowing cannabis for medical use, the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can’t enforce prohibition anymore.
The lesson here is pretty straightforward. When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations or mandates down our throats.
About the Author
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center, where this article first appeared. He proudly resides in the original home of the Principles of ’98 – Kentucky. See his blog archive here and his article archive here. He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.co.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--Morning Inspiration: How To Be The Best In Your Field (Motivational Video with Muhammad Ali)

Muhammad Ali was a great fighter in his time but he would try to prove to others that he was @ @ @ @ @ .
What does it take to be the best in your field of endeavor ?
@ @ @ @ @ the “ greatest.
” “ I hear a lot of talk about old time great @ @ @ @ @ say that Joe Lewis , Jack Dempsey , Jack Johnson , Joe Jeffries and all @ @ @ @ @ the likes of myself , Muhammad Ali .
After watching these films , watching their @ @ @ @ @ , watching how they fought , watching the footwork and their speed ; my critics @ @ @ @ @ the fastest heavyweight in the history of boxing with feet and hands.
” Tags : @ @ @ @ @ how to accomplish goals , how to achieve greatness , How to achieve your dreams @ @ @ @ @

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consciouslifenews--2020-10-24--How Can You Best Manage Your Mental Health As The Pandemic Continues Over Winter?

There 's little doubt that the ongoing has had a huge effect on every aspect of modern life – from the economy , to our careers and relationships .
Learning to cope with it 's restrictions and challenges represents the biggest mental health struggle of our times .
During the first wave of restrictions , adrenaline fuelled some of us more than others .
But that can only sustain anybody for so long , and as time goes on and the restrictions kick back in , it can not sustain us .
With the onset of the winter months when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , skies are literally greyer and we spend more time in darkness , this can become even harder to cope with .
So what are the tools and techniques you can use to and cope with the ongoing uncertainty in the world right now ?
A little realism can be a very good thing when it comes to coping in difficult circumstances and .
There is a kind of pressure from various sources to make your periods of quarantine insanely productive – to learn new skills and forget better quality relationships with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We feel like we need to have gained something from the sacrifice – some kind of enlightenment or prize endeavor .
But that kind of thinking can be very dangerous for our mental health .
It completely minimizes the considerable psychological and emotional burden of dealing with the reality of the pandemic and everything that comes with it – reduced social support , loss of status , financial difficulties , lack of structure , health worries , pressure to deliver remotely at work , to homeschool children or to look after vulnerable elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These things are more than enough – writing a bestselling novel or running the equivalent of a marathon each week do not also need to become part of your to-do list or another stick to beat yourself with .
Being kind to yourself – and those around you – is incredibly important at the moment .
If you experience a loss of focus , persistent distraction or that is a perfectly natural response to the extended state of fight-or-flight we 've all been plunged into .
Make smaller scale , realistic goals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and look to appreciate the little things now more than ever .
Be Proactive About Your Mental Health One of the best steps you can take is to make a plan to manage your own stresses and anxieties very proactively .
This is an important commitment to stop negative feelings spiralling and to help you feel a measure of control in the face of such a complex situation where so much seems uncontrollable .
This can involve simple actions such as ensuring you by banning electronic devices that emit blue light from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a little cool and that you have comfortable bedding for the season .
It could be making time to incorporate recognized wellness practices such as yoga , mindfulness or into your day .
Eating well is another pillar of good mental health , so find some you can prepare in advance and freeze to save on time .
Be conscious of your consumption of alcohol and the methods that you use to unwind .
If you feel that you are beginning to develop a dependency on them , question your intake .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ already , consider seeking support for .
Now is not the time to be trying to battle your demons alone .
Exercise is another useful tool for regulating stress levels and giving a positive focus .
What works for you will be highly individual , so try things out and find a new routine that supports your wellbeing .
Managing distress on a scale such as we are seeing right now requires focus .
Sit down and think about situations , certain thoughts or physical sensations that make you feel overwhelmed .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a that can leave us struggling to cope .
The key lies in being able to identify and recognise these red flags and then choosing what to do with them .
We do n't have to let thoughts and feelings influence our actions .
We have the choice to control what we do .
Break the loop by becoming conscious of these thoughts happening , and using practical interventions such as to lower the stress hormones in your brain and the physical symptoms of panic .
This can calm down the cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the hardest aspects of pandemic living has been the complete disruption of all of our routines .
A daily routine is comforting : it provides structure , security and a sense of purpose .
Routines are a useful tool in terms of and can help us to accept the new reality we 're currently living in .
It 's crucial to create clear boundaries between working time and personal time when working from home .
This applies both to the hours you work and the mental space you give it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxes you and make sure you have allocated time to do it .
Blurred boundaries lead to stress , and they are much easier to slip into working from home all the time , so be strict about enforcing the distinction yourself .
Restrict your work to short bursts using the , interspersing it with regular breaks .
This will bring you much more success with productivity and allow you to bring much more mental clarity than dragging a task out over hours and hours .
It 's also vital to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending the entire day slumped over your desk .
A brisk walk outside in the sunshine will boost your immune system , brighten your mood , get your circulation going and help to reset or maintain your body 's , which in turn helps with sleep and alertness .

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There's little doubt that the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic has had a huge effect on every aspect of modern life – from the economy, to our careers and relationships. Learning to cope with it's restrictions and challenges represents the biggest mental health struggle of our times. During the first wave of restrictions, adrenaline fuelled some of us more than others. But that can only sustain anybody for so long, and as time goes on and the restrictions kick back in, it cannot sustain us. With the onset of the winter months when the days are shorter, temperatures plummet, skies are literally greyer and we spend more time in darkness, this can become even harder to cope with. So what are the tools and techniques you can use to manage your own mental health and cope with the ongoing uncertainty in the world right now?
Manage Your Own Expectations
A little realism can be a very good thing when it comes to coping in difficult circumstances and developing emotional resilience . There is a kind of pressure from various sources to make your periods of quarantine insanely productive – to learn new skills and forget better quality relationships with the enforced time out from the rush. We feel like we need to have gained something from the sacrifice – some kind of enlightenment or prize endeavor. But that kind of thinking can be very dangerous for our mental health. It completely minimizes the considerable psychological and emotional burden of dealing with the reality of the pandemic and everything that comes with it – reduced social support, loss of status, financial difficulties, lack of structure, health worries, pressure to deliver remotely at work, to homeschool children or to look after vulnerable elderly loved ones as best you can. These things are more than enough – writing a bestselling novel or running the equivalent of a marathon each week do not also need to become part of your to-do list or another stick to beat yourself with. Being kind to yourself – and those around you – is incredibly important at the moment. If you experience a loss of focus, persistent distraction or low motivation that is a perfectly natural response to the extended state of fight-or-flight we've all been plunged into. Make smaller scale, realistic goals for yourself in this time of change, and look to appreciate the little things now more than ever.
Be Proactive About Your Mental Health
One of the best steps you can take is to make a plan to manage your own stresses and anxieties very proactively. This is an important commitment to stop negative feelings spiralling and to help you feel a measure of control in the face of such a complex situation where so much seems uncontrollable. This can involve simple actions such as ensuring you get enough quality sleep a night by banning electronic devices that emit blue light from the bedroom, making sure it's dark and a little cool and that you have comfortable bedding for the season. It could be making time to incorporate recognized wellness practices such as yoga, mindfulness or controlled breathing techniques into your day. Eating well is another pillar of good mental health, so find some simple healthy recipes you can prepare in advance and freeze to save on time. Be conscious of your consumption of alcohol and the methods that you use to unwind. If you feel that you are beginning to develop a dependency on them, question your intake. If you know you have a problem already, consider seeking support for inpatient addiction treatment . Now is not the time to be trying to battle your demons alone. Exercise is another useful tool for regulating stress levels and giving a positive focus. What works for you will be highly individual, so try things out and find a new routine that supports your wellbeing.
Understand Your Warning Signs
Managing distress on a scale such as we are seeing right now requires focus. Sit down and think about situations, certain thoughts or physical sensations that make you feel overwhelmed. Our thoughts and feelings all too often feed into a negative emotional spiral that can leave us struggling to cope. The key lies in being able to identify and recognise these red flags and then choosing what to do with them. We don't have to let thoughts and feelings influence our actions. We have the choice to control what we do. Break the loop by becoming conscious of these thoughts happening, and using practical interventions such as box breathing to lower the stress hormones in your brain and the physical symptoms of panic. This can calm down the cycle and help you to take back control.
Develop A New Routine


consciouslifenews--2020-10-25--Your Horoscope and Astrology Overview for Oct 26-Nov 01, 2020

The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 26th October 2020 .
To get this week 's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign , click on the link corresponding to your sign : All week Jupiter and Pluto are very closely aligned .
Jupiter governs international affairs , borders , trading , growth , philosophies and higher principles .
Next to Pluto the zodiac 's perhaps most ruthless agent , and especially with Jupiter in its fall , a less than helpful event which occurs every 12 years with the planets transit through the sign of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has not just been in the stock market , but loss of life .
One of the things that seems to have characterised the Covid 19 outbreak is the propagation of beliefs .
But this virus ca n't necessarily be measured only in terms of how many people it kills ( which has been tragic and heart-breaking ) but in how relentlessly infectious it is .
So the growth of Jupiter has been the growth of the numbers getting it , and being a truly world event , few have been immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , freedom of movement wise ( very Jupitarian ) but also financially wise too .
Because Mars has been angling in such a hostile way to the posse of planets in Capricorn ( in Jupiter , Pluto and Saturn ) since the end of July , and then been in retrograde , then tangled with the New Moon in Libra we have a perfect storm of outspoken protest , counter viewpoints being exchange , fake news , conspiracy theories etc etc and this has been fed in part by a largely unsupervised social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All this is likely to reach a crescendo at this time , however as Mercury reverses into , and Venus advances to the sign of Libra we do have an opportunity to listen , understand and exchange ideas with more balance .
The air element which governs Libra is about communication and finding a greater sense of equilibrium can be good for us all .
But the second half of the week does see strict Saturn in a limiting square with Mercury .
In terms of the overall zodiac this emphasises the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diplomacy may work well for some , others of us may still encounter an overbearing or rather more officious person that we find hard to take .
The second half of the week also sees the Sun opposite Uranus , bring the potential for surprises , sparks , ignition , friction , resistance to change or sudden changes and separations occurring .
As ever in this turbulent year , patience really will be a virtue .
There may be some things that trigger us that we feel we most react to , whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other cheek .
This aspect encapsulates the week 's most notable event , the Blue Moon of Saturday .
The second Full Moon of October , this brings a restless vibe to bear , and things that have been stuck , hidden , resistant or bogged down can suddenly need urgent attention .
Especially important will be the need to manage our resources , with sudden costs or drops in revenue possible , but still the likelihood is that things that we can no longer resist will need tackling either for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily , Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993 .
Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain greater personal awareness , to better guide their life moves .
Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and his work appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , globally .
Enjoy Patrick ’ s forecasts every day on CLN .
Learn more about Patrick http : //www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time , if known , Date and Place of Birth here https : //www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/

By Patrick Arundell | PatrickArundell.com
The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 26th October 2020.
To get this week's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign, click on the link corresponding to your sign:
All week Jupiter and Pluto are very closely aligned. Jupiter governs international affairs, borders, trading, growth, philosophies and higher principles. Next to Pluto the zodiac's perhaps most ruthless agent , and especially with Jupiter in its fall, a less than helpful event which occurs every 12 years with the planets transit through the sign of Capricorn, the growth sadly this year, has not just been in the stock market, but loss of life.
One of the things that seems to have characterised the Covid 19 outbreak is the propagation of beliefs. But this virus can't necessarily be measured only in terms of how many people it kills (which has been tragic and heart-breaking) but in how relentlessly infectious it is. So the growth of Jupiter has been the growth of the numbers getting it, and being a truly world event, few have been immune from its impact but that health wise, freedom of movement wise (very Jupitarian) but also financially wise too.
Because Mars has been angling in such a hostile way to the posse of planets in Capricorn (in Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn) since the end of July, and then been in retrograde, then tangled with the New Moon in Libra we have a perfect storm of outspoken protest, counter viewpoints being exchange, fake news, conspiracy theories etc etc and this has been fed in part by a largely unsupervised social media and poor leadership in many countries. All this is likely to reach a crescendo at this time, however as Mercury reverses into, and Venus advances to the sign of Libra we do have an opportunity to listen, understand and exchange ideas with more balance. The air element which governs Libra is about communication and finding a greater sense of equilibrium can be good for us all.
But the second half of the week does see strict Saturn in a limiting square with Mercury. In terms of the overall zodiac this emphasises the 7th/10th House Axis, suggesting that whilst diplomacy may work well for some, others of us may still encounter an overbearing or rather more officious person that we find hard to take.
The second half of the week also sees the Sun opposite Uranus, bring the potential for surprises, sparks, ignition, friction, resistance to change or sudden changes and separations occurring. As ever in this turbulent year, patience really will be a virtue. There may be some things that trigger us that we feel we most react to, whilst others may be better met by turning the other cheek.
This aspect encapsulates the week's most notable event, the Blue Moon of Saturday. The second Full Moon of October, this brings a restless vibe to bear, and things that have been stuck, hidden, resistant or bogged down can suddenly need urgent attention. Especially important will be the need to manage our resources, with sudden costs or drops in revenue possible, but still the likelihood is that things that we can no longer resist will need tackling either for us as individuals or for us all collectively. For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes
Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993. Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain greater personal awareness, to better guide their life moves. Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and his work appears on websites and in magazines and newspapers, globally. Enjoy Patrick’s forecasts every day on CLN. Learn more about Patrick http://www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time, if known, Date and Place of Birth here https://www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/


consciouslifenews--2020-10-25--Guilt-Free Joy and How to Get Some

Guilt-Free Joy and How to Get Some

Something dawned on me the other day when I was thinking about how fast the year had gone by .
As I was reassessing my goals for my coaching business , my website , etc .
super excited to roll out some new ideas…I could hear the usual voice in my head in the background , while a quiet , yet demanding whisper at the moment , steadily increasing to an in-your-face roar of how little I ’ ve once again accomplished as another year flies by , just waiting to pounce on the tidbit of joy I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t “ fully ” yet accomplished… And then I think… ” According to WHO ?
?
?
” .
Who am I competing against except who I used to be anyway ?
Sure , we may compete against one another for sport , for jobs , for the mere satisfaction of the ego…whatever the reason might be , in the end , the only competition that ever really counts is the one we kept up not against , but WITH ourselves .
So why be a jerk to yourself about it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach you never had ?
Why not let it be OK where I am right now for once ?
When we choose to be brave enough about how we treat ourselves , it allows us a wider perspective on where we are in our lives in relation to any goals we ’ ve set forth for ourselves , which could ultimately help us get there a lot faster and more effectively .
It also shows us where , if we ’ ve reached this awareness , a new perspective to come from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit and a lot nicer to work with .
And it doesn ’ t come from a place of empty egoic need to fill a space inside with something outside .
No , it comes from the heart and a need to grow and expand ; to create and express .
As when we relax into life , this is what we naturally do .
And it ’ s funny how when we start to actually enjoy our lives , some of us think we ’ re either doing something wrong and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in flames any second , or that ( basically from the same line of fear energy ) , that it simply will not last and therefore we MUST self-sabotage it and push it away immediately , because at least then we know we had control .
I think if we were taught a bit differently when it comes to our dreams , our inspirations , our talents and gifts , etc .
when we are children and not sold the idea we need to diminish those things that make us happy but not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we must sell our very sense of spirit to become someone else ’ s idea of success .
And even if we achieve THAT , we soon find that it ’ s not fulfilling…there is always more to reach for , more to want .
And that ’ s just it…as much as we can say that the only constant is change itself , we all continue to fight change constantly !
We know the calm release of relaxation and how it feels to let go after a long day .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop pushing against life , to stop trying to fight the current and to float instead .
Once we can master the art of floating with a conscious release , we can keep the awareness of our choices , and also our responsibilities and consequences of those choices .
We aren ’ t just saying , “ fuck it all , screw it , I just don ’ t care anymore !
” and give up , we are NOT giving up .
What we are doing , however , is letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple ( yet never easy ) act of letting go , that we allow joy to flow directly to us from the Universe , from Source , from God , from whatever funnel of abundance you resonate most with .
We are not restricting the flow by holding so tightly ( literally ) to needing control over everything in your life .
When you realize that life is not happening to you , but rather responding to you , you stop fighting so hard because there is no fight , just the illusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constant inner war of “ change ” or “ remain ” .
Which brings up back to the constant of change…it is not punishing nor rewarding us by bringing us joy then always coming to rip it away , but simply breathing in accordance with all of existence .
Ever-cycling , pattern-spiraling to bring back around to us , again and again , the lessons we are yet to learn .
And the joy that we are meant to build upon like a foundation of gold within our hearts ; the trick is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one can truly ever take it from us ; they can only make us believe it is gone… One can not hold this truth in their heart without also protecting the peace that comes with it .
Because deep within hides the knowing that when we hold too tightly , everything is lost and nothing is gained…but when we connect deeply enough to this truth , everything is gained and nothing is lost .
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master , heart-centered Graphic Designer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & awareness .
She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality .
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Something dawned on me the other day when I was thinking about how fast the year had gone by. As I was reassessing my goals for my coaching business, my website, etc. super excited to roll out some new ideas…I could hear the usual voice in my head in the background, while a quiet, yet demanding whisper at the moment, steadily increasing to an in-your-face roar of how little I’ve once again accomplished as another year flies by, just waiting to pounce on the tidbit of joy I’d mustered out of some goals I haven’t “fully” yet accomplished…
And then I think…”According to WHO???”. Who am I competing against except who I used to be anyway? Sure, we may compete against one another for sport, for jobs, for the mere satisfaction of the ego…whatever the reason might be, in the end, the only competition that ever really counts is the one we kept up not against, but WITH ourselves. So why be a jerk to yourself about it? Why not instead be the best damn coach you never had? Why not let it be OK where I am right now for once?
When we choose to be brave enough about how we treat ourselves, it allows us a wider perspective on where we are in our lives in relation to any goals we’ve set forth for ourselves, which could ultimately help us get there a lot faster and more effectively.
It also shows us where, if we’ve reached this awareness, a new perspective to come from that perhaps is a little kinder to the spirit and a lot nicer to work with. And it doesn’t come from a place of empty egoic need to fill a space inside with something outside. No, it comes from the heart and a need to grow and expand; to create and express.
As when we relax into life, this is what we naturally do. And it’s funny how when we start to actually enjoy our lives, some of us think we’re either doing something wrong and this whole shithouse is about to go up in flames any second, or that (basically from the same line of fear energy), that it simply will not last and therefore we MUST self-sabotage it and push it away immediately, because at least then we know we had control.
I think if we were taught a bit differently when it comes to our dreams, our inspirations, our talents and gifts, etc. when we are children and not sold the idea we need to diminish those things that make us happy but not enough money as a career, or that we must sell our very sense of spirit to become someone else’s idea of success. And even if we achieve THAT, we soon find that it’s not fulfilling…there is always more to reach for, more to want.
And that’s just it…as much as we can say that the only constant is change itself, we all continue to fight change constantly! We know the calm release of relaxation and how it feels to let go after a long day. That is because we’ve allowed ourselves to stop pushing against life, to stop trying to fight the current and to float instead.
Once we can master the art of floating with a conscious release, we can keep the awareness of our choices, and also our responsibilities and consequences of those choices. We aren’t just saying, “fuck it all, screw it, I just don’t care anymore!” and give up, we are NOT giving up. What we are doing, however, is letting go.
And it is in this simple (yet never easy) act of letting go, that we allow joy to flow directly to us from the Universe, from Source, from God, from whatever funnel of abundance you resonate most with. We are not restricting the flow by holding so tightly (literally) to needing control over everything in your life.
When you realize that life is not happening to you, but rather responding to you, you stop fighting so hard because there is no fight, just the illusion of battle, a reflection of the constant inner war of “change” or “remain”. Which brings up back to the constant of change…it is not punishing nor rewarding us by bringing us joy then always coming to rip it away, but simply breathing in accordance with all of existence. Ever-cycling, pattern-spiraling to bring back around to us, again and again, the lessons we are yet to learn. And the joy that we are meant to build upon like a foundation of gold within our hearts; the trick is that once we have it, no one can truly ever take it from us; they can only make us believe it is gone…
One cannot hold this truth in their heart without also protecting the peace that comes with it. Because deep within hides the knowing that when we hold too tightly, everything is lost and nothing is gained…but when we connect deeply enough to this truth, everything is gained and nothing is lost.
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master, heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness. She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Connect with Tamara by visiting Prana Paws/Healing Hearts Reiki or go to RantDesignMedia.com
Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday.
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Swimming With Sharks

Trust is a word that gets abused , that sees us swimming in a sea of doubt .
For how can we trust all that we see when all that we see pulls us from all that is true .
How can we trust all that we are when all that we are is muted and silenced .
How can we trust all that we are told when all that we are told is served on a plate of lies ?
And so the sea of doubt that we swim in starts to wrap around our ankles , pulling us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear .
As we find ourselves swimming with sharks , so too do we start to see that behaviour impacting our own thoughts , our own minds , our own actions .
So too do we become the sharks that seek to feed on the carcass ’ of our purity .
So too do we lose ourselves to the sea of darkness that now engulfs our very being .
To set ourselves free from this darkness we must first see the darkness to which we have been engulfed .
This is not an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are unable to see anything but that which we have been taught .
We are unable to see the shackles around our ankles for we have been taught that those shackles are the keys to our freedom .
The keys which keep us safe , gagged and bound .
That hold us to all that we know , even when all that we know is darkness .
How can we see the darkness when we have trained our eyes so well to become accustomed to it ?
How can we see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our way through it ?
How can we see the darkness when we have not yet seen the light ?
The light is coming for each and every one of us .
We can not escape the light that now starts to shine so brightly within us .
No longer will the light be subservient to the darkness .
No longer will the light allow itself to be diminished by that which is less than it is .
No longer will the light be unseen .
We are all beautiful rays of light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be heard .
The light that now starts to engulf the darkness with its power and its velocity will emerge from us so vehemently that the darkness will have no choice but to lessen its grips .
But for this to happen , we will have to go through the darkness .
We can not go over it , we can not go under it , we can not go around it , for to be the light we must first transmute all that is dark within us and all that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an easy task but all that I say can be achieved through the higher vibration of love .
When we start to see through the eyes of love , instead of the eyes of the shark that our vision has been trained with , we start to recognise all that we are and all that we can be .
We start to hear the gentle whisper of our soul as it asks us to recognise it , once again , in all of its power and all of its glory .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of us as it asks us to step fearlessly upon it .
We start to see with open eyes .
When our eyes are open to all that we are and all that we can be , we start to shine that light of love deep into our own wounds .
As we slowly , slowly , step by step , allow ourselves to become simply who we are , we naturally start to heal ourselves from all that has kept us under As we start to step into the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then able to see the power of who the collective could be if only we could release ourselves from all that we have been taught .
When we connect with our soul , really and truly , we start to see that much of what we have been taught does not make sense .
We start to recognise that all that we have been shown was given to us to keep us in our disempowerment , enslaved to a system that seeks to chew on our flesh and feed on our bones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , really and truly , we also start to recognise that all that we have experienced is all that we have needed to experience to be free .
Freedom is the ultimate goal , to know ourselves in all capacities , through darkness and through light .
To experience freedom in its truest form , we must first have been enslaved .
To know who we are , we must first know who we are not .
To come into oneness we must first have experienced separation from source .
As we now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the light , so too will we experience ourselves in our fullness as we seek to set ourselves free from all that has kept us enslaved .
So too shall we experience ourselves returning to source , with all of its wisdom and all of its joy .
So too shall we see that all that we are and all that we can be is greatness .
All we have to do is see .
All we have to do is trust .
All we have to be is us .

Trust is a word that gets abused, that sees us swimming in a sea of doubt. For how can we trust all that we see when all that we see pulls us from all that is true. How can we trust all that we are when all that we are is muted and silenced. How can we trust all that we are told when all that we are told is served on a plate of lies?
And so the sea of doubt that we swim in starts to wrap around our ankles, pulling us under, filling us with negativity and fear. As we find ourselves swimming with sharks, so too do we start to see that behaviour impacting our own thoughts, our own minds, our own actions. So too do we become the sharks that seek to feed on the carcass’ of our purity. So too do we lose ourselves to the sea of darkness that now engulfs our very being.
To set ourselves free from this darkness we must first see the darkness to which we have been engulfed. This is not an easy journey for when we are engulfed we are unable to see anything but that which we have been taught. We are unable to see the shackles around our ankles for we have been taught that those shackles are the keys to our freedom. The keys which keep us safe, gagged and bound. That hold us to all that we know, even when all that we know is darkness.
How can we see the darkness when we have trained our eyes so well to become accustomed to it? How can we see the darkness when we have learnt to navigate our way through it? How can we see the darkness when we have not yet seen the light?
The light is coming for each and every one of us. We can not escape the light that now starts to shine so brightly within us. No longer will the light be subservient to the darkness. No longer will the light allow itself to be diminished by that which is less than it is. No longer will the light be unseen.
We are all beautiful rays of light, waiting to be seen, waiting to be heard. The light that now starts to engulf the darkness with its power and its velocity will emerge from us so vehemently that the darkness will have no choice but to lessen its grips. But for this to happen, we will have to go through the darkness. We can not go over it, we can not go under it, we can not go around it, for to be the light we must first transmute all that is dark within us and all that is dark around us.
This may not be an easy task but all that I say can be achieved through the higher vibration of love. When we start to see through the eyes of love, instead of the eyes of the shark that our vision has been trained with, we start to recognise all that we are and all that we can be. We start to hear the gentle whisper of our soul as it asks us to recognise it, once again, in all of its power and all of its glory. We start to see our path gently unfold in front of us as it asks us to step fearlessly upon it. We start to see with open eyes.
When our eyes are open to all that we are and all that we can be, we start to shine that light of love deep into our own wounds. As we slowly, slowly, step by step, allow ourselves to become simply who we are, we naturally start to heal ourselves from all that has kept us under As we start to step into the power of who we are, we are then able to see the power of who the collective could be if only we could release ourselves from all that we have been taught.
When we connect with our soul, really and truly, we start to see that much of what we have been taught does not make sense. We start to recognise that all that we have been shown was given to us to keep us in our disempowerment, enslaved to a system that seeks to chew on our flesh and feed on our bones. But when we connect with our soul, really and truly, we also start to recognise that all that we have experienced is all that we have needed to experience to be free.
Freedom is the ultimate goal, to know ourselves in all capacities, through darkness and through light. To experience freedom in its truest form, we must first have been enslaved. To know who we are, we must first know who we are not. To come into oneness we must first have experienced separation from source.
As we now work our way through the darkness and back into the light, so too will we experience ourselves in our fullness as we seek to set ourselves free from all that has kept us enslaved. So too shall we experience ourselves returning to source, with all of its wisdom and all of its joy. So too shall we see that all that we are and all that we can be is greatness. All we have to do is see. All we have to do is trust. All we have to be is us.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-25--Monthly Tarot Card Readings November 2020

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consciouslifenews--2020-10-25--Let’s Play and Heal: What H-Words Open Your Heart Chakra?

Welcome to the fourth video of this fun series where we look at words that heal each chakra that starts with the same letter the chakra does .
We ’ re on the heart chakra now , so we ’ re going to play with H-words .
If you haven ’ t seen the other videos of this series , you can enjoy them here : 10 R-Words to Boost and Heal Your Root Chakra 7 S-Words to Boost and Heal Your Sacral Chakra 7 S-Words to Boost and Heal Your Solar Plexus Chakra The heart chakra is the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its element is air and it ’ s all about unconditional love , compassion , kindness , equilibrium , healing , and connection .
Can you think of some words that start with H that open and heal your heart ?
It ’ s our most essential embodied chakra as it represents our balance point and our essence .
That ’ s why LOVE is so fundamental to our human experience .
Who doesn ’ t want to expand into more love , acceptance , and peace ?
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So .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the H-Words I came up with here , but I hope you ’ ll still watch the video .
I shot it on Playa Bonita in Puerto Peñasco , Mexico , and some of the stuff that came through surprised me in a really good way .
In the video , I share why the heart is the healing chakra , what hugging does for you , what it really means to “ serve ” another and I also give you a whole new , more empowering way to look at humility .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are My 7 Favorite H-Words for Opening Your Heart Chakra Watch the video to find out why each word is a conduit for heart healing .
And if I missed YOUR favorite H-Word , please share it here on my Youtube Channel .
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chakra healing , try my Chakra Boosters Healing Tattoos .
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Welcome to the fourth video of this fun series where we look at words that heal each chakra that starts with the same letter the chakra does. We’re on the heart chakra now, so we’re going to play with H-words.
If you haven’t seen the other videos of this series, you can enjoy them here:
10 R-Words to Boost and Heal Your Root Chakra
7 S-Words to Boost and Heal Your Sacral Chakra
7 S-Words to Boost and Heal Your Solar Plexus Chakra
The heart chakra is the green center chakra in our energy field. Its element is air and it’s all about unconditional love, compassion, kindness, equilibrium, healing, and connection.
Can you think of some words that start with H that open and heal your heart?
It’s our most essential embodied chakra as it represents our balance point and our essence. That’s why LOVE is so fundamental to our human experience.
Who doesn’t want to expand into more love, acceptance, and peace???
So. I’m going to give you all the H-Words I came up with here, but I hope you’ll still watch the video. I shot it on Playa Bonita in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, and some of the stuff that came through surprised me in a really good way.
In the video, I share why the heart is the healing chakra, what hugging does for you, what it really means to “serve” another and I also give you a whole new, more empowering way to look at humility.
Are you ready to play?
Here are My 7 Favorite H-Words for Opening Your Heart Chakra
Help Hands Hug Heart Heal Harmonize Humility
Watch the video to find out why each word is a conduit for heart healing.
And if I missed YOUR favorite H-Word, please share it here on my Youtube Channel.
Create a lovely, loving week!
Blessings and xoxo,
For super easy (and attractive!) chakra healing, try my Chakra Boosters Healing Tattoos. I created them because getting a real root chakra tattoo positively shifted my whole life and I want the same for you — without the permanent part! Want more prosperity? Discover your personal Chakra Abundance Type FREE here. To stay connected and inspired, Visit my Chakra Boosters Facebook and catch new videos EVERY WEDNESDAY on my Chakra Boosters Youtube channel.