(Tiffany Harper) You’ve probably heard that sitting and breathing mindfully enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and lowers or relieves stress. But how is meditation connected to the brain? Numerous scientific studies have shown that meditation leads to positive psychological changes. And this makes the connection between meditation and the brain more profound.
Positive Change
Performing Acts of Kindness Can Boost Both Physical Health and Happiness Levels, Study Finds
(Exploring Your Mind) Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being.
K–12: The Life and Death of the Mind
(Bruce Deitrick Price) The life of the mind. This lovely phrase states what education is supposed to be about. All things bright and cerebral. Play chess. Write a story. Devise a plan for any goal. Weigh evidence for and against any proposal. Note that you could be perfectly still. These activities occur inside the brain.
This Austin Restaurant May Be Making the Wittiest Pandemic Signs Anywhere
(Good News Network) A restaurant that’s famous for its hilarious signs has been pulling out all the stops to bring laughs in the era of COVID-19.
Donald Trump is Poised to Become Among the Most Transformative Presidents in American History
(Steve McCann) The nation stands on the cusp of the third and perhaps most notable political realignment in the past 160 years, as those on both sides of the political spectrum recognize that the 2020 election has evolved into a watershed moment in American history. Since 2016, the Ruling Class has recognized the existential threat Donald Trump poses to them. The power structure of the Ruling Class and the objectives of the left have been upended by him and his ongoing transformation of the Republican Party, threatening their status and sinecures. The Democrat party’s leftist political allies have acknowledged that he is a dire threat to their grand scheme of radically transforming the United States.
Breaking: Twitter Finally Cracking Down on Pedophiles, Changes Terms of Service
(Anna Slatz) Twitter is finally making a change to its controversial Terms of Service — one which previously allowed for the discussion and promotion of “minor-attraction.”
We Need to Feel to Heal
(Lissa Rankin) As I’m trapped in my house because the air quality where I live in the Bay Area is incompatible with life, as I’m sheltered in place for six months and gave up all summer travel because I want to be a responsible community member and don’t want to hurt anyone who might be at risk of COVID, I am wrestling with how we live in a world where our president doesn’t believe in climate disasters and some doctors with public influence are denying the danger of COVID. I can only make sense of all this by viewing disaster denialism as a trauma response that deserves our compassion.
Jordan Peterson: Workaholics and the Importance of Rest (Video)
Jordan Peterson: Workaholics and the Importance of Rest (Video)
Protect The Vote: Mass Synchronized Meditation and Prayer For A Fair Election 2020
(Lance Schuttler) We the people, recognizing the unity of the spirit of America, loved by the world, seeks to join hands and hearts to bring peace and security during the days and weeks ahead.
Ten Ways Businessman Trump Has Improved America’s Foreign Policy
(J.B. Shurk) A key feature of Donald Trump’s presidency has been his application of business strategy to foreign affairs. The administration has benched the traditional diplomatic operatives of the State Department in favor of a strike force of men and women with lifetimes of experience at securing tough business deals. The president believes that it makes no sense for America’s interests to be negotiated by career bureaucrats from Foggy Bottom while the expertise of American business titans sits untapped.
Video: Students Educated About Institutional Racism Of Planned Parenthood
(Steve Watson) With the latest trend being to root out and cancel anything and everything as racist, Campus Reform went to the University of Florida to see if students know about something that really has been institutionally racist since its inception, Planned Parenthood.
The Importance of Rules (Law)
(John Leonard) Last weekend a most extraordinary thing happened — #1 seed Novak Djokovic was unceremoniously thrown out of the U.S. Open tennis tournament after hitting a ball in anger that accidentally struck a line judge in the throat. She wasn’t seriously hurt, and Djokovic had smacked the ball behind him without looking so the incident was clearly accidental, but rules are rules for a reason. A tennis ball smashed at top speed can cause fairly serious injury, depending on where it hits you. If an unseeded player who earned a wildcard entry would have been defaulted in the same circumstances without question, how would it be fair if the rule was not applied equally to Djokovic, just because he was “supposed” to win the match?
6 Reasons Why Writing Is Good for Your Mental Health
(Daniela McVicker) If you want to act responsibly, you have to take great care of yourself. If you’re not feeling good, you won’t be able to help other people, be a good partner, or friend. This is why it’s important that you take care of your mental health and make it one of your top priorities.
The Importance of Intellectual Humility
(Exploring Your Mind) To recognize that we don’t know everything and that we don’t possess absolute truth is to practice intellectual humility. This is the key to continue learning and growing on a personal and social level.
Returning to Normal After a Traumatic Situation
(Exploring Your Mind) Forget that old adage “time heals all wounds”. Usually, it just makes them bigger and harder to deal with. So, what should you do after a painful experience?