consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--5 Meditation “Mistakes” That Increase Our Suffering

“ If your mind is empty , it is always ready for anything , it is open to everything .
In the beginner ’ s mind there are many possibilities , but in the expert ’ s mind there are few.
” ~Shunryu Suzuki So many of us come to meditation through our suffering .
Nearly everyone who has come to walk the spiritual path can spin a tale of sorrow , frustration , and often devastation .
Through our life struggles and difficulties , we become conditioned into habitual patternings of mind that seem to offer us no escape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find relief .
I always say that anxiety was my first spiritual teacher and it began teaching me at a very young age .
I spent a great deal of time and effort attempting to control my experience in order to limit my suffering .
I ’ ve now come to see that the illusion of control the root of anxiety , as our stresses are exacerbated by our inability to accept “ not knowing ” what will happen in life .
In my early forties life handed me a situation that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over a seven-year span , my son Mark struggled mightily , suffered deeply , and fought gallantly to try to fend off addiction and mental illness .
Lost within my own mental struggles , I attempted to meet his difficulties through my habitual need to control life .
Anyone who has ever had a loved one suffering with addiction knows that we ’ re never in control of the situation .
Nevertheless , I foolishly pressed forward and selfishly tried to control Mark ’ s experience .
I can remember the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner controller had an “ I can ’ t do this anymore ” moment and finally came to the stark realization that there was no way for to control situation .
Something shifted within me , and I felt the “ controller ” release its grasp on me .
There was nothing to control .
There was just life moving , and life was just meant to be lived as it comes .
Tragically Mark lost his fight against addiction in 2017 .
I ’ ve come to see that Mark was my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me about compassion , how to love unconditionally , and how to let go of the need to control life .
Mark opened the doorway to meditation for me by teaching my how to let go .
He opened up my heart to accepting what is , as it is and taught me how to start shedding my mind ’ s old habitual patterns of conditioning .
I ’ ve been formally “ sitting ” for about four years , and although I feel very good about my practice now , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes ” along the way .
One of the biggest errors I made was trying to use meditation as a means to an end .
I wanted to feel better and thought if I sat “ well ” enough then I would find peace .
I initially failed to realize that this mind that was trying so hard to find relief from suffering was the same mind that had created my suffering .
I spent a lot of time spinning my wheels trying to find the right formula to quiet my mind .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if I focused on the breath the right way , if I limited external noises and distractions… then my mind would quiet down and I would find truth .
The mind was the one constantly looking for the right formula , the right path , the right insight .
It took me nearly two years to finally realize that no matter what the mind decided , if the method came from the mind , it would actually prevent me from relaxing into the silence beyond the mind .
This was just one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
Putting too much emphasis on how long I sat in meditation , trying to recreate blissful feelings , trying to determine if I was enlightened or not , all contributed to perpetuating my monkey mind .
If you ’ ve had similar frustrations with your practice , don ’ t be discouraged .
Don ’ t stop .
There ’ s no wrong way to meditate , because all “ mistakes ” only serve to exacerbate our suffering , and therefore increase our earnestness to come back to try meditation again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fail-safes against our own ineptness .
If you ’ ve started meditation and stopped , started and stopped , let years go by , started again and stopped , you ’ re in good company .
Everyone gets frustrated and quits a few times before developing a good practice .
In actuality , one stop “ attempting ” to meditate before one actually begins to awaken to what meditation is all about .
So let ’ s go into a bit more detail on these mistakes we want to avoid… 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ touched on earlier , the number one reason we sit in meditation is we desperately want to silence the inane chatter within our mind .
Our monkey mind is quite relentless .
It ’ s like the Terminator : “ It can ’ t be bargained with .
It can ’ t be reasoned with .
It doesn ’ t feel pity , or remorse , or fear .
And it absolutely will not stop , ever , until you are… ” spiritually awakened .
So why shouldn ’ t we try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to answer this is to ask : is trying to silence the mind ?
Take your time and examine this .
What you will find is that your mind is trying to quiet the mind .
How could that which is the root cause of the problem also be the source of the solution ?
It can ’ t .
It won ’ t listen to our desire to be freed .
It ’ s only interested in furthering its continuity and increasing its own significance .
Our mind wanting to quiet our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner conflict provides more fuel to the mind , and so our attempt to meditate and quiet the mind has only led to more struggles and frustration .
In order to circumvent this dilemma , we must “ do nothing.
” Just sit and observe whatever comes and goes .
Patient , passive , non-reactive observation is your superpower .
Whatever thoughts arise , let them come .
Whatever thoughts go , let them go .
It might take a bit of time to settle into observer mode , but once we realize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observe the mind from a point of neutral awareness , the mind ’ s reign of terror is coming near to an end .
2 .
Sitting too long too soon I think many of us sit down in meditation envisioning a transformation into a Zen Master on day one .
We ’ ve heard that an hour of meditation is a really good meditation , so we decide to sit for an hour .
Within the first minute we ’ ve relived every embarrassing event in our life from preschool up until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrestle with our thoughts like a chihuahua puppy tied to a firehose on full blast .
We ’ re tossed around like a rag doll in this mental octagon by our own mind .
Beaten to a bloody emotional pulp .
Our will is broken… We quit after five minutes and vow to never sit in meditation ever again .
Don ’ t do this to yourself .
Start slow !
Meditation is no different than lifting weights .
If you try to do too much too soon , you will only end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two minutes for the first week or two .
Add a minute or two every week after that and try to slowly work your way up to at least twenty minutes per day .
This is not a competition .
You don ’ t get any awards for persevering through harsh conditions or adversity .
Enjoy the journey .
Take your time .
So we ’ ve worked our way up to twenty minutes a day .
We ’ ve sat for twenty minutes for two days now and we feel… nothing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still wandering .
The monkey mind is still in charge , still kicking us around , and we ’ re getting frustrated .
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By William Howells | Tiny Buddha
“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” ~Shunryu Suzuki
So many of us come to meditation through our suffering. Nearly everyone who has come to walk the spiritual path can spin a tale of sorrow, frustration, and often devastation. Through our life struggles and difficulties, we become conditioned into habitual patternings of mind that seem to offer us no escape, and often turn to meditation to find relief.
I always say that anxiety was my first spiritual teacher and it began teaching me at a very young age.
I spent a great deal of time and effort attempting to control my experience in order to limit my suffering. I’ve now come to see that the illusion of control is the root of anxiety, as our stresses are exacerbated by our inability to accept “not knowing” what will happen in life.
In my early forties life handed me a situation that would eventually overpower my ability to control life. Over a seven-year span, my son Mark struggled mightily, suffered deeply, and fought gallantly to try to fend off addiction and mental illness.
Lost within my own mental struggles, I attempted to meet his difficulties through my habitual need to control life. Anyone who has ever had a loved one suffering with addiction knows that we’re never in control of the situation. Nevertheless, I foolishly pressed forward and selfishly tried to control Mark’s experience.
I can remember the day Mark was diagnosed with schizophrenia. My inner controller had an “I can’t do this anymore” moment and finally came to the stark realization that there was no way for me to control his situation.
Something shifted within me, and I felt the “controller” release its grasp on me. There was nothing to control. There was just life moving, and life was just meant to be lived as it comes.
Tragically Mark lost his fight against addiction in 2017. I’ve come to see that Mark was my spiritual guru the entire time, teaching me about compassion, how to love unconditionally, and how to let go of the need to control life.
Mark opened the doorway to meditation for me by teaching my how to let go. He opened up my heart to accepting what is, as it is and taught me how to start shedding my mind’s old habitual patterns of conditioning.
I’ve been formally “sitting” for about four years, and although I feel very good about my practice now, I’ve made my fair share of “mistakes” along the way.
One of the biggest errors I made was trying to use meditation as a means to an end. I wanted to feel better and thought if I sat “well” enough then I would find peace. I initially failed to realize that this mind that was trying so hard to find relief from suffering was the same mind that had created my suffering.
I spent a lot of time spinning my wheels trying to find the right formula to quiet my mind. I thought if I concentrated hard enough, if I focused on the breath the right way, if I limited external noises and distractions… then my mind would quiet down and I would find truth. The mind was the one constantly looking for the right formula, the right path, the right insight.
It took me nearly two years to finally realize that no matter what the mind decided, if the method came from the mind, it would actually prevent me from relaxing into the silence beyond the mind.
This was just one of the many mistakes I’ve made. Putting too much emphasis on how long I sat in meditation, trying to recreate blissful feelings, trying to determine if I was enlightened or not, all contributed to perpetuating my monkey mind.
If you’ve had similar frustrations with your practice, don’t be discouraged. Don’t stop. There’s no wrong way to meditate, because all “mistakes” only serve to exacerbate our suffering, and therefore increase our earnestness to come back to try meditation again. Life is very good at putting in fail-safes against our own ineptness.
If you’ve started meditation and stopped, started and stopped, let years go by, started again and stopped, you’re in good company. Everyone gets frustrated and quits a few times before developing a good practice. In actuality, one must stop “attempting” to meditate before one actually begins to awaken to what meditation is all about.
So let’s go into a bit more detail on these mistakes we want to avoid…
1. Trying to quiet the mind
As I touched on earlier, the number one reason we sit in meditation is we desperately want to silence the inane chatter within our mind. Our monkey mind is quite relentless. It’s like the Terminator: “It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are…” spiritually awakened.
So why shouldn’t we try to quiet the mind?
The best way to answer this is to ask: Who is trying to silence the mind? Take your time and examine this. What you will find is that your mind is trying to quiet the mind. How could that which is the root cause of the problem also be the source of the solution? It can’t. It won’t listen to our desire to be freed. It’s only interested in furthering its continuity and increasing its own significance.
Our mind wanting to quiet our mind creates additional inner conflict. This inner conflict provides more fuel to the mind, and so our attempt to meditate and quiet the mind has only led to more struggles and frustration.
In order to circumvent this dilemma, we must “do nothing.” Just sit and observe whatever comes and goes. Patient, passive, non-reactive observation is your superpower. Whatever thoughts arise, let them come. Whatever thoughts go, let them go.
It might take a bit of time to settle into observer mode, but once we realize it’s possible to sit and observe the mind from a point of neutral awareness, the mind’s reign of terror is coming near to an end.
2. Sitting too long too soon
I think many of us sit down in meditation envisioning a transformation into a Zen Master on day one. We’ve heard that an hour of meditation is a really good meditation, so we decide to sit for an hour.
Within the first minute we’ve relived every embarrassing event in our life from preschool up until this current moment. We sit and wrestle with our thoughts like a chihuahua puppy tied to a firehose on full blast. We’re tossed around like a rag doll in this mental octagon by our own mind. Beaten to a bloody emotional pulp. Our will is broken…
We quit after five minutes and vow to never sit in meditation ever again.
Don’t do this to yourself. Start slow! Meditation is no different than lifting weights. If you try to do too much too soon, you will only end up hurting yourself.
Do one or two minutes for the first week or two. Add a minute or two every week after that and try to slowly work your way up to at least twenty minutes per day.
This is not a competition. You don’t get any awards for persevering through harsh conditions or adversity. Enjoy the journey. Take your time.
3. Quitting too soon
So we’ve worked our way up to twenty minutes a day. We’ve sat for twenty minutes for two days now and we feel… nothing. Everything feels the same. The mind is still wandering. The monkey mind is still in charge, still kicking us around, and we’re getting frustrated.
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE……


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--This 10 Year Old Boy Earned A Guinness World Record For Solving 196 Math Sums In 1 Minute

Nadub , a 10 years old boy from England has recently made history .
This elementary school student took part in an online competition where he solved 196 math sums within a minute to create a Guinness World Record !
Nadub Gill ’ s talent was captured on video and shared online .
Netizens can barely believe this excellent feat of this young boy .
Times Tables Rock Stars is an online math table learning app and site .
It collaborated with Guinness World Records to organize a competition among school students to find who could make the highest score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nadub took part along with seven hundred others and won the competition .
Not only did he solve 196 math sums in a minute , but all his answers were spot on !
Nottingham Post reported that this 10 years old boy from Longmoor Primary School , Long Eaton , managed to beat everyone else in the competition .
His speed and precision in solving those math sums got him Guinness World Record !
Nadub told NP that he was extremely happy and excited about winning the competition and creating the record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
Guinness World Records presented the boy with a certificate for his feat .
Guinness ’ Editor-in-Chief , Craig Glenday mentioned how all the participants performed very well and watching them was “ mind-boggling ” .
He appreciated the mental and physical dexterity that these kids command , especially the 10 years old winner .
He was pleased to welcome Nadub to the GWR family .
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By Mayukh Saha | Truth Theory
Nadub, a 10 years old boy from England has recently made history. This elementary school student took part in an online competition where he solved 196 math sums within a minute to create a Guinness World Record! Nadub Gill’s talent was captured on video and shared online. Netizens can barely believe this excellent feat of this young boy.
Times Tables Rock Stars is an online math table learning app and site. It collaborated with Guinness World Records to organize a competition among school students to find who could make the highest score on their game in under a minute. Nadub took part along with seven hundred others and won the competition. Not only did he solve 196 math sums in a minute, but all his answers were spot on!
Nottingham Post reported that this 10 years old boy from Longmoor Primary School, Long Eaton, managed to beat everyone else in the competition. His speed and precision in solving those math sums got him Guinness World Record! Nadub told NP that he was extremely happy and excited about winning the competition and creating the record. “It is like a dream,” he said.
Guinness World Records presented the boy with a certificate for his feat. Guinness’ Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday mentioned how all the participants performed very well and watching them was “mind-boggling”. He appreciated the mental and physical dexterity that these kids command, especially the 10 years old winner. He was pleased to welcome Nadub to the GWR family.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--Microchips, Nanotechnology and Implanted Biosensors: The New Normal?

U.S. military personnel will be the first subjects in nanotechnology trials in the pursuit of optimizing health and early detection of disease outbreaks .
Profusa has research contracts for bio-integrated sensors with the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ( DARPA ) , pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in early 2021 .
Profusa ’ s promotional video shows how the bio-integrated sensor enables a soldier to be tracked by remote computers using GPS in addition to monitoring real-time biomarkers , such as oxygen levels and heart rate .
While this biotechnology is portrayed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battlefield , the implications of GPS tracking individuals is a terrifying step towards a surveillance state in the general population .
Furthermore , tracking people in stages of sickness can only result in medical tyranny in the hands of any government .
The Profusa influenza study requires patients to wear the wearable version of the reader 24 hours a day , with continuous biomarker information collection into a database , and aims to detect four stages of infection : healthy , infected , asymptomatic and recovery stage .
These unreliable detection stages could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual participation in society as experienced in the unsustainable COVID-19 state-level lockdowns for the masses .
Can it be reversed ?
Can it be refused ?
This Profusa nanotechnology has three components : an inserted sensor called hydrogel , a light-emitting fluorescent sensor reader on the surface of the skin and an electronic software component that transmits to an online database .
The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine plans to incorporate this technology and there is no information on how the technology could be removed , if at all .
“ Tiny biosensors that become one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime commitment .
The nanotechnology research at DARPA is very controversial and aims to create “ super soldiers ” with artificial intelligence that gives enhanced capabilities to humans such as heightened senses , tenfold vision and extraordinary strength .
According to a statement from DARPA , the program , known as the Neural Engineering System Design , “ aims to develop an implantable neural interface able to provide advanced signal resolution and data-transfer bandwidth between the brain and electronics.
” Would these “ super powers ” and any side effects be permanent or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s program notes that “ the most effective , state-of-the-art neural interfaces require surgery to implant electrodes into the brain.
” Is it ethical to require a soldier to implant nanotechnology as mission essential or for force protection ?
Can military personnel refuse nanotechnology embedded in a vaccine mandate or health order from the chain of command ?
Informed and uncoerced consent is the foundation of medical ethics .
Vaccines : the trojan horse for worldwide adoption of nanotechnology ?
The Institute for Soldiers Nanotechnologies at MIT and the U.S. Army Medical Research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of nanotechnology based adjuvants in new vaccines for the military against malaria , tuberculosis , HIV and Ebola .
According to this document , “ Project 1.6 proposes to develop two platform technologies that safely and efficiently promote immune responses in the vaccination and therapeutic settings : lymph node targeting amphiphile-adjuvants and immune-targeting amphiphilic ligand-coated metal nanoparticles .
These two approaches are ideally suited to targeting adjuvant compounds to lymphoid tissues and immunomodulators to immune cells during infection , respectively.
” In addition to the concerns of experimental vaccines for military personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandates with nanotechnology .
Tracking individual location and personal metabolic data is far too much power for any government or health department .
And moreover , if the technology can send biochemistry signals from the person to the government , then likely the technology has capability to also send biochemistry altering signals from the government to the person .
What are the limitations and safeguards for the government ’ s remote ability to affect or control a person ’ s thoughts , emotions and vital functioning ?
Nanotechnology could give data-based omnipotence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of governance in the guise of public health .
What you can do ?
Become more empowered to advocate for your health by registering for the Protecting Health and Autonomy in the 21st Century online conference Oct. 16-18 with 40 speakers , including Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. © [ October 1 , 2020 ] Children ’ s Health Defense , Inc .
This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of Children ’ s Health Defense , Inc. Want to learn more from Children ’ s Health Defense ?
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ F. Kennedy , Jr. and the Children ’ s Health Defense .
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By Pam Long | Children's Health Defense
U.S. military personnel will be the first subjects in nanotechnology trials in the pursuit of optimizing health and early detection of disease outbreaks. Profusa has research contracts for bio-integrated sensors with the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in early 2021.
Health technology undermines freedom and privacy
Profusa’s promotional video shows how the bio-integrated sensor enables a soldier to be tracked by remote computers using GPS in addition to monitoring real-time biomarkers, such as oxygen levels and heart rate. While this biotechnology is portrayed as potentially lifesaving to a soldier on the battlefield, the implications of GPS tracking individuals is a terrifying step towards a surveillance state in the general population. Furthermore, tracking people in stages of sickness can only result in medical tyranny in the hands of any government. The Profusa influenza study requires patients to wear the wearable version of the reader 24 hours a day, with continuous biomarker information collection into a database, and aims to detect four stages of infection: healthy, infected, asymptomatic and recovery stage. These unreliable detection stages could become the criteria for different levels of individual participation in society as experienced in the unsustainable COVID-19 state-level lockdowns for the masses.
Can it be reversed? Can it be refused?
This Profusa nanotechnology has three components: an inserted sensor called hydrogel, a light-emitting fluorescent sensor reader on the surface of the skin and an electronic software component that transmits to an online database. The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine plans to incorporate this technology and there is no information on how the technology could be removed, if at all. “Tiny biosensors that become one with the body” could imply a lifetime commitment.
The nanotechnology research at DARPA is very controversial and aims to create “super soldiers” with artificial intelligence that gives enhanced capabilities to humans such as heightened senses, tenfold vision and extraordinary strength. According to a statement from DARPA, the program, known as the Neural Engineering System Design, “aims to develop an implantable neural interface able to provide advanced signal resolution and data-transfer bandwidth between the brain and electronics.” Would these “super powers” and any side effects be permanent or life-limiting? The webpage of DARPA’s program notes that “the most effective, state-of-the-art neural interfaces require surgery to implant electrodes into the brain.”
Is it ethical to require a soldier to implant nanotechnology as mission essential or for force protection? Can military personnel refuse nanotechnology embedded in a vaccine mandate or health order from the chain of command? Informed and uncoerced consent is the foundation of medical ethics.
Vaccines: the trojan horse for worldwide adoption of nanotechnology?
The Institute for Soldiers Nanotechnologies at MIT and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases are researching the use of nanotechnology based adjuvants in new vaccines for the military against malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and Ebola.
According to this document, “Project 1.6 proposes to develop two platform technologies that safely and efficiently promote immune responses in the vaccination and therapeutic settings: lymph node targeting amphiphile-adjuvants and immune-targeting amphiphilic ligand-coated metal nanoparticles. These two approaches are ideally suited to targeting adjuvant compounds to lymphoid tissues and immunomodulators to immune cells during infection, respectively.”
In addition to the concerns of experimental vaccines for military personnel, civilians will likely follow in vaccine mandates with nanotechnology. Tracking individual location and personal metabolic data is far too much power for any government or health department. And moreover, if the technology can send biochemistry signals from the person to the government, then likely the technology has capability to also send biochemistry altering signals from the government to the person. What are the limitations and safeguards for the government’s remote ability to affect or control a person’s thoughts, emotions and vital functioning? Nanotechnology could give data-based omnipotence to the controllers and create an oppressive world of governance in the guise of public health.
What you can do? Become more empowered to advocate for your health by registering for the Protecting Health and Autonomy in the 21st Century online conference Oct. 16-18 with 40 speakers, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
© [October 1, 2020] Children’s Health Defense, Inc. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of Children’s Health Defense, Inc. Want to learn more from Children’s Health Defense? Sign up for free news and updates from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Children’s Health Defense. Your donation will help to support us in our efforts.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--What Deficiency Causes Anxiety?

What Deficiency Causes Anxiety?

Managing anxiety can become as challenging as ever .
If you manage anxiety , depression , and both , you have certainly been prescribed medications and therapies to deal with the underlying condition .
The treatment , however , largely varied on the intensity and severity of your condition .
A few conditions , stressors and triggers are responsible for making you experience anxiety .
Many times we are usually not stressed .
However , we still tend to experience anxiety .
This is usually when we need to cross-check the causes and take our analysis a step further .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too , can cause you anxiety ?
Yes , what you eat certainly has an impact on your anxiety level , and it is no myth .
The nervous system needs several important nutrients , such as vitamins , minerals , and fatty acids , to keep functioning .
In this article , we shall discuss the list of nutrients and what deficiency causes anxiety .
Stay hooked to provide your body exactly what it needs !
Low levels of B vitamins are directly correlated with fatigue , depression , and irritability .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ B vitamin-rich foods is directly related to causing improvements in energy and mood .
Some of the most important vitamins for your mental health are B6 , B12 , and B9 .
The vitamins are significant nutrients that play a pivotal role in regulating chemicals such as serotonin , affecting mood , and other functionalities in the brain .
These are moreover , essential to helping you detoxify and keep body hormones well balanced .
Furthermore , it is the right kind of vitamins that determine the methylation and detox process in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body can not store the vitamins for a longer period ; hence you are required to replenish them daily and through food intake .
Some common examples of B vitamins rich food are sardines , yeast , feta cheese , cottage cheese , eggs , lamb , mackerel , beef liver , and more .
As learned in our school Biology textbooks , iron is largely helpful for the red blood cells that carry oxygen to the organs , brains , and every corner of the body .
The health of your nervous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the healthy level of iron present .
Low iron can further result in regulating less oxygen to the cells .
As a result , it might lead to causing the iron deficiency , including several symptoms such as fatigue , depression , weakness , reduced energy , and irritability .
This stands essentially true for pregnant or women menstruating every month .
They are at a higher risk of iron efficiency and hence need to incorporate diet accordingly .
A low level of iron can be extremely serious a concern and can indicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or occult .
However , there is not much need to worry or freak out .
Instead , make sure you seek some important medical care .
Few of the iron-rich food items are chicken , eggs , pumpkin , spinach , cashews , liver of beef or chicken , mussels , sunflower seeds , legumes , clams , oysters , banana , and more .
Vitamin D does not only offer a strong association with strengthening your body bones , joints , and teeth but also can help you stay covered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as having a lower level of vitamin D. This is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate sleep and mood while inducing a healthy synthesis of neurons .
These receptors are present throughout the brain , and the body and are largely responsible for influencing motivation , mood , memory , alertness , and pleasure .
This usually occurs due to a lack of exposure to the sunlight and may cause seasonal affective disorder , usually referred to as SAD .
Some of the commons symptoms experienced include insomnia , irritability , reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appetite , and more .
All of the symptoms can contribute to , resulting in a higher level of anxiety , affecting the serotonin levels in the brain , connected to regulating healthy depression and mood .
Similar to solar energy , there are several sources of food which helps keep the deficiency at bay .
Some of the most common food sources offering Vitamin D are wild mushrooms and spirulina .
In the realm of mental health , magnesium is a nutrient that is responsible for regulating stress response and is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is quite uncommon to stay deficient in magnesium , however , it is still possible .
Some of the major symptoms of magnesium deficiency include nausea , fatigue , mood changes , loss of appetite , and more .
It is often referred to as the ‘ chill pill ' which helps to keep anxiety at bay .
The new lifestyle changes , such as increased alcohol , sugar , coffee , salt , and stress , are responsible for depleting magnesium levels and how .
As a result , it also reduces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the physical effects caused by stress and anxiety .
Through proper binding to the GABA stimulation receptors , it helps to support healthy brain functioning .
Furthermore , GABA is also responsible for relaxing the brain by reducing excessive neutral activities , helping to soothe down insomnia and anxiety .
The nutrient is also believed to be beneficial for chronic stress and largely reduces the HPA axis 's overactivity .
Some of the most common foods having magnesium are dark chocolate , spinach , bananas , fish , and almonds .
Zinc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crucial role in neurotransmission , healthy functioning of the nervous system , and further producing neurotransmitters .
The imbalance caused can lead to individuals experiencing anxiety , and hence we can prevent this by a proper balance of serotonin , GABA , norepinephrine , and dopamine .
Most individuals get enough zinc through diets .
However , deficiency still can occur among pregnant and breastfeeding women .
Some of the most common food items are beef , oysters , tofu , nuts , pork , lentils , mushrooms , yogurt , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said than done .
However there are some options that can be helpful in lowering the levels of anxiety that you might be suffering from .
CBD is probably one of the most popular options out there .
In fact CBD Gummies are probably the .
CBD is all natural , 100 % safe to take , & has very little to no side effects .
There are no prizes for guessing that smoking is bad for you .
However little do people know that the sudden spurt in your nicotine levels cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of controversy associated with taking supplements .
Supplements however have a purpose in today ’ s world .
You see back in the day we as humans received a lot more sunlight , ate different kinds of foods and drank unfiltered fluids .
Important nutrient deficiency thus is largely responsible for causing the complex condition of anxiety .
It is hence important to identify the possible deficiencies caused by visiting a doctor and get yourself checked .
Remember to have a balanced diet comprising the best of nutrients , minerals , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mental well-being .

Managing anxiety can become as challenging as ever. If you manage anxiety, depression, and both, you have certainly been prescribed medications and therapies to deal with the underlying condition. The treatment, however, largely varied on the intensity and severity of your condition.
A few conditions, stressors and triggers are responsible for making you experience anxiety. Many times we are usually not stressed. However, we still tend to experience anxiety. This is usually when we need to cross-check the causes and take our analysis a step further.
Did you know that nutrient deficiency, too, can cause you anxiety? Yes, what you eat certainly has an impact on your anxiety level, and it is no myth. The nervous system needs several important nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, to keep functioning.
In this article, we shall discuss the list of nutrients and what deficiency causes anxiety. Stay hooked to provide your body exactly what it needs!
Low levels of B vitamins are directly correlated with fatigue, depression, and irritability. An increase in your intake of the B vitamin-rich foods is directly related to causing improvements in energy and mood. Some of the most important vitamins for your mental health are B6, B12, and B9.
The vitamins are significant nutrients that play a pivotal role in regulating chemicals such as serotonin, affecting mood, and other functionalities in the brain. These are moreover, essential to helping you detoxify and keep body hormones well balanced.
Furthermore, it is the right kind of vitamins that determine the methylation and detox process in the body. Apart from B12, your body cannot store the vitamins for a longer period; hence you are required to replenish them daily and through food intake.
Some common examples of B vitamins rich food are sardines, yeast, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, lamb, mackerel, beef liver, and more.
As learned in our school Biology textbooks, iron is largely helpful for the red blood cells that carry oxygen to the organs, brains, and every corner of the body. The health of your nervous system and your brain ideally depends on the healthy level of iron present.
Low iron can further result in regulating less oxygen to the cells. As a result, it might lead to causing the iron deficiency, including several symptoms such as fatigue, depression, weakness, reduced energy, and irritability.
This stands essentially true for pregnant or women menstruating every month. They are at a higher risk of iron efficiency and hence need to incorporate diet accordingly. A low level of iron can be extremely serious a concern and can indicate a source of blood loss, hidden or occult.
However, there is not much need to worry or freak out. Instead, make sure you seek some important medical care. Few of the iron-rich food items are chicken, eggs, pumpkin, spinach, cashews, liver of beef or chicken, mussels, sunflower seeds, legumes, clams, oysters, banana, and more.
3. Vitamin D:
Vitamin D does not only offer a strong association with strengthening your body bones, joints, and teeth but also can help you stay covered. Individuals with depression and anxiety are often seen as having a lower level of vitamin D.
This is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate sleep and mood while inducing a healthy synthesis of neurons. These receptors are present throughout the brain, and the body and are largely responsible for influencing motivation, mood, memory, alertness, and pleasure.
This usually occurs due to a lack of exposure to the sunlight and may cause seasonal affective disorder, usually referred to as SAD. Some of the commons symptoms experienced include insomnia, irritability, reduced sex drive, weight loss, decreased appetite, and more.
All of the symptoms can contribute to, resulting in a higher level of anxiety, affecting the serotonin levels in the brain, connected to regulating healthy depression and mood. Similar to solar energy, there are several sources of food which helps keep the deficiency at bay. Some of the most common food sources offering Vitamin D are wild mushrooms and spirulina.
4. Magnesium:
In the realm of mental health, magnesium is a nutrient that is responsible for regulating stress response and is also considered a mood stabilizer. Although it is quite uncommon to stay deficient in magnesium, however, it is still possible. Some of the major symptoms of magnesium deficiency include nausea, fatigue, mood changes, loss of appetite, and more.
It is often referred to as the ‘chill pill' which helps to keep anxiety at bay. The new lifestyle changes, such as increased alcohol, sugar, coffee, salt, and stress, are responsible for depleting magnesium levels and how.
As a result, it also reduces the ability of the body to cope with the physical effects caused by stress and anxiety. Through proper binding to the GABA stimulation receptors, it helps to support healthy brain functioning.
Furthermore, GABA is also responsible for relaxing the brain by reducing excessive neutral activities, helping to soothe down insomnia and anxiety. The nutrient is also believed to be beneficial for chronic stress and largely reduces the HPA axis's overactivity. Some of the most common foods having magnesium are dark chocolate, spinach, bananas, fish, and almonds.
5. Zinc:
Zinc is one of the major nutrients playing a crucial role in neurotransmission, healthy functioning of the nervous system, and further producing neurotransmitters. The imbalance caused can lead to individuals experiencing anxiety, and hence we can prevent this by a proper balance of serotonin, GABA, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Most individuals get enough zinc through diets. However, deficiency still can occur among pregnant and breastfeeding women. Some of the most common food items are beef, oysters, tofu, nuts, pork, lentils, mushrooms, yogurt, and more.
How to Cure Anxiety?
Curing Anxiety might be easier said than done. However there are some options that can be helpful in lowering the levels of anxiety that you might be suffering from.
CBD is probably one of the most popular options out there. In fact CBD Gummies are probably the number one product for lowering anxiety . CBD is all natural, 100% safe to take, & has very little to no side effects.
There are no prizes for guessing that smoking is bad for you. However little do people know that the sudden spurt in your nicotine levels cause anxiety.
There seems to be a lot of controversy associated with taking supplements. Supplements however have a purpose in today’s world. You see back in the day we as humans received a lot more sunlight, ate different kinds of foods and drank unfiltered fluids.
Final Thoughts:
Important nutrient deficiency thus is largely responsible for causing the complex condition of anxiety. It is hence important to identify the possible deficiencies caused by visiting a doctor and get yourself checked. Remember to have a balanced diet comprising the best of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins to maintain your physical well-being and your mental well-being.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--Former Top Level Facebook Executive Claims ‘150 Men Rule The World’ & Everyone Else Is A ‘Puppet’

“ Here ’ s the thing , there ’ s about 150 people that rule the world .
Anyone that wants to go into politics they ’ re all f*cken puppets , okay ?
There are 150 — and they ’ re all men — that run the world .
Period .
Fullstop .
They control most of the important assets — they control the money flows .
And these are not the tech entrepreneurs .
Now , they are going to get rolled over , over the next 5-10 years by the people that are really underneath pulling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chamath Palihapitiya from his warning that social media was “ ripping apart the social fabric of how society works , ” which received generous attention in the media and went viral as a result .
What most people completely missed , and what no single major media outlet reported — at least to the best of my knowledge — was when he explained that “ 150 men rule the world ” and they are “ going to roll over ” the tech entrepreneurs in the coming years .
Censorship Has Since Grown To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these unambiguous claims , a series of controversial laws from different governments were either proposed or passed , that would impose harsh penalties and fines on tech companies that did not censor postings considered to be “ harmful ” or “ dangerous ” by the authorities .
In Germany , for example , the government passed a law that would fine social media sites up to £44 million if they did not remove whatever they decided qualified as “ hate speech ” within 24 hours .
Similarly , the European Union proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down within an hour or face harsh penalties .
Repeat offenders could be sanctioned by up to 4 % of their global turnover , which amounts to billions and billions of dollars .
As we all presumably know by now , censorship has since grown to unprecedented levels .
I myself have had my YouTube and Facebook accounts deleted , as has the Free Thought Project , amongst many others who have been accused of “ inauthentic activity ” or something equally ambiguous .
And then more recently , in the face of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become even more brazen , to the point of even targeting respected experts , such as Knut Wittowski and others , for challenging the lockdown policies being imposed .
In all instances the authorities claim that this is for the public ’ s safety and protection .
Whether this censorship is the result of the “ 150 men that rule the world ” or not , is something that we can only speculate about since the likelihood of an admission is practically nil .
Considering his wealth and position in society , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expression , however , Chamath Palihapiti ’ s claims should not be taken lightly .
They Don ’ t Give a Sh*t About What You Think of Their World View Later on in the interview , Chamath proceeds to explain how this ruling class actively use their money and wealth to propagate their own worldview to their personal benefit and self interest , and whether we like it or not , “ they don ’ t give a sh*t about what you think of their worldview , ” they are going to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it nonetheless .
Being as such , “ you have a moral imperative to make sure that if you have a point of view that matters ” you make money that will help you influence public perception in a positive way .
Of course , this is much easier said than done , especially since many of those most familiar with the injustices of this world tend to be the ones that come from financial scarcity and material poverty .
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Gavin Nascimento | The Free Thought Project
“Here’s the thing, there’s about 150 people that rule the world. Anyone that wants to go into politics they’re all f*cken puppets, okay? There are 150 — and they’re all men — that run the world. Period. Fullstop. They control most of the important assets — they control the money flows. And these are not the tech entrepreneurs. Now, they are going to get rolled over, over the next 5-10 years by the people that are really underneath pulling the strings.” — Chamath Palihapitiya, Nov 10, 2017, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Some of you may remember Chamath Palihapitiya from his warning that social media was “ripping apart the social fabric of how society works,” which received generous attention in the media and went viral as a result. What most people completely missed, and what no single major media outlet reported — at least to the best of my knowledge — was when he explained that “150 men rule the world” and they are “going to roll over” the tech entrepreneurs in the coming years.
Censorship Has Since Grown To Unprecedented Levels
Within just a few months of these unambiguous claims, a series of controversial laws from different governments were either proposed or passed, that would impose harsh penalties and fines on tech companies that did not censor postings considered to be “harmful” or “dangerous” by the authorities. In Germany, for example, the government passed a law that would fine social media sites up to £44 million if they did not remove whatever they decided qualified as “hate speech” within 24 hours. Similarly, the European Union proposed that “terrorist” content be taken down within an hour or face harsh penalties. Repeat offenders could be sanctioned by up to 4% of their global turnover, which amounts to billions and billions of dollars.
As we all presumably know by now, censorship has since grown to unprecedented levels. I myself have had my YouTube and Facebook accounts deleted, as has the Free Thought Project, amongst many others who have been accused of “inauthentic activity” or something equally ambiguous . And then more recently, in the face of this current pandemic, censorship of information has become even more brazen, to the point of even targeting respected experts, such as Knut Wittowski and others, for challenging the lockdown policies being imposed. In all instances the authorities claim that this is for the public’s safety and protection.
Whether this censorship is the result of the “150 men that rule the world” or not, is something that we can only speculate about since the likelihood of an admission is practically nil. Considering his wealth and position in society, and also his frankness and authenticity of expression, however, Chamath Palihapiti’s claims should not be taken lightly.
They Don’t Give a Sh*t About What You Think of Their World View
Later on in the interview, Chamath proceeds to explain how this ruling class actively use their money and wealth to propagate their own worldview to their personal benefit and self interest, and whether we like it or not, “they don’t give a sh*t about what you think of their worldview,” they are going to use their enormous power and influence to propagate it nonetheless. Being as such, “you have a moral imperative to make sure that if you have a point of view that matters” you make money that will help you influence public perception in a positive way.
Of course, this is much easier said than done, especially since many of those most familiar with the injustices of this world tend to be the ones that come from financial scarcity and material poverty.
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE…..


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--Morning Inspiration: The Power of the Mind (Motivational Video)

“ Power in life does n't come from using your muscle , but it comes from using your mind.
” @ @ @ @ @ in life and use failure as a vehicle towards success .
“ When I had @ @ @ @ @ out in that moment that nothing in life is promised except death .
You have @ @ @ @ @ game of life .
You need to appreciate every moment ; a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ until it is passed.
” “ But if everything I did failed , just the @ @ @ @ @ to fail is an inspiration .
People are so scared to lose that they do @ @ @ @ @ : `` featured , appreciate life , benefits of failure , featured , how to @ @ @ @ @ , power of the mind

Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
“Power in life doesn't come from using your muscle, but it comes from using your mind.” Learn to appreciate every moment in life and use failure as a vehicle towards success.
“When I had my accident, I found out in that moment that nothing in life is promised except death. You have this opportunity to play this game of life. You need to appreciate every moment; a lot of people don't appreciate their moment until it is passed.”
“But if everything I did failed, just the fact that I'm willing to fail is an inspiration. People are so scared to lose that they don't even try.”
Watch and be motivated today!!


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--Can I Just Stop Eating to Lose Fat & Weight?

Excessive weight i.e .
weight that is considered higher than normal standards is a lifestyle disease that is slowly and gradually affecting a major portion of the world ’ s population .
Experts at HCBT believe it is important to lose fat because the human bodies is designed to work optimally within predefined parameters and standards of weight , height , etc .
excessive fat could put a strain on the body ’ s internal organs , blood flow , and resources , etc.
, which could potentially lead to various ailments and problems in the long term .
Apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excessive weight also affects our daily lifestyle , the way we move and function .
Our moments could become slower , and we could be prone to serious injuries in case we fall , etc .
Apart from this excessive weight also leads to some people avoiding being in the company of other people due to embarrassment etc .
Even your work life may get affected as you pass on projects that may require high physical activity , travel , etc .
The growing awareness to be fit Luckily people have become more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practicing methods and ways through which they could lose their excess weight .
Dieting , workouts , and other forms of physical activity are being followed rigorously , by people to get back in shape .
Some people in their eagerness to lose weight speedily , also ask their dieticians and weight loss experts questions such as can I just stop eating to lose weight ?
While this may seem to be a straightforward question to many , nothing could be further than the truth when it comes to weight loss .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just be blamed on the consumption of food as there are many other factors at play too .
Your lifestyle , genetics , metabolism , and even hormonal disorders could be the reason you keep putting on weight .
Apart from these , some other factors that can increase your body weight are sleeping disorders , lack of adequate sleep and relaxation at night , leptin resistance , and even high-stress levels .
To address the question of whether one can lose weight just by stopping to eat , one needs a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weight loss occurs when we consume lesser calories than our body requires per day .
For example in case you lead a very active lifestyle , you may need up to 3,000 calories per day to meet your body 's energy requirements .
If you consume just 2,500 calories , the balance of 500 calories is generated by the body by burning off some of the excess fat we have in our bodies .
Similarly , if we consume 3,000 calories per day and burn just 2,500 the excess 500 calories will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The process of burning calories in our body is dependent on the body 's metabolism with the faster the metabolism , the higher the calorie burning rate and vice versa .
The metabolism of our body can be better managed and increased by partaking in physical activity and foods that take more calories to digest , as compared to the calories they have .
In some people , the metabolism rates become low , due to high-stress levels .
So no matter how much food they eat , they end up converting very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest as fat reserves .
In such cases it is highly advisable to try natural fat burners like PhenQ to compensate for a slow metabolic cycle .
As per , these supplements help reduce the cortisol hormones in the body , which causes stress .
Once our stress levels are under control and normal , the body 's metabolism starts working just like before and starts burning fat faster and more effectively .
What happens when we eat less ?
The human body is designed for survival under the toughest conditions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food was scarce and people needed to hunt for their food , there would often be periods when people would need to survive without food for days .
To combat this starvation , the human body designed an internal system of storing food as fat reserves within the body and using it as and when required to produce the energy required daily .
This internal system that was developed over hundreds of years still exists without the body .
Due to this , whenever we stay hungry for a prolonged period , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the brain about the .
This is the reason that the food we eat after skipping a couple of meals gets converted into fat , as a precaution and reserve to be used later .
The effects of not eating One aspect of skipping meals and stopping to eat is the slowing down of our body ’ s metabolism so that it can use the existing fat reserves for a longer period .
This will have a contrary effect to the one you are planning , that is losing weight by starvation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not lose weight , stopping to eat and skipping your meals may lead to your body not getting the essential nutrients it needs for its growth and to heal itself daily .
This could cause health problems , which may grow more severe as the years go by .
While losing excess weight is a healthy goal for everybody , the way you go about it needs to be properly planned and done in consultation with health and fitness experts to get the desired results .
Following practices like skipping meals or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all advisable , since it will not give you the desired results and potentially cause health problems .
It is recommended to use natural supplements that boost the body 's metabolism rate and follow up the same by eating proper well-balanced meals along with plenty of exercises if one wants to lose excess weight and maintain normal weight levels for a healthier and more active lifestyle .

Excessive weight i.e. weight that is considered higher than normal standards is a lifestyle disease that is slowly and gradually affecting a major portion of the world’s population. Experts at HCBT believe it is important to lose fat because the human bodies is designed to work optimally within predefined parameters and standards of weight, height, etc. excessive fat could put a strain on the body’s internal organs, blood flow, and resources, etc., which could potentially lead to various ailments and problems in the long term.
How excess weight affects us?
Apart from affecting our body's working, excessive weight also affects our daily lifestyle, the way we move and function. Our moments could become slower, and we could be prone to serious injuries in case we fall, etc.
Apart from this excessive weight also leads to some people avoiding being in the company of other people due to embarrassment etc. Even your work life may get affected as you pass on projects that may require high physical activity, travel, etc.
The growing awareness to be fit
Luckily people have become more health conscious nowadays and started researching and practicing methods and ways through which they could lose their excess weight. Dieting, workouts, and other forms of physical activity are being followed rigorously, by people to get back in shape.
Some people in their eagerness to lose weight speedily, also ask their dieticians and weight loss experts questions such as can I just stop eating to lose weight? While this may seem to be a straightforward question to many, nothing could be further than the truth when it comes to weight loss.
Why people put on weight
The excessive weight in our body cannot just be blamed on the consumption of food as there are many other factors at play too. Your lifestyle, genetics, metabolism, and even hormonal disorders could be the reason you keep putting on weight.
Apart from these, some other factors that can increase your body weight are sleeping disorders, lack of adequate sleep and relaxation at night, leptin resistance, and even high-stress levels. To address the question of whether one can lose weight just by stopping to eat, one needs a better understanding of how our body works.
The importance of burning calories
Weight loss occurs when we consume lesser calories than our body requires per day. For example in case you lead a very active lifestyle, you may need up to 3,000 calories per day to meet your body's energy requirements. If you consume just 2,500 calories, the balance of 500 calories is generated by the body by burning off some of the excess fat we have in our bodies. Similarly, if we consume 3,000 calories per day and burn just 2,500 the excess 500 calories will be stored in our body as fat.
The process of burning calories in our body is dependent on the body's metabolism with the faster the metabolism, the higher the calorie burning rate and vice versa. The metabolism of our body can be better managed and increased by partaking in physical activity and foods that take more calories to digest, as compared to the calories they have.
In some people, the metabolism rates become low, due to high-stress levels. So no matter how much food they eat, they end up converting very little of it into calories and storing the rest as fat reserves.
In such cases it is highly advisable to try natural fat burners like PhenQ to compensate for a slow metabolic cycle. As per reviews from experts , these supplements help reduce the cortisol hormones in the body, which causes stress. Once our stress levels are under control and normal, the body's metabolism starts working just like before and starts burning fat faster and more effectively.
What happens when we eat less?
The human body is designed for survival under the toughest conditions for ages. In the earlier ages when food was scarce and people needed to hunt for their food, there would often be periods when people would need to survive without food for days.
To combat this starvation, the human body designed an internal system of storing food as fat reserves within the body and using it as and when required to produce the energy required daily. This internal system that was developed over hundreds of years still exists without the body.
Due to this, whenever we stay hungry for a prolonged period, the body's internal system sends a signal to the brain about the impending food shortage . This is the reason that the food we eat after skipping a couple of meals gets converted into fat, as a precaution and reserve to be used later.
The effects of not eating
One aspect of skipping meals and stopping to eat is the slowing down of our body’s metabolism so that it can use the existing fat reserves for a longer period. This will have a contrary effect to the one you are planning, that is losing weight by starvation.
Apart from the fact that you may not lose weight, stopping to eat and skipping your meals may lead to your body not getting the essential nutrients it needs for its growth and to heal itself daily. This could cause health problems, which may grow more severe as the years go by.
Conclusion
While losing excess weight is a healthy goal for everybody, the way you go about it needs to be properly planned and done in consultation with health and fitness experts to get the desired results. Following practices like skipping meals or not eating for days is not at all advisable, since it will not give you the desired results and potentially cause health problems.
It is recommended to use natural supplements that boost the body's metabolism rate and follow up the same by eating proper well-balanced meals along with plenty of exercises if one wants to lose excess weight and maintain normal weight levels for a healthier and more active lifestyle.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-03--Is CBD Oil Harmful to the Kidneys?

Is CBD Oil Harmful to the Kidneys?

Several studies , based on the link between CBD oil and , have been conducted .
Most people seek herbal remedies these days .
So , CBD , an effective remedy for treating symptoms like inflammation & pain , seems like an ideal pick for them .
In recent years , medical uses such as its impact on anxiety has sparked curiosity in numerous Americans .
As a result , most American states are legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes .
So , many medical experts are performing extensive research to find the various benefits of cannabis on our bodies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ renal issues .
Our kidneys ’ primary function is – filtering blood but it can be impaired due to chronic issues .
Kidney functioning is impaired due to hypertension and diabetes .
If such conditions are left untreated , kidney problems progress to detrimental advanced stages .
In these cases , medications are prescribed to tackle those issues .
The primary focus of these medicines is to lower the blood pressure .
However , several western medicines fail to combat the symptoms effectively .
They cause undesirable problems .
As per Dr. Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients have been trying CBD oil for treating renal issues .
There are in fact studies revealing that CBD has never intoxicated its users .
The presence of THC in the oil helped patients remain sober .
Users seeking natural alternatives found cannabis to be a great option .
Its effectiveness is truly worth considering for a natural healing process.
” However , still many people are skeptical regarding the information available .
The medical benefits of using cannabis to treat chronic kidney disease symptoms are under the lens .
In this blog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cannabis in treating kidney-related problems .
Kidney issues have plagued people in America big time !
It ’ s a killer here .
The biggest problem with these issues is that they go undetected .
By the time someone diagnoses it , the damage is already done .
• Finding spurts of blood found in the urine Kidney issues and cannabis aren ’ t the best matches .
However , certain trials do prove their effectiveness .
Cannabis trial is a ray of hope for ones looking for a natural remedy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It can be found in plants such as hemp and by Federal Law , its usage is legalized .
Hemp , unlike marijuana , is non-psychoactive .
It is legal in the entire United States .
CBD trials reveal promising results which go way beyond : – Chronic kidney issues lead to many unhappy years .
In most cases , this condition remains irreversible .
Kidney transplants come with multiple side effects .
The prognosis lasts for at least a few years .
What ’ s worse ?
Doctors can not promise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have some good news coming your way !
Though CBD is not yet mainstream , scientists believe its effects last long .
They believe it can be used without worrying too much .
As per , broad spectrum CBD Oil options like Fabcbd products have relatively mild side-effects , and can be bought for a discount using a copon If you ’ re interested in buying the product , get the coupon .
Most researchers believe that though it may sound dangerous , it isn ’ t .
However , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about risks involved with authorized medical personnel .
There can be a huge reduction in ailment in neuropathic pain when treated with non-synthetic cannabis .
Studies on treating end-stage renal patients have been promising .
A mild dosage on mice says that they can largely tolerate cannabis .
On the contrary , an overdose of cannabis on humans caused symptoms like swelling , damage , and liver toxicity .
Is CBD Harmful to the Kidneys ?
Though it solves neuropathic pain , experts also state cannabis preparations like smoked cannabis can cause health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical personnel must be cautious before prescribing CBD oil .
These health risks must be measured against the therapeutic uses of CBD .
Other uses of non-synthetic cannabis include treating chemo-induced vomiting and nausea .
However , with respect to renal diseases , the evidence isn ’ t enough to support the benefits of CBD oil .
With each passing day , scientists are doing their best to establish the utility of cannabis in treating renal issues .
Animals are much more tolerant of cannabis as compared to humans .
Though cannabis is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mild doses .
Any diversion from the rule may cause you serious harm .
These diversions could lead to fatal consequences .
To conclude the argument , we ’ ve found that if cannabis is taken properly , it is safe .
However , toxicity can be a concern if the dosage is higher than normal .
Also , CBD users must remember that humans and mice are different entities .
Extrapolation of certain studies proves that the negative impact on humans is negligible if the dosage is kept in mind .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 60 milligrams per day .
But that too would depend on the weight of the individual .
Sticking to the right dose is the solution to chronic renal problems .
Further studies reveal that commercially available cannabis contained just 3 milligrams of the product .
Any amount more than the prescribed dosage will be toxic for humans .
Overdosing , in a way , amplifies the problems of human beings .
Another study has supported the issue .
There isn ’ t a way that we nullify these claims .
The market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accreditation and credibility .
These days , the products have been made presumably safer .
Overall , the studies reveal that the pesticide percentage in cannabis fell from 25 percent to 5 percent .
This steep fall is a sign of advancement in medical science .
The bottom line is– safety lies in adhering to precautions .
FDA is continuously improving the regulatory structure to enforce these precautions .
Some safety measures include transparent testing the laboratory of the hemp plant .
Also , the product is to be used in moderation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over-the-counter purchases .
Hemp-derived cannabis is legal after researching and taking precaution for years .
However , marijuana-derived CBD is still illegal , and non-prescriptive products aren ’ t approved .

Several studies, based on the link between CBD oil and kidney diseases , have been conducted. Most people seek herbal remedies these days. So, CBD, an effective remedy for treating symptoms like inflammation & pain, seems like an ideal pick for them.
In recent years, CBD oil’s medical uses such as its impact on anxiety has sparked curiosity in numerous Americans. As a result, most American states are legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes. So, many medical experts are performing extensive research to find the various benefits of cannabis on our bodies.
Some Crucial Facts About CBD Oil
Around 37 million people in the United States have chronic renal issues. Our kidneys’ primary function is – filtering blood but it can be impaired due to chronic issues.
Why Do Kidneys Fail?
Kidney functioning is impaired due to hypertension and diabetes. If such conditions are left untreated, kidney problems progress to detrimental advanced stages.
In these cases, medications are prescribed to tackle those issues. The primary focus of these medicines is to lower the blood pressure. However, several western medicines fail to combat the symptoms effectively. They cause undesirable problems.
The Alternative
As per Dr. Green from The Cannabis Radar: “Many patients have been trying CBD oil for treating renal issues. There are in fact studies revealing that CBD has never intoxicated its users. The presence of THC in the oil helped patients remain sober. Users seeking natural alternatives found cannabis to be a great option. Its effectiveness is truly worth considering for a natural healing process.”
However, still many people are skeptical regarding the information available. The medical benefits of using cannabis to treat chronic kidney disease symptoms are under the lens. In this blog, we’ll examine the effectiveness of cannabis in treating kidney-related problems.
Treating Renal Issues with CBD Oil
Kidney issues have plagued people in America big time! It’s a killer here. The biggest problem with these issues is that they go undetected. By the time someone diagnoses it, the damage is already done.
Certain symptoms of kidney-related issues:
Never achieving the minimum threshold energy level
Finding spurts of blood found in the urine
Experiencing unexplained weight loss
Feeling fatigued without any solid reason
Experiencing short breaths
Suffering through nausea and vomiting tendencies
CBD Oil, a Remedty
Kidney issues and cannabis aren’t the best matches. However, certain trials do prove their effectiveness. Cannabis trial is a ray of hope for ones looking for a natural remedy.
CBD is the abbreviated form of cannabidiol. It can be found in plants such as hemp and by Federal Law, its usage is legalized. Hemp, unlike marijuana, is non-psychoactive. It is legal in the entire United States. CBD trials reveal promising results which go way beyond: –
Lowering blood pressure
Managing pain
Containing anti-inflammatory properties
Chronic kidney issues lead to many unhappy years. In most cases, this condition remains irreversible. Kidney transplants come with multiple side effects. The prognosis lasts for at least a few years. What’s worse? Doctors cannot promise a patient’s life.
However, we have some good news coming your way!
Though CBD is not yet mainstream, scientists believe its effects last long. They believe it can be used without worrying too much. As per customer reviews , broad spectrum CBD Oil options like Fabcbd products have relatively mild side-effects, and can be bought for a discount using a copon
If you’re interested in buying the product, get the coupon here .
What Researchers Say?
Most researchers believe that though it may sound dangerous, it isn’t. However, they do recommend patients have a detailed discussion about risks involved with authorized medical personnel.
There can be a huge reduction in ailment in neuropathic pain when treated with non-synthetic cannabis. Studies on treating end-stage renal patients have been promising.
A mild dosage on mice says that they can largely tolerate cannabis. On the contrary, an overdose of cannabis on humans caused symptoms like swelling, damage, and liver toxicity.
Is CBD Harmful to the Kidneys?
Though it solves neuropathic pain, experts also state cannabis preparations like smoked cannabis can cause health threats or side effects. So, medical personnel must be cautious before prescribing CBD oil. These health risks must be measured against the therapeutic uses of CBD.
Other uses of non-synthetic cannabis include treating chemo-induced vomiting and nausea. However, with respect to renal diseases, the evidence isn’t enough to support the benefits of CBD oil. With each passing day, scientists are doing their best to establish the utility of cannabis in treating renal issues.
Don't Panic
Animals are much more tolerant of cannabis as compared to humans. Though cannabis is ubiquitous, it must be taken in mild doses. Any diversion from the rule may cause you serious harm. These diversions could lead to fatal consequences. To conclude the argument, we’ve found that if cannabis is taken properly, it is safe. However, toxicity can be a concern if the dosage is higher than normal.
Also, CBD users must remember that humans and mice are different entities.
Extrapolation of certain studies proves that the negative impact on humans is negligible if the dosage is kept in mind.
In this perspective, people must stick to around 60 milligrams per day. But that too would depend on the weight of the individual.
Dosing Problem
Sticking to the right dose is the solution to chronic renal problems. Further studies reveal that commercially available cannabis contained just 3 milligrams of the product. Any amount more than the prescribed dosage will be toxic for humans. Overdosing, in a way, amplifies the problems of human beings.
Another study has supported the issue. There isn’t a way that we nullify these claims. The market for CBD, at least, needs accreditation and credibility. These days, the products have been made presumably safer.
Overall, the studies reveal that the pesticide percentage in cannabis fell from 25 percent to 5 percent. This steep fall is a sign of advancement in medical science.
A Departing Note
The bottom line is– safety lies in adhering to precautions. FDA is continuously improving the regulatory structure to enforce these precautions. Some safety measures include transparent testing the laboratory of the hemp plant. Also, the product is to be used in moderation. As a consumer, be wary of over-the-counter purchases.
Hemp-derived cannabis is legal after researching and taking precaution for years. However, marijuana-derived CBD is still illegal, and non-prescriptive products aren’t approved.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-04--Envisioning Our Best Possible Future Selves

We can gain a special kind of inspiration , guidance , and intuitive insight by envisioning we 're receiving help from our Best Possible Future Selves .
One of my favorite ways to stay positively focused , optimistic , and inspired is to stay aware of the presence of loving , divine wisdom ever-present in our lives .
And this presence can be highly personal and trustworthy–it can be a relationship with your Best Possible Future Self .
For all of my adult life , I 've been aware of the reality of my Best Possible Future Self , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I was a teenager .
She float-walked into my bedroom , entering through my mirrored closet doors , non-verbally telepathically communicating comforting messages of love .
I thought I was just dreaming , but later found that some special items–hand-written love letters–were missing from the secret place I 'd hidden them in my roll-top desk 's lower drawer .
Her visit was a mystery to me , and is still quite enigmatic and ephemeral to this day–yet one of the lasting gifts to me from her appearance is my faith in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best Possible Future Selves .
For many years I thought my future self would return those letters to me at some point in time .
I still have the same roll-top desk , providing opportunity for the return of these items , no questions asked .
Yet so far , this has not happened .
Some conceptualizations of the way quantum physics might allow for time travel via closed time-like curves can provide an explanation for that , since it 's not necessary for the teenage version of me that I remember to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me who I remember .
In fact , I might never have the experience of being the Future Me who float-walks through that mirror closet door at all .
My current view of my very real first experience with my future self is that my future self was providing gentle guidance to me , without directly influencing my free agency and free will to do whatever seemed right for me .
I sense that my future self was giving me unspoken permission to ‘ change my stars , ' and not consider myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead to acknowledge that change is ever-present , and I can best honor changes in myself and others by learning to not be overly clingy , but instead ready and willing to let go .
The advantages of such relationships with our future selves are truly enormous ; we can benefit from guidance , inspiration , protection , and support by someone who knows and understands us best–our Best Possible Future Selves .
Connecting with Best Possible Future You Typically any time we are feeling weighed down by whatever the problems of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of who we are in that exact moment is not the fullness and greatness that at other times we know ourselves to be .
Honestly , there are many versions of ourselves , with many moods and personalities and characteristics .
We see some of these when we feel we are being pressured by constraints of time or resources–and we get a chance to rise above those challenges , or perhaps fall back into familiar patterns .
You might acknowledge that there is a part of you who is fun-loving and enjoyable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more hidden part of you who is loving , fearless , radiant , joyful–coming from a vantage point of infinite and eternal wisdom , far above the everyday perspective of typical human everyday life .
Your Best Possible Future Self comes from this Higher Self vantage point , with the ability to provide you with wonderful guidance , brilliant inspiration , and steady emotional and energetic support .
Just knowing that your Best Possible Future Self might be truly real , and might truly be accessible by you–can be life changing .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my favorite question any time you get the opportunity : “ How good can it get ?
” And I invite you to watch the companion video to this blog at :

We can gain a special kind of inspiration, guidance, and intuitive insight by envisioning we're receiving help from our Best Possible Future Selves.
Lessons from Future Self
One of my favorite ways to stay positively focused, optimistic, and inspired is to stay aware of the presence of loving, divine wisdom ever-present in our lives. And this presence can be highly personal and trustworthy–it can be a relationship with your Best Possible Future Self.
For all of my adult life, I've been aware of the reality of my Best Possible Future Self, since meeting my future self back in 1978 when I was a teenager. She float-walked into my bedroom, entering through my mirrored closet doors, non-verbally telepathically communicating comforting messages of love. I thought I was just dreaming, but later found that some special items–hand-written love letters–were missing from the secret place I'd hidden them in my roll-top desk's lower drawer. Her visit was a mystery to me, and is still quite enigmatic and ephemeral to this day–yet one of the lasting gifts to me from her appearance is my faith in our ability to nurture our relationships with our Best Possible Future Selves.
For many years I thought my future self would return those letters to me at some point in time. I still have the same roll-top desk, providing opportunity for the return of these items, no questions asked. Yet so far, this has not happened. Some conceptualizations of the way quantum physics might allow for time travel via closed time-like curves can provide an explanation for that, since it's not necessary for the teenage version of me that I remember to have met an older future version of me who I remember. In fact, I might never have the experience of being the Future Me who float-walks through that mirror closet door at all.
My current view of my very real first experience with my future self is that my future self was providing gentle guidance to me, without directly influencing my free agency and free will to do whatever seemed right for me. I sense that my future self was giving me unspoken permission to ‘change my stars,' and not consider myself locked into any situation, but rather instead to acknowledge that change is ever-present, and I can best honor changes in myself and others by learning to not be overly clingy, but instead ready and willing to let go.
The advantages of such relationships with our future selves are truly enormous; we can benefit from guidance, inspiration, protection, and support by someone who knows and understands us best–our Best Possible Future Selves.
Connecting with Best Possible Future You
Typically any time we are feeling weighed down by whatever the problems of the moment seem to be, our idea of who we are in that exact moment is not the fullness and greatness that at other times we know ourselves to be.
Honestly, there are many versions of ourselves, with many moods and personalities and characteristics. We see some of these when we feel we are being pressured by constraints of time or resources–and we get a chance to rise above those challenges, or perhaps fall back into familiar patterns.
You might acknowledge that there is a part of you who is fun-loving and enjoyable to be around.
There is a possibly more hidden part of you who is loving, fearless, radiant, joyful–coming from a vantage point of infinite and eternal wisdom, far above the everyday perspective of typical human everyday life.
Your Best Possible Future Self comes from this Higher Self vantage point, with the ability to provide you with wonderful guidance, brilliant inspiration, and steady emotional and energetic support.
Just knowing that your Best Possible Future Self might be truly real, and might truly be accessible by you–can be life changing.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As always, I encourage you to ask my favorite question any time you get the opportunity: “How good can it get?”
And I invite you to watch the companion video to this blog at:


consciouslifenews--2020-10-04--Your Horoscope and Astrology Overview for October 05-11, 2020

The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 5th October 2020 .
To get this week 's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign , click on the link corresponding to your sign : We start the week with Venus finding her feet in Virgo .
As Venus governs Taurus , and is associated with the consumption of good food and wine , this transit encourages us to be a little more discriminating about what we consume .
Also Venus governs relationships , and here doing our best to be supportive in practical ways , can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review of who does or contributes what on the domestic front can be timely .
This week Venus also engages positively with Uranus , the planet of truth , discovery and restlessness .
This combination asks us where we can add a spark of imagination and be more spontaneous be it around love or business or work strands .
This week also sees Mars at the centre of the action , still .
It more acutely squares Pluto rather than Saturn but still the sense of restriction and frustration .
Whatever we desire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't take ruthless short cuts in order to snaffle the prize and in so doing , lose something much bigger .
Still , Mars does forge an amazing link to the North Node suggesting if we can a sense around a prevailing trend we may well be on to something and to therefore trust our hunches .
The Sun 's square to Jupiter is an under promise , over deliver kind of aspect but also can give us a bit more self belief around a personal or home based issue .
With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , someone close to us can seem out of sorts or we may find ourselves caught in a mediator role between two people close to us .
For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily , Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993 .
Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their life moves .
Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and his work appears on websites and in magazines and newspapers , globally .
Enjoy Patrick ’ s forecasts every day on CLN .
Learn more about Patrick http : //www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time , if known , Date and Place of Birth here https : //www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/

By Patrick Arundell | PatrickArundell.com
The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 5th October 2020.
To get this week's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign, click on the link corresponding to your sign:
We start the week with Venus finding her feet in Virgo. As Venus governs Taurus, and is associated with the consumption of good food and wine, this transit encourages us to be a little more discriminating about what we consume. Also Venus governs relationships, and here doing our best to be supportive in practical ways, can be good. In a settled relationship a review of who does or contributes what on the domestic front can be timely. This week Venus also engages positively with Uranus, the planet of truth, discovery and restlessness. This combination asks us where we can add a spark of imagination and be more spontaneous be it around love or business or work strands.
This week also sees Mars at the centre of the action, still. It more acutely squares Pluto rather than Saturn but still the sense of restriction and frustration. Whatever we desire we need to ensure that we don't take ruthless short cuts in order to snaffle the prize and in so doing, lose something much bigger.
Still, Mars does forge an amazing link to the North Node suggesting if we can a sense around a prevailing trend we may well be on to something and to therefore trust our hunches.
The Sun's square to Jupiter is an under promise, over deliver kind of aspect but also can give us a bit more self belief around a personal or home based issue. With the Quarter Moon in Cancer on Saturday however, someone close to us can seem out of sorts or we may find ourselves caught in a mediator role between two people close to us. For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes
Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993. Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain greater personal awareness, to better guide their life moves. Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and his work appears on websites and in magazines and newspapers, globally. Enjoy Patrick’s forecasts every day on CLN. Learn more about Patrick http://www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time, if known, Date and Place of Birth here https://www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/


consciouslifenews--2020-10-04--Donald Trump Reflects Our Collective Ego

Like many Americans , I tuned in to the first presidential debate hoping to hear a real exchange of ideas between two men vying for the most powerful position in the world .
Instead , what I and millions of viewers witnessed was an embarrassing spectacle of epic proportions .
It would be an understatement to say that Donald Trump , the current occupier of the White House , utterly humiliated himself in this “ debate ” with his deluge of childlike interruptions , outlandish lies , and avowal of white supremacy .
Unfortunately , the sheer outrageousness of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only a great embarrassment to himself but also to the nation .
Trump ’ s brazen disregard for the norms of human decency , humility , and compassion went far beyond the absurd theatre of politics in the age of COVID and was a shocking reminder of how much our culture celebrates the expression of unchecked ego .
In retrospect , it is not really surprising that Trump acted in such a crude and ridiculous manner on a national stage before countless viewers .
After all , a disturbing pattern of divisive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior have long defined his time in power .
Rather , the true surprise is how many Americans continue to come to the defense of this increasingly desperate megalomaniac .
It is true that many concerned citizens and journalists were quick to condemn the president ’ s brazen conduct during the debate .
However , the sad reality is , that too many people still make excuses for his disgraceful character .
How do we know this to be true ?
According to numerous public opinion polls taken in the days after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his very solid base of voters didn ’ t suffer in the slightest .
If anything , the barrage of negative news coverage that many media outlets have ( understandably ) lavished on the president may prove to further galvanize his band of die-hard supporters .
The fact that so many Americans continue to support this clearly selfish and morally bankrupt man raises the following question : Is President Trump really just an extreme anomaly who happened to rise to power through the circumstances of crushing poverty visited upon disgruntled workers ( through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Americans ?
Or , rather , is his rise to power the farthest thing from some cosmic glitch and the result of him being a mirror reflection of our collective state of unconsciousness ?
In the first year after his election , I sincerely believed his rise to power was mostly a result of the former .
However , as time has marched on and I have reflected more deeply on the nation ’ s current predicament , I have concluded that the latter answer might be true .
The painful truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the extent that we should be horrified by Trump ’ s narcissism , callousness , ignorance , and divisiveness ; we should also be horrified by our own and our culture ’ s collective displays of narcissism , callousness , ignorance , and divisiveness .
Whenever the president acts like a petulant child in front of millions of people we should retrieve archival footage of ourselves fighting , trampling , and even killing one another to get what we want during Black Friday shopping sprees .
Whenever the Commander in Chief viciously lashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his political opponents we should revisit our own social media feeds and see how often we harass and attack others who disagree with our beliefs and ideologies .
And , whenever the president shamelessly boasts about his own immense wealth and implies that money defines the man , we should examine our own mindless pursuit of material gain and recall the instances when we may have looked down on those who are less fortunate .
Simply put , Donald Trump is an icon for a morally declining culture that has long worshipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dass , the infinitely wise and beloved spiritual teacher , noted in one of his many heartfelt lectures from thirty years ago , how Trump was such a symbol of America ’ s egoism .
In that remarkable and prophetic like a lecture , Ram Dass referred to the then real estate mongrel as a prime example of our attachment to ego .
Crucially , though , this beautiful sage also explained through his characteristic combination of wit , humor , and undying compassion that we simply can ’ t respond to Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only does the president greatly suffer , but he is nothing more than a reflection of our own collective delusion .
Instead , Ram Dass suggested that we must all look within ourselves and acknowledge that place where we are also one with Trump .
Once we do this , then we can all get on with the spiritual work that allows us to transcend the collective state of unconsciousness that gives birth to the mindset which Trump now flawlessly represents .
Though it is very clearly not his intention , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of our greatest spiritual teachers .
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By Forrest Rivers
Like many Americans, I tuned in to the first presidential debate hoping to hear a real exchange of ideas between two men vying for the most powerful position in the world. Instead, what I and millions of viewers witnessed was an embarrassing spectacle of epic proportions. It would be an understatement to say that Donald Trump, the current occupier of the White House, utterly humiliated himself in this “debate” with his deluge of childlike interruptions, outlandish lies, and avowal of white supremacy. Unfortunately, the sheer outrageousness of his behavior, words, and positions were not only a great embarrassment to himself but also to the nation. Trump’s brazen disregard for the norms of human decency, humility, and compassion went far beyond the absurd theatre of politics in the age of COVID and was a shocking reminder of how much our culture celebrates the expression of unchecked ego.
In retrospect, it is not really surprising that Trump acted in such a crude and ridiculous manner on a national stage before countless viewers. After all, a disturbing pattern of divisive rhetoric, heartless actions, and arrogant behavior have long defined his time in power. Rather, the true surprise is how many Americans continue to come to the defense of this increasingly desperate megalomaniac. It is true that many concerned citizens and journalists were quick to condemn the president’s brazen conduct during the debate. However, the sad reality is, that too many people still make excuses for his disgraceful character. How do we know this to be true? According to numerous public opinion polls taken in the days after the debate, Trump’s approval among his very solid base of voters didn’t suffer in the slightest. If anything, the barrage of negative news coverage that many media outlets have (understandably) lavished on the president may prove to further galvanize his band of die-hard supporters.
The fact that so many Americans continue to support this clearly selfish and morally bankrupt man raises the following question: Is President Trump really just an extreme anomaly who happened to rise to power through the circumstances of crushing poverty visited upon disgruntled workers (through late-stage capitalism) and persistent bigotry among many Americans? Or, rather, is his rise to power the farthest thing from some cosmic glitch and the result of him being a mirror reflection of our collective state of unconsciousness? In the first year after his election, I sincerely believed his rise to power was mostly a result of the former. However, as time has marched on and I have reflected more deeply on the nation’s current predicament, I have concluded that the latter answer might be true. The painful truth is: we are Trump. To the extent that we should be horrified by Trump’s narcissism, callousness, ignorance, and divisiveness; we should also be horrified by our own and our culture’s collective displays of narcissism, callousness, ignorance, and divisiveness.
Whenever the president acts like a petulant child in front of millions of people we should retrieve archival footage of ourselves fighting, trampling, and even killing one another to get what we want during Black Friday shopping sprees. Whenever the Commander in Chief viciously lashes out at journalists or personally attacks one of his political opponents we should revisit our own social media feeds and see how often we harass and attack others who disagree with our beliefs and ideologies. And, whenever the president shamelessly boasts about his own immense wealth and implies that money defines the man, we should examine our own mindless pursuit of material gain and recall the instances when we may have looked down on those who are less fortunate. Simply put, Donald Trump is an icon for a morally declining culture that has long worshipped the path of ego.
Baba Ram Dass, the infinitely wise and beloved spiritual teacher, noted in one of his many heartfelt lectures from thirty years ago, how Trump was such a symbol of America’s egoism. In that remarkable and prophetic like a lecture, Ram Dass referred to the then real estate mongrel as a prime example of our attachment to ego. Crucially, though, this beautiful sage also explained through his characteristic combination of wit, humor, and undying compassion that we simply can’t respond to Trump with anger and hate. For not only does the president greatly suffer, but he is nothing more than a reflection of our own collective delusion. Instead, Ram Dass suggested that we must all look within ourselves and acknowledge that place where we are also one with Trump. Once we do this, then we can all get on with the spiritual work that allows us to transcend the collective state of unconsciousness that gives birth to the mindset which Trump now flawlessly represents.
Though it is very clearly not his intention, in a way Donald Trump may wind up being one of our greatest spiritual teachers.