Stop Trying to Feel Better Tonight
Some nights aren’t meant to be fixed. Gloria Travers delivers a powerful modern folk performance about acceptance, emotional rest, and…
Social Consciousness
Shifting Social Norms Around Meat Consumption
Cultural shifts in meat consumption are underway as society begins to challenge the long-standing norms surrounding animal products in meals. This article explores how social norms can evolve...
Now That The Feds Are Malingering Can States Help Save the Planet?
What if America’s climate future isn’t shaped by Washington, but by Sacramento, Albany, and Raleigh? As gridlock grips the federal government, a new study suggests that state-led climate policies...
Why Changing the World Starts with Knowing Your Neighbors
What if changing the world started with getting to know your neighbors? Cultural creatives are proving it's not just possible—it’s already happening.
How Free Apps Quietly Sell You Out to the Highest Bidder
That free weather app may be forecasting more than rain—it's tracking your every move. Here's how your data is being used, sold, and surveilled.
How Republicans Fueled a Border Crisis For Profit
When Trump threatened to end birthright citizenship, it wasn’t just a headline-grabber—it was a flare shot over the bow of a sinking ship. We’re not watching immigration policy evolve; we’re...
Why Everything Seems To Be Breaking at Once
All things tend toward excess. All things must recalibrate. Excess and recalibration are the universal rhythm of existence. From atoms to empires, from stars to souls, the pattern is the same:...
Finding Balance in Inner and Outer Service
The article emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of balancing inner and outer work to serve the greater good. It advocates for sacred activism, combining spiritual...
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Turn My Electric Blanket Up To Nine
A raw, emotional song about burnout, escape, and finding comfort when the world feels too heavy. Gloria Travers and The North Street Band…
Transforming Crises into Opportunities for Growth
Crises, while often painful and challenging, can serve as catalysts for personal growth and transformation. By recognizing the potential…
The Role of Subjective Memory in Decision Making
Recent research reveals that people often rely on subjective memories—how vivid they feel—more than on the actual accuracy of those…
Transforming Sorrow Through Compassion Meditation
The world is rife with suffering, from wars to personal trauma. Engaging in the Love on Every Breath meditation can help transform this…
The Terminal Market Peak: Why This Economic Transition Really Could Be Different
Most market analysts are asking the wrong question. They're debating whether we're in a bubble, scanning charts for the next 10%…
Applying Negentropy to Daily Life for Better Systems
Negentropy, the opposite of entropy, can help improve daily decision-making and social systems by minimizing energy loss. By identifying…
Advice from a Future Self for Current Challenges
This article explores how to gain perspective on current challenges by imagining advice from a future version of oneself. It offers unique…
If values and morals are to be taught in public schools, what should be taught? Are there universals that are worthy of teaching to all children in our multifaceted, democratic society? There has been considerable debate about which moral values...
