The following article is from the Good News Network  Seeds may come alive to the soothing sound of rainfall, sensing the drops while they are still beneath the surface, suggests a new study.  A series of experiments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrated that rice seeds sprouted faster to the sound of rainfall. The sound of falling droplets effectively shook the seeds out of a dormant state, stimulating them to germinate at a faster rate compared with see

The words we say often outline the patterns of a life. Do we choose the words of love or strife. The actions we make create the perception of either mountains or molehills. When you really choose life, your spirit gets the chills. The leader within is always ready to level up. Never making excuses, never giving up. Our reality is both individual and collective. To witness the truth of both is the main objective. “Turn off, tune in”, has been said again and again. Seems it is

Many spiritual teachings around the world speak of our duty as a society to hold one another accountable for our actions. But what happens when we fail to act? In the Bible, Christianity teaches through Jesus Christ that we are responsible for both our actions and our failures to act. In Buddhism and Hinduism, karma is looked at through individual accountability as well as the collective consequences, when we allow harm to continue to occur right in front of our eyes. Each of

Lawson Cypress is a Wild-Harvested branchlet essence from Canada that grows along a narrow strip of the Oregano-California coast. She was first discovered in the US near Port Orford, Oregon, and introduced and cultivated in 1854. She is known to be one of the tallest of all of the Cypress Trees. Lawson Cypress addresses lung issues, congestion, breathing problems, sinus', TB, and coughs. She helps to purify the blood and supports circulation, pleurisy, blood pressure, and vas

The seventeenth week of the year is ruled by the planetary influence of Saturn, and the The Star archetype. Saturn is the great stabilizer and teacher. Through karmic lessons, she shows up to hold us accountable for our actions, words, and thoughts. Saturn restores order where it has been lost. This is an excellent time to organize our spaces, create more structure, and slow down. Deeper understanding unfolds when reason is restored. Saturn helps us to accept responsibility,

The Scorpio Full Moon arrives as a mirror, To shine the Light and make things clearer. Revealing the shadows of what is hidden, Control, abuses, and taboos that are forbidden. Illuminating what can no longer be concealed, Offering awareness when Truths are revealed. Scorpio transforms through confrontation, In order to activate profound transformation. As darkness reveals itself under the moon, The Light asks each one of us to attune. Those willing to act against evil behavio

The following article is from the Good News Network  Rescuers in Australia were able to save a humpback whale after becoming stranded on a sandbar during its migration.  The 10-ton marine giant was freed and guided back into the ocean off Forster, New South Wales, after becoming trapped in shallow waters in a n urgent and complex rescue operation. Humpback whales typically migrate along Australia’s east coast between June and November, traveling from Antarctica to the Great

The thing about love is, is that even if you think you are not loved, the truth is you are! Love is always present and always ready for an open recipient. Being open to love and all of its possibilities is the reason we are here. Sometimes love can be scary. Sometimes love is exciting. No matter what, love brings change, love brings truth, and love is hope. So, if your life is missing or lacking love, I urge all to be hopeful for love. Ask yourself what else is real besides l

The Earth is our home, our shelter, our source of food and water, and the vessel that supplies the air that we breathe. This planet is everything to us, and it was here long before the first person was incarnated. Before humans, the Earth evolved through various cycles and systems. It has never been a "perfect" place, as billions of years has proven the Earth to be ever-changing and evolving. Through the biology, chemistry, and physics of the planet, it has shifted greatly ov

Black Spruce is a North American conifer tree from Canada. She thrives in swamps and bogs that have cool and damp conditions. Black Spruce Trees rely on controlled burns to aid seed dispersal, as they open very quickly when there is a fire present. Indigenous cultures have used the sap, pulp, and twigs as medicine and food. She is rich in minerals and vitamins to help treat and prevent scurvy. Black Spruce is wonderful for the common cold, flu, and respiratory problems. She h

The sixteenth week of the year is ruled by the planetary influence of Neptune, and the The Tower archetype. Neptune is the planet of spiritual growth, intuition, higher consciousness, and our personal process of self-revelation. It takes us deep into oceans of who we really are and how we use our willpower to manifest our reality. To master our lives, we must master our thoughts, which are controlled by the breath. Neptune takes us to the top of our personal Tree of Life in o

The Earth has existed for billions of years, Long before humans became profiteers. The laws, cycles, and flow of nature, Have helped sunny deserts and icy glaciers. All living beings part of the circle of life, From swimmers to walkers to birds taking flight. A system designed to cleanse and renew, From birth to death to then starting anew. Calm nights and great storms that weather, Working through different challenges together. As stewards of the land, air, and sea, We are d

The following article is from the Good News Network  An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass National Forest’s old growth timber stands.  As the nation’s largest national forest, and the world’s largest temperate rainforest, Tongass acts as a superb stronghold for many species, such as the bald eagle, sperm whale, Steller’s sea lion, Chinook salmon, brown bear, mountain goat, and the Endangered H

We all laughed before we could talk. We crawled before we could even walk. When lessons come the pathway appears. When we love with our hearts there are no more fears. When you least expect it, goodness is shared. In a complex world, we need more who care. Care enough about the poor, tired or weak. Care enough to stand tall and to speak. Speak truth to the compromised in power. Speak truth until the final hour. Hours tick by and soon 30 years are gone. Remember your vision f

The New Moon arrives at the most perfect time for an energetic reset. This lunar cycle arrives at this time of the month to help us manifest something new, or bring in new ideas that support our goals and overall mission or purpose. On a Venus week, the New Moon is guided by the intention of creating harmony, flow, and a creative spark that can ignite transformation. This New Moon happens to arrive in the astrological sign of Aries. Aries is ruled by Mars, and the spark of en

Bulgarian Lavender is a wild-harvested flower essence from Bulgaria that comes from an evergreen, woody shrub with beautifully scented violet-blue flowers. Since the 70's/80's, Bulgaria has been the largest producer of Lavender in the world. The Latin word Lavendula comes from the word "levare", which means "to wash". Lavender has been used for thousands of years to help clean wounds, repel bugs, heal burns, and flavor foods. Bulgarian Lavender is anti-viral, anti-coagulant,

The fifteenth week of the year is ruled by the planetary influence of Venus, and the The Devil archetype. Venus is the planet of harmony, romance, play, the arts, and luxury. When Venus enters the room, our senses awaken and the scents, colors, textures, shapes, and energies of everything in the space come alive. It is a feeling planet that helps us connect to the heart and the power of Love. Venus rules over nature, the flowers, and Divine grace. When Venus is in the mix, we

The shadows draw in behaviors we cannot see, Until the Light comes in and spills the tea. The fears that change the way we live, The attachments that shift how we give. Walls that have been built to offer protection, Sources of identity that we have questioned. Ways that we have given away our freedom, Not having things in life when we need 'em. The Light of Truth exposing each illusion, Offering clarity in areas of confusion. Liberating the mind of all limitations, Releasing

The following article is from the Good News Network  A Hungarian firm is adding shredded, hard-to-recycle waste into a light concrete mixture for use in paving roads, building houses, and insulating structures.  The firm based in Budapest, called Makropa, utilizes many unrecyclable waste streams that would otherwise be destined for landfills or the incinerator. It says it can entrap between 3,000 and 4,000 tons of trash per kilometer of road. Makropa’s (WLC) Waste Light Co

In life they say you are given two gifts, the gift of breath, and the gift of spiritual wisdom. Well, I agree, and I add one to make three gifts. The third gift is to meet a true friend. Think about it, a true friend is always there for you, even if it means telling you that you are making a mistake. A true friend is someone who you may have beat up when you were kids one moment, and the next you were laughing together. A true friend is a gift. Ask yourself who you have known