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Are We In The Midst Of A Great Awakening?

We are living through the most exciting times in human history. Breakthroughs in every area of science are opening our minds to the beauty and mystery of the material world. At the same time technology is giving us the power to make many of our dreams come true.

But what makes these times even more exciting is that we stand on the threshold of the greatest changes in human consciousness ever. Whether it is our relationships with our loved ones, our attitude to money, the ever-increasing pace of life, or the environmental crisis, everything is pushing us to wake up to our full mental potential. We are being called to rediscover for ourselves the profound truths of which the great saints and teachers have spoken for thousands of years.

At their core, they all have been urging us to become wiser, more compassionate, more psychologically healthy human beings. To let go of our attachments to having things be a certain way, to be less materialistic, less egocentric, less greedy and hungry for power or status. And through this shift in consciousness to find peace in the moment — the inner peace we have been yearning for all along, but fruitlessly seeking in the world around.

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U.S. Approves First Ever Genetically Modified Salmon Safe For Human Consumption

19 countries in Europe just banned the growing of Genetically modified crops in their countries, and dozens upon dozens of other countries have done the same. Across the pond, however, it’s a different story, one in which the United States government continues to make its best efforts to stop the labelling of their genetically modified products, and push out more GM food despite the health and environmental concerns cited by various countries and their scientists. The latest GM product that’s been deemed fit for human consumption in the US is salmon.

That’s right, genetically engineered Atlantic salmon will now be farmed for human consumption. It’s the first ever approval for an animal that has had its DNA scientifically modified.

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Another Powerful Jim Carrey Message To Humanity That Could Change Your Life Forever

“My soul is not contained within the limits of my body, my body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul. I’ve often said that I wish people could realize all their dreams and wealth and fame so that they can see that it’s not where you’re gonna find your sense of completion. I can tell you from experience the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is, because everything you gain in life will rot, and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.”

The above quote comes from a speech given by Jim Carey that has been making its way around the internet for about a year now. You can listen to it here if you haven’t seen it yet. It’s quite the inspirational speech, and it has already touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Collective-Evolution is a big supporter of celebrities who use their fame to beam out positive and uplifting messages to the world and create awareness about issues that the mainstream media refuses to cover. Often, these celebrities are used as corporate billboards, and they are not happy. This was recently expressed by Lady Gaga; we covered that story and you can read/watch it hereRussell Brand has also been very outspoken over the past few years, and hopefully he and others are encouraging more people to do the same.

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Watch Scientists Observe A Planet Forming For The First Time In Human History

For the first time ever, scientists have been able to observe a planet in its beginning stages of formation. They’ve been able to capture images of dust and gas particles accumulating together which are forming another planet in another galaxy.

“This is the first time that we’ve imaged a planet that we can say is still forming.” – Stephanie Sallum, an astronomer with the University of Arizona and co-author of the study (source)

Kate Follett, a researcher from Stanford University and Sallum’s co-author, said that “no one has successfully and unambiguously detected a forming planet before. There have always been alternative explanations, but in this case we’ve taken a direct picture, and it’s hard to dispute that.” (source)

It’s quite amazing that we can take a picture of a forming planet. This one is known as LkCa15 and it is 450-light years away. Here it is:

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4 Video Clips That Will Completely Change The Way You Look At The World

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone – if possible – Jew, Gentile – black man – white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness – not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost….

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Loving The Skin You’re In – Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Body Image

If you’ve ever glanced at magazine covers, watched entertainment programs, or even browsed the Internet recently, you’ve probably noticed that being thin is prized above all other body types. Media tells us that being skinny is the key to achieving all your goals and making your dreams come true, from landing that perfect job, to snagging your ideal romantic partner, to looking your best in the most stylish clothes. It’s a destructive cycle of illusion which can easily break down those who don’t fit into the impossibly skinny box. What happens when pop culture leads you to believe that you need to be thin in order to have everything you want, yet your body shape stubbornly refuses to conform to this ideal?

For some, being able to stay positive and have a good body image is a near impossible task – yet it can go a long way towards boosting self-esteem and helping one feel good about the body they’ve got, even if it’s not model-perfect (due to Photoshop and other photo altering techniques, most models aren’t even “model perfect”). Let’s examine why you need to start appreciating your body and outline some actionable ways you can go about achieving a better body image.

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Raw Milk Farm Continues To Provide Goods Despite Government Threats

It has been a 21 year feud with the government for raw milk farmer Michael Schmidt, and over the past 9 years or so, for the Glencolton Farm shareholders as well. The farm, which produces a everything from vegetables to meats and dairy, is being harassed by government officials with threats, surveillance, raids, and outright intimidation. You can read more here.

It is illegal to sell raw milk in Canada, but if you own a cow you are able to drink its milk. So that’s what the members of Glencolton farm share did, taking advantage of this legal technicality by electing to each own a piece of a cow. By doing so, they could all legally enjoy raw milk. This loophole was discovered by the government, however, and quickly eradicated.

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Unite Humanity: Anonymous Takes Down 5,500 ISIS Twitter Accounts After ISIS Calls Them “Idiots”

Hacktivist group Anonymous has reported that they have taken down more that 5,500 Twitter accounts belonging to ISIS. This action comes after Anonymous declared “total war” on ISIS following the Paris attacks. The good thing is, this war is taking place in a peaceful way, one that helps to remove the social influence the group has on others in a non violent way, something we can appreciate given the excessive violence we’ve seen in the past week.

They let the world know by tweeting from their newly created #OpParis account, Anonymous stated: “We report that more than 5,500 Twitter account (sic) of #ISIS are now #down! #OpParis #Anonymous #ExpectUS.”

Ending their post with their classic “#EpectUs” sentiment, we can only hope the group continues to use their skills to take action that assists in cleaning up the challenges our world faces.

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“We Are Not Alone” The Shamans Of The World Tell Us

To disregard the problems facing the Earth and to proceed with business as usual in education would be a betrayal of trust. Our students want to know how to make a difference. They need hope. And it won’t come if all we can offer is another scientific theory or technological fix. We must expand our vision to seek non-scientific alternatives. To make a difference, we must search for different understandings. Let us look to the wisdom of our ancestors. They believed that intelligence is not restricted to humans but is possessed by all creatures – plants as well as animals — and by the Earth itself.

They also believed in spirits. Human welfare was understood to depend on tapping into these wellsprings of wisdom, and all ancient societies (just like indigenous peoples today) had specialists skilled in communication with the natural world and with spirits. These people we now call shamans, and this article argues for the inclusion of shamanic practice in the educational curriculum. Shamanism gives working access to an alternative technique of acquiring knowledge. Although a pragmatic, time-tested system, it makes no claim to be science. Its strengths and limitations are different from those of the sciences and thus complement them. Being affective and subjective, shamanism offers another way of knowing.

 

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7 Simple Ways To Uplift Your Day

It’s one of those rainy cold days where you wake up and your body feels weak – and you haven’t even gotten yourself out of bed. You think to yourself  “Great, the day hasn’t even started and it’s already a bad one.” All you want to do is pull the covers over you head, but responsibilities and life are waiting for you.

Option 1: Maintain that dragged out feeling.

Option 2: Try the simple practices below to uplift your morning – helping the rest of your day flow with more ease and energy:

1. Make a warm drink and sit with it for 5 minutes.

Whether it’s coffee, tea, or warm water with raw apple cider vinegar (great for a gentle morning detoxification) – give yourself a few minutes to feel the warmth of the cup in your palms and the soothing sensation of the drink flowing through you, giving yourself these few moments to be with yourself before multitasking with a coffee in one hand and your computer in the other. Being fully attentive with a soothing drink is a simple way to start your morning off with a few nurturing moments.

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