by Kalee Brown, Collective Evolution

When you grow up with so much privilege, and are surrounded by people within the same or similar social class as you, it can be easy to take things for granted. We get so stressed out and consumed by our daily lives that we often forget to express gratitude for the little things in life. We take so much for granted, especially the smaller things that create the foundations of our lives: the food on our tables, the beds we sleep in, the people we surround ourselves with, and the list goes on. It’s ironic that many of us even refer to these things as “small,” because they could literally change someone’s entire world.

Can you imagine not living in a home, never experiencing the comfort of your own bed, or being stripped of enjoying your own living space? Well, the sad reality is that over a billion people lack adequate housing. While we’re deciding whether or not to lay down carpet or hardwood on our floors, millions of people are struggling without a place to call home. This sobering fact can really put things into perspective.

by Katleen Brown, Collective Evolution

If you think that you are far too young to worry about keeping your brain healthy and happy, then you are wrong. It is never too early to start taking better care of your whole body in general, and if you think that you will have to invest in expensive products or treatments to keep your brain healthy, then you are wrong again. Keeping your brain healthy comprises a series of small yet efficient lifestyle changes. It is a process that requires commitment, patience, love, and support. And we are here to help you. You will not be alone at any step of the way. We are offering seven simple steps for a healthy brain, and now it is up to you to decide if you are willing to follow them and make your brain happy or not. And trust us – your brain deserves this.

by Arjun Walia, Collective Evolution

Paul Hellyer,  Canada’s former Minister of Defence, has been creating awareness about the fact that we are not alone, and that an extraterrestrial presence has been identified by the nations of this world. For those who are still unaware that there is actually, using the worlds of ex-astronaut and Princeton Physics professor Dr. Brian O’leary, “abundant evidence that we are being visited,” it would be easy to label Hellyer as “crazy.” But for anybody reading this, just know that there are hundreds of high ranking people from within the military, politics, academia and more who are now doing the same as Hellyer. He is not alone, but in the company of many who have and do roam the highest levels of government and defence. You can check out the Disclosure Project to learn more about that.

“There is a serious possibility that we are being visited and have been visited for many years by people from outer space, from other civilizations. This should be the subject of rigorous scientific investigation and not the subject of ‘rubbishing’ by tabloid newspapers.”

by Christine Horner, Collective Evolution

“Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness

In between work, family, and social media, we take few precious moments to reflect upon our lives. Perhaps you purposely avoid looking at your life, because if you’re totally honest,  it can be brutal.

Notice the tsunami of judgmental thoughts that overwhelm your mind, causing stress and anxiety.

Unsurprisingly, a lot of worries are society’s programming as a byproduct of our modern world. Greater still is the personal dissatisfaction that arises out of internal turmoil driven by confusion.

Are you feeling confused?

by Alexa Erickson, Collective Evolution

Are you religious? Spiritual? Purely scientific? These are the types of questions that arise amongst people trying to find connections, or simply learn more about another. And if someone were to say, “I’m Buddhist,” it may likely fall outside of the realm of anticipated answers.

There’s a big questioning surrounding Buddhism: Is it a religion, or is it a philosophy?

But answering that question isn’t so easy, because Buddhism doesn’t fit neatly into just one category. In fact, when Buddha was asked what he was teaching, he responded by saying that he teaches “the way things are.” He advised that people should not believe his teachings merely out of faith, but should digest his words and, through careful examination, determine for themselves if and how they fit into their own lives.