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A full moon occurs when the sun and the moon are opposite to one another from earth’s perspective. This gives us the opportunity to receive the moon’s full reflection of light, energy, and beauty.

During the full moon of March 12, 2017, the sun shines its light through the energy of Pisces onto the moon, who in turn reflects her light under the influence of Virgo. We, on Earth, receive the energies of both the Sun in Pisces and the Moon in Virgo.

Last fall, at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Austria, more than 500 wellness experts from 46 countries gathered to discuss the direction of wellness programming in 2017 and beyond. From that, GWS researchers put together a 50-page report that highlights these seven wellness trends expected to take off this year.

It can be deflating to get ready for work feeling like nothing can stop us from a productive day and then Bam! You’re stuck in traffic on your usual morning commute. Unfortunately, it is a routine part of almost any job, unless of course you work at home or within walking distance. For the rest of us, here are some tips to make that daily commute just a little bit easier.

Many people take water for granted: Either they waste it or they simply don't appreciate it.  But here's the thing most people forget: There's only so much water on this earth, and we can't make any more of it. Sure, there's a lot of water on earth, but did you know that 96.5 percent of it is too salty for human consumption? Not to mention two thirds of the remainder (freshwater) is locked in polar ice, permanent snow, and glaciers.

Young people are mobilizing to create healthier environmental futures. A packed conference held this February in San Francisco brought together hundreds of middle- and high-school students from nine Bay Area counties to discuss the climate change crisis. A large focus was on creating real transportation choices that minimize air pollution and promote strong families and communities. Young people discussed safe ways to bicycle, carpool, and take public transit.

At basmati.com, we’re all about supporting our local community and eating fresh, seasonal, local produce. So, naturally, we’re all about Community Supported Agriculture – and here’s why we think you should be, too:

I asked a friend the other day how he maintains hope and faith when the whole world seems to have gone mad, and he told me he views life as a drama – there will be happy parts and sad parts and scary parts. He doesn’t expect life to be a smooth ride where nothing happens.

He also told me a particular scene that we find distasteful at the time could be pivotal to the story – in hindsight we may find certain actions were crucial.

Laundry can sometimes seem never ending. (Right, parents??) And yet, it is such a necessary process in our busy lives. Laundry machines make life so much easier; you throw the laundry in the washer, and it goes. It sings to you when it’s finished, and you switch the load to the dryer. Piece of cake.

But there’s another option.

I know it’s cliché, but the phrase “there are starving children in ____” is repeated over and over with good intentions. There are starving children everywhere, but your momma was just trying to help teach you a lesson about being grateful for what you have. It’s impossible for some kids to appreciate food security simply because they have not experienced it; not everyone always has food waiting for them on a dinner plate like many of us do.