Living Courageously

Often when we think of courage , we conjure ideas of running into a fiery building to save someone or jumping out of an airplane however , perhaps an even truer definition of courageous means to live your life connected to your heart .
Through mindfulness practices like Yoga Nidra meditation you may learn to connect to your heart to listen to the message of your heart , and to have the courage to prioritize your life according to what matters most to you .
In so doing , you share your heart 's gift with the world .
Courage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning heart .
Therefore , courageous means being full of heart .
Living courageously means loving the world and bravely prioritizing what you love .
It means having the courage to share your heart ’ s gift with the world .
Howard Thurman was an author , philosopher , theologian , educator , and civil rights leader who once said , “ Don ’ t ask what the world needs .
Ask what makes you come alive , and go do it .
Because what the world needs is people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s gift to the world means offering your love and the fruits of that love as a gift .
You give it because it ’ s a joy to do so , whether or not there ’ s any reciprocity .
give your gifts to the world ?
Do you prioritize sharing your gift ?
The world needs what only you can offer .
Some people 's gift to the world is very public and for others it 's quite private .
You might love the world through music , raising children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love the world .
The way you love the world might simply be the way you can observe and appreciate it .
Regardless , every one has a gift to share the world and that gift is equal to the way in which you love the world .
In searching for our heart ’ s gift for the world and how to share it , sometimes , we need to gain wisdom about ourselves , wisdom that may lie deeper than our conscious , rational thinking mind .
Yoga Nidra is an excellent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these depths and hear the secret message of our heart .
It does this by placing you into a state between waking and dreaming , one of relaxed alertness , which acts as a secret doorway to visit the Source that is within you .
It ’ s like a doorway to your heart .
This is why I ’ ve dedicated several sessions in my ( on Wednesdays and Sundays ) to explore sourcing your heart ’ s gift and set the conditions necessary to hear the wise Oracle inside you whispering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how to share them with the world .
The Oracle Inside of You The Oracle Inside of you , whispering your gifts of your heart , may be closer and easier to hear thank you think .
I 'm passionate about Yoga Nidra , a relaxing form of meditation that uses layered Awareness and relaxation to tune into hear your heart 's message to yourself .
Please enjoy this free Yoga Nidra practice : Waking from the Dream , Opening to Awareness .
I 've made it just for you and hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will learn to hear what 's inside of your heart and how to courageously share it with the world .
Scott Moore is a senior teacher of yoga and mindfulness in the US ( New York , Salt Lake City , LA ) and abroad and the author of Practical Yoga Nidra : The 10-Step Method to Reduce Stress , Improve Sleep , and Restore Your Spirit .
When he 's not teaching or conducting retreats , or traveling to teach , he also writes for Conscious Life News , Elephant Journal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own .
Scott also loves to run , play the saxophone , and travel with his wife and son .
Check out his yoga retreats and trainings in places like Tuscany , France , and Hong Kong online Yoga Nidra Course Scott just moved back to Salt Lake City after living in Southern France with his family .

Often when we think of courage, we conjure ideas of running into a fiery building to save someone or jumping out of an airplane however, perhaps an even truer definition of courageous means to live your life connected to your heart. Through mindfulness practices like Yoga Nidra meditation you may learn to connect to your heart to listen to the message of your heart, and to have the courage to prioritize your life according to what matters most to you. In so doing, you share your heart's gift with the world.
Living Full of Heart
Courage comes from the french word, Coeur, meaning heart. Therefore, courageous means being full of heart. Living courageously means loving the world and bravely prioritizing what you love. It means having the courage to share your heart’s gift with the world. Howard Thurman was an author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader who once said, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Giving your heart’s gift to the world means offering your love and the fruits of that love as a gift. You give it because it’s a joy to do so, whether or not there’s any reciprocity.
How do you give your gifts to the world? Do you prioritize sharing your gift? The world needs what only you can offer. Some people's gift to the world is very public and for others it's quite private. You might love the world through music, raising children, or practicing law—there are countless ways to love the world. The way you love the world might simply be the way you can observe and appreciate it. Regardless, every one has a gift to share the world and that gift is equal to the way in which you love the world.
Sourcing the Heart
In searching for our heart’s gift for the world and how to share it, sometimes, we need to gain wisdom about ourselves, wisdom that may lie deeper than our conscious, rational thinking mind. Yoga Nidra is an excellent (and relaxing) practice to plumb these depths and hear the secret message of our heart. It does this by placing you into a state between waking and dreaming, one of relaxed alertness, which acts as a secret doorway to visit the Source that is within you. It’s like a doorway to your heart. This is why I’ve dedicated several sessions in my live online Yoga Nidra class (on Wednesdays and Sundays) to explore sourcing your heart’s gift and set the conditions necessary to hear the wise Oracle inside you whispering what your gifts are for the world and how to share them with the world.
The Oracle Inside of You
The Oracle Inside of you, whispering your gifts of your heart, may be closer and easier to hear thank you think. I'm passionate about Yoga Nidra, a relaxing form of meditation that uses layered Awareness and relaxation to tune into hear your heart's message to yourself. Please enjoy this free Yoga Nidra practice: Waking from the Dream, Opening to Awareness. I've made it just for you and hope that by listening to it you too will learn to hear what's inside of your heart and how to courageously share it with the world.
Scott Moore is a senior teacher of yoga and mindfulness in the US (New York, Salt Lake City, LA) and abroad and the author of Practical Yoga Nidra: The 10-Step Method to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, and Restore Your Spirit. When he's not teaching or conducting retreats, or traveling to teach, he also writes for Conscious Life News, Elephant Journal, Mantra Magazine, Medium, and his own blog at scottmooreyoga.com. Scott also loves to run, play the saxophone, and travel with his wife and son. Check out his yoga retreats and trainings in places like Tuscany, France, and Hong Kong , his online Yoga Nidra Course and his Yoga Teacher Mentor Program. Scott just moved back to Salt Lake City after living in Southern France with his family.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--Let Revolutionary Evolution on Earth Begin!….10 Practical Steps

In this pivotal point of human history on the planet , as an energy worker in the shift , it 's essential to remember that in any given moment that presents externally in life and society , YOU have the capacity to transform it by bringing your consciousness to bear in it .
As we emerge from lockdown , let 's not be hoodwinked into thinking the dust will simply settle .
New rules and regulations are slipping into the collective , like the 2 meter rule of social distancing or wearing masks on public transport .
It 's an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't believe it will succeed .
BUT , it requires all of us to work through the field to progressively break down the Opposing Consciousness behind it all .
We can do it together .
Here are 10 key pointers for us to work with… 1 ) Turn up the volume on your soul : The intervention is working hard to distract and divide .
It 's creating ever increasing iterations of the external drama and then spinning the stories with misdirection so as to pull consciousness in and divide it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently was a group of people simply standing in silence .
To me this is highly symbollic of tuning into your sovereign soul consciousness .
That 's why meditation on what 's taking place is so important .
See what 's unfolding in the external , but be not distracted by it – notice the apparent landscape , but then tune within then let consciousness unravel and work it through .
It 's going to greatly help to be tuned into the naturally unfolding 5D consciousness of the New Paradigm .
Get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels like… 5D Crystalline Grid – Divine Super Intelligence , And 5 Ways To Be In It 2 ) Learn to follow your soul in day-to-day life : Life on the planet and in society is progressively transforming .
Make no mistake , it is all caused by the 5D Ascension Shift .
And no matter how the controllers try to lock it down , the light continues to break through .
You can amplify and ride these flows of light in your day-to-day life , ESPECIALLY as things are now changing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ soul .
If we 're prepared to relax and open to new possibility , then the flow will come through us , and be felt either as a spontaneous landing of higher knowing or the heartfelt pull .
So make sure you know how your soul speaks to you and follow it as a compass through the day-to-day choices you make… Here 's Openhand 's groundbreaking process for attuning soul…Openway 3 ) A route map through life 's twists and turns : Once you 've tuned into your soul and begun to realise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it can help greatly to understand ‘ where ' the soul is leading to .
The intervention is purposefully attaching attention onto the plane of the intellect .
We need to break down this distraction by recognising it 's the movement through the inner landscape that counts – the outer is merely a hologram of the inner .
As we shift on the inside , this ripples into the outer .
So let 's be clear on the routemap through the inner landscape , and pay particular attention to that , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really all about from a consciousness viewpoint… Ascension into Fifth Density Consciousness ( primary concepts ) 4 ) Processing karmic density : Density can surreptitiously lock into inner 4D karma where we 're not being vigilant .
It 's essential not to sleep walk through this pivotal point .
So make sure you have a well honed process for dealing with karma and activating density .
Wherever you 're hooked into the external through karma , will keep you connected into the old consciousness .
This is fine , because as you transform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BUT , this is why it 's essential not to let the external drag you in with its constant shennanigans .
Look into the outer , notice , and feel the contracting tightness either in the body , the emotions or the mind .
Engage with the tightness , but then work to unravel it within yourself .
The Daily Process of Karmic Processing 5 ) Connect Strongly with Mother Earth : Let 's be clear , Gaia is progressively shifting her vibration , centering herself in the New 5D Paradigm and ascending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excess of 200 species a day are migrating to the New Paradigm .
Actually you can already witness and feel it in the 3D life forms around you – how they 're communicating and connecting in new resonant ways .
Even as society challenges the environment , yet the light is shimmering in the outer as the vibration shifts .
So work particularly on the heart felt connection into nature .
It 's humble and persevering in the face of the density of society , but make no mistake , IT IS ASCENDING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shift your own consciousness by being tuned in to Gaia and nature on a daily basis .
5D Ascension Shift : The Whale Nation Calls to Humanity 6 ) Become more Resourceful and Innovative : It 's highly likely that there will be challenges up ahead due to increased unemployment and food shortages .
It will require us to be increasingly resourceful by being continually innvovative and creative .
Also be mindful that poverty consciousness does not creep in .
The risk being to create what you fear .
There will be enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recycle resources where you can , store some dried and tinned food .
But also keep the energy flowing in life – apply it in the direction you feel your soul wanting to flow .
Continual innvovation of the patterns in life will be key .
Making new contacts by following the signs and synchronicity is the new dynamic and language .
How to Innovate to Succeed on the Spiritual Path…in 4 steps 7 ) Develop Stong Focus and Boundaries : The Intervention is deceptive and distacting , so as to divide consciousness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the synthetic agenda it is attempting to roll out .
There are those who are , at this time , being willing drawn into the program .
And they can be depleting of energy through their fear and control if we 're not being attentive .
Yes , we 'll want to help as many as possible emerge from the density .
BUT , it 's essential to be clear of your energetic boundaries .
Each must learn to walk their own path and forge their own soul .
Hence it is essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , setting energetic boundaries where necessary , encouraging those along who we naturally connect with .
Be focussed on where you feel your natural soul direction wants to take you .
Be careful to maintain your energy through effective bondaries , especially with those still in the program .
Maintaining Healthy Boundaries when Being of Service 8 ) Raise Your Vibration : Ultimately the unfolding shift is all about raising our vibration by the progressive internal shifts of consciousness .
Essentially , you 're purifying the lower densities in what you eat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You 're applying daily spiritual practice to unravel karma and attune the natural flow through the multidimensional landscape .
You 're tuning into Gaia , and while still connected to the 3D , you 're living more the higher dimemsional ‘ dreamscape ' that permeates through it .
You 'll know if your vibration is rising , because although you get sucked into karmic density regularly , yet tremendous moments of lucidity keep unfolding and emerging .
The synchronistic interplay increases and you feel a part of an interconnected dialogue .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practices are continually raising your vibration .
The Top 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Earth 's 5D Shift 9 ) Developing conscious community : The system is attempting to divide people through social distancing and pitting various groups against each other .
It wo n't work !
Tremendous connections are also happening in the ether and across the web .
Do not underestimate the power of these community groups , they are helping to revolutionise consciousness by inspiring each other .
BUT , do be mindful not to waste time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elevate your consciousness as opposed to simply sucking you into more drama or lightweight meaninglessness .
Be clear how your consciousness is impacted or elevated and go with what builds the expanding feedback loops .
Connect with Openhand Facebook , for just one meaningful connection per day 10 ) Become a positive force for change : No matter that at times you may already wish to leave , you incarnated here for a reason !
As dense and difficult as it seems at this time , your soul can flourish and is destined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're here to embody soul and resonate it around you .
Never has this been more essential and productive as life transforms .
So keep finding that natural inherrent vibration , shine it forth through your behaviour , the radiance of your aura , your smile and the twinkle in your eyes .
Show that you are NOT afraid – at least if fear comes up , work it through .
Love , openness , trust and interconnectivity , following the soul through signs and synchronicity – these are our inherrant gifts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keep shining .
Keep trusting , keep radiating – be the positive force for change .
These are the times we 've been waiting for .
WE are the Pioneers and Wayshowers in the Shift – our destiny has arrived .
Be that .
Express it .
Now , in all that you do .
Discover your Greatness and 9 ways to unleash it

By Open | Openhand
In this pivotal point of human history on the planet, as an energy worker in the shift, it's essential to remember that in any given moment that presents externally in life and society, YOU have the capacity to transform it by bringing your consciousness to bear in it. As we emerge from lockdown, let's not be hoodwinked into thinking the dust will simply settle. New rules and regulations are slipping into the collective, like the 2 meter rule of social distancing or wearing masks on public transport. It's an attempt at progressive erosion of liberty.
I don't believe it will succeed. BUT, it requires all of us to work through the field to progressively break down the Opposing Consciousness behind it all. We can do it together. Here are 10 key pointers for us to work with…
1) Turn up the volume on your soul: The intervention is working hard to distract and divide. It's creating ever increasing iterations of the external drama and then spinning the stories with misdirection so as to pull consciousness in and divide it. The most powerful protest I witnessed recently was a group of people simply standing in silence. To me this is highly symbollic of tuning into your sovereign soul consciousness. That's why meditation on what's taking place is so important. See what's unfolding in the external, but be not distracted by it – notice the apparent landscape, but then tune within then let consciousness unravel and work it through. It's going to greatly help to be tuned into the naturally unfolding 5D consciousness of the New Paradigm. Get to know what that sense of dynamic interconnectivity feels like…
5D Crystalline Grid – Divine Super Intelligence, And 5 Ways To Be In It
2) Learn to follow your soul in day-to-day life:Life on the planet and in society is progressively transforming. Make no mistake, it is all caused by the 5D Ascension Shift. And no matter how the controllers try to lock it down, the light continues to break through. You can amplify and ride these flows of light in your day-to-day life, ESPECIALLY as things are now changing. Change is a great engine for the soul. If we're prepared to relax and open to new possibility, then the flow will come through us, and be felt either as a spontaneous landing of higher knowing or the heartfelt pull. So make sure you know how your soul speaks to you and follow it as a compass through the day-to-day choices you make…
Here's Openhand's groundbreaking process for attuning soul…Openway
3) A route map through life's twists and turns: Once you've tuned into your soul and begun to realise it as a guiding compass in life, it can help greatly to understand ‘where' the soul is leading to. The intervention is purposefully attaching attention onto the plane of the intellect. We need to break down this distraction by recognising it's the movement through the inner landscape that counts – the outer is merely a hologram of the inner. As we shift on the inside, this ripples into the outer. So let's be clear on the routemap through the inner landscape, and pay particular attention to that, so as to know what the shift is really all about from a consciousness viewpoint…
Ascension into Fifth Density Consciousness (primary concepts)
4) Processing karmic density: Density can surreptitiously lock into inner 4D karma where we're not being vigilant. It's essential not to sleep walk through this pivotal point. So make sure you have a well honed process for dealing with karma and activating density. Wherever you're hooked into the external through karma, will keep you connected into the old consciousness. This is fine, because as you transform, so you transform the outer, BUT, this is why it's essential not to let the external drag you in with its constant shennanigans. Look into the outer, notice, and feel the contracting tightness either in the body, the emotions or the mind. Engage with the tightness, but then work to unravel it within yourself.
The Daily Process of Karmic Processing
5) Connect Strongly with Mother Earth: Let's be clear, Gaia is progressively shifting her vibration, centering herself in the New 5D Paradigm and ascending other sentient life there. Currently in excess of 200 species a day are migrating to the New Paradigm. Actually you can already witness and feel it in the 3D life forms around you – how they're communicating and connecting in new resonant ways. Even as society challenges the environment, yet the light is shimmering in the outer as the vibration shifts. So work particularly on the heart felt connection into nature. It's humble and persevering in the face of the density of society, but make no mistake, IT IS ASCENDING. So it can greatly help to shift your own consciousness by being tuned in to Gaia and nature on a daily basis.
5D Ascension Shift: The Whale Nation Calls to Humanity
6) Become more Resourceful and Innovative: It's highly likely that there will be challenges up ahead due to increased unemployment and food shortages. It will require us to be increasingly resourceful by being continually innvovative and creative. Also be mindful that poverty consciousness does not creep in. The risk being to create what you fear. There will be enough. Be careful not to squander. Recycle resources where you can, store some dried and tinned food. But also keep the energy flowing in life – apply it in the direction you feel your soul wanting to flow. Continual innvovation of the patterns in life will be key. Making new contacts by following the signs and synchronicity is the new dynamic and language.
How to Innovate to Succeed on the Spiritual Path…in 4 steps
7) Develop Stong Focus and Boundaries: The Intervention is deceptive and distacting, so as to divide consciousness and pull it into the drama – the synthetic agenda it is attempting to roll out. There are those who are, at this time, being willing drawn into the program. And they can be depleting of energy through their fear and control if we're not being attentive. Yes, we'll want to help as many as possible emerge from the density. BUT, it's essential to be clear of your energetic boundaries. Each must learn to walk their own path and forge their own soul. Hence it is essential we focus on our own unfolding pathway, setting energetic boundaries where necessary, encouraging those along who we naturally connect with. Be focussed on where you feel your natural soul direction wants to take you. Be careful to maintain your energy through effective bondaries, especially with those still in the program.
Maintaining Healthy Boundaries when Being of Service
8) Raise Your Vibration: Ultimately the unfolding shift is all about raising our vibration by the progressive internal shifts of consciousness. Essentially, you're purifying the lower densities in what you eat, consume and attach to in relationships. You're applying daily spiritual practice to unravel karma and attune the natural flow through the multidimensional landscape. You're tuning into Gaia, and while still connected to the 3D, you're living more the higher dimemsional ‘dreamscape' that permeates through it. You'll know if your vibration is rising, because although you get sucked into karmic density regularly, yet tremendous moments of lucidity keep unfolding and emerging. The synchronistic interplay increases and you feel a part of an interconnected dialogue. It's essential then to be clear on what practices are continually raising your vibration.
The Top 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Earth's 5D Shift
9) Developing conscious community: The system is attempting to divide people through social distancing and pitting various groups against each other. It won't work! Tremendous connections are also happening in the ether and across the web. Do not underestimate the power of these community groups, they are helping to revolutionise consciousness by inspiring each other. BUT, do be mindful not to waste time and energy, be clear which groups continually elevate your consciousness as opposed to simply sucking you into more drama or lightweight meaninglessness. Be clear how your consciousness is impacted or elevated and go with what builds the expanding feedback loops.
Connect with Openhand Facebook, for just one meaningful connection per day
10) Become a positive force for change: No matter that at times you may already wish to leave, you incarnated here for a reason! As dense and difficult as it seems at this time, your soul can flourish and is destined to make the critical difference. You're here to embody soul and resonate it around you. Never has this been more essential and productive as life transforms. So keep finding that natural inherrent vibration, shine it forth through your behaviour, the radiance of your aura, your smile and the twinkle in your eyes. Show that you are NOT afraid – at least if fear comes up, work it through. Love, openness, trust and interconnectivity, following the soul through signs and synchronicity – these are our inherrant gifts to inspire others to join the shift. Keep shining. Keep trusting, keep radiating – be the positive force for change. These are the times we've been waiting for. WE are the Pioneers and Wayshowers in the Shift – our destiny has arrived. Be that. Express it. Now, in all that you do.
Discover your Greatness and 9 ways to unleash it


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--NBA Gives Green Light to Cannabis Use By Players, Won’t Test Athletes for Drugs: Report

( TMU ) – In a clear sign that it ’ s high time for a change , the National Basketball Association and its players ' union have come to an agreement that athletes will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs ( PEDs ) when the NBA restarts its pandemic interrupted season at Disney World , but not recreational drugs such as cannabis .
The proposal , which was first reported by Shams Charania of , should help reassure those who feared that players would be taking PEDs with impunity to counteract the rust they generated over several months without the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NBA put its season on pause for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic .
However , the league and the union are still working out the health and safety protocols for the shortened season that will finish off the year .
At the moment , the NBA appears uninterested in aggressively enforcing anti-recreational drug policies against its athletes .
On Monday , the league reinstated Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk following his indefinite suspension over violations of the league ’ s drug policy , reports the Charlotte Observer .
Sports analysts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign that the NBA , which is likely suffering losses due to the suspension of packed arenas filled with paying , already has its hands full testing for PEDs and is hardly inclined to pour resources into testing athletes for recreational drugs .
The league ’ s relaxed drug policy for the looming restart also coincides with an announcement by Chicago-based cannabis and medical marij**** company Cresco Labs that it had added National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts to its board .
Roberts , a seasoned attorney and former adjunct faculty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed the NBA players ’ union since 2014 .
In 2018 , Roberts said that the NBPA was medical exemptions for athletes to use medical cannabis but federal law formed a barrier against their ability to partake of the plant .
At the time , then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions – who once infamously said was on the warpath against cannabis , raising fears that players would face arrest at the hands of what she called a AG .
“ It is a banned substance in our league right now .
If we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect our players from — my words — a crazed attorney general who says he will prosecute violations of the law involving marij**** and he doesn ’ t care what individual states say .
In other words , I don ’ t want my guys to be arrested at airports in possession of a cannabinoid by some fed .
It ’ s against the law .
So , we ’ ll see.
” NBA commissioner Adam Silver also expressed concerns that “ it might be a bit of a trap ” for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the danger existed that players might face arrest for traveling with cannabis from legal marij**** states to those that have prohibitionist laws still on the books .
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act , cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic while the DEA defines it as a drug “ with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse ” in league with LSD and her*** .
However , Attorney General William Barr said last year that under his leadership , he would like to see the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the contradiction between state and federal rules against marij**** .
He has also spoken in favor of Congress enacting legislation that would allow states to legalize the substance rather than further pursuing the antiquated policies of cannabis prohibition .
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By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – In a clear sign that it’s high time for a change, the National Basketball Association and its players' union have come to an agreement that athletes will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) when the NBA restarts its pandemic interrupted season at Disney World, but not recreational drugs such as cannabis.
The proposal, which was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, should help reassure those who feared that players would be taking PEDs with impunity to counteract the rust they generated over several months without the sport. In an unprecedented move, the NBA put its season on pause for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the league and the union are still working out the health and safety protocols for the shortened “bubble” season that will finish off the year.
Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed to conduct performance-enhancing drug testing during resumed 2019-20 season in Orlando — but tests for recreational drugs will remain suspended. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 8, 2020
At the moment, the NBA appears uninterested in aggressively enforcing anti-recreational drug policies against its athletes. On Monday, the league reinstated Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk following his indefinite suspension over violations of the league’s drug policy, reports the Charlotte Observer. Sports analysts have interpreted the move as a clear sign that the NBA, which is likely suffering losses due to the suspension of packed arenas filled with paying, already has its hands full testing for PEDs and is hardly inclined to pour resources into testing athletes for recreational drugs.
The league’s relaxed drug policy for the looming restart also coincides with an announcement by Chicago-based cannabis and medical marij**** company Cresco Labs that it had added National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts to its board. Roberts, a seasoned attorney and former adjunct faculty member at Harvard Law School, has headed the NBA players’ union since 2014.
In 2018, Roberts said that the NBPA was “exploring” medical exemptions for athletes to use medical cannabis but federal law formed a barrier against their ability to partake of the plant. At the time, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions – who once infamously said “good people don’t smoke marij****” – was on the warpath against cannabis, raising fears that players would face arrest at the hands of what she called a “crazed” AG.
At the time, Roberts told SB Nation:
“It is a banned substance in our league right now. If we do go down that road, we have to protect our players from — my words — a crazed attorney general who says he will prosecute violations of the law involving marij**** and he doesn’t care what individual states say. In other words, I don’t want my guys to be arrested at airports in possession of a cannabinoid by some fed. It’s against the law. So, we’ll see.”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver also expressed concerns that “it might be a bit of a trap” for the league to change its cannabis policies while the danger existed that players might face arrest for traveling with cannabis from legal marij**** states to those that have prohibitionist laws still on the books.
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic while the DEA defines it as a drug “with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse” in league with LSD and her***.
However, Attorney General William Barr said last year that under his leadership, he would like to see the Department of Justice review draft laws that would end the “intolerable” contradiction between state and federal rules against marij****. He has also spoken in favor of Congress enacting legislation that would allow states to legalize the substance rather than further pursuing the antiquated policies of cannabis prohibition.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--200 PBS Stations To Air Documentary On Study That Found ‘Fire Did No Cause Building 7’S Collapse On

200 PBS Stations To Air Documentary On Study That Found ‘Fire Did No Cause Building 7’S Collapse On 9/11’

Rarely , in the two decades since 9/11 has the mainstream media done anything but uphold the establishment ’ s narrative on the official story of that tragic day .
This is in spite of countless testimonies from experts in the field , government agents , law enforcement , and even the president contradicting the official narrative .
However , on Thursday , all that changed , and 200 PBS affiliates across the country will start airing a mini-documentary about the explosive findings of the recently completed University of Alaska Fairbanks study on the destruction of World Trade Center Building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will run for three whole months on 200 local PBS stations , reaching millions .
Below is an announcement on the paradigm-shifting move by PBS from Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth : For those wanting to watch the short film on television , “ Spotlight-On ” programs do not air at scheduled times because they run as needed in between longer shows .
To have a good chance of catching it , you ’ ll need to be tuned in to PBS often .
But rest assured that Spotlight On : SEVEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people , most of whom will never have heard of or seen the collapse of Building 7 .
We at Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth are grateful to the hundreds of supporters who donated so that SEVEN could air on PBS .
The impending release of SEVEN on PBS has been attracting media coverage all week , including this report on nationally broadcast Fox News Radio : ip from Film : “ You didn ’ t hear anything about World Trade Center 7 , not for a long time.
” Reporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controversy surrounding the collapse of World Trade Center Building # 7 will air on PBS starting Thursday .
The film is a project of the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth .
Together , they dispute the original findings from the National Institute of Standards of Technology that say it ’ s the first tall building to fall due to fire.
” Clip from Film : “ They [ federal investigators ] ignored evidence .
And it wasn ’ t because they didn ’ t know about it.
” Reporter : “ Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joining together with the families of those that lost loved ones , they submitted a request for correction so that a new theory that is physically possible and consistent with the evidence emerges .
Michelle Pollino , Fox News.
” The idea of such an establishment-challenging narrative playing to millions of Americans on one of the most critical instances in American history , can not be overstated .
It is massive .
As TFTP reported in April , Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth announced the completed partnership with the University of Alaska @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report of an in-depth four-year study on what they say actually brought down WTC 7 .
According to the press release , contrary to the conclusions of NIST , the UAF research team finds that the collapse of WTC 7 on 9/11 was not caused by fires but instead was caused by the near-simultaneous failure of every column in the building .
The extensive four-year study was funded by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth ( AE911Truth ) , a nonprofit organization representing more than 3,000 architects and engineers who have signed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new investigation into the destruction of the three World Trade Center towers on 9/11 .
According to the study ’ s authors : The UAF research team utilized three approaches for examining the structural response of WTC 7 to the conditions that may have occurred on September 11 , 2001 .
First , we simulated the local structural response to fire loading that may have occurred below Floor 13 , where most of the fires in WTC 7 are reported to have occurred .
Second , we supplemented our own simulation by examining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) .
Third , we simulated a number of scenarios within the overall structural system in order to determine what types of local failures and their locations may have caused the total collapse to occur as observed .
After conducting comprehensive modeling and studying countless scenarios , the study ’ s authors , J. Leroy Hulsey , Ph.D. , P.E.
, S.E.
, UAF , Zhili Quan , Ph.D. , Bridge Engineer South Carolina Department of Transportation , and Feng Xiao , Ph.D. , Associate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Civil Engineering , concluded the following : The results of this study can not be dismissed , nor can the fact that the mainstream is now broadcasting it to millions of Americans .
It completely destroys the narrative that has been shoved down the throats of Americans for nearly two decades .
What ’ s more , this study backs up thousands of other researchers , scientists , and engineers who have been pointing this out for years .
Below is the official trailer .
It is only 2 minutes long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the question , do you think it will be allowed to run the entire three month period ?
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA .
This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state .
Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world .
Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project .
Follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now on Minds .

By Matt Agorist | The Free Thought Project | Waking Times
Rarely, in the two decades since 9/11 has the mainstream media done anything but uphold the establishment’s narrative on the official story of that tragic day. This is in spite of countless testimonies from experts in the field, government agents, law enforcement, and even the president contradicting the official narrative. However, on Thursday, all that changed, and 200 PBS affiliates across the country will start airing a mini-documentary about the explosive findings of the recently completed University of Alaska Fairbanks study on the destruction of World Trade Center Building 7.
The film is titled Spotlight On SEVEN and will run for three whole months on 200 local PBS stations, reaching millions. Below is an announcement on the paradigm-shifting move by PBS from Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth:
For those wanting to watch the short film on television, “Spotlight-On” programs do not air at scheduled times because they run as needed in between longer shows. To have a good chance of catching it, you’ll need to be tuned in to PBS often. But rest assured that Spotlight On: SEVEN will be seen by at least three million people, most of whom will never have heard of or seen the collapse of Building 7.
We at Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth are grateful to the hundreds of supporters who donated so that SEVEN could air on PBS.
The impending release of SEVEN on PBS has been attracting media coverage all week, including this report on nationally broadcast Fox News Radio:
Clip from Film: “You didn’t hear anything about World Trade Center 7, not for a long time.” Reporter: “A film dedicated to the controversy surrounding the collapse of World Trade Center Building #7 will air on PBS starting Thursday. The film is a project of the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. Together, they dispute the original findings from the National Institute of Standards of Technology that say it’s the first tall building to fall due to fire.” Clip from Film: “They [federal investigators] ignored evidence. And it wasn’t because they didn’t know about it.” Reporter: “Following the release of their own study and joining together with the families of those that lost loved ones, they submitted a request for correction so that a new theory that is physically possible and consistent with the evidence emerges. Michelle Pollino, Fox News.”
The idea of such an establishment-challenging narrative playing to millions of Americans on one of the most critical instances in American history, cannot be overstated. It is massive.
As TFTP reported in April, Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth announced the completed partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in their final report of an in-depth four-year study on what they say actually brought down WTC 7. According to the press release, contrary to the conclusions of NIST, the UAF research team finds that the collapse of WTC 7 on 9/11 was not caused by fires but instead was caused by the near-simultaneous failure of every column in the building.
“Our study found that the fires in WTC 7 could not have caused the observed collapse,” said Professor Leroy Hulsey, the study’s principal investigator. “The only way it could have fallen in the observed manner is by the near-simultaneous failure of every column.”
The extensive four-year study was funded by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth (AE911Truth), a nonprofit organization representing more than 3,000 architects and engineers who have signed the organization’s petition calling for a new investigation into the destruction of the three World Trade Center towers on 9/11.
“We are proud to have supported the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Professor Leroy Hulsey in conducting a genuinely scientific study into the reasons for this building’s collapse,” said Richard Gage, president and founder of AE911Truth. “It is now incumbent upon the building community, the media, and government officials to reckon with the implications of these findings and launch a new full-scale investigation.”
According to the study’s authors:
The UAF research team utilized three approaches for examining the structural response of WTC 7 to the conditions that may have occurred on September 11, 2001. First, we simulated the local structural response to fire loading that may have occurred below Floor 13, where most of the fires in WTC 7 are reported to have occurred. Second, we supplemented our own simulation by examining the collapse initiation hypothesis developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Third, we simulated a number of scenarios within the overall structural system in order to determine what types of local failures and their locations may have caused the total collapse to occur as observed.
After conducting comprehensive modeling and studying countless scenarios, the study’s authors, J. Leroy Hulsey, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., UAF, Zhili Quan, Ph.D., Bridge Engineer South Carolina Department of Transportation, and Feng Xiao, Ph.D., Associate Professor Nanjing University of Science and Technology Department of Civil Engineering, concluded the following:
Fire did not cause the collapse of WTC 7 on 9/11, contrary to the conclusions of NIST and private engineering firms that studied the collapse. The secondary conclusion of our study is that the collapse of WTC 7 was a global failure involving the near-simultaneous failure of every column in the building.
The results of this study cannot be dismissed, nor can the fact that the mainstream is now broadcasting it to millions of Americans. It completely destroys the narrative that has been shoved down the throats of Americans for nearly two decades. What’s more, this study backs up thousands of other researchers, scientists, and engineers who have been pointing this out for years.
Below is the official trailer. It is only 2 minutes long, but extremely powerful, which begs the question, do you think it will be allowed to run the entire three month period?
About the Author
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA. This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state. Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world. Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter, Steemit, and now on Minds.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--Morning Inspiration: How To Remove The Limits From Your Thinking (Motivational Video)

Your dreams are possible once you take off the limits from what you think is possible .
Pursue your dream @ @ @ @ @ dedication and true vision .
” And what a time now to take this dream @ @ @ @ @ , take this dream and give it life , take this dream and breathe into @ @ @ @ @ , until finally it becomes a flame that burns around the whole world.
” Jim @ @ @ @ @ habit ?
I wan na make sure we maximize that habit.
” Tony Robbins Tags @ @ @ @ @ , how to accomplish goals , how to achieve dreams , how to enhance courage @ @ @ @ @ , how to remove limits , how to use our resources

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consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--The Importance of Addressing the Signs of Depression in Seniors

Depression is a common issue among older adults , but it ’ s not a normal part of aging .
Currently , about 7 million Americans over the age of 65 have reported signs and symptoms of depression .
Has a senior close to you expressed uneasiness , sadness , or stress due to recent life changes ?
Your loved one might be going through a difficult time , and you might not even know it .
Many seniors feel ashamed when they experience sadness .
There ’ s a stigma around mental health that has existed for centuries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society gets over that hump .
Growing old can feel incredibly lonely .
As people age , friends and family members start to pass away .
Daily activities , such as shopping for groceries , become progressively challenging when individuals develop mobility issues and severe conditions like Alzheimer 's .
There are many reasons why seniors experience depression — aging can be incredibly overwhelming .
The Causes of Depression in Seniors Many people experience depression as a side effect of other concurrent mental health issues .
These people may have mood disorders such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bouts of depression might not be such a shock for their family members ( although still serious and should be addressed ) .
These disorders are due to brain chemistry or even family genetics .
However , many other seniors experience depression or anxiety for the very first time in their older years .
Causes for this include : • Constant financial worry due to limited funds and living off of a small , government pension • Living in perpetual physical pain caused by illness and disease • Fear of getting older and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health are never easy with seniors because many older adults don ’ t want to discuss feelings with others .
Many might consider it a burden .
However , if you notice anything unusual about your loved one , it ’ s essential to approach them — with compassion and kindness — and ask them if they ’ d like to talk about what ’ s going on .
The Symptoms of Depression in Seniors The signs and symptoms of depression can be subtle , but it ’ s often easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Talk to their doctor if you ’ re concerned that something might be going on .
And if you believe that they ’ re lonely , consider hiring a professional home healthcare service such as — they provide at-home personal support and compassionate caregivers that come right to your loved one ’ s home .
They provide engaging companionship and can be there when you can ’ t , and can help you to spot depression in your friend or family member .
There are several symptoms to look for , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in seniors : • Eating habits have changed , and you 've noticed that they 've lost weight .
• They ’ ve become and even angry at times .
• When you visit them , the house is untidy .
The curtains and blinds are always drawn .
• It looks like they 've stopped caring about their physical appearance — perhaps there are dark circles under their eyes due to lack of sleep .
Depression is a dark place to be , but it doesn ’ t last forever .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term professional support , your loved one will soon feel like themselves again .

Depression is a common issue among older adults, but it’s not a normal part of aging. Currently, about 7 million Americans over the age of 65 have reported signs and symptoms of depression. Has a senior close to you expressed uneasiness, sadness, or stress due to recent life changes?
Your loved one might be going through a difficult time, and you might not even know it. Many seniors feel ashamed when they experience sadness. There’s a stigma around mental health that has existed for centuries, and it’s high time that society gets over that hump.
Growing old can feel incredibly lonely. As people age, friends and family members start to pass away. Daily activities, such as shopping for groceries, become progressively challenging when individuals develop mobility issues and severe conditions like Alzheimer's.
There are many reasons why seniors experience depression — aging can be incredibly overwhelming.
The Causes of Depression in Seniors
Many people experience depression as a side effect of other concurrent mental health issues. These people may have mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and bouts of depression might not be such a shock for their family members (although still serious and should be addressed). These disorders are due to brain chemistry or even family genetics.
However, many other seniors experience depression or anxiety for the very first time in their older years. Causes for this include:
Feelings of isolation and loneliness
Constant financial worry due to limited funds and living off of a small, government pension
Living in perpetual physical pain caused by illness and disease
Fear of getting older and what the future might hold
Conversations about mental health are never easy with seniors because many older adults don’t want to discuss feelings with others. Many might consider it a burden. However, if you notice anything unusual about your loved one, it’s essential to approach them — with compassion and kindness — and ask them if they’d like to talk about what’s going on.
The Symptoms of Depression in Seniors
The signs and symptoms of depression can be subtle, but it’s often easy to see personality changes in someone you love. Talk to their doctor if you’re concerned that something might be going on. And if you believe that they’re lonely, consider hiring a professional home healthcare service such as Integracare — they provide at-home personal support and compassionate caregivers that come right to your loved one’s home. They provide engaging companionship and can be there when you can’t, and can help you to spot depression in your friend or family member.
There are several symptoms to look for, but here are some common signs of depression in seniors:
They're withdrawn and don't engage with friends.
Eating habits have changed, and you've noticed that they've lost weight.
They’ve become very irritable and even angry at times.
and even angry at times. When you visit them, the house is untidy. The curtains and blinds are always drawn.
It looks like they've stopped caring about their physical appearance — perhaps there are dark circles under their eyes due to lack of sleep.
Depression is a dark place to be, but it doesn’t last forever. With a little compassion, understanding, and long-term professional support, your loved one will soon feel like themselves again.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--Enjoy Flawless Picture Quality With TV Mirrors

History reveals that a mirror can be the best friend for a woman .
So , each household containing a woman has to contain a mirror .
The 21st century has witnessed its share of miracles .
Mirror tv is one of the latest wonders of this century .
A company named Seura has designed a technology according to which a specially made mirror is combined with an LCD TV .
So , technology buffs love to know what a mirror tv is .
Let us clarify it here .
A mirror tv is a semi-transparent mirror glass which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mirror .
The mirror is polarized in such a way that an image can be transferred through the mirror .
Even the tv manufactured by the reputed brand Samsung can be converted to a mirror TV .
Let us find out how .
The user needs to download an app known as Smart things .
Then he should open screen sharing .
He needs to get his phone and television on the same network , add his Samsung TV and enable sharing .
Smartview needs to be selected to share content .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone as a remote .
The cost of a mirror tv may drastically vary .
The price depends upon the frame that is chosen and the size .
When the screen of this device is on , the image on the television is projected through the mirror .
What are the advantages of using TV mirrors ?
Naturally , Puritans are curious to know why the mirror televisions are used .
They are used for hiding electronics in bedrooms or living rooms .
In rare circumstances , mirror televisions have also been found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a mirror tv is a bathroom , he can view his reflection in the non-tv section of the mirror and see his favourite serial on television simultaneously .
Thus , he will no longer have to time his bathing schedule around his favourite series .
• This elegant and smart solution is prevalent in premium hotels as well , which belief in catering to entertainment of guests .
• Those who are tech-savvy are interested in understanding the way a mirror tv works .
Let us put their quest for knowledge at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same principle of a see-through mirror .
A see-through mirror has tiny perforations in its shiny metallic coating at the front .
The users may see through either direction of this mirror .
However , the reflected light is brighter at the front , where the shiny coating is than at the back .
As a result , users do n't notice what happens at the back of such a mirror .
For example , in crime serials , we see the local police or CBI interrogating a suspect behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force watch the entire process through such mirrors behind closed doors .
Similarly , in case of the mirror tv , the light from the tv ( that is placed immediately behind the perforated mirror ) shines right through .
Now , tech-savvy people are curious to know whether this gadget can be homemade .
This curiosity is justified because it is too expensive for a class of people .
The answer is yes .
It is incredibly easy to create a mirror tv at home , instead of investing a fortune on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the procedure stepwise .
• To begin with , we should use a dialectic mirror .
• After that , we need a frame .
It should be 2.5 “ wide .
It should also have sufficient height so that there is adequate area .
• Four pieces should be cut following the measurement mentioned earlier .
It needs strong mounting support which is more durable than usual televisions .
Installation by a premium company requires us to dish out a hefty sum .
As people “ Good things do not come cheap.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of televisions .
Not only do they offer a better quality viewing , but they also add to the charm of your home .
Mirror TVs do offer more glare than ordinary televisions because they are connected to mirrors .
Apart from that , they offer 4k Ultra HD technology .
Users should ensure that they have switched on dim lights to combat the glare .

History reveals that a mirror can be the best friend for a woman. So, each household containing a woman has to contain a mirror. The 21st century has witnessed its share of miracles. Mirror tv is one of the latest wonders of this century. A company named Seura has designed a technology according to which a specially made mirror is combined with an LCD TV.
What are TV Mirrors?
So, technology buffs love to know what a mirror tv is. Let us clarify it here. A mirror tv is a semi-transparent mirror glass which has an LCD TV behind the surface of the mirror. The mirror is polarized in such a way that an image can be transferred through the mirror.
Even the tv manufactured by the reputed brand Samsung can be converted to a mirror TV. Let us find out how. The user needs to download an app known as Smart things. Then he should open screen sharing. He needs to get his phone and television on the same network, add his Samsung TV and enable sharing. Smartview needs to be selected to share content. Ultimately, he needs to use his phone as a remote.
The cost of a mirror tv may drastically vary. The price depends upon the frame that is chosen and the size. When the screen of this device is on, the image on the television is projected through the mirror.
What are the advantages of using TV mirrors?
Naturally, Puritans are curious to know why the mirror televisions are used. They are used for hiding electronics in bedrooms or living rooms. In rare circumstances, mirror televisions have also been found in bathrooms. When a quirky person has a mirror tv is a bathroom, he can view his reflection in the non-tv section of the mirror and see his favourite serial on television simultaneously. Thus, he will no longer have to time his bathing schedule around his favourite series.
This elegant and smart solution is prevalent in premium hotels as well, which belief in catering to entertainment of guests.
Those who are tech-savvy are interested in understanding the way a mirror tv works. Let us put their quest for knowledge at rest.
A mirror tv uses the same principle of a see-through mirror. A see-through mirror has tiny perforations in its shiny metallic coating at the front. The users may see through either direction of this mirror.
However, the reflected light is brighter at the front, where the shiny coating is than at the back. As a result, users don't notice what happens at the back of such a mirror. For example, in crime serials, we see the local police or CBI interrogating a suspect behind closed doors. A few members of the police force watch the entire process through such mirrors behind closed doors. Similarly, in case of the mirror tv, the light from the tv (that is placed immediately behind the perforated mirror) shines right through.
Now, tech-savvy people are curious to know whether this gadget can be homemade. This curiosity is justified because it is too expensive for a class of people. The answer is yes.
How to make Mirror TV?
It is incredibly easy to create a mirror tv at home, instead of investing a fortune on one of them. Let us follow the procedure stepwise.
To begin with, we should use a dialectic mirror.
After that, we need a frame. It should be 2.5 “wide. It should also have sufficient height so that there is adequate area.
Four pieces should be cut following the measurement mentioned earlier.
It needs strong mounting support which is more durable than usual televisions. Installation by a premium company requires us to dish out a hefty sum. As people “Good things do not come cheap.”
Final Words:
Mirror Televisions have revolutionized the world of televisions. Not only do they offer a better quality viewing, but they also add to the charm of your home. Mirror TVs do offer more glare than ordinary televisions because they are connected to mirrors. Apart from that, they offer 4k Ultra HD technology. Users should ensure that they have switched on dim lights to combat the glare.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-16--Can CBD Oil Help You Sleep Better

Can CBD Oil Help You Sleep Better

Are you tossing and turning all night long ?
You might as well join the club of insomniacs , counting an endless number of sheep every single night .
Sleeplessness is most commonly caused by increased anxiety , unbearable stress , severe pain , or a sleep disorder .
Regardless of the cause , most people find their salvation in taking sleeping pills and sedatives .
However , these medications are effective solely for a limited time period , thus being a temporary solution .
Instead of using sleeping pills , an increasing number of insomniacs have started using CBD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anti-inflammatory , and mood-elevating properties .
These are the main ways in which cannabidiol can improve your sleep .
Anxiety and stress are known to be one of the major causes of insomnia , thus resulting in severe sleep deprivation .
When going through a stressful period , people tend to obsess over their concerns from the moment they lay their heads on the pillow .
As a result , they spend numerous sleepless nights until the underlying problem is eventually resolved .
The following link , https : //www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9155 , includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and types of insomnia .
Fortunately , CBD oil is known for its incredible effect on reducing anxiety , which in turn provides users with improved sleep quality .
By reducing the secretion of cortisol , widely known as the stress hormone , CBD is believed to regulate the non-REM cycles .
Additionally , cannabidiol provides users with a sense of relaxation that plays a major role in anxiety alleviation .
Apart from minimizing the production of cortisol , it also increases the secretion of serotonin , which is responsible for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered to be of crucial importance for getting a good night ’ s sleep .
Another common cause of insomnia is experiencing chronic or acute pain in the form of headaches , back pain , and musculoskeletal discomfort .
This type of sleeplessness is particularly common in elderly people , suffering from arthritis and fibromyalgia .
Treating such insomnia with painkillers or sleeping pills has proven to be unbeneficial , as these medications only provide a temporary alleviation of pain .
CBD oil , on the other hand , is extremely beneficial in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its interaction with the endocannabinoid system , this product is capable of affecting the cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 brain receptors , whose role is to regulate the overall feeling of pain .
Also , its anti-inflammatory properties fight inflammation , which is known to be one of the major causes of discomfort .
For additional information on the role of CBD oil , click this link here now and learn more about the ways in which it affects sleep .
Sleep deprivation most commonly results in somnolence , referring to excessive daytime sleepiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insomnia or sleep disorders like narcolepsy tend to experience unusual fatigue during the day , contrary to the restlessness they experience at night .
These individuals struggle to stay awake in the daytime but fail to fall asleep at night , thus experiencing insufficient alertness and concentration .
Nevertheless , CBD oil has the ability to restore users ’ sleep-wake cycles by promoting alertness in the course of the day as well as relaxation before going to bed .
When the body is fully alert in the daytime , you will experience less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The dosage of cannabidiol for the treatment of insomnia is mainly determined by the potency of the product you ’ ve purchased .
For instance , tinctures and capsules are considered to be more potent than edibles and topicals , which have a lower absorption rate .
Therefore , it ’ s paramount to read the package instructions attentively in order to calculate the right dose .
Anyhow , make sure you start with minimal dosage to test the effects of cannabidiol on your body .
CBD is recommended to be taken one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite its lack of toxicity , CBD oil might result in a few mild side effects such as fatigue and diarrhea , particularly in users taking large doses .
Additionally , some users are prone to experiencing reduced appetite , which in turn leads to weight loss .
CBD products are genuinely effective in the fight with insomnia .
Disclaimer : Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice , diagnosis or treatment .
The information provided on this website is intended for general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a substitute for professional medical advice .
As health and nutrition research continuously evolves , we do not guarantee the accuracy , completeness , or timeliness of any information presented on this website .

Are you tossing and turning all night long? You might as well join the club of insomniacs, counting an endless number of sheep every single night. Sleeplessness is most commonly caused by increased anxiety, unbearable stress, severe pain, or a sleep disorder.
Regardless of the cause, most people find their salvation in taking sleeping pills and sedatives. However, these medications are effective solely for a limited time period, thus being a temporary solution.
Instead of using sleeping pills, an increasing number of insomniacs have started using CBD oil, which provides stress-relieving, pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and mood-elevating properties.
These are the main ways in which cannabidiol can improve your sleep.
Alleviates anxiety
Anxiety and stress are known to be one of the major causes of insomnia, thus resulting in severe sleep deprivation. When going through a stressful period, people tend to obsess over their concerns from the moment they lay their heads on the pillow. As a result, they spend numerous sleepless nights until the underlying problem is eventually resolved. The following link, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9155, includes useful information about the causes, symptoms, and types of insomnia.
Fortunately, CBD oil is known for its incredible effect on reducing anxiety, which in turn provides users with improved sleep quality. By reducing the secretion of cortisol, widely known as the stress hormone, CBD is believed to regulate the non-REM cycles.
Additionally, cannabidiol provides users with a sense of relaxation that plays a major role in anxiety alleviation. Apart from minimizing the production of cortisol, it also increases the secretion of serotonin, which is responsible for the feeling of happiness. Positive mood is considered to be of crucial importance for getting a good night’s sleep.
Relieves pain
Another common cause of insomnia is experiencing chronic or acute pain in the form of headaches, back pain, and musculoskeletal discomfort. This type of sleeplessness is particularly common in elderly people, suffering from arthritis and fibromyalgia. Treating such insomnia with painkillers or sleeping pills has proven to be unbeneficial, as these medications only provide a temporary alleviation of pain.
CBD oil, on the other hand, is extremely beneficial in terms of pain alleviation. Owing to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system, this product is capable of affecting the cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 brain receptors, whose role is to regulate the overall feeling of pain. Also, its anti-inflammatory properties fight inflammation, which is known to be one of the major causes of discomfort. For additional information on the role of CBD oil, click this link here now and learn more about the ways in which it affects sleep.
Reduces somnolence
Sleep deprivation most commonly results in somnolence, referring to excessive daytime sleepiness that affects productivity. People suffering from insomnia or sleep disorders like narcolepsy tend to experience unusual fatigue during the day, contrary to the restlessness they experience at night. These individuals struggle to stay awake in the daytime but fail to fall asleep at night, thus experiencing insufficient alertness and concentration.
Nevertheless, CBD oil has the ability to restore users’ sleep-wake cycles by promoting alertness in the course of the day as well as relaxation before going to bed. When the body is fully alert in the daytime, you will experience less trouble falling asleep during normal hours.
Dosage and administration
The dosage of cannabidiol for the treatment of insomnia is mainly determined by the potency of the product you’ve purchased. For instance, tinctures and capsules are considered to be more potent than edibles and topicals, which have a lower absorption rate.
Therefore, it’s paramount to read the package instructions attentively in order to calculate the right dose. Anyhow, make sure you start with minimal dosage to test the effects of cannabidiol on your body. CBD is recommended to be taken one hour before bedtime for experiencing greater benefits.
Potential side effects
Despite its lack of toxicity, CBD oil might result in a few mild side effects such as fatigue and diarrhea, particularly in users taking large doses. Additionally, some users are prone to experiencing reduced appetite, which in turn leads to weight loss.
Wrap up
CBD products are genuinely effective in the fight with insomnia.
Don’t waste another night tossing and turning!
Disclaimer: Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. As health and nutrition research continuously evolves, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented on this website.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-17--7 Benefits From Owning A Clear Quartz

7 Benefits From Owning A Clear Quartz

If I was to suggest one crystal that everyone could benefit from owning either for personal and professional use , it would be a clear quartz crystal .
These crystals are a composition of silicon and oxygen and are easily found all over the world and are extremely affordable .
• This crystal repairs and strengthens the biomagnetic field .
This means you will not leak energy from your auric field .
• You can grid your home , property , or workspace with quartz points .
When the point faces inwards , we are bringing in energy , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy .
• When placed in your vehicle , it helps reduce gas consumption .
• It amplifies the energy in its environment .
When acupuncture needles are coated with clear quartz , the treatment is enhanced by 10 % .
• Replace midday coffee with a clear quartz elixir by placing a crystal in your drinking water .
( Be sure the crystal is washed before placing it in your water ) .
• They are excellent for dream recall .
There are many messages for us in the dream state , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our soul growth .
• This type of quartz activates and opens the crown chakra and soul star chakra .
When these two chakras are open and activated , it is easier for us to connect with our intuition and divine soul energy .
Keeping your crystals cleared is an important part of working with crystal energy .
They often become dull and lose their oomph when used frequently .
You can clear your crystals by saging them , putting them in a running body or water , or by placing them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearing them at least once a month .
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Laurie offers readings , courses , and healing products through The Mystical Moon Online Store .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-17--Data Show Cannabis Terpenes May Slow COVID-19 Infection

Terpenes are found in medicinal cannabis , which has a positive effect on migraine treatment , pain control and the alleviation of gut conditions SARS-CoV-2 uses the ACE2 receptor to bind with human cells .
These receptors are found in the mouth , airway and intestinal tissue Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis with known antiviral properties .
New data show they may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells by blocking ACE2 receptors The body of scientific evidence demonstrating the medicinal value of cannabis continues to grow and become more compelling .
Your body makes its own cannabinoids that interact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lungs , liver , kidneys , immune system , and other organs , tissues and blood vessels .
They are activated by the therapeutic and psychoactive properties of the plant.1 Cannabis can be bred to have high levels of cannabidiol ( CBD ) and low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) content .
THC has a psychoactive activity , while CBD has no psychoactive properties .
The plant also contains terpenes , which are the oils that give cannabis its distinctive flavor and odor .
To date , hundreds of compounds have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terpenes , and other phytochemicals .
In China , Cannabis sativa has a long history of recorded use , dating back nearly 2,000 years.3 In old texts , researchers have found references to the application of cannabis for pain and mental illness .
Much of the current research has been on the relationship between CBD and THC to inflammation .
However , during the first severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS ) epidemic in 2003 to 2004 , researchers investigated the effects of terpenes found in cannabis and other plants and found they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or ACE2 receptors , provide an entry point for SARS-CoV-2 to infect the human cell.5 This receptor is found on the surface of many types of cells , but most specifically in the oral and nasal mucosa , lungs , intestinal tract , liver , kidney , and brain.6 The virus uses spike-like proteins to bind with the ACE2 receptor , giving it entrance into the cell .
Scientists are researching ways to use this pathway to modulate the entry of the virus into the cell with the hope of decreasing an individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team investigated the effect that cannabis has on ACE2 receptors.7 The researchers used extracts from hundreds of lines of Cannabis sativa in a computer-generated model of the human mouth , airway , and intestinal tissue .
Their preliminary data show that the extract of 13 lines of Cannabis sativa that were high in CBD could keep the virus out of the cells .
They acknowledge that further large-scale validation is necessary , but the initial result may provide useful preliminary evidence that adding these extracts could be used as an adjunct therapy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the use of mouthwash , that may reduce viral entry through the oral mucosa .
One of the researchers , Dr. Igor Kovalchuk , spoke with a reporter form the Calgary Herald about the results:8 A second team from the Israel Institute of Technology led by Dedi Meiri , Ph.D. , spoke with a reporter from Health Europa about a formulation of terpenes extracted from cannabis being tested against Stars CoV-2.9 Health Europa reported after the SARS outbreak in 2002 that researchers found terpenes were effective antiviral agents and could reduce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus from penetrating human cells .
Meiri said his lab is approved to conduct an investigation and colleagues are currently underway promoting two lines of study based on cannabis .
He explained the initial study : “ First , we will try to identify the plant 's own molecules that are capable of suppressing the immune response to the COVID-19 coronavirus — which causes inflammation and severe disease — to lower the immune system response without suppressing it , thereby providing better complementary treatment to the steroids , which completely suppress the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , researchers will be looking at how the cannabis molecule may affect the viral process of infected cells through the ACE2 receptor .
Researchers have been looking for a way to impact ACE2 receptors since the first SARS outbreak in 2003.10 The team hopes terpenes found in cannabis will help modulate the cytokine storm — an overreaction of the immune system — associated with COVID-19 , known to cause organ system failure leading to death.11 In 2007 , a study was published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry in which researchers evaluated 221 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They induced cytopathogenic effects on cell cultures and tested terpenoids , lignoids , and curcumin against the cell cultures.12 The data showed that 22 compounds could inhibit 50 % of the pathogenic cell proliferation and viral replication .
The researchers suggest specific types of diterpenoids and lignoids have a powerful effect against the SARS virus in vitro .
Scientists have also found terpenoids may have a synergistic effect in cannabis that may help to treat pain , inflammation and bacterial infections in combination with other phytochemicals.13 While the research is promising , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The headline “ Cannabis May Stop Coronavirus From Infecting People , Study Finds ” first appeared on the website MerryJane.14 The headline was quickly picked up and passed through social media until Facebook flagged it for “ false news and misinformation ” as reported by Politifact.15 However , while the headline may have been misleading , the content in the MerryJane article followed the research , communicating the data and the shortcomings of the study .
Forbes Magazine also picked up the story .
In their article , the writer linked an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the viral content on Facebook and finally to a quote that appears to have come from the New York Post:17 “ And a rally ‘ vaguely ' timed , as MarketWatch reporter Max Cherney observed , with the New York Post 's publication Thursday of its take on the big story that had gone viral on Facebook earlier that month , and was later flagged as fake news : the claim , first made in a preclinical paper published in April , by Canadian scientists that certain high CBD strains of ‘ cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kovalchuk spoke with a reporter from Politifact and confirmed the headline was an overstatement.18 Kovalchuk was also interviewed by the Forbes reporter and said:19 “ It reduces the possibility to get infected .
I never said it would prevent or block it entirely .
It is a possible treatment .
A treatment is not a cure .
When [ news reports ] say it treats COVID , or can potentially treat COVID , they are absolutely right.
” In mid-April , Vanguard Scientific announced they had developed a new hand cleaner made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uses an alcohol-based sanitizer following CDC recommendations , into which the company added terpenes derived from cannabis .
They believe this “ may boost the mixture 's antibacterial , antimicrobial and antiviral effects.
” 20 The company also began an open-source project in which they released the recipe and the standard operating procedures for free .
They 've called it Project Terpenes-Clean and hope it will bring together scientists from around the world to develop a powerful hand cleaner .
Matthew Anderson is CEO of Vanguard Scientific and commented on the program and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the botanical extraction industries have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis .
As a company working with clients to target specialized botanical extracts , we 've focused on finding opportunities to help in the fight against the virus .
We know that traditional healers have used plant-derived compounds as powerful medicine for centuries , so we 're offering our expertise to the rest of the industry so others can join us in creating a soap-less hand cleaner that leverages industry science and increases the supply of hand cleaning products .
Open source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure maximum transparency : anyone can inspect an open source project for errors or inconsistencies and that matters in regulated industries.
” Researchers presented data at a 2019 meeting of the American Heart Association showing that young people who had been diagnosed with a cannabis use disorder had a 47 % to 52 % higher risk of being hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat , also known as an arrhythmia , as compared to those without the disorder.22 In the study , researchers use data from more than 67 million hospital patients .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dose .
Lower doses were linked to a rapid heart rate while higher doses were linked to heart rates that were too slow.23 Results from a second study showed that those who used cannabis for more than 10 days a month had a 2.5 times increased risk of stroke compared to non-users.24 Those who also smoked cigarettes or e-cigarettes had an even higher risk — more than three times that of nonusers .
Your body has cannabinoid receptors in the brain , lungs , liver , kidneys , and other organs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harvard Medical School describes the action cannabinoids have on heart health:25 “ One of the few things scientists know for sure about marijuana and cardiovascular health is that people with established heart disease who are under stress develop chest pain more quickly if they have been smoking marijuana than they would have otherwise .
This is because of complex effects cannabinoids have on the cardiovascular system , including raising resting heart rate , dilating blood vessels , and making the heart pump harder .
Research suggests that the risk of heart attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after smoking marijuana than it would be normally.
” Considering the distribution of cannabinoid receptors in the body , it 's no surprise that appropriate dosages can help alleviate problems .
Evidence has been increasing for its therapeutic use in the treatment of migraines and headaches , as well as in assisting detoxification and weaning from opioid addiction.26 The NIH has awarded nine research grants totaling $ 3 million to analyze the potential cannabis may have on pain relief and strengthen the evidence .
The studies are focused on the biological activity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychoactive to steer clear of “ THC 's disadvantages.
” Helene Langevin , director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health , spoke out about the need for safe and effective pain relief options , saying:27 “ The treatment of chronic pain has relied heavily on opioids , despite their potential for addiction and overdose and the fact that they often do n't work well when used on a long-term basis .
There 's an urgent need for more effective and safer options.
” It 's important to note that specific strains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and terpenes , which is a crucial consideration .
Results from one study led by researchers from the University of Massachusetts and the University of Bath confirmed the scientific basis for the use of cannabinoids in alleviating gut problems , specifically inflammatory bowel disease.28 Some people are uncomfortable with the use of medical cannabis or the idea of legalizing it .
I urge you to evaluate the research and how doctors are using it in clinical practice .
You 'll find more information about the impact it has on gut health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cited studies in these past articles : • Medical Cannabis Offers New Hope for Those With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
Terpenes are found in medicinal cannabis, which has a positive effect on migraine treatment, pain control and the alleviation of gut conditions
SARS-CoV-2 uses the ACE2 receptor to bind with human cells. These receptors are found in the mouth, airway and intestinal tissue
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis with known antiviral properties. New data show they may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells by blocking ACE2 receptors
The body of scientific evidence demonstrating the medicinal value of cannabis continues to grow and become more compelling. Your body makes its own cannabinoids that interact with the receptors in your brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, immune system, and other organs, tissues and blood vessels. They are activated by the therapeutic and psychoactive properties of the plant.1
Cannabis can be bred to have high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. THC has a psychoactive activity, while CBD has no psychoactive properties. The plant also contains terpenes, which are the oils that give cannabis its distinctive flavor and odor.
To date, hundreds of compounds have been identified in the plant,2 including cannabinoids, terpenes, and other phytochemicals. In China, Cannabis sativa has a long history of recorded use, dating back nearly 2,000 years.3 In old texts, researchers have found references to the application of cannabis for pain and mental illness.
Much of the current research has been on the relationship between CBD and THC to inflammation. However, during the first severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003 to 2004, researchers investigated the effects of terpenes found in cannabis and other plants and found they have antiviral properties.4
Twofold Testing on Specific Strains of Cannabis Sativa
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, or ACE2 receptors, provide an entry point for SARS-CoV-2 to infect the human cell.5 This receptor is found on the surface of many types of cells, but most specifically in the oral and nasal mucosa, lungs, intestinal tract, liver, kidney, and brain.6
The virus uses spike-like proteins to bind with the ACE2 receptor, giving it entrance into the cell. Scientists are researching ways to use this pathway to modulate the entry of the virus into the cell with the hope of decreasing an individual's susceptibility to the disease. One team investigated the effect that cannabis has on ACE2 receptors.7
The researchers used extracts from hundreds of lines of Cannabis sativa in a computer-generated model of the human mouth, airway, and intestinal tissue. Their preliminary data show that the extract of 13 lines of Cannabis sativa that were high in CBD could keep the virus out of the cells.
They acknowledge that further large-scale validation is necessary, but the initial result may provide useful preliminary evidence that adding these extracts could be used as an adjunct therapy.
They suggest developing preventive treatments, such as the use of mouthwash, that may reduce viral entry through the oral mucosa. One of the researchers, Dr. Igor Kovalchuk, spoke with a reporter form the Calgary Herald about the results:8
“A number of them have reduced the number of these (virus) receptors by 73 per cent, the chance of it getting in is much lower. If they can reduce the number of receptors, there's much less chance of getting infected. It will take a long time to find what the active ingredient is — there may be many.”


consciouslifenews--2020-06-17--Researchers Estimate There Are 36 Advanced Alien Civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy

( TMU ) – Few mysteries rile the imagination like the search for extraterrestrial intelligence .
SETI and other groups have spent decades scanning the skies for signals from other worlds and have yet to confirm the existence of ET .
While the majority of astrophysicists and astronomers believe there are almost certainly other advanced life forms out there somewhere , the science behind xenology – the study of extraterrestrial life – has been greatly limited by technological constraints .
A new study published in , however , argues that a reasonable estimate can be deduced by using Earth-like planets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The research concludes that there are likely 36 active ET civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy alone .
Astrophysics professor Christopher Conselice , who was chief researcher for the study , says : “ There should be at least a few dozen active civilizations in our Galaxy under the assumption that it takes 5 billion years for intelligent life to form on other planets , as on Earth.
” First author Tom Westby explains further : “ The classic method for estimating the number of intelligent civilizations relies on making guesses of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about such matters vary quite substantially .
Our new study simplifies these assumptions using new data , giving us a solid estimate of the number of civilizations in our Galaxy.
” Conselice adds , “ The idea is looking at evolution but on a cosmic scale .
We call this calculation the Astrobiological Copernican Limit.
” The classic method Westby refers to is the Drake Equation , which was a 1960s-era probabilistic argument for how to calculate the number of alien species out there .
However , despite the initial optimism , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cosmos has led some to question whether we ’ re alone .
The Fermi Paradox uses its own probabilistic argument to question why , if life is so common in the universe , we haven ’ t received any messages or seen a single artifact or probe .
Explanations for the Fermi Paradox abound : 1 ) Alien signals are out there but we can ’ t decode them 2 ) Aliens more advanced than us have transcended physical space 3 ) Alien civilizations die off fairly quickly after gaining intelligence 4 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cosmic zoo so that they can study our development .
One of the most logical explanations – that the distance and time that must be overcome to convey a message or spaceship across the incredible gulfs of interstellar space – is touched upon by the new study .
The researchers write that the average distance between civilizations is 17,000 light-years .
For context on how massive this distance really is , consider that the nearest star to Earth , Alpha Centauri , is only 4.3 light-years away .
With our current fastest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probe 78,000 years to reach this star system .
The researchers also say it is exceedingly possible that these civilizations went extinct thousands of years ago .
While visiting even a nearby alien star is out of our reach for the foreseeable future , new technologies in the coming years may allow us to confirm the existence of an alien civilization .
For example , the James Webb Space Telescope , which is scheduled for deployment in the coming year or so , is so powerful it will be able to study the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biosignatures.
” In other words , we will be able to determine if an advanced species there is using industrial technology that alters the composition of the atmosphere .
The new study also considers how the search for ET reflects on the evolution of our own species : “ Our new research suggests that searches for extraterrestrial intelligent civilizations not only reveals the existence of how life forms , but also gives us clues for how long our own civilization will last .
If we find that intelligent life is common then this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for much longer than a few hundred years , alternatively if we find that there are no active civilizations in our Galaxy it is a bad sign for our own long-term existence .
By searching for extraterrestrial intelligent life — even if we find nothing — we are discovering our own future and fate.
” It ’ s incredible to ponder the notion of there being over 30 advanced civilizations in our galaxy .
Then , when you consider that the Milky Way is just one out of hundreds of billions of galaxies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begins to fail .
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By Jake Anderson | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – Few mysteries rile the imagination like the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. SETI and other groups have spent decades scanning the skies for signals from other worlds and have yet to confirm the existence of ET. While the majority of astrophysicists and astronomers believe there are almost certainly other advanced life forms out there somewhere, the science behind xenology – the study of extraterrestrial life – has been greatly limited by technological constraints.
A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, however, argues that a reasonable estimate can be deduced by using Earth-like planets as a variable in a mathematical equation. The research concludes that there are likely 36 active ET civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy alone.
Astrophysics professor Christopher Conselice, who was chief researcher for the study, says: “There should be at least a few dozen active civilizations in our Galaxy under the assumption that it takes 5 billion years for intelligent life to form on other planets, as on Earth.”
First author Tom Westby explains further: “The classic method for estimating the number of intelligent civilizations relies on making guesses of values relating to life, whereby opinions about such matters vary quite substantially. Our new study simplifies these assumptions using new data, giving us a solid estimate of the number of civilizations in our Galaxy.”
Conselice adds, “The idea is looking at evolution but on a cosmic scale. We call this calculation the Astrobiological Copernican Limit.”
The classic method Westby refers to is the Drake Equation, which was a 1960s-era probabilistic argument for how to calculate the number of alien species out there.
However, despite the initial optimism, in recent decades the confounding silence from the cosmos has led some to question whether we’re alone. The Fermi Paradox uses its own probabilistic argument to question why, if life is so common in the universe, we haven’t received any messages or seen a single artifact or probe.
Explanations for the Fermi Paradox abound: 1) Alien signals are out there but we can’t decode them 2) Aliens more advanced than us have transcended physical space 3) Alien civilizations die off fairly quickly after gaining intelligence 4) Aliens have quarantined us in a kind of cosmic zoo so that they can study our development.
One of the most logical explanations – that the distance and time that must be overcome to convey a message or spaceship across the incredible gulfs of interstellar space – is touched upon by the new study. The researchers write that the average distance between civilizations is 17,000 light-years.
For context on how massive this distance really is, consider that the nearest star to Earth, Alpha Centauri, is only 4.3 light-years away. With our current fastest speeds, it would take a human probe 78,000 years to reach this star system.
The researchers also say it is exceedingly possible that these civilizations went extinct thousands of years ago.
While visiting even a nearby alien star is out of our reach for the foreseeable future, new technologies in the coming years may allow us to confirm the existence of an alien civilization.
For example, the James Webb Space Telescope, which is scheduled for deployment in the coming year or so, is so powerful it will be able to study the atmospheres of exoplanets and look for “biosignatures.” In other words, we will be able to determine if an advanced species there is using industrial technology that alters the composition of the atmosphere.
The new study also considers how the search for ET reflects on the evolution of our own species:
“Our new research suggests that searches for extraterrestrial intelligent civilizations not only reveals the existence of how life forms, but also gives us clues for how long our own civilization will last. If we find that intelligent life is common then this would reveal that our civilization could exist for much longer than a few hundred years, alternatively if we find that there are no active civilizations in our Galaxy it is a bad sign for our own long-term existence. By searching for extraterrestrial intelligent life — even if we find nothing — we are discovering our own future and fate.”
It’s incredible to ponder the notion of there being over 30 advanced civilizations in our galaxy. Then, when you consider that the Milky Way is just one out of hundreds of billions of galaxies in the observable universe, human comprehension begins to fail.