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By Wes Annac, Culture of Awareness

If you get your news from alternative sources that aren’t afraid to report the truth, you can’t help but get angry sometimes.

I read a recent piece from geoengineering activist Dane Wigington, for example, who shared a U.S. Senate document wherein the government’s involvement with chemtrails and other acts of geoengineering are admitted.

The U.S. and other countries are actively involved in weather modification, and the document proves it while stating that the people responsible don’t have to be held accountable (more info here).

Dane also shared a U.S. Navy training video that’s all about “biological warfare” to further back up the claims that this is all real (check out the video here).

Over the last few years I’ve been really interested in the term “Authenticity.” Partly because it is thrown around so much and sounds pretty pretentious. And partly because I spent so much of my life consciously and unconsciously trying to define myself in a singular, unified way.  I thought living authentically meant figuring out the one label that best described me and then tailoring all my choices and actions into that one type.

It’s kind of like the stereotypical high school archetypes: the jocks, the nerds, the drama geeks, etc. When we associate with a distinct identity or group, we feel certain and safe. We know what to say and how to act. The problem is that human beings aren’t that simple. We’re complex, ever-changing, and inconsistent. As we develop more mature ways of thinking about ourselves, we feel conflicted: We acknowledge growth, yet still want a unified and consistent identify that we can hang our hat on at any given moment. It doesn't matter if we label ourselves in a positive or negative light, a single identity creates stagnation.

Stress is something that I’d say we’ve all had to deal with at various points in our life. Some of us more than others, depending on a variety of different factors, with our reaction to it often being a predominant one. If left untreated, stress can actually develop into of a number of challenges within the body, including an overall burnt out feeling.

Luckily, stress is something that can be managed and eliminated if dealt with properly. Check out the list below for some effective ways I’ve found to reduce or eliminate stress from your life:

1. Meditate

This seems obvious, but the benefits of regular meditation are outstanding! The great thing about meditation is that it can pretty much be practiced anytime, anywhere, and it is an instant stress reliever. If you are able to get into a regular routine with meditating daily, it is very likely that your stress levels won’t only lower, but you’ll find that things that would normally stress you out don’t even bother you. Check out How To Meditate: 6 Methods That Can Get Anyone Meditating.