We are much more than we realize. There are communities of living organisms that make up your body. A basic understanding of the Human Microbiome can change the way you think about yourself. It will expand your concept of self Read more…
Long before we had modern neuroscience, artists were creating works to inspire people and shape culture. Today complex brain imaging scans show us just how art changes the physiology of our brains. The mere act of observing something beautiful stimulates pleasure Read more…
We are surrounded by beauty on this planet but there is a lot of darkness happening within humanity. The ancient Sanskrit teachings understood that civilization goes through distinct cycles of creation and destruction. The Kali Yuga is known as the Read more…
There’s a reason that advertisers, politicians and news outlets bombard us with fear and anxiety. It works! The easiest way to manipulate us is through hacking our reptilian brain. We call it our reptilian brain because it is mostly associated Read more…
According to Stanislav Grof you are probably more effected by your birth experience than you realize. A seed contains the blueprint for the life of a plant and your birth story leaves an imprint for life. Grof is a leading researcher in the Read more…
Have you ever met someone who felt strangely familiar the first time you saw them? How about an unexplained fear or deja-vu when visiting a new place? Reincarnation is an idea that has existed around the world forever yet many Read more…
Ancient mystics understood this potent way to alter consciousness and connect with the divine. These patterns were carved into temples going back 4,000 years. Gazing at Visionary Art that incorporates sacred geometry will orient your mind with symmetry and balance. Sacred Read more…
The psychological benefits of choosing love in the face of fear are profound. Especially so during times of darkness and division. When practiced in our personal lives it can also ripple outward and transform the community of people around us. Read more…
Invasion, displacement, and genocide have been with humanity forever. The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of Native Americans. Yet displaced Syrian or African refugees in Europe, or Mexican immigrants at the US border are not too different. The Read more…
We call them concrete jungles, but they don’t need to be. Dense population along with easy access to goods and services make cities desirable places to live. City-dwellers have the potential to consume less energy since they can ride bikes, walk Read more…