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Source: Wikimedia Commons Artist: Piet Mondrian (Today’s post is by guest writer Tony Wolf. See below for a brief biography.) Poetic faith is a new religion that is based on a skeptical and scientific worldview, but continues to ask, “So what next?” Its tendencies are as follows: Rationalism/Naturalism Creativity/Artistic Open source spirit Anti-authoritarianism These are, in various combinations, simultaneously post-theistic and post-atheistic. They start from the premise that there is no literal supernatural and respect the actual power that myths, symbols, etc. have over the human mind and therefore the real world. This is an application of Tolkien’s theory of…
Law enforcement work presents significant challenges, with 83% of officers currently reporting that their mental health is impacting their work, as revealed in the “What Police Want in 2024: Officer Wellbeing” survey. In this article, we take a closer look at the data, based on a sample of 2,833 law enforcement officers, to explore the significant impacts that modern policing has on wellbeing and the solutions needed to address it.The severity of the crisisPolice job stress can have a significant impact in many ways, with officers reporting the following specific consequences of work-related stress:71% I am suffering from sleep disorders.50%…
Photo: Pixabay Hippocrates, an ancient Greek philosopher and physician, is considered the father of naturopathic medicine, whose fundamental principles are based on natural healing. The Naturopathic Oath states, “I dedicate myself to service to humanity as a practitioner of the art and science of naturopathic medicine. By precept, education, and example, I will assist and encourage others to enhance the health, reduce the risk of disease, and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations. I will continually strive to improve my abilities. I will conduct my naturopathic life and practice with honesty and openness. I will…
A federal judge found that California prison leaders did not hire enough mental health professionals to treat inmates. The court ordered them to pay a fine of about $112 million. It’s a case that’s been in court for decades. A San Francisco lawyer representing inmates said it’s not a decree to celebrate. “If they had fixed California prison reform years ago the way they should have,” Ernest Galvan said. The huge fine comes from money the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved by not filling positions for mental health staff. The judge ordered the state to put the money…
A few days ago we celebrated the International Yoga Day. No doubt, yoga is very popular in India and abroad. Almost every country has its own yoga practitioners and teachers. At the same time, I have noticed that the more popular something becomes, the more it tends to become corrupted locally too. This has happened with classical dance and music. It is the same with yoga. There are attempts to secularize yoga. There are attempts to separate yoga from its Indian roots and call it Christian yoga. There are also secular derivations such as beer yoga, dog yoga, etc. This…
NEWARK, Del., June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global animal feed sweeteners market is valued at US$9,732.1 million It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2024. 8.7% During the forecast period, global feed sweetener sales are expected to reach a total of US$20,784.6 million By 2034. Several factors are expected to drive the growth of the animal feed sweeteners industry during the assessment period, including booming livestock sector, increasing consumption of animal products, and surge in demand for high-quality nutritional feed. Feed sweeteners have become widespread due to their ability to enhance the taste and attractiveness of…
On a sunny and windy morning in Uvalde, sun beams illuminate crosses surrounding a water fountain in the middle of the town’s central plaza. Some of the crosses have been knocked down by the strong winds that blow through the town. There are remembrances left by friends, families and strangers who have all felt the impact of the massacre in Uvalde on May 24, 2022, when 21 lives were cut short by an 18-year-old with a military-grade weapon. Cross of Makenna Elrod lays broken from the wind. (Rodrigo Hernandez) Rocks can be found at the base of each cross. Painted…
While we continue to make strides towards visibility, tolerance, and true equality, there is still so much more to be done for the LGBTQ+ community, especially young people. Young people today face incredible stress and anxiety about everything. Between political fears about their identity, the weight of global insecurity and injustice, and the uncertainty of their personal futures and fulfillment, it is a trying time for young people today.We all seem to agree that the youth mental health landscape is in an unprecedented crisis. Whether the cause is social media or the long-term effects of isolation associated with a global…
June 27, 2024 1:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. File photo courtesy of Westin Maui Resort & Spa of Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali has expanded its health efforts with new partnerships. Aloha Fitness MauiThe collaboration is also aimed at enhancing the hotel’s fitness offerings beyond yoga, introducing classes such as Bodyweight Burner, Glute & Core and Oceanfront Circuit, as well as new one-on-one personal training options. Led by expert trainer Beau Beckett, Aloha Fitness Maui was founded in 2024 with a simple mission: to create a non-judgmental, supportive space for people…
Many of us are concerned about toxins in the environment, from VOCs in paint to pesticides in our food to additives in cosmetics, so it’s no surprise that what we use to clean our homes is high on our clean living agenda.We want effective formulations that aren’t harmful to our health or the planet, and essential oils are perfect for this. Whether you use them in store-bought eco cleaning products or in your own natural cleaning hacks, essential oils strike just the right balance of natural and functional, and they smell amazing too.We spoke to the experts to find out…