Spirituality/Purpose

Having a sense of purpose in your life is linked to many positive mental and physical health outcomes, such as a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, better sleep, and decreased stress. Purpose also helps you feel more connected to and invested in the things that you do throughout the day, which can have a positive impact on your mental health. Purpose doesn’t have to be something grandiose; it can be something as simple as making your daily activities more meaningful. Purpose can be something as simple as cooking a meal for someone who can’t do it themselves, or cleaning your house or office with a systematic and methodical approach, making each task a small piece of art. Purpose can also be something that is a bit grander, like engaging in activism to help others, volunteering, or pursuing passions and hobbies.

California’s Largest Land Back Deal Returns Land to Yurok Tribe
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California’s Largest Land Back Deal Returns Land to Yurok Tribe

What does it mean to lose the land that raised you only to reclaim it generations later, scarred but still sacred? Along the misty banks of Northern California’s Klamath River, a powerful shift has taken place. More than 120 years after colonial expansion stole their homeland, the Yurok Tribe has won back over 47,000 acres…

The Mind of Matter: New Theory Says Even Atoms Could Be Conscious
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The Mind of Matter: New Theory Says Even Atoms Could Be Conscious

Imagine discovering that your morning coffee cup, the houseplant on your windowsill, and even the atoms in your smartphone possess some form of consciousness. While this might sound like science fiction, a growing number of serious scientists and philosophers are investigating whether awareness extends far beyond human brains into the very fabric of reality itself….

The Human Body Glows: New Study Reveals Our Light Disappears at Death
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The Human Body Glows: New Study Reveals Our Light Disappears at Death

People often say someone is “glowing with health,” but science reveals this isn’t just a figure of speech. Researchers at the University of Calgary have demonstrated that all living things, including humans, emit an invisible form of light known as biophotons, which are released upon death. Published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, this…

The Third State: A Hidden State Between Life and Death Could Reveal Cellular Consciousness
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The Third State: A Hidden State Between Life and Death Could Reveal Cellular Consciousness

New research is turning a long-held biological assumption on its head: that once an organism dies, its cells die too. But under the right conditions, some cells don’t just survive. They reorganize, take on new roles, and even form entirely new living structures. Scientists are calling this phenomenon a “third state” between life and death….

Spirituality: A New Dimension in Health and Recovery
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Spirituality: A New Dimension in Health and Recovery

What if the secret to better health wasn’t found in a pill or a procedure, but in something deeper—something intangible yet profoundly powerful? For centuries, humans have sought meaning and connection to navigate life’s challenges, but could this timeless pursuit hold the key to unlocking greater longevity, resilience, and healing? As modern medicine advances, a…

Why Best Friends Turn Into Strangers and How to Foster Lasting Friendships
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Why Best Friends Turn Into Strangers and How to Foster Lasting Friendships

Friendship is a tapestry woven with the threads of shared experiences, secrets, laughter, and support. Best friends, in particular, are like mirrors reflecting our past, anchors in our present, and compasses guiding us toward our future. They witness our life’s journey, standing by us through triumphs and tribulations.  Yet, in a paradox that baffles many,…

Top Back-To-School Health Risks & How To Avoid Them
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Top Back-To-School Health Risks & How To Avoid Them

A Personal Note: Summer vacation has again come to a close, and back-to-school is season is upon us. This season of change looks different for each family. In our household, we have younger children getting back in the habit of earlier bedtimes, as well as a high schooler preparing to drive herself to school on…

The Secret to Happiness, According to This Harvard Professor: A Reverse Bucket List
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The Secret to Happiness, According to This Harvard Professor: A Reverse Bucket List

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, recently wrote an article reflecting on the nature of happiness. It’s hard, he says, for people to stay happy. Biologically, we are programmed to be in competition with each other, since the people who are doing best are (theoretically) the ones to pass on their dreams. Psychologists Phillip Brickman and…

Here Is Where Spirituality Lives in the Brain
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Here Is Where Spirituality Lives in the Brain

What happens in the brain during a spiritual experience? New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows that humans do indeed have a spiritual region in the brain. The study showed that spirituality resides in the periaqueductal grey (known as PAG). This centralized location is also where the brain conditions fear, altruistic behaviors, and unconditional…