consciouslifenews--2020-07-10--Can a Child Have Speech Delay and Not Be Autistic?

While children with autism can experience speech delays , even those children without autism can have delayed speech .
A toddler can have speech delays rooted in hearing impairments , mouth problems , lack of stimulation , and many other issues outside of autism .
However , autistic speech delays are more a cause for concern than others .
After all , in this scenario , your child may develop other issues as well .
Autistic Speech Delays vs .
Delays Caused by Other Issues A child as young as two months old already knows that the key to getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communication .
The incessant cooing , babbling , and crying tell you that your baby wants something and to get it right away .
They could also point , pull on your sleeves , and make eye contact to get their point across .
Typical children eventually graduate from these methods and apply spoken language to get the results they want .
Furthermore , they are also motivated by hugs and smiles , imitate what ’ s being said to them , observe people in their surroundings , and get bored easily when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the same can not be said for kids with autism .
These youngsters experience social communication issues that stand in the way of normal speech development and , consequently , any meaningful social interaction .
While the quality of social connections varies across the spectrum of autism , with those having high-functioning autism capable of creating more fulfilling interactions , the same challenges hold true for the majority of autistic children .
As a result , instead of social responses , it ’ s self-interest that drives and motivates these individuals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s actions , consider objects more fascinating than people , and are perfectly fine with being left alone by their parents or nannies .
It ’ s these differences that shape the outcomes , desires , and behaviors experienced by children with autism .
It ’ s fairly easy to spot the difference between speech delays caused by autism and those born from other problems .
In the first instance , we ’ ll be discussing delayed speech rooted in Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ) and , in the second , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emma is two years of age .
She uses words , but not for communication .
Instead , she keeps saying them again and again to herself .
Whether through verbal or non-verbal communication , Emma doesn ’ t know how to ask for something she wants .
She also has a very limited attention span and would rather observe objects than interact with her parents .
Like Emma , Sam is two years old .
She may not talk , but she ’ s using gestures and sounds to communicate .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points to an object , and makes eye contact to get what she wants .
She also loves interacting with her parents , siblings , and friends and doesn ’ t like it when she ’ s left alone .
While it ’ s true that Emma uses some form of speech , her inability to use her words to communicate , as well as her aversion to social interactions , means she ’ s exhibiting early symptoms of autism .
Sam , on the other hand , may have a speech delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s clear from her desire to connect with other people that her condition does not stem from autism .
Among the possible challenges she could be going through are cognitive challenges , hearing impairment , and apraxia of speech .
Late speech is just one of the many communication-related signs that your little one could have autism .
Here are some of the other major indications to look out for : This pertains to a child that is slow or fails to answer to his name and doesn ’ t respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spoken language .
This is when a toddler either points to something really slowly or fails to gesture at it at all , making it difficult for the adults around him to know what he wants .
There may be cause for concern when a baby who makes incessant cooing and babbling sounds during his first year stops once he passes 12 months .
You should also watch out for youngsters who develop verbal and non-verbal language at a later age .
It may also be that their progression isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s .
A child may have autism if he tends to speak in single words and repeats phrases constantly .
He also has incredible difficulty combining words to form comprehensible sentences .
Differences and delays in speech are among the hallmarks of autism .
Even individuals who develop speech at a normal rate in their first few years of life may still find it challenging to speak words effectively as they grow older .
Autism-rooted speech delays are marked by differing vocal patterns , difficulty in connecting with people through verbal and non-verbal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a manner of self-stimulation .
Speech delays don ’ t automatically mean your child is autistic .
However , if you aren ’ t quite sure what to make of the situation , have your child evaluated as soon as possible .
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While children with autism can experience speech delays, even those children without autism can have delayed speech. A toddler can have speech delays rooted in hearing impairments, mouth problems, lack of stimulation, and many other issues outside of autism.
However, autistic speech delays are more a cause for concern than others. After all, in this scenario, your child may develop other issues as well.
Autistic Speech Delays vs. Delays Caused by Other Issues
A child as young as two months old already knows that the key to getting his parents to do his bidding is communication. The incessant cooing, babbling, and crying tell you that your baby wants something and to get it right away. They could also point, pull on your sleeves, and make eye contact to get their point across.
Typical children eventually graduate from these methods and apply spoken language to get the results they want. Furthermore, they are also motivated by hugs and smiles, imitate what’s being said to them, observe people in their surroundings, and get bored easily when left to their own devices.
However, the same cannot be said for kids with autism. These youngsters experience social communication issues that stand in the way of normal speech development and, consequently, any meaningful social interaction. While the quality of social connections varies across the spectrum of autism, with those having high-functioning autism capable of creating more fulfilling interactions, the same challenges hold true for the majority of autistic children.
As a result, instead of social responses, it’s self-interest that drives and motivates these individuals. They are also unlikely to imitate another’s actions, consider objects more fascinating than people, and are perfectly fine with being left alone by their parents or nannies. It’s these differences that shape the outcomes, desires, and behaviors experienced by children with autism.
Painting a Clear Picture of Autistic Speech Delay
It’s fairly easy to spot the difference between speech delays caused by autism and those born from other problems. In the first instance, we’ll be discussing delayed speech rooted in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and, in the second, speech delay resulting from other issues.
Scenario 1
Emma is two years of age. She uses words, but not for communication. Instead, she keeps saying them again and again to herself. Whether through verbal or non-verbal communication, Emma doesn’t know how to ask for something she wants. She also has a very limited attention span and would rather observe objects than interact with her parents.
Scenario 2
Like Emma, Sam is two years old. She may not talk, but she’s using gestures and sounds to communicate. She pulls on her parents’ sleeves, points to an object, and makes eye contact to get what she wants. She also loves interacting with her parents, siblings, and friends and doesn’t like it when she’s left alone.
While it’s true that Emma uses some form of speech, her inability to use her words to communicate, as well as her aversion to social interactions, means she’s exhibiting early symptoms of autism.
Sam, on the other hand, may have a speech delay that requires intervention. However, it’s clear from her desire to connect with other people that her condition does not stem from autism. Among the possible challenges she could be going through are cognitive challenges, hearing impairment, and apraxia of speech.
Signs That Speech Delays Stem from Autism
Late speech is just one of the many communication-related signs that your little one could have autism. Here are some of the other major indications to look out for:
1. Slow Responses
This pertains to a child that is slow or fails to answer to his name and doesn’t respond to other attempts to capture his attention through the spoken language.
2. Slow Gestures
This is when a toddler either points to something really slowly or fails to gesture at it at all, making it difficult for the adults around him to know what he wants.
3. Stops Cooing and Babbling
There may be cause for concern when a baby who makes incessant cooing and babbling sounds during his first year stops once he passes 12 months.
4. Delayed Language
You should also watch out for youngsters who develop verbal and non-verbal language at a later age. It may also be that their progression isn’t as quick as a typical child’s.
5. Repeats Words and Phrases
A child may have autism if he tends to speak in single words and repeats phrases constantly. He also has incredible difficulty combining words to form comprehensible sentences.
Conclusion
Differences and delays in speech are among the hallmarks of autism. Even individuals who develop speech at a normal rate in their first few years of life may still find it challenging to speak words effectively as they grow older.
Autism-rooted speech delays are marked by differing vocal patterns, difficulty in connecting with people through verbal and non-verbal language, and constant repetition of sounds as a manner of self-stimulation.
Speech delays don’t automatically mean your child is autistic. However, if you aren’t quite sure what to make of the situation, have your child evaluated as soon as possible.
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-10--Dr. Wakefield on COVID-19, Robert De Niro & The Wuhan Research Facility

Editor 's Note : Dr. Andrew Wakefield has been the subject of controversy for about 25 years .
Questioning vaccine orthodoxy at that time flew in the face of a growing and popular industry with a credible claim that to scientific legitimacy .
About fifteen years later evidence began coming out that the claim he made – that there was a connection between autism and vaccines – was indeed correct .
The film Vaxxed helped to bring this issue into the public consciousness and poked more holes in the vaccine industry 's armor .
Wakefield has a new movie coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This film could be huge .
Brian Rose recently interviewed Wakefield and discussed the movie and other matters , as you can read below .
Enjoy this episode and new and exclusive clips package featuring Dr Andrew Wakefield , the British academic gastroenterologist , filmmaker , researcher and activist .
His discoveries have opened up new perceptions of childhood autism and vaccine safety .
Download these clips from our interview today !
Despite attempts to silence his work , Andrew Wakefield has refused to waiver , costing him his career , reputation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his documentary Vaxxed was banned from the Tribeca Film Festival .
His upcoming movie , 1986 : The Act , exposes the truth behind the National Childhood Injury Act .
In 1995 Andrew started investigating a possible role between gastrointestinal issues , the MMR vaccine , and neurological injury in children .
In pursuit of this possible link , he participated in a study of twelve children with both stomach and developmental issues .
The ensuing report , written with twelve other authors would catapult him into becoming one of the most controversial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite attempts to silence his work , Dr. Wakefield continues to share his revelations around vaccinations , and the role of big pharma .
In this episode we discuss everything from his latest film , to the best day of his life .
I really appreciate his tireless efforts and think everyone should go watch his film .
Join us as we discuss : • The polio vaccine , Contagion , and the Wuhan research facility A number of clips from this groundbreaking interview are now available to download , share and repost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human rights : grab these clips today !
• More About 1986 The Act • The Aim of the 1986 The Act Movie • The Movie Contagion in The Context of COVID-19 • About the Conflicts of Interests in The Vaccine Industry • Would You Do Things the Same Way ?
• What Do You Make of Bill Gates • Can Trump Do Something About Vaccination Robert O ’ Leary , JD BARA , has had an abiding interest in alternative health products & modalities since the early 1970 ’ s & he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go from lacking health to vibrant health .
He became an attorney , singer-songwriter , martial artist & father along the way and brings that experience to his practice as a BioAcoustic Soundhealth Practitioner , under the tutelage of the award-winning founder of BioAcoustic Biology , Sharry Edwards , whose Institute of BioAcoustic Biology has now been serving clients for 30 years with a non-invasive & safe integrative modality that supports the body ’ s ability to self-heal using the power of the human voice .
Robert brings this modality to serve clients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ( USA ) & “ virtually ” the world .
He can also be reached at romayasoundhealthandbeauty @ gmail .

By Brian Rose | London Real
Editor's Note: Dr. Andrew Wakefield has been the subject of controversy for about 25 years. Questioning vaccine orthodoxy at that time flew in the face of a growing and popular industry with a credible claim that to scientific legitimacy. About fifteen years later evidence began coming out that the claim he made – that there was a connection between autism and vaccines – was indeed correct. The film Vaxxed helped to bring this issue into the public consciousness and poked more holes in the vaccine industry's armor. Wakefield has a new movie coming out, called 1986: The Act. This film could be huge. Brian Rose recently interviewed Wakefield and discussed the movie and other matters, as you can read below.
Hi there,
Enjoy this episode and new and exclusive clips package featuring Dr Andrew Wakefield, the British academic gastroenterologist, filmmaker, researcher and activist. His discoveries have opened up new perceptions of childhood autism and vaccine safety. Download these clips from our interview today!
Despite attempts to silence his work, Andrew Wakefield has refused to waiver, costing him his career, reputation and medical honours.
In 2016, his documentary Vaxxed was banned from the Tribeca Film Festival. His upcoming movie, 1986: The Act, exposes the truth behind the National Childhood Injury Act.
In 1995 Andrew started investigating a possible role between gastrointestinal issues, the MMR vaccine, and neurological injury in children. In pursuit of this possible link, he participated in a study of twelve children with both stomach and developmental issues. The ensuing report, written with twelve other authors would catapult him into becoming one of the most controversial figures in the history of medicine.
Despite attempts to silence his work, Dr. Wakefield continues to share his revelations around vaccinations, and the role of big pharma.
In this episode we discuss everything from his latest film, to the best day of his life. I really appreciate his tireless efforts and think everyone should go watch his film.
Join us as we discuss:
Michael Moore , censorship, and Robert De Niro
, censorship, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
Maternal intuition, whistle blowing , and Anderson Cooper
, and Anderson Cooper The polio vaccine, Contagion, and the Wuhan research facility
Antibodies, Dengue fever, and chloroquine
Autism rates, the measles vaccine, and herd immunity
A number of clips from this groundbreaking interview are now available to download, share and repost. Spread the word and defend our human rights: grab these clips today!


consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--Colorado Town Threatens Up To A Year In Jail For People Who Don’t Wear Masks

The idea of wearing masks to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus is still very controversial in the United States , but some state and local governments are now threatening legal penalties for people who are walking around in public places without wearing a mask .
Earlier this week , the city of Englewood , Colorado , issued an emergency order which requires citizens to wear masks .
If charged under this law , violators could face up to a year in prison , depending upon the circumstances of the situation and whether or not the suspect is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Shawn Lewis of Englewood , and approved by the city council shortly after .
The law will go to effect on Friday .
All city residents over the years of five years old will be required to wear a mask in public that covers both their mouth and nose any time they enter a business or travel on public transportation .
Employees at these businesses and drivers for public transportation will also be required to wear masks .
The first time someone is cited for not wearing a mask they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will move up to $ 25 for a second offense .
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--When You Want to Get Back to Normal but Life Will Never Be the Same

“ Don ’ t waste your time looking back on what you ’ ve lost .
Move on , for life is not meant to be traveled backwards.
” ~Unknown When I was thirty-eight , I was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer .
During my treatment , one thought persisted : “ I can ’ t wait until this is over and life goes back to normal.
” I clung to the belief that things would go back to how they once were , and all that needed to happen was for treatment to end .
It gave me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a time of disruption and uncertainty .
Unfortunately , when treatment ended normal didn ’ t come .
My hair grew back thinner and was now curly , when it had previously been straight .
I had reconstructed breasts that felt strange .
And the mental and physical fatigue from treatment didn ’ t go away ; I needed daily naps just to get through the day .
Words would often get stuck on the tip of my tongue , unable to come out .
And I sometimes had trouble fully recalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as if I were something less than my pre-cancer self .
Worst of all was the near-constant worry that my cancer would come back and that I ’ d never regain my stamina .
I was a corporate finance attorney who needed to get back to work full-time yet couldn ’ t .
My life didn ’ t just feel different , it had been turned upside down .
There was a voice in the back of my head that kept telling me that cancer had somehow changed me and that I needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounded like more work than I had the mental energy for .
And I was afraid that figuring it out would disrupt my life even further .
So , I convinced myself that I just needed more time .
And when asked how I was , I told people that things were starting to get back to normal .
Although time did help heal my body and my memory , I still felt off .
It was as if I was a bystander watching a movie of my life play out in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie looked and sounded like me but didn ’ t feel like me .
This continued for about a year .
Until the day I heard my boys laughing hysterically and wondered… when was the last time I laughed ?
I couldn ’ t remember .
In that moment , I decided that it was time to figure out how cancer had changed me and what that meant for my future .
Once I admitted this to myself , I discovered that I was angry about all the things I ’ d lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included things both big and small .
Lost income and clients .
A vacation to Disney World with my boys .
My pre-cancer hair and nails .
I knew that I needed to grieve these losses but was worried that I would get stuck in grief .
Because daily gratitude had helped keep me positive through cancer treatment , and because I had gotten lax in my practice , I recommitted to it .
Every night I was grateful for at least three things that I had experienced that day .
And then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be grateful for because of my cancer .
Cancer forced me to slow down .
I was spending more time with my boys .
And I was learning to be more resilient .
So , I started adding these to my gratitude practice as well .
One of the things I was especially grateful for was the help my family received .
Even from people I barely knew .
They brought food , took my boys to school , and/or scheduled play dates to distract my boys ( and give my poor husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts made me realize that my core value of serving others had changed .
I still wanted to serve people , but in a more personal way so that they could live happier , more fulfilling lives , which isn ’ t exactly fulfilled through corporate finance work .
That ’ s why I had felt so off .
My values had changed , but I hadn ’ t been listening .
I didn ’ t know exactly what that meant for my future .
But it didn ’ t matter because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how to start moving forward to create my new normal .
My redefined value was my compass for doing that ( and eventually led me away from practicing law and toward starting a new business ) .
Although this story is specific to my life , my experience isn ’ t unique .
A natural part of living includes life-altering experiences and events .
Things that bring uncertainty and disruption ( and remind you of how fragile life really is ) .
A cancer diagnosis or other illness .
Death of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE……… Tags : `` featured , converting negative to positive , featured , how to live a balanced life , how to live a fulffilled life , how to live a meaningful life , how to thrive


consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--WHO Says Coronavirus Is Likely Airborne

WHO Says Coronavirus Is Likely Airborne

People sit at the bar of a restaurant in Austin , Texas , on June 26 , 2020 .
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered bars to be closed by noon on June 26 and for restaurants to be reduced to 50 % occupancy .
Coronavirus cases in Texas spiked after being one of the first states to begin reopening .
SERGIO FLORES / AFP via Getty Images The coronavirus may linger in the air in crowded indoor spaces , spreading from one person to the next , the World Health Organization acknowledged on Thursday , as The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 239 scientists wrote a letter urging the WHO to consider that the novel coronavirus is lingering in indoor spaces and infecting people , as EcoWatch reported .
The letter , written by two scientists from Australia and the U.S. and published in the journal said that studies have shown “ beyond any reasonable doubt that viruses are released during exhalation , talking and coughing in microdroplets small enough to remain aloft in the air.
” The WHO had previously dismissed those concerns , but that position is quickly changing .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and understand its implications regarding the modes of transmission , and also regarding the precautions that need to be taken , ” said Benedetta Allegranzi , technical leader of the WHO task force on infection control , as reported .
Its new scientific report released details on how the coronavirus that leads to COVID-19 can pass from one person to the next by staying in the air during medical procedures , or , for example , in crowded restaurants , choir practices and fitness classes , as The Associated Press reported .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly in specific indoor locations , such as crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces over a prolonged period of time with infected persons can not be ruled out , ” the United Nations health agency 's new guidance said , as CNBC reported .
And yet , the WHO said more research is “ urgently needed to investigate such instances and assess their significance for transmission of COVID-19 .
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--Major Tax Increases Are About To Slam America As Cities And States Want You To Pay For COVID Fallout

Just prior to the global Coronavirus outbreak , serious signs of an emerging financial crisis began to emerge .
As people were beginning to realize that yet another central bank engineered ‘ bust ’ was coming down on us , we were thrown into lockdown , shuttering millions of businesses and sending millions of people to the unemployment line .
Now , a few months later , we are starting to realize just how deep the economic fallout will be , and Americans are scrambling to adjust their lifestyles to a totally new world order .
At the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
City , county , state and federal .
In the midst of such a bizarre and frightful socioeconomic crisis , the tax man is hurting too .
Tax revenues at all levels of government have plummeted like never before , and the pain is especially acute for city budgets who ’ ve seen sales tax revenue nosedive .
While the American citizenry is seeing a drastic drop in income , so is Uncle Sam and all of his bureaucratic agencies .
Take a look at some of the numbers .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenue , with $ 193 million due to the income tax filing extension to July 15 and the remainder due to lower collections .
• California expects revenues to decline by $ 32 billion in 2021 alone , according to the Department of Finance .
The revenue declines in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 , combined with COVID-19 costs and increased need for other state services , will result in a deficit equal to 37 percent of the general fund budget — more than three and half times the balance in the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • New York ’ s tax revenues will fall by $ 12 billion in 2021 and by $ 16 billion in 2022 , according to the state ’ s Division of Budget .
• Colorado ’ s revenues could drop by as much as $ 3.2 billion in 2021 and $ 2.4 billion in 2022 , according to the Legislative Council.
” [ Source ] For states like Texas , Alaska and New Mexico which depend on oil revenue to balance their budgets , the financial hit will be a double whammy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make ends meet in their own households , so too is government trying to figure out how to balance budgets , and the reality is that once these emergency accounting measures really begin to sink in , Americans aren ’ t going to like it one bit .
The question for mayors and governors will be , ‘ how much money can we extract from the people without causing extreme poverty and triggering widespread revolt ?
’ The answer , of course , is taxes .
Primarily property taxes , because that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still paying while locked down at home and unable to shop .
• Nashville Mayor John Cooper is openly proposing raising property taxes by 32 % in order to correct an estimated $ 250 million budget shortfall .
• Dallas , TX is looking at a proposed 8 % increase in property taxes , and is having to work a loophole that allows them to ignore state law which would prevent them from raising taxes more than 3.5 % .
[ Source ] • Expecting a $ 700 million shortfall , Chicago ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property tax increase is ‘ on the table.
’ [ Source ] • California is considering a partial reversal of Proposition 13 , which would allow government to assess commercial properties differently , creating an increase in property tax revenue without actually increasing the property tax rate .
[ Source ] • Other initiatives include “ Arizona , where taxes would be raised on incomes above $ 250,000 to boost teacher salaries ; Colorado , which is targeting corporations for at least $ 151 million in taxes to fund out-of-school learning ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth $ 1.9 billion in part to pay for school capital improvements.
” [ Source ] • New York is pitching the idea of tax increases for wealthier people .
[ Source ] • New Jersey is expected to see an unknown increase in taxes as the governor moves to borrow billions of dollars to cover budget gaps .
[ Source ] • CNBC reports that many states across the nation will be looking at tax increases in many areas , including corporate income taxes , online purchases , excise and sales taxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxes .
[ Source ] As we move forward in this deepening crisis , we shall see how all of this works out , but for to be sure , Mr. and Mrs. America , even though you didn ’ t create the fraud in the financial system , and even though you were forced to close down your business , you will now be used as tax cattle to pay for this giant fustercluck .
Isaac Davis is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com .
He is an outspoken advocate of liberty and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an avid reader of history and passionate about becoming self-sufficient to break free of the control matrix .
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--Morning Inspiration: Nothing Can Beat Hard Work (Motivational Video with Conor McGregor)

The approach to reap success in life should be embedded first in a belief in yourself and then a strong @ @ @ @ @ to put in time in your craft with an impetus to work hard daily .
@ @ @ @ @ with something and we truly pursue our passion with everything we have , then regardless @ @ @ @ @ are obsessed , work hard , put in the time , you will succeed , @ @ @ @ @ , this is an obsession .
Nothing can beat hard work.
” Conor McGregor Tags @ @ @ @ @ of hard work , featured , how to be successful , how to succeed , @ @ @ @ @ goals , how to work diligently


consciouslifenews--2020-07-12--‘Tsunami’ of Evictions Could Make 28 Million Americans Homeless This Summer Alone

With the pandemic continuing to sink its claws into the United States , economic conditions have also failed to improve for millions of people .
As a result , nearly one-third U.S. households – representing 32 percent – have still not made their full housing payments for the month of July , according to a survey from online rental platform .
And with public health experts warning people to continue to the slogan is taking on a perverse new meaning as humanitarian disaster looms for some 28 million people in the U.S. who are facing eviction and homelessness in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those surveyed were unable to make any housing payment in the first week of the month , while 13 percent paid a portion of their rent or mortgage .
The numbers represent the grim fact that for four months now , a amount of U.S. households have been unable to pay their housing bill , either on time or in full .
It also represents an increase from 30 percent in June and 31 percent in June .
According to , those most likely to miss their payments were younger , low-income , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black and Latino families face the highest risk of eviction .
They also may be entering the start of a rapid and vicious cycle , the report suggests .
“ Delayed payments in one month are a strong predictor for missed payments in the next , ” Apartment List says .
Indeed , 83 percent of households who paid the entirety of their May housing costs in a timely way did the same in June , but only 30 percent of households who were late in May did so in June .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tens of millions of Americans continue to survive on unemployment while their economic stimulus checks have long been gone .
“ The economic fallout from the pandemic does not appear on track for the quick V-shaped recovery that many had originally hoped for , ” notes .
And with unemployment benefits expiring while eviction bans and moratoriums that deferred rent payments are being lifted by local governments , experts and advocates are warning that we could see a tsunami of mass evictions across the country that exceeds anything ever seen .
Emily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bar Association ’ s Task Force Committee on Eviction and co-creator of the COVID-19 Housing Policy Scorecard with the Eviction Lab at Princeton University .
In an interview with Benfer explained that the current public health crisis will soon see tens of millions of people losing their homes in the coming weeks .
“ We have never seen this extent of eviction in such a truncated amount of time in our history , ” she said .
“ We can expect this to increase dramatically in the coming weeks and months , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are in place start to expire.
” “ About 10 million people , over a period of years , were displaced from their homes following the foreclosure crisis in 2008 , ” she added .
“ We ’ re looking at 20 million to 28 million people in this moment , between now and September , facing eviction.
” Legal aid groups and housing advocates are expecting an avalanche of cases as eviction moratoriums and rent deferral moratoriums have ended in quick succession .
And across the country , there has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 211 call centers that refer people to social service providers , reports .
And as the moratoriums are lifted , county courts are facing hundreds , if not thousands of eviction cases flooding in – in Memphis , local county courts saw a backlog of 9,000 eviction cases when hearings resumed last month .
“ In many ways , the wave has already begun .
We need to work to stop it from becoming a tsunami and we ’ re running out of time , ” said Diane Yentel , president of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re seeing now a really frankly horrifying confluence of increasing evictions in states where new coronavirus cases are surging.
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-12--Mindful Mastery and the “Groovy” Teachings of Samskara

We all know grooves are formed by repeatedly going over something in the same place time after time after time .
Whether it ’ s a groove on a road from common traffic , a riverbed from the push of pressing waters , or what I ’ ll be focusing on here , neural pathways in our brains .
Perhaps you ’ ve heard of the term “ Samskara ” , which comes from two Sanskrit word roots that mean “ to flow together ” .
Basically , Samskara is symbolic representations of the neurological grooves that form over time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do something .
And every time you choose to do something , whether you are aware of it or not , it becomes more difficult not to choose that thing the next time you are faced with the choice .
Good for working towards positive goals , bad for addictions , right ?
BINGO .
This is technically how it all works .
Intention and follow-through are half the equation when faced with personal change and so many of us let some mere negative self-talk steer us away from even starting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could get or how good we might feel afterward .
But do we even have a choice ?
After which point do the grooves become so deep , so embedded that they truly do affect our free will ?
Perhaps this is why some of us never take the first step , to begin with .
But that is a whole other article in and of itself we ’ ll save for a later time… I know one of my biggest issues when it comes to not getting things done is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THAT choice over and over I have come to find out that I ’ ve mastered the art of procrastination .
This has resulted in many hours of self-reflection and shadow work to raise my self-esteem and regain my own trust that I won ’ t make promises that I don ’ t plan on following through on like I ’ ve done so many times before .
And it took simply learning that something was controlling me for my stubborn ass to say , “ Oh hell no !
” and start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so positive grooves I have going on .
It all comes down to the choices you make , and when you are aware of Samskaras , you can give yourself the power to actually overcome them and make it work for you in your favor .
The simple yet seemingly near-impossible task is to simply stop choosing .
Get to a point of neutrality about or around whatever it is that has this control or power over you .
It ’ s not so much about reacting to your emotions as it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing them to freely flow by as they were meant to do .
It is only when we grasp and pull and hang onto our emotions do they cause us pain , confusion , etc .
If you are trying to master an art or talent , then this is obviously a good thing when deep grooves have been formed .
This is proof of hard work , dedication , and practice and these are the types of grooves you most likely want to keep around .
Use this simple observation and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach the so-called “ bad ” grooves .
This helps the ego to let go and to stop judging .
If you have been trying to quit smoking for 20 years to no avail , then that is a perfect example of a really deep “ groove ” or Samskara that has formed within the brain and has now manifested as a “ bad habit ” .
There has to be a deeper , more important groove formed to encompass your attention and dedication away from continuing to contribute to the “ smoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form of a life-threatening health scare from your doctor , an ultimatum from your spouse or just a strong inner will to finally change .
All are equally effective and aid us in attaining the neutrality that we need to have towards the “ bad ” groove .
When we are born , we are for the most part a clean slate .
We come into the world with our Soul essence of who ’ ve we ’ ve been along with our blueprint of what we have planned to accomplish while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time around .
However , we risk influencing both our very own Souls and our soul plans the second we make a choice ; and being a human being , we are inevitably faced with choices seemingly almost every other moment of our conscious and perhaps even unconscious lives .
So , in my humble opinion , one would be wise to take a few moments to work on re-training the mind and figure out where you are forming your grooves and to see if they are best serving you in your life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating new grooves , or maybe do like what ’ s her name who went and got an old one back .
LOL Hey , whatever works for you !
🙂 If you are interested in learning more about Samskara and just want to read a bad-ass book that will seriously help you out in many ways if you ’ re looking to grow mentally , spiritually and emotionally , I highly recommend Deepak Chopra ’ s , The Book of Secrets : Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life .
Tamara Rant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a Licensed Reiki Master , heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness .
She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality .
Connect with Tamara by visiting or go to Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday .
This article was originally created and published by Conscious Life News and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Tamara Rant and ConsciousLifeNews.com .
It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution , author bio , and this @ @ @ @

We all know grooves are formed by repeatedly going over something in the same place time after time after time. Whether it’s a groove on a road from common traffic, a riverbed from the push of pressing waters, or what I’ll be focusing on here, neural pathways in our brains.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the term “Samskara”, which comes from two Sanskrit word roots that mean “to flow together”. Basically, Samskara is symbolic representations of the neurological grooves that form over time the more and more that you choose to do something. And every time you choose to do something, whether you are aware of it or not, it becomes more difficult not to choose that thing the next time you are faced with the choice. Good for working towards positive goals, bad for addictions, right? BINGO.
This is technically how it all works. Intention and follow-through are half the equation when faced with personal change and so many of us let some mere negative self-talk steer us away from even starting, that we never even know how far we could get or how good we might feel afterward. But do we even have a choice? After which point do the grooves become so deep, so embedded that they truly do affect our free will? Perhaps this is why some of us never take the first step, to begin with. But that is a whole other article in and of itself we’ll save for a later time…
I know one of my biggest issues when it comes to not getting things done is that I never start. And in making THAT choice over and over I have come to find out that I’ve mastered the art of procrastination. This has resulted in many hours of self-reflection and shadow work to raise my self-esteem and regain my own trust that I won’t make promises that I don’t plan on following through on like I’ve done so many times before. And it took simply learning that something was controlling me for my stubborn ass to say, “Oh hell no!” and start learning how to smooth out these not so positive grooves I have going on.
It all comes down to the choices you make, and when you are aware of Samskaras, you can give yourself the power to actually overcome them and make it work for you in your favor. The simple yet seemingly near-impossible task is to simply stop choosing. Get to a point of neutrality about or around whatever it is that has this control or power over you. It’s not so much about reacting to your emotions as it is acknowledging them, accepting them, and allowing them to freely flow by as they were meant to do. It is only when we grasp and pull and hang onto our emotions do they cause us pain, confusion, etc.
If you are trying to master an art or talent, then this is obviously a good thing when deep grooves have been formed. This is proof of hard work, dedication, and practice and these are the types of grooves you most likely want to keep around. Use this simple observation and a new way of looking at it to approach the so-called “bad” grooves. This helps the ego to let go and to stop judging. If you have been trying to quit smoking for 20 years to no avail, then that is a perfect example of a really deep “groove” or Samskara that has formed within the brain and has now manifested as a “bad habit”.
There has to be a deeper, more important groove formed to encompass your attention and dedication away from continuing to contribute to the “smoking groove” and this usually comes in the form of a life-threatening health scare from your doctor, an ultimatum from your spouse or just a strong inner will to finally change. All are equally effective and aid us in attaining the neutrality that we need to have towards the “bad” groove.
When we are born, we are for the most part a clean slate. We come into the world with our Soul essence of who’ve we’ve been along with our blueprint of what we have planned to accomplish while we've incarnated here on Earth this time around. However, we risk influencing both our very own Souls and our soul plans the second we make a choice; and being a human being, we are inevitably faced with choices seemingly almost every other moment of our conscious and perhaps even unconscious lives.
So, in my humble opinion, one would be wise to take a few moments to work on re-training the mind and figure out where you are forming your grooves and to see if they are best serving you in your life. If not, perhaps look into creating new grooves, or maybe do like what’s her name who went and got an old one back. LOL Hey, whatever works for you! 🙂
If you are interested in learning more about Samskara and just want to read a bad-ass book that will seriously help you out in many ways if you’re looking to grow mentally, spiritually and emotionally, I highly recommend Deepak Chopra’s, The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life.
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master, heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness. She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Connect with Tamara by visiting Prana Paws/Healing Hearts Reiki or go to RantDesignMedia.com
Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday.
Follow Tamara on Facebook, Twitter and Google+
This article was originally created and published by Conscious Life News and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Tamara Rant and ConsciousLifeNews.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio, and this Copyright/Creative Commons statement.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--How to Connect on Social Media Without Being “Creepy”

So , there ’ s a girl you found on Instagram who ’ s caught your eye ?
And you ’ re wanting to “ slide into her DMs ?
” Before you make a mistake and get yourself blocked , read on below .
It ’ s easy to give the wrong impression over social media , especially with so many predators out there flooding women ’ s inboxes .
You don ’ t want to be lumped together with the “ creeps , ” and there are a few steps you can take to set yourself apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform , these rules will help you show up as a tactful , appealing man .
When a girl first gets on your radar , you can begin to connect simply by engaging with her content .
But if you are only liking photos of this girl in her bikini and ignoring the rest , she ’ s going to be onto you .
This is a surefire way to show her that you don ’ t care about her , you ’ re only interested in her for your personal desires .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but she will close off to you , making connecting with her far more difficult .
Take note of the variety of posts she shares and take an interest in each of these areas .
Maybe it ’ s her cat , trail running , and tanning at the beach .
Show interest in all these things .
You do want to be careful not to like every photo or look at every story .
Overly engaging is a red flag to women .
She could begin to feel concerned that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could get blocked .
And if you happen to be online right when she posts , give in 20 minutes or so .
That instant-like can be a bit creepy , and it also suggests you spend too much time on social media , which , I promise , women do not find attractive .
Your First Message Should Be Platonic After you ’ ve been following a woman for a while , you can start to consider sending her a personal message .
It ’ s definitely a good sign if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your posts , but if she still doesn ’ t seem to know you exist , it ’ s still worth a shot to strike up a conversation .
The easiest way to get into that conversation is to respond to an overtly non-sexual post or story .
If her cat did something entertaining , you can let her know you think it ’ s funny , too : “ Lmao ( or emoji ! )
.
What a cutie .
How long have you had him ?
” This is a harmless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her court .
Chances are that she will respond , since she probably loves talking about her cat and appreciates getting attention from you .
If you can make her feel safer , she is far more likely to open up to you and really connect .
If it seems like you ’ ve been initiating all the conversations with her , take a bit of time to give her a chance to be the instigator .
If she is not reaching out , it ’ s a pretty sure sign that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connecting with you .
She may not mind , and even enjoy replying to you when you hit her up , but she isn ’ t interested in you enough to go out of her way to chat .
If this is what you get , you may as well shift your attention elsewhere .
Look for the Signs As you start connecting more , look for signs of flirtation from her .
Playfulness is a good sign that she might want to connect in this way , but remember that silly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latter .
Remember to take things step by step so that you don ’ t lose her trust .
Once she knows that there ’ s more to you than your sexual desires , a true connection can form .
Just remember that you do need to be open to connection in order for any to happen .
Otherwise anything you do will fall short .
Be tactful , make space , and let things unfold naturally .
Once you ’ ve earned her trust , the possibilities are endless…

So, there’s a girl you found on Instagram who’s caught your eye? And you’re wanting to “slide into her DMs?” Before you make a mistake and get yourself blocked, read on below.
It’s easy to give the wrong impression over social media, especially with so many predators out there flooding women’s inboxes. You don’t want to be lumped together with the “creeps,” and there are a few steps you can take to set yourself apart from that category.
Whatever the social media platform, these rules will help you show up as a tactful, appealing man.
Diversify Your “Likes”
When a girl first gets on your radar, you can begin to connect simply by engaging with her content. But if you are only liking photos of this girl in her bikini and ignoring the rest, she’s going to be onto you. This is a surefire way to show her that you don’t care about her, you’re only interested in her for your personal desires.
She probably won’t block you, but she will close off to you, making connecting with her far more difficult. Take note of the variety of posts she shares and take an interest in each of these areas. Maybe it’s her cat, trail running, and tanning at the beach. Show interest in all these things.
But…Don’t Go Overboard
You do want to be careful not to like every photo or look at every story. Overly engaging is a red flag to women. She could begin to feel concerned that you could become a stalker, and you could get blocked. And if you happen to be online right when she posts, give in 20 minutes or so. That instant-like can be a bit creepy, and it also suggests you spend too much time on social media, which, I promise, women do not find attractive.
Your First Message Should Be Platonic
After you’ve been following a woman for a while, you can start to consider sending her a personal message. It’s definitely a good sign if she has followed you back and engaged on your posts, but if she still doesn’t seem to know you exist, it’s still worth a shot to strike up a conversation.
The easiest way to get into that conversation is to respond to an overtly non-sexual post or story. If her cat did something entertaining, you can let her know you think it’s funny, too: “Lmao (or emoji!). What a cutie. How long have you had him?” This is a harmless and friendly approach that puts the ball in her court.
Chances are that she will respond, since she probably loves talking about her cat and appreciates getting attention from you. If you can make her feel safer, she is far more likely to open up to you and really connect.
Give Her a Chance to Initiate
If it seems like you’ve been initiating all the conversations with her, take a bit of time to give her a chance to be the instigator. If she is not reaching out, it’s a pretty sure sign that she isn’t super interested in connecting with you. She may not mind, and even enjoy replying to you when you hit her up, but she isn’t interested in you enough to go out of her way to chat. If this is what you get, you may as well shift your attention elsewhere.
Look for the Signs
As you start connecting more, look for signs of flirtation from her. Playfulness is a good sign that she might want to connect in this way, but remember that silly and playful are different things–be sure to exemplify the latter.
Remember to take things step by step so that you don’t lose her trust. Once she knows that there’s more to you than your sexual desires, a true connection can form. Just remember that you do need to be open to connection in order for any to happen. Otherwise anything you do will fall short.
Be tactful, make space, and let things unfold naturally. Once you’ve earned her trust, the possibilities are endless…


consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--Robert Trosten: How To Be Physically Active During Covid-19 For Fitness

Diet , physical activity , and nutrition together form your health and fitness .
The pandemic may have thrown everyone 's normal life out of gear .
Taking care of your mind and body is crucial and even more urgent for your immunity to reduce the risk of getting an infection .
Also , it 's a healthy habit to nurture yourself so that anxiety , stress , weight , heart , blood pressure-related illnesses , and others stay at bay .
If you are not sure about the right way to go about your daily routine , don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guide to assist you .
Any workout or fitness program you adopt has to have an ultimate goal or intention behind it .
You have to know your strengths and weaknesses .
As a general rule of thumb , everyone in the family should factor in a few things as discussed below : • A focus on building the core strength of the muscles as they facilitate body movements • Improvement of the aerobic and tolerance levels to help the heart and lungs to pump oxygen to muscles • Better flexibility , stability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enhanced balance , coordination , and flexible joints Exercises to try at home during Covid-19 As Robert Trosten puts it , you know what you should do when you have a purpose to achieve .
The three factors mentioned above can give you some direction about your ultimate motive behind starting a fitness regime .
So , keep them in mind and incorporate a few exercises for daily practice in your lifestyle .
You will be able to feel a difference over time , and your anxiety level will also be easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the pandemic .
So , let 's take a quick look .
• For increasing your strength , you can do hollow body hold , one-arm plank , push-ups .
• For gaining aerobic capacity , you can attempt doing squat jacks , dynamic-high knees .
• For enhancing flexibility and mobility , you need to do one-arm quadruped stretch , hip RACs .
When you exercise , you can avoid wearing shoes .
The fitness experts say that your movements depend on your ability to balance your body with your feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you work with added soles and elevations , which can be challenging .
So , try to do without them as much as possible .
This habit can put your hips , knees , and ankles at ease .
Although you do n't need to add external loads to these exercises , you may want to include them to improve your resistance and intensity .
Right now , gyms are closed .
So you may not have your pieces of equipment .
However , you can get creative and replace them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jugs , a bag full of books , and so on .
No matter how you do exercises with or without these external loads , you have to take care of your movement and breathing .
And if this is the first time you are going to align your fitness regime with a daily routine , it would be better to start with a specific milestone .
It will help you imbibe it in your system .

Diet, physical activity, and nutrition together form your health and fitness. The pandemic may have thrown everyone's normal life out of gear. Taking care of your mind and body is crucial and even more urgent for your immunity to reduce the risk of getting an infection. Also, it's a healthy habit to nurture yourself so that anxiety, stress, weight, heart, blood pressure-related illnesses, and others stay at bay. If you are not sure about the right way to go about your daily routine, don’t worry. Here is a quick guide to assist you.
Tips for ensuring physical activeness by Robert Trosten
Any workout or fitness program you adopt has to have an ultimate goal or intention behind it. You have to know your strengths and weaknesses. As a general rule of thumb, everyone in the family should factor in a few things as discussed below:
A focus on building the core strength of the muscles as they facilitate body movements
Improvement of the aerobic and tolerance levels to help the heart and lungs to pump oxygen to muscles
Better flexibility, stability, and mobility for smooth movement, enhanced balance, coordination, and flexible joints
Exercises to try at home during Covid-19
As Robert Trosten puts it, you know what you should do when you have a purpose to achieve. The three factors mentioned above can give you some direction about your ultimate motive behind starting a fitness regime. So, keep them in mind and incorporate a few exercises for daily practice in your lifestyle. You will be able to feel a difference over time, and your anxiety level will also be easy to manage due to a unique situation caused by the pandemic. So, let's take a quick look.
For increasing your strength, you can do hollow body hold, one-arm plank, push-ups.
For gaining aerobic capacity, you can attempt doing squat jacks, dynamic-high knees.
For enhancing flexibility and mobility, you need to do one-arm quadruped stretch, hip RACs.
When you exercise, you can avoid wearing shoes. The fitness experts say that your movements depend on your ability to balance your body with your feet. If you put on the shoes, you work with added soles and elevations, which can be challenging. So, try to do without them as much as possible. This habit can put your hips, knees, and ankles at ease. Although you don't need to add external loads to these exercises, you may want to include them to improve your resistance and intensity. Right now, gyms are closed. So you may not have your pieces of equipment. However, you can get creative and replace them with grocery bags, detergent bottles, water jugs, a bag full of books, and so on.
No matter how you do exercises with or without these external loads, you have to take care of your movement and breathing. And if this is the first time you are going to align your fitness regime with a daily routine, it would be better to start with a specific milestone. It will help you imbibe it in your system.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-11--Keeping Your Business Safe from COVID-19 – Michael Giannulis Shares Insights by the Experts

The rampaging COVID-19 epidemic has caused a lot of business disruption due to customers panicking and isolating themselves at home .
Though many sectors like hospitality and travel have been severely impacted , businesses in many other sectors are looking to protect themselves , their employees , and customers as best as possible to try to get back on rails .
However , business owners need to appreciate that protecting the business from the lethal coronavirus is much more than sanitizing the workplace and maintaining social distance .
It also means that you need to prepare a set of standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them informed about developments , and having alternate plans to face different business scenarios .
Some practical and effective tips from expert business owners : Preparing an Emergency Plan Is Fundamental to Survival As it is increasingly becoming clear that we are not going to see a world free of the coronavirus very soon , businesses need to implement measures that will safeguard their companies , employees , and customers .
This will invariably include revamping existing emergency preparedness plans or creating new ones to deal with the changing business environment .
Ideally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what to do if your workplace is contaminated with the virus , steps the company will implement to protect employees , how can employees get in touch with the management in case of emergencies , and the way business operations will be handled in case the workplace is infected .
Alternative Work Arrangements Can Help Tide Over the Difficult Times When it is not possible for employees to reach the workplace or not advisable for them to congregate in large numbers in the office , working from home can be an effective alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home earlier , you will be able to extend its ambit without too much hassle , however , if it is something you have never done before , you need to carefully study all the pros and cons before committing yourself .
Implementing a work from home plan also may mean capital expenditure in the form of computer hardware and software that may have to be installed in homes .
You will also need to figure out procedures for operating out of homes , eligibility of employees , ensuring data confidentiality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for granted when you are operating normally .
However , Michael Giannulis observes that experts consider that businesses can also benefit by incurring less office overhead costs in the form of utilities , air conditioning , refreshment costs , etc .
as well as improved productivity .
People who work from home are also more productive than those working out of offices , says https : //www.inc.com .
Disaster Management Experts Consider It Vital to Keep Updating Both Managers and Employees Observes Michael Giannulis The coronavirus pandemic has created an atmosphere of uncertainty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been experienced by most people during their lifetimes .
Since even scientists and the medical fraternity are busy searching for answers regarding how the virus behaves and trying to figure out effective ways of containment and treatment , the information also tends to keep on changing almost daily .
This uncertainty about how the coronavirus will affect them and their families can create a lot of anxiety and stress in the people who work in your organization .
This can be damaging to morale and motivation and can lead to fear and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and productivity .
To negate this , you need to keep both managers as well as employees informed with periodic updates regarding what is happening in the environment , steps being taken by the business to protect employees , altered leave policies , the changes in the health coverage of employees , any restrictions on entry to offices and plants , changes in business hours , points of contact for employees to seek help and counseling , and more .
If you are quoting any statistics , ensure that they are from reliable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and local authorities .
Make sure you do not fall into the trap of misinformation raging on social media regarding various aspects of the spread and treatment of the coronavirus .
Be sure to communicate any announcements made by the federal , state government or local authorities that might impact your business and employees in their proper perspectives to avoid people misinterpreting them and spreading confusion .
The information dissemination should be top downward with the managers being informed first so that they can keep the staff reporting to them informed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ communication and even announcements over video conferencing can be done .
Do not make the mistake of remaining silent and communicate at least once a day to ensure they your employees do not feel isolated and start to panic .
Even though it is obvious , you need to vastly increase the effort put in to clean and sanitize your workplace .
Even though nobody knows how much cleaning is required , you should ensure that your premises are clean and free from contamination .
This not only means that you sanitize your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but ensure that all the people who are accessing the workplace comply with a set of precautions like wearing masks , sanitizing themselves before entering the office , keeping their work areas clean , not congregating , maintaining social distancing , etc .
Make sure that there are adequate supplies of soap , hand sanitizers , disinfectants , tissues , etc .
for the employees to use .
Encourage all employees to adhere to stricter standards of cleanliness , wash their hands more frequently , not crowd into elevators , or hold unnecessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up their routines to keep their workplaces and employees protected , they also need to investigate ways of keeping their businesses afloat by adapting to the circumstances quickly .
There might be opportunities to launch new product lines that may have greater demand during these trying times or make forays into online marketing or even delivering products to customers .
Businesses can also explore the various tax credit/deferment schemes announced by the government or even take on low-cost loans to protect their bottom lines better and survive the hard times .
Disclaimer : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not intended to be used for medical advice , diagnosis or treatment .
The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice .
As health and nutrition research continuously evolves , we do not guarantee the accuracy , completeness , or timeliness of any information presented on this website .

The rampaging COVID-19 epidemic has caused a lot of business disruption due to customers panicking and isolating themselves at home. Though many sectors like hospitality and travel have been severely impacted, businesses in many other sectors are looking to protect themselves, their employees, and customers as best as possible to try to get back on rails. However, business owners need to appreciate that protecting the business from the lethal coronavirus is much more than sanitizing the workplace and maintaining social distance. It also means that you need to prepare a set of standard operating procedures for your employees, keeping them informed about developments, and having alternate plans to face different business scenarios. Some practical and effective tips from expert business owners:
Preparing an Emergency Plan Is Fundamental to Survival
As it is increasingly becoming clear that we are not going to see a world free of the coronavirus very soon, businesses need to implement measures that will safeguard their companies, employees, and customers. This will invariably include revamping existing emergency preparedness plans or creating new ones to deal with the changing business environment. Ideally, the disaster management plan should include what to do if your workplace is contaminated with the virus, steps the company will implement to protect employees, how can employees get in touch with the management in case of emergencies, and the way business operations will be handled in case the workplace is infected.
Alternative Work Arrangements Can Help Tide Over the Difficult Times
When it is not possible for employees to reach the workplace or not advisable for them to congregate in large numbers in the office, working from home can be an effective alternative arrangement. If you have already implemented work from home earlier, you will be able to extend its ambit without too much hassle, however, if it is something you have never done before, you need to carefully study all the pros and cons before committing yourself. Implementing a work from home plan also may mean capital expenditure in the form of computer hardware and software that may have to be installed in homes. You will also need to figure out procedures for operating out of homes, eligibility of employees, ensuring data confidentiality, and other things that you take for granted when you are operating normally. However, Michael Giannulis observes that experts consider that businesses can also benefit by incurring less office overhead costs in the form of utilities, air conditioning, refreshment costs, etc. as well as improved productivity. People who work from home are also more productive than those working out of offices, says https://www.inc.com.
Disaster Management Experts Consider It Vital to Keep Updating Both Managers and Employees Observes Michael Giannulis
The coronavirus pandemic has created an atmosphere of uncertainty because an event of this scale has not been experienced by most people during their lifetimes. Since even scientists and the medical fraternity are busy searching for answers regarding how the virus behaves and trying to figure out effective ways of containment and treatment, the information also tends to keep on changing almost daily. This uncertainty about how the coronavirus will affect them and their families can create a lot of anxiety and stress in the people who work in your organization. This can be damaging to morale and motivation and can lead to fear and panic that can further disrupt business operations and productivity.
To negate this, you need to keep both managers as well as employees informed with periodic updates regarding what is happening in the environment, steps being taken by the business to protect employees, altered leave policies, the changes in the health coverage of employees, any restrictions on entry to offices and plants, changes in business hours, points of contact for employees to seek help and counseling, and more. If you are quoting any statistics, ensure that they are from reliable sources like the CDC, WHO or state and local authorities. Make sure you do not fall into the trap of misinformation raging on social media regarding various aspects of the spread and treatment of the coronavirus. Be sure to communicate any announcements made by the federal, state government or local authorities that might impact your business and employees in their proper perspectives to avoid people misinterpreting them and spreading confusion. The information dissemination should be top downward with the managers being informed first so that they can keep the staff reporting to them informed. For issues that impact everyone, email communication and even announcements over video conferencing can be done. Do not make the mistake of remaining silent and communicate at least once a day to ensure they your employees do not feel isolated and start to panic.
Step Up the Sanitization Procedures
Even though it is obvious, you need to vastly increase the effort put in to clean and sanitize your workplace. Even though nobody knows how much cleaning is required, you should ensure that your premises are clean and free from contamination. This not only means that you sanitize your office at periodic intervals during the day but ensure that all the people who are accessing the workplace comply with a set of precautions like wearing masks, sanitizing themselves before entering the office, keeping their work areas clean, not congregating, maintaining social distancing, etc. Make sure that there are adequate supplies of soap, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, tissues, etc. for the employees to use.
Encourage all employees to adhere to stricter standards of cleanliness, wash their hands more frequently, not crowd into elevators, or hold unnecessary personal meetings. It would help if you also encouraged employees to follow proper business bathroom etiquette like cleaning after themselves when using the bathroom stalls. According to the people at One Point Partitions, ” If you and others fail to be clean, all sorts of nasty things can spread, like gastrointestinal viruses, respiratory and skin organisms, fungi and other issues best avoided.”
Conclusion
While businesses actively step up their routines to keep their workplaces and employees protected, they also need to investigate ways of keeping their businesses afloat by adapting to the circumstances quickly. There might be opportunities to launch new product lines that may have greater demand during these trying times or make forays into online marketing or even delivering products to customers. Businesses can also explore the various tax credit/deferment schemes announced by the government or even take on low-cost loans to protect their bottom lines better and survive the hard times.
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consciouslifenews--2020-07-12--Highly Alkaline Foods That Will Benefit Your Body

Living in this world is all about competition .
As the saying goes , only the strong survive , and quite frankly , it is a hundred percent true because only the strong have what it takes to pierce through the thick layer of competition that prevents them from achieving their goals .
That ’ s why the best thing to do is to invest time , effort and dedication in things that will make one a better person .
Something that will nourish one ’ s body and make sure that nothing can stop him/her from making the impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his/her diet into a more alkaline one .
An alkaline diet as recommended by AlkalineNaturals.com keeps the body ’ s pH level at a healthy and non-acidic state .
Having a pH level below 7.2 is really not a good sign because the human body will start to store up acid , which are actually waste and byproducts from things that it consumes , making it vulnerable to Acidosis , which causes harm to the body .
That is why it is very important that we , as human beings , start taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alkaline foods that benefits the body instead of making it even sicker .
Here are some highly alkaline foods that will benefit you greatly .
Yes , these sour critters , although they contain acid , actually helps get rid of waste products from the body .
Remember that the body becomes acidic when there is too much bad stuff is produced from food and activities .
Vitamin C from citrus fruits actually helps eliminate these wastes and turn your body into a more homeostatic state .
Eating oranges , limes , lemons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the best ways to maintain a healthy body .
Vegetables with green leaves are a great choice for an alkaline diet .
They contain so much vitamins and minerals that they make your body stronger and helps fight off wastes that can be produced from activities or eating too much meat .
Try consuming more spinach , kale , bokchoy and the likes and you will be healthier than ever before .
There ’ s no hurt in trying right ?
Taro , Sweet potato and Carrots are fine example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps the body a lot in flushing out toxins and wastes .
It is also a fact that these rootcrops have low carbohydrates , making it perfect for those who are in a diet and are looking for alternatives for starch .
Brocolli and Cauliflower may not be everyone ’ s favorite when it comes to alkaline foods , but they really pass the test when it comes to making the body harmonious and pH balanced .
High levels of Antioxidants and phytochemicals are present in these vegetables and are worth every bite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular toxins , but also toxins which causes cancer as well .
Lastly , I would recommend herbs like turmeric , fenugreek , ginger , and other aromatics because they also contain antioxidants and help prevent acidosis .
Incorporating them into dishes and tea with a slight touch of lemon are the best ways to use these miraculous toxin fighting group .

Living in this world is all about competition. As the saying goes, only the strong survive, and quite frankly, it is a hundred percent true because only the strong have what it takes to pierce through the thick layer of competition that prevents them from achieving their goals. That’s why the best thing to do is to invest time, effort and dedication in things that will make one a better person. Something that will nourish one’s body and make sure that nothing can stop him/her from making the impossible, possible. One has to change his/her diet into a more alkaline one.
An alkaline diet as recommended by AlkalineNaturals.com keeps the body’s pH level at a healthy and non-acidic state. Having a pH level below 7.2 is really not a good sign because the human body will start to store up acid, which are actually waste and byproducts from things that it consumes, making it vulnerable to Acidosis, which causes harm to the body. That is why it is very important that we, as human beings, start taking care of ourselves by incorporating more high alkaline foods that benefits the body instead of making it even sicker. Here are some highly alkaline foods that will benefit you greatly.
1. Citrus Fruits
Yes, these sour critters, although they contain acid, actually helps get rid of waste products from the body. Remember that the body becomes acidic when there is too much bad stuff is produced from food and activities. Vitamin C from citrus fruits actually helps eliminate these wastes and turn your body into a more homeostatic state. Eating oranges, limes, lemons and other fruits that contain citrus is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy body.
2. Green Leafy Veggies
Vegetables with green leaves are a great choice for an alkaline diet. They contain so much vitamins and minerals that they make your body stronger and helps fight off wastes that can be produced from activities or eating too much meat. Try consuming more spinach, kale, bokchoy and the likes and you will be healthier than ever before. There’s no hurt in trying right?
3. Rootcrops
Taro, Sweet potato and Carrots are fine example of rootcrops that have high alkaline properties and helps the body a lot in flushing out toxins and wastes. It is also a fact that these rootcrops have low carbohydrates, making it perfect for those who are in a diet and are looking for alternatives for starch.
4. The Flower Brothers
Brocolli and Cauliflower may not be everyone’s favorite when it comes to alkaline foods, but they really pass the test when it comes to making the body harmonious and pH balanced. High levels of Antioxidants and phytochemicals are present in these vegetables and are worth every bite because not only do they flush out regular toxins, but also toxins which causes cancer as well.
5. Pass the Herb Man
Lastly, I would recommend herbs like turmeric, fenugreek, ginger, and other aromatics because they also contain antioxidants and help prevent acidosis. Incorporating them into dishes and tea with a slight touch of lemon are the best ways to use these miraculous toxin fighting group.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-12--Why Empaths Are Struggling In A World of Masked Faces

We , humans , tend to get lost in the moment , forgetting about the events that brought us to the present , and neglecting to consider what impact the present night have on the future .
I see this happening now with Covid-19 .
Here we are being team players in some weird game , going about with masks on , splashing hand sanitizer all over the place , and shutting down the economy , all the while hoping most to satiate those twin fears of death and rejection by the tribe .
Whatever pandemic narrative you subscribe to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serves to address only the present concerns of safety and conformity .
All of the efforts that went into creating our communities have been forgotten , and any concern over long-term impacts are dismissed .
It ’ s how we ’ re wired .
All trees , no forest .
Let ’ s look at the forest for a minute .
Lately , I ’ ve been asking a lot of people how they ’ re doing .
Not good .
The vibe out there is dense .
Confusion is cleaving a wedge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whatever camp you ’ re in , the wagons are being circled and the guns are coming out .
People are hardening , and while we may tell ourselves it ’ s because the other camp is so inherently intolerable , what ’ s really happening is a catastrophic breakdown in human communication .
Author Gary Z McGee considers the long view of such a breakdown , using cancer as a metaphor .
I think by now a lot of us have come to realize that communication via social media is perilous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crying out loud , might be the worst thing that ever happened to civil adulthood .
The platforms are literally scientifically engineered to use negativity as the starting point for a dopamine feedback loop .
Now add a lockdown to such a colossal breakdown , plus social-distancing , plus face masks , and it ’ s like we ’ ve reinvented the cold war , scaling it down to work for interpersonal relationships .
There ’ s just no genuine way to connect with one another .
All we have to go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s supposedly going on with our neighbors , but that ’ s mostly bullshit .
It ’ s tough to measure precisely , but scientists figure that between 60 to 90 % of human communication is non-verbal .
This means that the bulk of communication is body language , which includes facial expressions .
They say the eyes have it , but without seeing the face , the signal loss is too much .
This is why talking to someone who ’ s wearing sunglasses is totally normal , but trying to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorienting .
You see , words and speech are inventions of the logical mind , which needs a way of relaying experience to others .
It works to a degree , but if you ’ ve ever been fortunate enough to go for a ride on a heroic dose of magic mushrooms and tried to explain it to someone , you know how inadequate and debilitating language really is .
As an empathic person , I ’ m finding it very challenging to navigate this whole mask thing .
I ’ m a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , but I feel lost and confused in this masked world .
Kind of like a bumblebee buzzing around town with no antennae , trying to make sense of it all with what I ’ ve got left , but I can ’ t even rely on the power of a smile to make my way .
“ Empathy is the ability to ‘ feel with ’ another person , to identity with them and sense what they ’ re experiencing .
It ’ s sometimes seen as the ability to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or the ability to imagine what they ’ re feeling , by ‘ putting yourself in their shoes.
’ In other words , empathy is seen as a cognitive ability , along the same lines as the ability to imagine future scenarios or to solve problems based on previous experience .
But in my view , empathy is more than this .
It ’ s the ability to make a psychic and emotional connection with another person , to actually enter into their mind-space .
When we experience real empathy or compassion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person ’ s .
The separateness between you and the other person fades away .
Your ‘ self-boundary ’ melts away , so that in a sense – or to an extent – you become them.
” ~Steve Taylor Ph.D We ’ re all empathic to a degree ( yes , even all you psychopaths out there ) , but some of us are more in tune with this capacity than others .
Empaths are a kind of glue that holds civilization together .
Our curiosity in others is the emotional circuitry of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need empaths around , because empathy serves a balancing force in our society , countering the rampant psychopathy that is only emboldened by the mask and the social distance .
Plus , putting on a mask changes your relation not just with the world , but with yourself .
You already know this to be true , just think about how much we all love Halloween .
Masks let us masquerade as something or someone we are not .
Empathy is associated with authenticity and vulnerability .
Psychopaths , however , feel at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hates responsibility .
The COVID measures serve to put more and more distance between a person and the consequences of their behavior .
At a time when civil society is breaking down and fracturing along lines of race , class , religion , and nationality , the presence of the empath is greatly needed .
As an example of our power , Roman Krznaric , author of Empathy : Why It Matters , and How to Get It , r ecounts how empathy brought a Ku Klux Klansmen to leave the Klan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ use collective labels—e.g.
, “ Muslim fundamentalist , ” “ welfare mom ” —that prevent us from appeciating their individuality .
Highly empathic people challenge their own preconceptions and prejudices by searching for what they share with people rather than what divides them .
An episode from the history of US race relations illustrates how this can happen .
Claiborne Paul Ellis was born into a poor white family in Durham , North Carolina , in 1927 .
Finding it hard to make ends meet working in a garage and believing African Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he followed his father ’ s footsteps and joined the Ku Klux Klan , eventually rising to the top position of Exalted Cyclops of his local KKK branch .
In 1971 he was invited—as a prominent local citizen—to a 10-day community meeting to tackle racial tensions in schools , and was chosen to head a steering committee with Ann Atwater , a black activist he despised .
But working with her exploded his prejudices about African Americans .
He saw that she shared the same problems of poverty as his own .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a black person , shake hands with him , and see him as a human being , ” he recalled of his experience on the committee .
“ It was almost like bein ’ born again.
” On the final night of the meeting , he stood in front of a thousand people and tore up his Klan membership card .
Ellis later became a labor organiser for a union whose membership was 70 percent African American .
He and Ann remained friends for the rest of their lives .
There may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empathy to overcome hatred and change our minds .
So , in this brave new normal , as we scramble for safety and conformity in the present moment , it might be wise to consider the long term implications of all the measures we are taking , and also acknowledge the positive impact that true , deep , human communication plays in creating a society worth living in .
And for all you empaths out there struggling to feel your way around this brave new world , I feel you .
is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both dedicated to ideas of personal transformation , societal awakening , and planetary renewal .
His personal journey is deeply inspired by shamanic plant medicines and the arts of Kung Fu , Qi Gong , and Yoga .
After seven years of living in Costa Rica , he now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains , where he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys spending time with family .
He has written hundreds of articles , reaching and inspiring millions of people around the world .
Dylan is available for interviews and podcasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life coach to people looking to break free from the patterns and programming that hold them back in life .
Contact Dylan at WakingTimes @ gmail.com .
Why Empaths Are Struggling in a World of Masked Faces was originally created and published by and is published here under a license with attribution to and .
It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution , author bio , and this copyright statement .

By Dylan Charles | Waking Times
We, humans, tend to get lost in the moment, forgetting about the events that brought us to the present, and neglecting to consider what impact the present night have on the future.
I see this happening now with Covid-19.
Here we are being team players in some weird game, going about with masks on, splashing hand sanitizer all over the place, and shutting down the economy, all the while hoping most to satiate those twin fears of death and rejection by the tribe.
Whatever pandemic narrative you subscribe to, all of the busyness about it serves to address only the present concerns of safety and conformity. All of the efforts that went into creating our communities have been forgotten, and any concern over long-term impacts are dismissed. It’s how we’re wired. All trees, no forest.
Let’s look at the forest for a minute.
Lately, I’ve been asking a lot of people how they’re doing. Not good.
The vibe out there is dense. Confusion is cleaving a wedge between friends, families, and communities. Whatever camp you’re in, the wagons are being circled and the guns are coming out. People are hardening, and while we may tell ourselves it’s because the other camp is so inherently intolerable, what’s really happening is a catastrophic breakdown in human communication.
Author Gary Z McGee considers the long view of such a breakdown, using cancer as a metaphor.
“Cancer begins with a group of cells that fail to communicate with the conscious signal of the host. These cells become competitive instead of cooperative. When competition become primary and cooperation secondary, then we know we have failed as a species. ” ~ Gary Z McGee
I think by now a lot of us have come to realize that communication via social media is perilous. I mean, Twitter, for crying out loud, might be the worst thing that ever happened to civil adulthood. The platforms are literally scientifically engineered to use negativity as the starting point for a dopamine feedback loop.
Now add a lockdown to such a colossal breakdown, plus social-distancing, plus face masks, and it’s like we’ve reinvented the cold war, scaling it down to work for interpersonal relationships.
There’s just no genuine way to connect with one another. All we have to go on is the media telling us what’s supposedly going on with our neighbors, but that’s mostly bullshit.
It’s tough to measure precisely, but scientists figure that between 60 to 90% of human communication is non-verbal. This means that the bulk of communication is body language, which includes facial expressions.
They say the eyes have it, but without seeing the face, the signal loss is too much. This is why talking to someone who’s wearing sunglasses is totally normal, but trying to understand them in just a COVID mask is disorienting.
You see, words and speech are inventions of the logical mind, which needs a way of relaying experience to others. It works to a degree, but if you’ve ever been fortunate enough to go for a ride on a heroic dose of magic mushrooms and tried to explain it to someone, you know how inadequate and debilitating language really is.
As an empathic person, I’m finding it very challenging to navigate this whole mask thing. I’m a tough SOB, too, by the way, but I feel lost and confused in this masked world. Kind of like a bumblebee buzzing around town with no antennae, trying to make sense of it all with what I’ve got left, but I can’t even rely on the power of a smile to make my way.
“Empathy is the ability to ‘feel with’ another person, to identity with them and sense what they’re experiencing. It’s sometimes seen as the ability to ‘read’ other people’s emotions, or the ability to imagine what they’re feeling, by ‘putting yourself in their shoes.’ In other words, empathy is seen as a cognitive ability, along the same lines as the ability to imagine future scenarios or to solve problems based on previous experience. But in my view, empathy is more than this. It’s the ability to make a psychic and emotional connection with another person, to actually enter into their mind-space. When we experience real empathy or compassion, our identity actually merges with another person’s. The separateness between you and the other person fades away. Your ‘self-boundary’ melts away, so that in a sense – or to an extent – you become them.” ~Steve Taylor Ph.D
We’re all empathic to a degree (yes, even all you psychopaths out there), but some of us are more in tune with this capacity than others. Empaths are a kind of glue that holds civilization together. Our curiosity in others is the emotional circuitry of this neurotic culture.
“Curiosity expands our empathy when we talk to people outside our usual social circle, encountering lives and worldviews very different from our own. Curiosity is good for us too: Happiness guru Martin Seligman identifies it as a key character strength that can enhance life satisfaction. And it is a useful cure for the chronic loneliness afflicting around one in three Americans… Cultivating curiosity requires more than having a brief chat about the weather. Crucially, it tries to understand the world inside the head of the other person.” ~Roman Krznaric
And we really need empaths around, because empathy serves a balancing force in our society, countering the rampant psychopathy that is only emboldened by the mask and the social distance. Plus, putting on a mask changes your relation not just with the world, but with yourself. You already know this to be true, just think about how much we all love Halloween.
Masks let us masquerade as something or someone we are not. Empathy is associated with authenticity and vulnerability. Psychopaths, however, feel at home behind a mask, because psychopathy hates responsibility. The COVID measures serve to put more and more distance between a person and the consequences of their behavior.
At a time when civil society is breaking down and fracturing along lines of race, class, religion, and nationality, the presence of the empath is greatly needed. As an example of our power, Roman Krznaric, author of Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It, recounts how empathy brought a Ku Klux Klansmen to leave the Klan.
Krznaric writes:
We all have assumptions about others and use collective labels—e.g., “Muslim fundamentalist,” “welfare mom”—that prevent us from appeciating their individuality. Highly empathic people challenge their own preconceptions and prejudices by searching for what they share with people rather than what divides them. An episode from the history of US race relations illustrates how this can happen. Claiborne Paul Ellis was born into a poor white family in Durham, North Carolina, in 1927. Finding it hard to make ends meet working in a garage and believing African Americans were the cause of all his troubles, he followed his father’s footsteps and joined the Ku Klux Klan, eventually rising to the top position of Exalted Cyclops of his local KKK branch. In 1971 he was invited—as a prominent local citizen—to a 10-day community meeting to tackle racial tensions in schools, and was chosen to head a steering committee with Ann Atwater, a black activist he despised. But working with her exploded his prejudices about African Americans. He saw that she shared the same problems of poverty as his own. “I was beginning to look at a black person, shake hands with him, and see him as a human being,” he recalled of his experience on the committee. “It was almost like bein’ born again.” On the final night of the meeting, he stood in front of a thousand people and tore up his Klan membership card. Ellis later became a labor organiser for a union whose membership was 70 percent African American. He and Ann remained friends for the rest of their lives. There may be no better example of the power of empathy to overcome hatred and change our minds.
So, in this brave new normal, as we scramble for safety and conformity in the present moment, it might be wise to consider the long term implications of all the measures we are taking, and also acknowledge the positive impact that true, deep, human communication plays in creating a society worth living in.
And for all you empaths out there struggling to feel your way around this brave new world, I feel you.
About the Author
Dylan Charles is the editor of Waking Times and host of Battered Souls: A Podcast About Transformation, both dedicated to ideas of personal transformation, societal awakening, and planetary renewal. His personal journey is deeply inspired by shamanic plant medicines and the arts of Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Yoga. After seven years of living in Costa Rica, he now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys spending time with family. He has written hundreds of articles, reaching and inspiring millions of people around the world.
Dylan is available for interviews and podcasts and offers his services as a professional life coach to people looking to break free from the patterns and programming that hold them back in life. Contact Dylan at WakingTimes@gmail.com.
This article (Why Empaths Are Struggling in a World of Masked Faces) was originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Dylan Charles and WakingTimes.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio, and this copyright statement.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-12--Guided Galactic Meditation New Earth Harmonic Convergence Oneness Activation

For those interested in the concept of collective global consciousness or the relationship between science , indigenous prophecies , and @ @ @ @ @ ’ work is certainly required reading for the topic .
The first Harmonic Convergence was @ @ @ @ @ 16 , 1987 .
The event was organized by José and Lloydine Argüelles Argüelles and @ @ @ @ @ of the ancient Mayan calendar with the goal of creating greater harmony and coherence within @ @ @ @ @ before the internet , smartphones , and social media the Harmonic Convergence was the first @ @ @ @ @ nature with people gathered across the planet at well-known sites ranging from Stonehenge and Mt @ @ @ @ @ .
The Harmonic Convergence 2020 is rekindling this spirit of shared humanity , global unity @ @ @ @ @ collective action .