Credit: The Brain Maze (Facebook) "Cold showers do more than just wake you up—they can actually change how your brain works. Research from Bournemouth University shows that exposure to cold water increases dopamine levels, the chemical linked to motivation and mood. This boost can sharpen mental focus, helping you concentrate more effectively throughout the day. Regular cold showers also train your body and mind to handle stress better, building psychological resilience over time. It’s a simple habit with surprisingly powerful effects on brain function and emotional strength."

On Pardigm Shifts -- Mystical Leaps

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People that spoke with William Shockley in the 1960s all said the same thing. They said it was like talking to God. Shockley helped invent and comm...

Perhaps the most important thing we bring to another person is the silence in us. Not the sort of silence that is filled with unspoken criticism or hard withdrawal. The sort of silence that is a place of refuge, of rest, of acceptance of someone as they are. We are all hungry for this other silence. It is hard to find. In its presence we can remember something beyond the moment, a strength on which to build a life. Silence is a place of great power and healing. ~ Rachel Naomi Remen [Art: Jeanie Tomanek]

"Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well." - Jack London

“As a child, I felt myself to be alone, and I am still, because I know things and must hint at things which others apparently know nothing of, and for the most part do not want to know. Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself, or from holding certain views which others find inadmissible.”#Innerchild #Jung #loneliness ~ Carl Jung~

Credit: Brigit Anna McNeill (facebook) "October carries a kind of gravity. The hedgerows swell with berries and hips, the air is damp with petrichor, and the sweet musk of decay rises from the forest floor. Darkness lengthens, the soil drinks the rain, and the trees loosen their grip, scattering their leaves to the ground. It is a month that teaches us how beauty and loss belong together. That abundance and decline are not opposites, but companions. That the end of a cycle can be as radiant as its beginning. When we walk into October, we walk into the truth of the wild: that endings are not emptiness, but the womb of what will come." ART Tijana Lukovic

“One of the greatest tragedies in life is to lose your own sense of self and accept the version of you that is expected by everyone else.” K.L. Toth Adrienne Stein - Forest Reverie, 2017.

Credit: Jamie Oliver "Combining bay leaves and cloves creates a powerful natural solution with numerous health benefits. These two ingredients are packed with nutrients and medicinal properties that can support your body in incredible ways. Here’s what happens when you mix them. Health Benefits of Bay Leaves and Cloves Boosts Digestive Health Bay Leaves: Stimulate digestive enzymes, helping break down food and reducing bloating and indigestion. Cloves: Contain eugenol, which soothes the stomach lining and reduces nausea. How It Helps: This mixture can alleviate bloating, improve digestion, and ease discomfort after meals. Strengthens Immunity Bay Leaves: Rich in antioxidants and antibacterial properties that protect against infections. Cloves: Have antiviral and antimicrobial compounds to fight off colds and flu. How It Helps: Regular use can strengthen your immune system, keeping you healthier year-round. Reduces Inflammation and Pain Bay Leaves: Have anti-inflammatory properties that alleviate joint and muscle pain. Cloves: Act as a natural analgesic, providing relief from pain and swelling. How It Helps: This combination is ideal for soothing arthritis pain or sore muscles. Supports Respiratory Health Bay Leaves: Help clear nasal passages and reduce congestion. Cloves: Soothe the throat and relieve coughs due to their antibacterial properties. How It Helps: The mixture works as a natural remedy for colds, coughs, and respiratory discomfort. How to Prepare Bay Leaf and Clove Tea Ingredients: 2–3 bay leaves 4–5 whole cloves 2 cups of water Preparation: Bring the water to a boil. Add the bay leaves and cloves. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm. Optionally, add a teaspoon of honey or a slice of lemon for added flavor and benefits. How to Use It Drink this tea once daily for general health maintenance. Use it 2–3 times a week to address specific issues like digestion, inflammation, or respiratory health. Bay leaves and cloves are a dynamic duo that can improve your overall health naturally. Simple to prepare and packed with benefits, this remedy is a must-try for anyone seeking a natural boost for their body!"

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭! “So, naturally, it’s all part of the conspiracy which we are playing on ourselves. We can’t blame our parents for this, because their parents played it on them, and they bought it. And don’t forget that time goes backwards. You see? You can’t blame this on the past because now, in the present, you are creating the values of the past, and you are buying them all along, you see? So there is no out on this. You see, in a way, psychoanalytically, one is given an out by saying, “Well, the parents didn’t bring up their children properly.” And American people are consumed with guilt about the way they bring up their children. So we must abandon, completely, the notion of blaming the past for any kind of situation we’re in, and reverse our thinking and see that the past always flows back from the present; that now is the creative point of life. And so, you see, it’s like the idea of forgiving somebody. You change the meaning of the past by doing that. It’s like, also, when you watch the flow of music: the melody, as it is expressed, is changed by notes that come later. Just as the meaning of a sentence—especially, say, take German or Latin, where there’s the convention of placing a verb at the end of a sentence. You wait, in other words, till later to find out what the sentence means. According to our way of feeling it. So it is also, in our language, if I say, “I love you,” you don’t know when I said “I” what ‘I’ is doing. I could say, “I hate you.” So we don’t know until later. So, in other words, the word ‘love’ or the word ‘hate’ changes the function of the word ‘I.’ And then I was going to say, “I love flowers. No, but I love you.” You see? And so the word later changes the meaning of those that go before. The present is always changing the past.” — Alan Watts, 'THE INEVITABLE ECSTASY (PART 2) OUT OF YOUR MIND 6,' at 00:10:15 𝐴𝑟𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡: 𝑊𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑈𝑝 𝑎𝑝𝑝 #AlanWatts

Credit: Fact 27 (Facebook) In the misty mountain villages of Peru, an ancient natural solution is being revived with modern purpose — fog-trap fences made from cactus webbing. These vertical structures are crafted using the fibrous mesh of native cactus plants, stretched across wooden frames and strategically placed along wind corridors where fog is most dense. As the clouds roll in, microscopic water droplets adhere to the cactus fibers, condensing and trickling down into collection troughs. Each fence can harvest up to 200 liters of water a day, providing a sustainable, off-grid water source for remote communities where rainfall is rare and infrastructure is minimal. The design mimics how cactus plants naturally survive in arid climates, using surface texture to pull moisture from thin air. The trapped water is then filtered and stored in communal tanks, supplying clean water for drinking, cooking, and crop irrigation. These fog fences require no electricity or moving parts, making them both eco-friendly and low-maintenance. They’re particularly vital in high-altitude Andean villages where women and children often walk hours daily to fetch water. By reducing this burden, fog-catching fences empower communities and restore time for education and work. Cactus webbing is not only sustainable but also biodegradable, making the system harmoniously integrated with its environment. Peru’s fog-trap technology is a powerful blend of indigenous knowledge and biomimicry, proving that sometimes the best innovations come from observing nature itself. #FogHarvesting #WaterFromAir #PeruInnovation #fblifestyle See less