“When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” ~Wilma Rudolph

Although humans evolved as Hunter-Gatherers, in terms of the historical time-scale, Modern Man has only rather recently made the abrupt shift from an Active Outdoor Lifestyle to his present Sedentary and Artificial Indoor Way of Life. Physiologically, we thus exist in a state of “Natural Environmental Amnesia.” Although essentially Outdoor Hunters and Gatherers, we attempt to function normally in “Unnatural” Indoor Spaces. Accordingly, we spend most of our time sitting… sitting in the car, sitting in the office, sitting in the bathroom, and sitting on the couch at home. With this in mind, the need for regular Daily Physical Activity should be obvious.

“There is massive propaganda for everyone to consume. Consumption is good for profits and consumption is good for the political establishment.” ~Noam Chomsky

Here are some basic ways in which we can create a shift from being a consumption-driven global society to becoming an environmentally friendly and ecologically-sustainable one:

1. A major shift in the consciousness of global society is needed! We must move from our overriding social focus on needless over-consumption and the accumulation of material wealth – to a new enlightened quest for spiritual wealth, happiness, and fulfillment. Once this new consciousness has been established, consumption levels should be kept within reasonable limits of sustainability, relative to achieving a synergistic balance with the natural resources of the Global Biosphere.

When we’re deep into something it’s hard to see clearly and to hear advice from others. It’s hard to focus on a solution when we are consumed with the problem.

It’s the difference between playing and watching a game of chess. It’s so much easier to see checkmate when you’re not the one playing the game.

That’s what happened to me for the last five years.

I spent every breathing moment consumed with a man, unable to listen to those who watched me struggle. I spent five years doing everything I could to try to force a man to love me, and in the process I forgot how to love myself.

If you have heard about someone who have recently been in a breakup, or if you have experienced it yourself, here are three of the most likely reasons why such happened:

1. Lack of Communication

In order to build long and lasting relationship, there is a need to have effective communication. In some cases, people fail to communicate properly simply because they would like to avoid conflict, or worse, they do not see the need. At all times, whether you are happy or sad, make sure to be open and talk about it.

“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.” ~ Ralph Marston

Do you ever notice how easy it is to mistake the negative thoughts, energies and beliefs of those around you as your own? And how easy it is to allow these low, toxic and unhealthy energies to come into your life, influencing the way you think, the way you feel and the way you perceive yourself and the world around you?

When you are in a negative, toxic and unhealthy environment, a place where people are sad, anxious, dwelling in fear and constantly complaining about everything and everyone, you tend to feel a heavy energy pressing down on you, making you feel uncomfortable and very unhappy. But if you change the environment, going to a place where people are at peace, cheerful and positive, chances are that you will start to feel full of life and energy. Why? Because energy is contagious, and we tend to adapt our own energy to the energy of the things, places, people and experiences that we encounter.