Photo courtesy Carl Greer Receiving unsolicited advice can make us defensive. However, there’s value in being patient and asking questions of ourselves and others. We might learn something important by reflecting on why we’re being given advice we didn’t ask for and...

Image courtesy UjvalPasupuleti/OceanImageBank Norway’s Newest Marine Protected Area Shelters Rich Marine Habitat, Whales, And Seabirds by Andy Corbley, Good News Network On September 18th, the Norwegian government established a new marine protected area covering...

Photo©DmitryAgeev/123rf There’s so much to love about fall: pumpkins, foliage, apples, sweaters, brisk air. Fall also means back to school, back to schedules and task lists. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fall has a completely different meaning. It is the...

Photo©ValmediaCreatives123rf Of all the self-care practices I have used over the past 20 years, the beautiful tones of the crystal bowl have stood the test of time. It seems that almost everyone who comes into contact with crystal bowl vibrations accesses both...

Photo©JozefPolc/123rf Human beings are inherently designed to be embodied. But what does that mean? Embodiment simply means you’re living in your body. You might say, “Of course I’m living in my body.” But I’d like to suggest you check to make sure. Try feeling where...

Photo©mikkiorso/123rf At its simplest, a belief is something we accept as true. We all have beliefs. Some help us make sense of our experiences; others give us hope, direction, and a sense of belonging. Beliefs can also shape what we notice, which voices we trust, and...

Photo courtesy of the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program Tanzania’s First Official Wildlife Corridor Links Savanna Elephants To Rainforest by Ryan Truscott, Mongabay The process took seven years, but in April 2025, after seemingly endless preparatory work by STEP and...