consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--The Cure of the Earth | by Charles Eisenstein

The Amazon is one of the most intensely alive places on Earth .
I won ’ t bore you with a rendition of its ecological services , nor its role in anchoring the planet ’ s patterns of rainfall .
Nor will I recite the horrible things that may happen to us humans should it disappear .
Why won ’ t I ?
Simply , because no one can be scared into falling in love .
Imagine if Amazon weren ’ t ecologically important after all .
Suppose we would be just fine if we converted it into a giant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could replace its ecological services with technology .
Suppose we could replace its carbon sequestration functions with carbon-sucking machines , its role in preventing floods and droughts with huge engineering programs , and its foods and medicines with synthetic chemicals .
Suppose we could replace its intense beauty with high-resolution replicas of everything we ’ d destroyed .
If we could , I ask you , would we want to ?
I think the Amazon alarmists are right in their predictions , but even if they were wrong , I would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect and heal the Amazon .
The majority of the population probably believes the alarms too ; however , daily lived experience tells them they have nothing to worry about – so far , the destruction of the Amazon has not visibly altered their quality of life .
The Amazon has lost at least half a million square kilometers of forest since the 1980s .
How has that harmed you ?
One could make the argument that it has indeed made you less healthy , safe , or prosperous , but seriously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help with their next rent payment ?
To the contrary , Bolsonaro ’ s popularity attests to the perception that liquidating its natural wealth will help with the next rent payment ( by boosting economic growth ) .
Environmental scare tactics aren ’ t working .
Dire warnings have failed to motivate significant slowing of Amazonian destruction ; indeed , under Bolsonaro , the destruction is accelerating .
Facing the failure of current communication strategies , we could ramp up the alarm , or we could try something radically different .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affair with life .
Most people reading this will never visit the Amazon , and it is hard to love something in the abstract .
Those most capable of loving the Amazon are its most intimate companions : the people indigenous to that place , the cultures who have lived in , and with it for thousands of years .
That is why rainforest conservation and healing must be in intimate dialogue with the people who steward the land .
They themselves understand this principle ; hence the concept Brazil ’ s Indigenous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cura Da Terra ” ( the Cure of the Earth ) .
Europeans and North Americans like myself may never have the chance to truly fall in love with the Amazon , but that doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t understand that love .
We can connect to it through the places that we ourselves love .
I am writing this essay at my brother ’ s farm , which over the years has become so deeply familiar to me that it has etched itself onto my mind and become part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a taste of the love that culture may feel for its place when that relationship has developed over generations .
I recall also a childhood haunt , an undeveloped hill a few blocks from my house , the place where the street ended and the dirt path began .
Forty years later I can still see it when I close my eyes .
The path , the treeline , the giant pine , the blackberry bushes…they live on in my memory but nowhere else , razed long ago for more lawns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of loss I feel has nothing to do with the lost carbon sequestration of that land or anything else one could measure .
Tiny though it is compared to the loss of the Amazon , nonetheless it suggests the enormity and the nature of the loss we face .
It taps into the same grief .
The origin of that grief is the love of life innate to every human being .
Wendell Berry has asked , “ What is a human being for ?
” I don ’ t remember his answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are here to serve life .
That is what our innate love of life confirms .
We are not nature ’ s big mistake , as some environmentalists quite understandably think upon surveying the magnitude of human destruction .
Like all species , we were created with gifts necessary for the health and development of the whole .
Civilization has not lived up to that sacred duty , but certain indigenous cultures show us its possibility .
As Allan Savory has observed , damaged ecosystems often fail to recover when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best action isn ’ t just to leave nature alone and abandon this Earth .
It is to participate actively in the thriving of life ; to protect life , yes , and also to regenerate life and join its next unfolding .
The Peruvian teacher Arkan Lushwala speaks of certain people being the “ owners ” of a place , a forest , a river , or a kind of animal or plant .
What he means is the opposite of the modern idea of ownership ; it is more like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are guardians and caretakers ; they are perhaps even parts of those beings , their human organs .
What goes for individuals goes for cultures as well .
To be indigenous means to be of a place , not merely its inhabitant .
To be of a place is to be part of its family , to be married to it .
How do families start ?
The first step toward recovering our indigeneity is to fall back in love with the place .
Love of life is the guide and motivator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes learning how to put that love into action .
How do we do that for that most alive of all places , the Amazon ?
Drawing from our own wisps of love , we support those who love it the most ; we support its family .
We ask them what they need and how we can support their guardianship just as we would like support for ours .
On the one hand , that might mean supporting organizations that work closely with Indigenous peoples there ( see list at the bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other , it means looking at how the modern world continues to damage the Amazon and all else that is precious .
( I want to put in a word here for the Congo , the world ’ s second-largest rainforest , which is as least as severely threatened as the Amazon ) .
In particular , we must transform the global debt regime that forces resource extraction , as countries like Brazil , Ecuador , Bolivia , and Peru must perpetually generate hard currency by exporting the rainforest in order to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tempting to decry a man like Bolsonaro as evil , but the current system begs for someone to carry out his role .
The banks , corporations , and individuals who profit from Amazon ’ s destruction will not desist by us warning them of all the bad things that will happen to themselves .
In their world , good things are happening to themselves – they are making money .
As we go about the complex process of changing the system that not only allows but encourages , profit from ecocide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to something besides self-interest .
Remember that in all these institutions there are people just like you and me who were born to serve life .
A part of them knows this , just as you do .
It is from this part that courage arises .
Appeals to self-interest will not , of themselves , stem the Amazon ’ s hemorrhage .
We must also invoke our love of life and the purpose of service that it points to .
In doing so , we ally with those who love the life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and skillfully , who have held those ways and that purpose on civilization ’ s apparent margins .
After centuries of colonization and “ development ” ( trying to make them more like us ) , perhaps it is time for Indigenous peoples to develop us ; that is , to develop our capacity to join them in being the cure of the Earth .
You can follow the conversation on # CuraDaTerra on social media .

The Amazon is one of the most intensely alive places on Earth. I won’t bore you with a rendition of its ecological services, nor its role in anchoring the planet’s patterns of rainfall. Nor will I recite the horrible things that may happen to us humans should it disappear.
Why won’t I? Simply, because no one can be scared into falling in love.
Imagine if Amazon weren’t ecologically important after all. Suppose we would be just fine if we converted it into a giant strip mine and lumber yard. Suppose we could replace its ecological services with technology. Suppose we could replace its carbon sequestration functions with carbon-sucking machines, its role in preventing floods and droughts with huge engineering programs, and its foods and medicines with synthetic chemicals. Suppose we could replace its intense beauty with high-resolution replicas of everything we’d destroyed. If we could, I ask you, would we want to?
I think the Amazon alarmists are right in their predictions, but even if they were wrong, I would be no less ardent in my desire to protect and heal the Amazon. The majority of the population probably believes the alarms too; however, daily lived experience tells them they have nothing to worry about – so far, the destruction of the Amazon has not visibly altered their quality of life. The Amazon has lost at least half a million square kilometers of forest since the 1980s. How has that harmed you? One could make the argument that it has indeed made you less healthy, safe, or prosperous, but seriously, how many people think saving the Amazon will help with their next rent payment? To the contrary, Bolsonaro’s popularity attests to the perception that liquidating its natural wealth will help with the next rent payment (by boosting economic growth).
Environmental scare tactics aren’t working. Dire warnings have failed to motivate significant slowing of Amazonian destruction; indeed, under Bolsonaro, the destruction is accelerating. Facing the failure of current communication strategies, we could ramp up the alarm, or we could try something radically different. We could invite our society into a love affair with life.
Most people reading this will never visit the Amazon, and it is hard to love something in the abstract. Those most capable of loving the Amazon are its most intimate companions: the people indigenous to that place, the cultures who have lived in, and with it for thousands of years. That is why rainforest conservation and healing must be in intimate dialogue with the people who steward the land. They themselves understand this principle; hence the concept Brazil’s Indigenous people use to describe themselves: “Cura Da Terra” (the Cure of the Earth).
Europeans and North Americans like myself may never have the chance to truly fall in love with the Amazon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t understand that love. We can connect to it through the places that we ourselves love. I am writing this essay at my brother’s farm, which over the years has become so deeply familiar to me that it has etched itself onto my mind and become part of who I am. This gives me a taste of the love that culture may feel for its place when that relationship has developed over generations.
I recall also a childhood haunt, an undeveloped hill a few blocks from my house, the place where the street ended and the dirt path began. Forty years later I can still see it when I close my eyes. The path, the treeline, the giant pine, the blackberry bushes…they live on in my memory but nowhere else, razed long ago for more lawns, roads, and houses. The pang of loss I feel has nothing to do with the lost carbon sequestration of that land or anything else one could measure. Tiny though it is compared to the loss of the Amazon, nonetheless it suggests the enormity and the nature of the loss we face. It taps into the same grief.
The origin of that grief is the love of life innate to every human being. Wendell Berry has asked, “What is a human being for?” I don’t remember his answer, but there can be only one. We are here to serve life. That is what our innate love of life confirms. We are not nature’s big mistake, as some environmentalists quite understandably think upon surveying the magnitude of human destruction. Like all species, we were created with gifts necessary for the health and development of the whole. Civilization has not lived up to that sacred duty, but certain indigenous cultures show us its possibility. As Allan Savory has observed, damaged ecosystems often fail to recover when they are cleared of human beings. Our best action isn’t just to leave nature alone and abandon this Earth. It is to participate actively in the thriving of life; to protect life, yes, and also to regenerate life and join its next unfolding.
The Peruvian teacher Arkan Lushwala speaks of certain people being the “owners” of a place, a forest, a river, or a kind of animal or plant. What he means is the opposite of the modern idea of ownership; it is more like the place or species owns those people. They are guardians and caretakers; they are perhaps even parts of those beings, their human organs. What goes for individuals goes for cultures as well. To be indigenous means to be of a place, not merely its inhabitant. To be of a place is to be part of its family, to be married to it. How do families start? The first step toward recovering our indigeneity is to fall back in love with the place.
Love of life is the guide and motivator of ecological healing on Earth. Next comes learning how to put that love into action. How do we do that for that most alive of all places, the Amazon? Drawing from our own wisps of love, we support those who love it the most; we support its family. We ask them what they need and how we can support their guardianship just as we would like support for ours. On the one hand, that might mean supporting organizations that work closely with Indigenous peoples there (see list at the bottom of this article). On the other, it means looking at how the modern world continues to damage the Amazon and all else that is precious. (I want to put in a word here for the Congo, the world’s second-largest rainforest, which is as least as severely threatened as the Amazon). In particular, we must transform the global debt regime that forces resource extraction, as countries like Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru must perpetually generate hard currency by exporting the rainforest in order to keep up with debt payments. It is tempting to decry a man like Bolsonaro as evil, but the current system begs for someone to carry out his role.
The banks, corporations, and individuals who profit from Amazon’s destruction will not desist by us warning them of all the bad things that will happen to themselves. In their world, good things are happening to themselves – they are making money. As we go about the complex process of changing the system that not only allows but encourages, profit from ecocide, we must also find ways to appeal to something besides self-interest. Remember that in all these institutions there are people just like you and me who were born to serve life. A part of them knows this, just as you do. It is from this part that courage arises.
Appeals to self-interest will not, of themselves, stem the Amazon’s hemorrhage. We must also invoke our love of life and the purpose of service that it points to. In doing so, we ally with those who love the life of the Amazon most dearly, intimately, and skillfully, who have held those ways and that purpose on civilization’s apparent margins. After centuries of colonization and “development” (trying to make them more like us), perhaps it is time for Indigenous peoples to develop us; that is, to develop our capacity to join them in being the cure of the Earth.
Organizations working for Indigenous rights, and/or land rights:
You can follow the conversation on #CuraDaTerra on social media.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--A Call to Humanity | MUST SEE Interview With Oracle Girl

“ The call to humanity is probably the same call that it has always been on this planet , which is , you are already free – do n't give it away .
And humanity has forgotten the power of its own spiritual consciousness , in the true sense of the word , which is actually a physical consciousness and a body consciousness .
The final attempt by those shadow forces is to convince you that your body does not belong to you.
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“The call to humanity is probably the same call that it has always been on this planet, which is, you are already free – don't give it away. And humanity has forgotten the power of its own spiritual consciousness, in the true sense of the word, which is actually a physical consciousness and a body consciousness. The final attempt by those shadow forces is to convince you that your body does not belong to you.” ~ Jacqueline
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--How to Not Be Affected by the Current News

I am inwardly focused , not outwardly dictated .
This makes my everyday choices ridiculously easy .
Add focused concentration and you have the recipe for a life changer .
The Choice in the Matter The so called “ news ” of the day , shouted to us from the media has little place in my life .
It 's the details that matter , so negative reinforcement produces negativity .
I choose to listen and look at things that make a positive impact in my world .
I look for the news of my yard , what 's growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose to listen to the news of my friends , ‘ what good is going on with you ' ?
I choose to listen to inspirational recordings , how is their life impacted and how do those that are positively motivated make the world a better place ?
I choose good music that makes me feel good .
I choose good literature .
I choose to express myself in writing or drawing .
I am motivated by what makes me feel good so I can wholeheartedly serve others .
I make time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an impact on my subconscious .
Through correct knowledge , I grow in understanding and this leads to transformation , a metamorphosis for a new me .
I am free from prior conditioning which keeps me limited and stuck .
I am free to choose what truly makes my heart sing .
What makes my heart sing ?
Freedom , abundant time to follow my passion .
What is my passion ?
Encouraging others to live free and follow their passion Why ?
Because that makes a beautiful world filled with beautiful news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Perception is everything .
Our world can be bright or dark , it 's our choice .
It can be easy or painful , it 's our choice .
One thing it ca n't be is lazy .
Because lazy equals poverty and poverty is a companion of the dark and painful .
Productivity is a momentum builder and when you build momentum change occurs and when change occurs new things sprout like : Ideas , friends and funds for living .
These things do n't occur because we are using people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to another 's life .
This is the world economy .
This is also a universal principle : I add value and I get rewarded .
I have the necessities of life : ood , shelter , good relationships and I 'm happy .
“ In every man ’ s soul is a course mapped out , a chart and compass for his guidance .
If he consults his own chart and follows it he finds there are no collisions .
His course is a true orbit , where all intruding matter is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Townsend , Joy Philosophy Be well and happy my friend .
Tune in to the real you , not the news of the day .
Peace , love and joy to you , Julia Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred .
She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life .
She goes by these names : wife , daughter , grandmother , mother , sister , aunt , niece , cousin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her three children , she also developed/ran cafes , and maintained various leadership roles within her community .
Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully .
Her passions are family , art creation , writing , and trail blazing .
She is happily married in Western North Carolina .

I am inwardly focused, not outwardly dictated. This makes my everyday choices ridiculously easy. Add focused concentration and you have the recipe for a life changer.
The Choice in the Matter
The so called “news” of the day, shouted to us from the media has little place in my life. It's the details that matter, so negative reinforcement produces negativity. I choose to listen and look at things that make a positive impact in my world. I look for the news of my yard, what's growing, chirping or blowing past. I choose to listen to the news of my friends, ‘what good is going on with you'? I choose to listen to inspirational recordings, how is their life impacted and how do those that are positively motivated make the world a better place? I choose good music that makes me feel good. I choose good literature. I choose to express myself in writing or drawing.
How am I inwardly focused?
I am motivated by what makes me feel good so I can wholeheartedly serve others. I make time for solitude so I can mediate and have an impact on my subconscious. Through correct knowledge, I grow in understanding and this leads to transformation, a metamorphosis for a new me. I am free from prior conditioning which keeps me limited and stuck. I am free to choose what truly makes my heart sing.
What makes my heart sing? Freedom, abundant time to follow my passion.
What is my passion? Encouraging others to live free and follow their passion
Why? Because that makes a beautiful world filled with beautiful news.
What We Focus on Becomes our World
Perception is everything. Our world can be bright or dark, it's our choice. It can be easy or painful, it's our choice. One thing it can't be is lazy. Because lazy equals poverty and poverty is a companion of the dark and painful. Productivity is a momentum builder and when you build momentum change occurs and when change occurs new things sprout like: Ideas, friends and funds for living. These things don't occur because we are using people, but because we are adding value to another's life. This is the world economy. This is also a universal principle: I add value and I get rewarded. I have the necessities of life: Food, shelter, good relationships and I'm happy.
“In every man’s soul is a course mapped out, a chart and compass for his guidance. If he consults his own chart and follows it he finds there are no collisions. His course is a true orbit, where all intruding matter is dissipated before it reaches him.” Elizabeth Townsend, Joy Philosophy
Be well and happy my friend. Tune in to the real you, not the news of the day.
Peace, love and joy to you, Julia
Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred. She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life. She goes by these names: wife, daughter, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. As home educator of her three children, she also developed/ran cafes, and maintained various leadership roles within her community. Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully. Her passions are family, art creation, writing, and trail blazing. She is happily married in Western North Carolina.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--Harmonic Convergence 2020 Humanities Vaster Destiny with the Hurtaks and Alan Steinfeld

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consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--What Can Physiotherapy Be Used For And How Beneficial Is the Method of Treatment

Physiotherapy is a flexible type of treatment that can be used to care for patients with continuous management of different physical health and mobility issues .
The treatment type is quite safe and the experts usually focus on techniques that aim at providing ; immediate relief , slow but sure improvements , and long-term relaxation and comfort .
There are many physioactive clinics which take care of different health conditions effectively and makes sure to meet up with each patient ’ s need .
At clinics , a patient is carefully studied to ascertain the source of the problem and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ method of treatment can be personalized to suit every patient , following a detailed evaluation , and the treatment works for people of all age groups and mobility levels .
Different people need physiotherapy and here are some of the conditions that can be used to treat .
Physiotherapy can treat the following conditions With Physiotherapy , the source of a condition can be quickly identified during the assessment period .
After this , different exercises and procedures that can be used to rebuild muscle strength , spinal movements , and general mobility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recover .
The upper limb refers to areas around the hands , shoulders , wrists , and elbows .
People can likely suffer from conditions like tennis elbow , arthritis , or misalignment which can be properly managed and corrected with physiotherapy .
Physiotherapy can combat mobility issues affecting the feet , ankles , hip , groin , or knee with immediate progress and long-term results for comfort and function .
Physiotherapy can aid in the treatment of ; MS , tendonitis , fibromyalgia , and severe fatigue with visible results .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in treating rheumatologic conditions with significant outcomes as well .
Sustaining an is one thing that can easily happen to anyone and at any time .
Physiotherapy can quickly correct all the effects resulting from one-time accidents or long-term injury caused by continuous pressure on the muscles and joints .
The postural issue is a condition which people face and it can cause damage to the spine .
With physiotherapy , the poor posture can be corrected as well as the strengthening of the body which aids in restoring the natural movement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or any other type of treatment , physiotherapy can be utilized to help develop new joints or strengthen existing muscles and bones during this period of change .
Physiotherapy is an all-inclusive healthcare method that teaches people as a whole on how to maintain the body in a great healthy state for long periods .
Doing this can help in reducing the aging process and stop some kind of future complicated conditions .
For people who suffer from any of the aforementioned conditions , including physiotherapy in one ’ s wellness program is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many benefits .
The treatment method is safe and can restore immediate relief .
The health problem is handled directly from the source and is also used as a health preventive method that encourages long term health and reduces any type of future complications .

Physiotherapy is a flexible type of treatment that can be used to care for patients with continuous management of different physical health and mobility issues. The treatment type is quite safe and the experts usually focus on techniques that aim at providing; immediate relief, slow but sure improvements, and long-term relaxation and comfort.
There are many physioactive clinics which take care of different health conditions effectively and makes sure to meet up with each patient’s need. At physioactive clinics, a patient is carefully studied to ascertain the source of the problem and quickly monitored until full recovery.
The method of treatment can be personalized to suit every patient, following a detailed evaluation, and the treatment works for people of all age groups and mobility levels. Different people need physiotherapy and here are some of the conditions that can be used to treat.
Physiotherapy can treat the following conditions
Back, neck, and shoulder pains
An expert Brisbane Physio tells us that with physiotherapy, the treatment process always starts with an initial assessment period before a treatment plan is made. After this, different exercises and procedures that can be used to rebuild muscle strength, spinal movements, and general mobility will be used to help the patient recover.
Upper limb conditions
The upper limb refers to areas around the hands, shoulders, wrists, and elbows. People can likely suffer from conditions like tennis elbow, arthritis, or misalignment which can be properly managed and corrected with physiotherapy.
Lower limb problems
Physiotherapy can combat mobility issues affecting the feet, ankles, hip, groin, or knee with immediate progress and long-term results for comfort and function.
Fatigue conditions
Physiotherapy can aid in the treatment of; MS, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, and severe fatigue with visible results. That aside, physiotherapy can equally be utilized in treating rheumatologic conditions with significant outcomes as well.
Sports injuries
Sustaining an injury during sports is one thing that can easily happen to anyone and at any time. Physiotherapy can quickly correct all the effects resulting from one-time accidents or long-term injury caused by continuous pressure on the muscles and joints.
Postural problems
The postural issue is a condition which people face and it can cause damage to the spine. With physiotherapy, the poor posture can be corrected as well as the strengthening of the body which aids in restoring the natural movement of the spine and body.
Rehabilitation
After surgery or any other type of treatment, physiotherapy can be utilized to help develop new joints or strengthen existing muscles and bones during this period of change.
Injury prevention
Physiotherapy is an all-inclusive healthcare method that teaches people as a whole on how to maintain the body in a great healthy state for long periods. Doing this can help in reducing the aging process and stop some kind of future complicated conditions.
Conclusion
For people who suffer from any of the aforementioned conditions, including physiotherapy in one’s wellness program is completely the best decision and has so many benefits. The treatment method is safe and can restore immediate relief. The health problem is handled directly from the source and is also used as a health preventive method that encourages long term health and reduces any type of future complications.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--Morning Inspiration: The Heart of A Champion (Motivational Video with Muhammad Ali)

The heart of a champion is filled with visions of the things that can happen in the future .
He/She @ @ @ @ @ always have to prevent us from getting it done .
“ Some people can see @ @ @ @ @ people are pressed with limitations.
” “ It can be done .
There is n't @ @ @ @ @ n't be done , because our knowledge of history says it can be done.
” @ @ @ @ @ featured , featured , inspiration for tomorrow , motivational video , Muhammad Ali , Muhammad @ @ @ @ @ of a champion


consciouslifenews--2020-07-13--No Place for Coal & Fossil Fuels in COVID-19 Recovery Plans

As nations worldwide channel trillions of US dollars into varied recovery strategies in response to the coronavirus pandemic , it is vital to aim for a clean-energy future globally .
There is a growing realization that fossil fuels are a waste of money and that there is no place for coal in any country ’ s COVID-19 recovery plans .
This is the crux of a strong message from the United Nations Secretary-General , António Guterres , who addressed the first-ever International Energy Agency ( IEA ) Clean Energy Transitions Summit held virtually on 9 July 2020 .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world to return to the way things were before the outbreak of COVID-19 or to invest in recovery plans that will lead to a better , much more sustainable future .
More specifically , the options he cited were to : • Continue to invest in fossil fuels with their volatile markets and emissions that inevitably lead to deadly air pollution .
• Invest in reliable , clean renewable energy that is economically smart .
He said he was encouraged that there were countries that had made the transition from fossil fuels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recovery plans , but drew attention to the fact that many had not “ got the message ” and were jump-starting coal-fired power plants and propping up oil and gas companies .
The clean energy route was important for three vital reasons he said : Health : More than 9-million people die every year as a result of outdoor air pollution that also shortens expectant lifespans by about three years .
Science : Climate change continues to take its toll and unless we limit temperature increase disasters will become more and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be 45 % cuts from 2010 carbon emission levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 .
Nevertheless , he believes it is still achievable .
Science : This is the strongest argument of all , particularly for people who think in dollars .
As Guterres says , solar energy is now cheaper per kilowatt-hour than coal in most countries .
Additionally , fossil fuels are now considered risky business , and their demand is decreasing .
Even commercial investment houses want companies to change their business models .
With a clean energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries throughout the world to rescue , rebuild , and reset their economies following the COVID-19 disaster .
His six climate-positive actions are to : • Generate sustainable growth and “ green ” jobs , and consider that renewable energy can offer three times as many jobs than the fossil fuel industry .
• Stop wasting money on fossil fuels and place a more meaningful price on carbon .
• Offer support to sectors like aviation , shipping , and industry that are aligned with the Paris Agreement goals .
• Take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making decisions of all kinds .
• Take social and environmental impacts into account when making financial decisions .
Ultimately , he said , renewable energy is the one and only source of energy that will grow in 2020 .
So no more coal !
Rather , we need to embrace the vast opportunities offered by a clean-energy future .
Attended online by government and non-government participants from all over the world , the conference , including Guterres ’ special address , was live-streamed across all the IEA digital platforms , with archived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virtual event for those who missed it .
The IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit was convened to discuss how to put the world on course for a resilient and sustainable recovery from the damage caused by harmful carbon dioxide emissions .
Discussion focused on reducing global emissions , steps to make energy systems more resilient , measures to boost world economies , and ways to create jobs , all of which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Dubbed as the year ’ s largest and highest-profile global gathering on climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended by government ministers that represented an estimated 80 % of the global economy that contributes to energy consumption and carbon emissions including the United States Secretary of Energy , Mr. Dan Brouillette , the director of National Energy Administration in China , Zhang Jianhua , the Japanese Minister of Economy , Trade and Industry , Mr. Kajiyama Hiroshi , and a current Minister of State , Mr. Raj Kumar Singh from India .
Other high-level participants included the United Kingdom Secretary of State , Mr. Alok Sharma , who is also the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President of the World Economic Forum , Mr. Børge Brende , the President of the Asian Development Bank , Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa , and , of course , António Guterres , UN Secretary-General .
The virtual meeting was chaired by Dr. Fatih Birol , Executive Director of the IEA .
After the opening session that featured António Guterres ’ special address , there were three parallel , high-level panel discussions .
These were : • Panel 1 : Accelerating Clean Energy Technology Innovation , which was co-chaired by Norway ’ s Minister of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Chile ’ s Minister of Energy , Mr. Juan Carlas Jobet .
Participants looked at the IEA ’ s five key principles of innovation and discussed how to adjust to various emerging technologies including carbon capture , utilization and storage ( CCUS ) , bioenergy , batteries , and hydrogen .
• Panel 2 : An Inclusive and Equitable Recovery , which was co-chaired by The Honourable Seamus O ’ Regan , Canada ’ s Minister of Natural Resources and Mr. Aziz Rabbah , Morocco ’ s Minister of Energy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital need to put people at the center of recovery plans .
The emphasis was that it is vital to protect workers and to ensure that diverse talents , perspectives , and backgrounds are utilized , and new skills developed to help develop sustainable energy systems that are also resilient .
The importance of advancing inclusive growth and tracking progress was also discussed .
• Panel 3 : Electricity Security and Sustainability , which was co-chaired by Mr. Kadri Simson , the European Commissioner for Energy , European Commission , and Mr. Sontirat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thailand .
This panel discussion acknowledged the fact that electricity has been indispensable for citizens worldwide during the COVID-19 crisis .
It also discussed the transition to climate-neutral economies and noted the vital role of electricity in transitions to clean energy .
There was a feeling that globally we have a historic opportunity to improve and modernize the reliability , sustainability , and security of electricity systems using the various renewable options available to us .
But it doesn ’ t end here and it was agreed that the participants will reconvene in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-2021 .
In the meantime , we all need to remain cognizant of what is required to keep advancing clean energy transitions , including those that improve air quality in buildings and keep occupants free from the unnecessary risks of COVID-19 .
It is an ongoing process that requires focus and action .
If we work together globally , we will beat COVID-19 , rescue global economies , and start to reverse the damages of climate change .
Michael Tobias is the founder and principal of Nearby Engineers and New York Engineers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America .
He leads a team of more than 30 mechanical , electrical , plumbing , and fire protection engineers from the company headquarters in New York City , and has led numerous projects in New York , New Jersey , Chicago , Pennsylvania , Connecticut , Florida , Maryland , and California , as well as Singapore and Malaysia .
He specializes in sustainable building technology and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council .

By Michael Tobias
As nations worldwide channel trillions of US dollars into varied recovery strategies in response to the coronavirus pandemic, it is vital to aim for a clean-energy future globally. There is a growing realization that fossil fuels are a waste of money and that there is no place for coal in any country’s COVID-19 recovery plans.
This is the crux of a strong message from the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, who addressed the first-ever International Energy Agency (IEA) Clean Energy Transitions Summit held virtually on 9 July 2020.
He told participants that there was a choice for the world to return to the way things were before the outbreak of COVID-19 or to invest in recovery plans that will lead to a better, much more sustainable future. More specifically, the options he cited were to:
Continue to invest in fossil fuels with their volatile markets and emissions that inevitably lead to deadly air pollution.
Invest in reliable, clean renewable energy that is economically smart.
He said he was encouraged that there were countries that had made the transition from fossil fuels, the core of the COVID-19 response and recovery plans, but drew attention to the fact that many had not “got the message” and were jump-starting coal-fired power plants and propping up oil and gas companies.
The clean energy route was important for three vital reasons he said:
Health Science Economics
Health: More than 9-million people die every year as a result of outdoor air pollution that also shortens expectant lifespans by about three years.
Science: Climate change continues to take its toll and unless we limit temperature increase disasters will become more and more serious. Guterres states that there must be 45% cuts from 2010 carbon emission levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Nevertheless, he believes it is still achievable.
Science: This is the strongest argument of all, particularly for people who think in dollars. As Guterres says, solar energy is now cheaper per kilowatt-hour than coal in most countries. Additionally, fossil fuels are now considered risky business, and their demand is decreasing. Even commercial investment houses want companies to change their business models.
With a clean energy route in mind, he called for countries throughout the world to rescue, rebuild, and reset their economies following the COVID-19 disaster.
His six climate-positive actions are to:
Make our societies more resilient. Generate sustainable growth and “green” jobs, and consider that renewable energy can offer three times as many jobs than the fossil fuel industry. Stop wasting money on fossil fuels and place a more meaningful price on carbon. Offer support to sectors like aviation, shipping, and industry that are aligned with the Paris Agreement goals. Take the risks of climate change into account when making decisions of all kinds. Take social and environmental impacts into account when making financial decisions.
Ultimately, he said, renewable energy is the one and only source of energy that will grow in 2020. So no more coal! Rather, we need to embrace the vast opportunities offered by a clean-energy future.
2020’s Largest Global Conference on Climate & Energy
Attended online by government and non-government participants from all over the world, the conference, including Guterres’ special address, was live-streamed across all the IEA digital platforms, with archived videos posted on the IEA website after the virtual event for those who missed it.
The IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit was convened to discuss how to put the world on course for a resilient and sustainable recovery from the damage caused by harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Discussion focused on reducing global emissions, steps to make energy systems more resilient, measures to boost world economies, and ways to create jobs, all of which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dubbed as the year’s largest and highest-profile global gathering on climate and energy, the virtual conference was attended by government ministers that represented an estimated 80% of the global economy that contributes to energy consumption and carbon emissions including the United States Secretary of Energy, Mr. Dan Brouillette, the director of National Energy Administration in China, Zhang Jianhua, the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Kajiyama Hiroshi, and a current Minister of State, Mr. Raj Kumar Singh from India.
Other high-level participants included the United Kingdom Secretary of State, Mr. Alok Sharma, who is also the president of the upcoming COP26, the President of the World Economic Forum, Mr. Børge Brende, the President of the Asian Development Bank, Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa, and, of course, António Guterres, UN Secretary-General.
The virtual meeting was chaired by Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA.
After the opening session that featured António Guterres’ special address, there were three parallel, high-level panel discussions. These were:
Panel 1: Accelerating Clean Energy Technology Innovation , which was co-chaired by Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ms. Tina Bur, and Chile’s Minister of Energy, Mr. Juan Carlas Jobet. Participants looked at the IEA’s five key principles of innovation and discussed how to adjust to various emerging technologies including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), bioenergy, batteries, and hydrogen.
, which was co-chaired by Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ms. Tina Bur, and Chile’s Minister of Energy, Mr. Juan Carlas Jobet. Participants looked at the IEA’s five key principles of innovation and discussed how to adjust to various emerging technologies including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), bioenergy, batteries, and hydrogen. Panel 2: An Inclusive and Equitable Recovery , which was co-chaired by The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Mr. Aziz Rabbah, Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment. Participants considered the vital need to put people at the center of recovery plans. The emphasis was that it is vital to protect workers and to ensure that diverse talents, perspectives, and backgrounds are utilized, and new skills developed to help develop sustainable energy systems that are also resilient. The importance of advancing inclusive growth and tracking progress was also discussed.
, which was co-chaired by The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Mr. Aziz Rabbah, Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment. Participants considered the vital need to put people at the center of recovery plans. The emphasis was that it is vital to protect workers and to ensure that diverse talents, perspectives, and backgrounds are utilized, and new skills developed to help develop sustainable energy systems that are also resilient. The importance of advancing inclusive growth and tracking progress was also discussed. Panel 3: Electricity Security and Sustainability, which was co-chaired by Mr. Kadri Simson, the European Commissioner for Energy, European Commission, and Mr. Sontirat Sontijirawong, the Minister of Energy in Thailand. This panel discussion acknowledged the fact that electricity has been indispensable for citizens worldwide during the COVID-19 crisis. It also discussed the transition to climate-neutral economies and noted the vital role of electricity in transitions to clean energy. There was a feeling that globally we have a historic opportunity to improve and modernize the reliability, sustainability, and security of electricity systems using the various renewable options available to us.
But it doesn’t end here and it was agreed that the participants will reconvene in a year’s time, in mid-2021.
In the meantime, we all need to remain cognizant of what is required to keep advancing clean energy transitions, including those that improve air quality in buildings and keep occupants free from the unnecessary risks of COVID-19. It is an ongoing process that requires focus and action.
If we work together globally, we will beat COVID-19, rescue global economies, and start to reverse the damages of climate change.
About the author:
Michael Tobias is the founder and principal of Nearby Engineers and New York Engineers, an Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company in America. He leads a team of more than 30 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers from the company headquarters in New York City, and has led numerous projects in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, and California, as well as Singapore and Malaysia. He specializes in sustainable building technology and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.


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Learning to Be

In yoga , and Yoga Nidra we practice self-witnessing as we breathe , move through poses , and meditate .
Without this self-witness you can ’ t see you .
No amount of others seeing or perceiving you will supplement for a lack of knowing yourself .
It ’ s the paradox of rock stars feeling so lonely .
Like a friend told me recently , it ’ s as if in our quest to experience and really discover/remember who we are , we feel like being seen by others is synonymous to being .
There must be something there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessed isn ’ t witnessing .
Yoga philosophy suggests that who we are fundamentally is the ability to truly witness ourselves .
“ Thanks , Mr. Oblique Yoga Philosophy Guy .
That ’ s some awesome yoga thought but give me some real-life ways to relate that to getting up in the morning and facing another day of work and family and the every-day.
” Well , the easiest way to apply this is to just pay attention to your life .
What does it feel like to sit in a warm shower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin ?
What do the blossoms smell like when you walk down the sidewalk ?
What does your breakfast taste like ?
What does it feel like when your boss walks by ?
Yoga practice is simply a condensed and refined way of paying close attention .
Besides yoga makes us feel great , helps us have a healthy body , calm mind , and open heart .
Here ’ s the deal : once we start practicing this self-witnessing business in yoga , we won ’ t stop at Namaste .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice one night , and wake up extremely aware of the way the shower feels or maybe start to see the deep feelings in your heart .
These are the most real ways of just being .
The deeper we pay attention , the more we notice what ’ s behind the surface , what ’ s animating the outer form , what ’ s sensing , what ’ s seeing .
Eventually , with practice , we become more and more familiar with this Inner Self .
What ’ s amazing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us amazing confidence to just be .
We stop trying to produce the image of ourselves , and we just be ourselves .
It reminds me of tales of Mark Twain .
Often when he delivered lectures , like one would expect he would walk out on stage the crowd would applaud and then quiet down listening intently for what he would say .
But what people didn ’ t expect is that often , Mark Twain wouldn ’ t start talking right away .
He ’ d stand there in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience .
Each second that passed wound the tension tighter and tighter .
One man looking at thousands .
He didn ’ t have to perform .
He didn ’ t have to say anything .
He was Mark-Freekin ’ -Twain !
Finally , when the tension became almost unbearable , he would say but one word and have the entire audience in his hands .
Now that ’ s presence !
Writers and poets , yogis and meditators all have one crucial thing in common : they ’ ve developed a keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
May you practice some of this self-witnessing in whatever form you love to be present .
Maybe this is what John Lennon meant when he sang , “ Let it be.
” Scott Moore is a senior teacher of yoga and mindfulness in the US ( New York , Salt Lake City , LA ) and abroad and the author of Practical Yoga Nidra : The 10-Step Method to Reduce Stress , Improve Sleep , and Restore Your Spirit .
When he 's not teaching or conducting retreats , or traveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conscious Life News , Elephant Journal , Mantra Magazine , Medium , and his own .
Scott also loves to run , play the saxophone , and travel with his wife and son .
Check out his yoga retreats and trainings in places like Tuscany , France , and Hong Kong online Yoga Nidra Course Scott just moved back to Salt Lake City after living in Southern France with his family .

Self Witnessing
In yoga, and Yoga Nidra we practice self-witnessing as we breathe, move through poses, and meditate. Without this self-witness you can’t see you.
No amount of others seeing or perceiving you will supplement for a lack of knowing yourself. It’s the paradox of rock stars feeling so lonely. Like a friend told me recently, it’s as if in our quest to experience and really discover/remember who we are, we feel like being seen by others is synonymous to being. There must be something there to see, right? But being witnessed isn’t witnessing. Yoga philosophy suggests that who we are fundamentally is the ability to truly witness ourselves.
“Thanks, Mr. Oblique Yoga Philosophy Guy. That’s some awesome yoga thought but give me some real-life ways to relate that to getting up in the morning and facing another day of work and family and the every-day.”
How to Witness
Well, the easiest way to apply this is to just pay attention to your life. What does it feel like to sit in a warm shower and let the water flow over your skin? What do the blossoms smell like when you walk down the sidewalk? What does your breakfast taste like? What does it feel like when your boss walks by? Yoga practice is simply a condensed and refined way of paying close attention.
Besides yoga makes us feel great, helps us have a healthy body, calm mind, and open heart. Here’s the deal: once we start practicing this self-witnessing business in yoga, we won’t stop at Namaste. We’ll be feeling our hamstrings in practice one night, and wake up extremely aware of the way the shower feels or maybe start to see the deep feelings in your heart. These are the most real ways of just being. The deeper we pay attention, the more we notice what’s behind the surface, what’s animating the outer form, what’s sensing, what’s seeing. Eventually, with practice, we become more and more familiar with this Inner Self. What’s amazing is how this knowledge of our inner-self gives us amazing confidence to just be. We stop trying to produce the image of ourselves, and we just be ourselves.
Being Mark Twain
It reminds me of tales of Mark Twain. Often when he delivered lectures, like one would expect he would walk out on stage the crowd would applaud and then quiet down listening intently for what he would say. But what people didn’t expect is that often, Mark Twain wouldn’t start talking right away. He’d stand there in front of a packed auditorium and stare down the audience. Each second that passed wound the tension tighter and tighter. One man looking at thousands. He didn’t have to perform. He didn’t have to say anything. He was Mark-Freekin’-Twain! Finally, when the tension became almost unbearable, he would say but one word and have the entire audience in his hands. Now that’s presence!
Writers and poets, yogis and meditators all have one crucial thing in common: they’ve developed a keen attention to themselves and the world around them.
May you practice some of this self-witnessing in whatever form you love to be present. Maybe this is what John Lennon meant when he sang, “Let it be.”
Scott Moore is a senior teacher of yoga and mindfulness in the US (New York, Salt Lake City, LA) and abroad and the author of Practical Yoga Nidra: The 10-Step Method to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, and Restore Your Spirit. When he's not teaching or conducting retreats, or traveling to teach, he also writes for Conscious Life News, Elephant Journal, Mantra Magazine, Medium, and his own blog at scottmooreyoga.com. Scott also loves to run, play the saxophone, and travel with his wife and son. Check out his yoga retreats and trainings in places like Tuscany, France, and Hong Kong , his online Yoga Nidra Course and his Yoga Teacher Mentor Program. Scott just moved back to Salt Lake City after living in Southern France with his family.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-14--3 Inspirational Poems by Dean Fraser – The Quantum Poet

So many feel the need to fight Why do so many appall Simple fact that Love is all My desire @ @ @ @ @ for all they can be Life make of what we will Finding our own truths @ @ @ @ @ shaping , molding Never was anyone else to blame Within us , all , now @ @ @ @ @ sought To understand , to know Knowing is to journey within Within is the source @ @ @ @ @ to truly master life Paths all lead to inner wisdom Acceptance is to know oneself @ @ @ @ @ All we exist for is growing


consciouslifenews--2020-07-14--How Does Religion Affect Happiness Around the World?

It ’ s a question that has plagued happiness scientists .
While it makes sense that religion could bring meaning to people ’ s lives , the meaning is not necessarily the same as happiness—even if it provides us with other benefits .
In addition , being religious often means attending religious services and being part of a social network , which tends to make people happier .
So , it ’ s hard to tease out the impact of faith from other factors , like community , on happiness .
Finally , while some large-scale studies have found a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had mixed results , suggesting that the story may be complex or involve factors tangential to religious belief .
Indeed , a new study suggests that it may depend on the society in which you live .
The researchers surveyed 40,534 randomly selected respondents from 43 nations about their happiness and their religious faith .
The researchers also measured their sense of personal freedom , because autonomy has also been tied to happiness , and it can come into direct conflict with religious authority .
To measure religiosity , participants were asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion strictly , rarely , or somewhere in between .
To measure autonomy , the survey asked if respondents felt free to live life as they wanted to , whether problems got in the way of doing what they wanted to do , or somewhere in between .
When researchers analyzed how these factors interacted within individuals in different countries , they found that people who felt they have more autonomy tended to be less religious , and people who were more religious tended to value personal freedom less , no matter where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion and happiness and between autonomy and happiness varied depending on where people lived and the conditions within their country .
In more economically developed , democratic countries where personal freedom was highly valued , religiousness was much less tied to happiness than personal autonomy , while in less economically developed nations that are religiously conservative and value collectivism , the reverse was true .
“ The association between religion and happiness is not random , ” says the study ’ s lead author , Michael Minkov .
“ It depends on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country is.
” His findings seem to contradict what many people believe—that religious differences drive cultural variations between countries .
Instead , he says , it appears that different economic conditions create and maintain religious faiths , and religion is more valuable to people when they ’ re living in countries with low economic development and less democracy—places where power abuse , gender inequality , and other life stressors are often higher , he adds .
“ People apparently need religion to deal psychologically with the challenges of life that they encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
“ It gives them hope , meaning , and a sense of purpose.
” While this pattern was nearly universal , the United States was a bit of an outlier .
Though the U.S. is one of the oldest modern democracies , religion still makes people happier there—similar to the way it does in poorer countries .
This result puzzles Minkov .
“ I do not have a good explanation for this phenomenon , ” he says .
“ If I had to hypothesize , I would say that—unlike the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of social inequality and a socioeconomic system that leaves many people behind , with many members of minority groups feeling underprivileged and discriminated against.
” These stressful conditions might boost religiousness .
His findings shed new light on the connection between religiosity and happiness .
Perhaps , says Minkov , religion is less useful for our well-being when we live in a country where people have freedom , economic security , trust in their government , and a social safety net .
“ The greater life satisfaction of people in rich democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religiousness there : People just do not need to be religious in a traditional sense , ” he says .
“ They do not get anything out of it as they have enough life satisfaction without religion.
” Many religions teach a morality that seems outdated in the modern world , Minkov says—by , for example , teaching that sex is allowed only between married , heterosexual couples .
Precepts about what you are allowed to eat or drink also clash with individual freedom , he says .
He suggests that , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systems become more democratic , religion may become less important to their citizens—unless religious institutions evolve , too .
“ Established religious institutions will have to reinvent themselves or face extinction in the long run , ” he says .
On the other hand , the current pandemic and the economic chaos and uncertainty it causes could slow down that process , he adds .
If his theory is right , and the pandemic results in more economic instability and feelings of hopelessness , it ’ s possible that even those living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to religious authority for comfort .
Of course , we shouldn ’ t draw definitive conclusions about religion , autonomy , and happiness on just this one study , says Minkov .
He challenges other researchers to continue studying the role of religion and autonomy in happiness because religion affects so many people ’ s lives and so many relationships between nations—for better and for worse .
“ As religiousness is one of the greatest cultural differentiators across modern nations , it deserves a lot of academic attention , ” he says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how religion affects your happiness , religion and happiness around the world , religion and your happiness

By Jill Suttie | Greater Good Magazine
Can religious faith make you happier?
It’s a question that has plagued happiness scientists. While it makes sense that religion could bring meaning to people’s lives, the meaning is not necessarily the same as happiness—even if it provides us with other benefits.
In addition, being religious often means attending religious services and being part of a social network, which tends to make people happier. So, it’s hard to tease out the impact of faith from other factors, like community, on happiness. Finally, while some large-scale studies have found a correlation between religiosity and happiness, others have had mixed results, suggesting that the story may be complex or involve factors tangential to religious belief.
Indeed, a new study suggests that it may depend on the society in which you live.
The researchers surveyed 40,534 randomly selected respondents from 43 nations about their happiness and their religious faith. The researchers also measured their sense of personal freedom, because autonomy has also been tied to happiness, and it can come into direct conflict with religious authority.
To measure religiosity, participants were asked if they followed the rules of their religion strictly, rarely, or somewhere in between. To measure autonomy, the survey asked if respondents felt free to live life as they wanted to, whether problems got in the way of doing what they wanted to do, or somewhere in between.
When researchers analyzed how these factors interacted within individuals in different countries, they found that people who felt they have more autonomy tended to be less religious, and people who were more religious tended to value personal freedom less, no matter where they lived.
But the relationship between religion and happiness and between autonomy and happiness varied depending on where people lived and the conditions within their country. In more economically developed, democratic countries where personal freedom was highly valued, religiousness was much less tied to happiness than personal autonomy, while in less economically developed nations that are religiously conservative and value collectivism, the reverse was true.
“The association between religion and happiness is not random,” says the study’s lead author, Michael Minkov. “It depends on how rich and individualist or poor and collectivist a country is.”
His findings seem to contradict what many people believe—that religious differences drive cultural variations between countries. Instead, he says, it appears that different economic conditions create and maintain religious faiths, and religion is more valuable to people when they’re living in countries with low economic development and less democracy—places where power abuse, gender inequality, and other life stressors are often higher, he adds.
“People apparently need religion to deal psychologically with the challenges of life that they encounter on a daily basis,” he says. “It gives them hope, meaning, and a sense of purpose.”
While this pattern was nearly universal, the United States was a bit of an outlier. Though the U.S. is one of the oldest modern democracies, religion still makes people happier there—similar to the way it does in poorer countries. This result puzzles Minkov.
“I do not have a good explanation for this phenomenon,” he says. “If I had to hypothesize, I would say that—unlike the other rich and democratic countries—the U.S. has a lot of social inequality and a socioeconomic system that leaves many people behind, with many members of minority groups feeling underprivileged and discriminated against.” These stressful conditions might boost religiousness.
His findings shed new light on the connection between religiosity and happiness. Perhaps, says Minkov, religion is less useful for our well-being when we live in a country where people have freedom, economic security, trust in their government, and a social safety net.
“The greater life satisfaction of people in rich democratic societies may be another factor that depresses religiousness there: People just do not need to be religious in a traditional sense,” he says. “They do not get anything out of it as they have enough life satisfaction without religion.”
Many religions teach a morality that seems outdated in the modern world, Minkov says—by, for example, teaching that sex is allowed only between married, heterosexual couples. Precepts about what you are allowed to eat or drink also clash with individual freedom, he says. He suggests that, as countries develop more economically and their political systems become more democratic, religion may become less important to their citizens—unless religious institutions evolve, too.
“Established religious institutions will have to reinvent themselves or face extinction in the long run,” he says.
On the other hand, the current pandemic and the economic chaos and uncertainty it causes could slow down that process, he adds. If his theory is right, and the pandemic results in more economic instability and feelings of hopelessness, it’s possible that even those living in modern, wealthy democracies may turn more to religious authority for comfort.
Of course, we shouldn’t draw definitive conclusions about religion, autonomy, and happiness on just this one study, says Minkov. He challenges other researchers to continue studying the role of religion and autonomy in happiness because religion affects so many people’s lives and so many relationships between nations—for better and for worse.
“As religiousness is one of the greatest cultural differentiators across modern nations, it deserves a lot of academic attention,” he says.
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-14--Reopening Schools Poses ‘Highest Risk’ of COVID-19 Spread, Internal CDC Documents Warn

( TMU ) – Federal health authorities have warned that fully reopening K-12 schools and universities remain the for spreading the coronavirus , even as President Donald Trump continues to push for students and teachers to return to in-person classes while COVID-19 infections dramatically rise across the country .
In a 69-page internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) obtained by the and meant for federal public health response teams deployed to coronavirus hotspots to help local officials cope with the outbreak , the CDC criticizes reopening plans in states such as Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and individual schools , districts , and university as having and jarring with CDC guidance .
The document marked was circulated this week as President Trump , Vice President Mike Pence , and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have pressured schools to fully reopen this fall and have even gone so far as to threaten to pull tax exemption for schools and colleges .
On Friday , Trump said on Twitter that he had instructed the U.S. Treasury Department to re-examine the tax-exempt status of schools he accused of providing rather than education .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ our children must be Educated , not Indoctrinated !
” Trump ’ s attack on schools on ideological grounds comes after he spent the week demanding that K-12 schools reopen while states remain locked in a debate about the wisdom of reopening schools while states experience a terrifying resurgence in COVID-19 infections and mortality rates .
Trump has also threatened to slash federal funding for schools and universities that refuse to reopen , although he lacks the apparent authority to unilaterally do so .
Additionally , about 90 percent of public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments .
The bulk of federal funding goes toward disadvantaged , low-income , and special needs students , reports .
While it remains unclear as to whether the president has reviewed the CDC document , on Wednesday he did blast the public health body ’ s guidelines for safe school reopenings as and The CDC document is a packet of material that is mostly already public , but it also contains pointed criticisms of various reopening plans across the country .
“ While many jurisdictions and districts mention symptom screening , very few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of action they would take if student/faculty/staff are found to have symptoms , nor have they clearly identified which symptoms they will include in their screening , ” the ‘ talking points ’ section says .
“ In addition , few plans include information regarding school closure in the event of positive tests in the school community.
” In CDC guidelines for K-12 schools , administrators are instructed to encourage hygiene , the use of cloth face masks , and staying at home when appropriate .
The guidelines also suggest that staggered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and modified seating norms that upholds physical distancing be established .
The guidelines , which were last updated in May , also note that the setting to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is virtual-only learning options , while in-person classes lacking social distancing remain the setting .
The Trump administration has largely dismissed the possibility of offering parents fully online instruction , however .
“ Now that we have witnessed it on a large scale basis , and firsthand , virtual learning has proven to be TERRIBLE compared to In School , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote in a Twitter post on Friday .
“ Not even close !
Schools must be open in the Fall.
” While the transition to online schools has dealt setbacks to the educational plans of students – especially students in low-income areas who were already struggling in public schools – educators have demanded that states and school administrators ensure prioritize the safety of students and educators amid the growing surge of COVID-19 cases .
In an open letter to California lawmakers published Wednesday , the California Teachers Association noted that its members are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played with the lives of children and the educators who serve them.
” “ President Donald Trump [ has ] implored the nation ’ s schools to physically open amid a new wave of COVID-19 diagnoses , ” the teachers ’ union wrote .
“ In doing so , he pointed to other countries ’ abilities to reopen their schools as evidence that America ’ s schools needed to do the same .
President Trump ignores the fact that these other countries invested heavily in PPE , health , and safety protocols for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he is threatening to withdraw.
” On Friday , the American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement alongside teachers ’ unions and school superintendents to defend schools from the administration ’ s threats to withhold funds from schools that don ’ t reopen this fall .
The doctors blasted the “ as inappropriate for deciding to reopen schools .
“ Withholding funding from schools that do not open in person fulltime would be a misguided approach , putting already financially strapped schools in an impossible position that would threaten the health of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s doctors wrote in a statement with the American Federation of Teachers , National Education Association and AASA , the School Superintendents Association .
“ We should leave it to health experts to tell us when the time is best to open up school buildings and listen to educators and administrators to shape how we do it.
” Tags : `` featured , CDC warns about reopening schools , COVID-19 infections , COVID-19 pandemic , featured , Federal health authorities , highest risk of COVID-19 spread , reopening schools , reopening schools @ @ @

By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – Federal health authorities have warned that fully reopening K-12 schools and universities remain the “highest risk” for spreading the coronavirus, even as President Donald Trump continues to push for students and teachers to return to in-person classes while COVID-19 infections dramatically rise across the country.
In a 69-page internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) obtained by the New York Times and meant for federal public health response teams deployed to coronavirus hotspots to help local officials cope with the outbreak, the CDC criticizes reopening plans in states such as Florida, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Minnesota and individual schools, districts, and university as having “noticeable gaps” and jarring with CDC guidance.
The document marked “For Internal Use Only” was circulated this week as President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have pressured schools to fully reopen this fall and have even gone so far as to threaten to pull tax exemption for schools and colleges.
WH economic adviser Larry Kudlow: "Just go back to school… it's not that hard." pic.twitter.com/wjoDm6rhOw — The Hill (@thehill) July 11, 2020
On Friday, Trump said on Twitter that he had instructed the U.S. Treasury Department to re-examine the tax-exempt status of schools he accused of providing “Radical Left Indoctrination” rather than education. Accusing educational institutions of “Propaganda or Act Against Public Policy,” the president added: “our children must be Educated, not Indoctrinated!”
Trump’s attack on schools on ideological grounds comes after he spent the week demanding that K-12 schools reopen “quickly and beautifully” while states remain locked in a debate about the wisdom of reopening schools while states experience a terrifying resurgence in COVID-19 infections and mortality rates.
Trump has also threatened to slash federal funding for schools and universities that refuse to reopen, although he lacks the apparent authority to unilaterally do so. Additionally, about 90 percent of public school funding comes from state and local governments. The bulk of federal funding goes toward disadvantaged, low-income, and special needs students, reports CNN.
WH says school reopenings will protect "well-being" of children. These are the same people who've tried cutting: -Programs for kids with disabilities
-School lunches
-Afterschool programs
-Teacher development
-College prep
-Student loans
-Medicaid This is all about politics — Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) July 8, 2020
While it remains unclear as to whether the president has reviewed the CDC document, on Wednesday he did blast the public health body’s guidelines for safe school reopenings as “very tough” and “expensive.”
The CDC document is a packet of material that is mostly already public, but it also contains pointed criticisms of various reopening plans across the country.
“While many jurisdictions and districts mention symptom screening, very few include information as to the response or course of action they would take if student/faculty/staff are found to have symptoms, nor have they clearly identified which symptoms they will include in their screening,” the ‘talking points’ section says. “In addition, few plans include information regarding school closure in the event of positive tests in the school community.”
In CDC guidelines for K-12 schools, administrators are instructed to encourage hygiene, the use of cloth face masks, and staying at home when appropriate. The guidelines also suggest that staggered scheduling of classes, backup staffing, and modified seating norms that upholds physical distancing be established.
The guidelines, which were last updated in May, also note that the “lowest risk” setting to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is virtual-only learning options, while in-person classes lacking social distancing remain the “highest risk” setting.
The Trump administration has largely dismissed the possibility of offering parents fully online instruction, however.
“Now that we have witnessed it on a large scale basis, and firsthand, virtual learning has proven to be TERRIBLE compared to In School, or On-Campus, Learning,” Trump wrote in a Twitter post on Friday. “Not even close! Schools must be open in the Fall.”
Now that we have witnessed it on a large scale basis, and firsthand, Virtual Learning has proven to be TERRIBLE compared to In School, or On Campus, Learning. Not even close! Schools must be open in the Fall. If not open, why would the Federal Government give Funding? It won’t!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2020
While the transition to online schools has dealt setbacks to the educational plans of students – especially students in low-income areas who were already struggling in public schools – educators have demanded that states and school administrators ensure prioritize the safety of students and educators amid the growing surge of COVID-19 cases.
In an open letter to California lawmakers published Wednesday, the California Teachers Association noted that its members are “deeply concerned that politics are being played with the lives of children and the educators who serve them.”
“President Donald Trump [has] implored the nation’s schools to physically open amid a new wave of COVID-19 diagnoses,” the teachers’ union wrote. “In doing so, he pointed to other countries’ abilities to reopen their schools as evidence that America’s schools needed to do the same. President Trump ignores the fact that these other countries invested heavily in PPE, health, and safety protocols for education and testing – the very resources that he is threatening to withdraw.”
On Friday, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement alongside teachers’ unions and school superintendents to defend schools from the administration’s threats to withhold funds from schools that don’t reopen this fall. The doctors blasted the “one-size-fits-all approach” as inappropriate for deciding to reopen schools.
“Withholding funding from schools that do not open in person fulltime would be a misguided approach, putting already financially strapped schools in an impossible position that would threaten the health of students and teachers,” the children’s doctors wrote in a statement with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and AASA, the School Superintendents Association.
“We should leave it to health experts to tell us when the time is best to open up school buildings and listen to educators and administrators to shape how we do it.”


consciouslifenews--2020-07-14--Morning Inspiration: How To Ignore Haters (Motivational Video)

Have you got something burning in your heart to do ?
That will always push at you to try to @ @ @ @ @ .
Ignore the naysayers and negative talk .
“ If you do n't know , @ @ @ @ @ 's true .
Your friends , family and loved ones will be the first to @ @ @ @ @ of greatness .
When you 're ready to do something and try something new , @ @ @ @ @ comfort zone , that 's out of your norm .
It 's always the one @ @ @ @ @ you 're married to , the one that 's in your family and friends and @ @ @ @ @ always try to talk you out of doing something special .
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“If you don't know, now you know. It's true. Your friends, family and loved ones will be the first to try to talk you out of greatness. When you're ready to do something and try something new, that's out of your comfort zone, that's out of your norm. It's always the one you date, the one you're married to, the one that's in your family and friends and immediate circle, they will always try to talk you out of doing something special.”
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