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How I Stopped Absorbing Other People’s Energy and Emotions

“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin I used to think something was wrong with me. I cried at the wrong moments. I felt anxious before a phone call, only to find out the other person […]

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From Injury to Insight: A New Kind of Yoga Practice

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen For years, yoga was my safe space—the place where I felt strong, grounded, and whole. My practice wasn’t just physical; it was my […]

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How I Learned to Be Present—One Sound at a Time

“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” ~Miles Davis When I first read that quote, it hit me right in the chest. Not because it sounded profound—but because it was something I had been slowly, painfully learning over the course of a very quiet, very long year. Time used to feel like a […]

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How My Mother’s Alcoholism Shaped Me and How I’m Healing Now

“The journey of the perfect daughter is not about perfection; it’s about finding the courage to be imperfect, to be human.” ~Robert Ackerman, Perfect Daughters Growing up in a home shadowed by addiction is like living in a house with no foundation. The ground beneath you is unstable, the walls feel fragile, and the roof […]

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What Happened When I Stopped Saying Yes to Everything

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” ~Brené Brown  I used to believe that if someone was in need and I had the ability to help, it was my duty to step in. Whether it was managing caregiving responsibilities for family, fielding crisis calls from […]

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The Trauma in Our Tissues and How I’m Setting Myself Free

“I feel like I can see with my whole body,” I said to my peer after our last session exchange. As part of my ongoing growth and development as a practitioner, I regularly participate in somatic therapy exchanges with a small group of peers. On completion of our last session, I found myself sitting with […]

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More Energy, Less Regret: Your Guide to a Sober Summer

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” ~Theodore Roosevelt We are used to people talking about Dry January or Sober October but rarely a Sober Summer. That doesn’t seem to be a thing—but what if it was? What if it could be your reality this year? I knew I wanted my relationship with alcohol to […]

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How to Coexist with Fear (and Spiders)

“If you are willing to look at another person’s behavior toward you as a reflection of their relationship with themselves rather than a statement about your value as a person, then you will, over time, cease to react at all.” ~Yogi Bhajan Several years ago, I hiked into the remote forestlands of Bukidnon, a mountainous […]

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Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future

At Green Prophet, where we’re constantly exploring the beautiful dance of ecology, culture, and innovation in the Middle East and beyond, we spoke to Sandor Katz about the ancient roots and modern relevance of fermentation—especially in water-scarce regions like ours. The post Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future appeared first on […]

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Life-Cycle Thinking Under Fire: Industrial Ecology Mission Amid Geopolitical Conflict

the relationship between the natural environment and industrial processes to promote sustainable development. The aim of this idea is to minimize environmental impacts and promote efficiency by integrating production and consumption development. The post Life-Cycle Thinking Under Fire: Industrial Ecology Mission Amid Geopolitical Conflict appeared first on Green Prophet. Most life sciences investors follow predictable […]

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Werner Lanthaler Reveals Why Wlanholding Avoids Traditional VC Models

Most life sciences investors follow predictable patterns: raise funds from limited partners, deploy capital across portfolio companies within defined timeframes, and exit investments to generate returns for fund investors. Werner Lanthaler has deliberately constructed Wlanholding GmbH to operate outside these conventional frameworks, creating what amounts to an alternative approach to biotechnology investment. The post Werner […]

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Rebuilding a life, one hand at a time: a medical first at Penn Medicine

Indeed, donor compatibility for hands is complex: beyond blood type, doctors must match skin tone, gender, muscle size, and age. “It’s the most human gesture I’ve ever witnessed—that someone would help me beyond their own life,” Krizanac said. “How can you ever find the words for that kind of gratitude?” The post Rebuilding a life, […]

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Whale watching tours find whales talking to people with strange bubble rings

A new study suggests that humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) might be trying to communicate with humans –- or aliens? –– through a behavior that’s both beautiful and baffling: perfectly circular bubble rings, deliberately blown near boats and swimmers. The finding comes from researchers at WhaleSETI, a project inspired by the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), […]

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Mars found a way to store carbon. Can we?

What we can learn from Mars about climate change Mars, the dusty red planet that once held our wildest dreams of alien life, is revealing its past—and perhaps a glimpse of Earth’s future. Today it’s a frozen desert, with no breathable atmosphere and no surface water in sight. But new findings from NASA’s Curiosity Rover […]

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Arab agricultural land is on the brink

Across the Arab world, croplands face a perfect storm of stressors. Excessive fertilizers and pesticides erode soil ecology. Poor drainage and over-irrigation drive salinization, leaving fields crusted with salt. Rising temperatures, dwindling groundwater, and more frequent sand-and-dust storms—all amplified by climate change—compound the crisis. The post Arab agricultural land is on the brink appeared first […]

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Would You Live In These 10 Regions of California?

California has always been known for big dreams and bold lifestyles. From sunny beaches to scenic mountains, buzzing cities to peaceful suburbs, every corner of the state offers something a little different and a lot to love. The post Would You Live In These 10 Regions of California? appeared first on Green Prophet. A Binishell […]

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Costa Rica in Central America has blood on its wires

In Costa Rica, a country globally celebrated for its lush biodiversity and eco-tourism, a darker reality lurks in the canopy: the quiet, gruesome deaths of thousands of wild animals by electrocution. Sloths, howler monkeys, anteaters—icons of the rainforest and the tourism industry alike—are being burned alive on uninsulated power lines. The post Costa Rica in […]

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WordPress 5.3 and Large Image Uploads

WordPress version 5.3 released last week. In this release, there are changes in the way WordPress handles very large image uploads. The post WordPress 5.3 and Large Image Uploads appeared first on HighEdWebTech. This year has been much different than we all expected. Obviously. Sorry for the hyperbole, but it’s true, especially when it comes […]

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Backup Series: Why, How, and Where to Store Your WordPress Backups

If backing up your website isn’t a key part of your strategy, it should be. You can’t afford for your site to be down if something happens. With regular backups, you can mitigate those issues. The post Backup Series: Why, How, and Where to Store Your WordPress Backups appeared first on HighEdWebTech. If you’re like […]

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The Future of Local SEO in the Age of AI with David Hunter

The Future of Local SEO in the Age of AI with David Hunter written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Episode Summary In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews David Hunter, CEO of Local Falcon and Epic Web Studios, to explore the […]

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