As the political climate has become more desperate over the past few years, and social media has become a powerful force in all of our lives, it’s no wonder many people are left feeling confused, empty, disconnected, and lost. To avoid these feelings, we often turn to reckless or careless behavio or just plain old denial. Unfortunately, none of these strategies is effective, and we are left feeling just as bad, or worse, about the whole situation.

Blackberries are a member of the family Rosaceae, also known as the Rose family of the genus Rubus L. or blackberry P which contains 244 species. The plant is native to five of the seven continents, which excludes Antarctica and Australia, and is considered the most widespread food crop.

Wellness Wednesday Week 109: Half Camel Pose/ Ardha Ustrasana

Benefits:

Opens chest.

Stretches tops of thighs.

Improves backbend.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start in Camel Pose, then lift one foot.

Gently press foot into body.

Knees are hip width apart.

Foot that is resting on ground is gently pressing into ground.

Air pollution, water pollution, and even noise pollution get a significant share of environmental news coverage, and rightly so: research indicates that everything from allergies and stress to cancer and, of course, global warming, could be mitigated by decreasing the pollutants&nb

When I was 16, I started going to a small Buddhist temple in the city I was raised in. Across the street from the city bus stop that I was deposited at around 3:30 every week day, this small zen center had guided practice for about an hour and a half. I was young and only attended temple occasionally, but my interest in meditation was piqued. A book by thich nhat hanh taught me basic technique and practice. And then I forgot. I never finished that book and I stopped going to temple altogether.

If you live in an apartment (like me), you know the woes of wanting a garden but not having enough space for one. Thankfully, you can successfully grow an indoor container garden if you have even just one windowsill that gets enough light. Come summer, all my windowsills are bursting with life, and trust me when I say it's the best feeling ever. I recommend growing plants from seed, then transferring them over to a pot on your windowsill. Here are three easy plants to start growing now for a beautiful indoor garden.

I hear the word “enlightenment” thrown around a lot. It has traction that has launched a very lucrative t-shirt and trinket industry. I recently found myself wondering, “That’s nice, but what does enlightenment actually MEAN?” When I looked up the definition, I saw that several explanations were listed…Some feel it is attaining an awareness of God consciousness. Some feel that it is transcending duality and living in a perpetual state of bliss.

Something Different, Unique and Revolutionary is Coming!

New Moon- 24°36′ Taurus – Tuesday May 15, 2018

A New Moon represents a fresh start where we can set our intentions for the goals we want to accomplish for the month. The planets offer additional energies to use to help us along the way and open our awareness of the possibilities we can create.

With so many options available in the market, why are we asking you to whip up your own sunscreens? To keep those dicey, harmful chemicals away from your skin—and the environment!