Source: www.themindunleashed.org | Original Post Date: July 15, 2014 –

Dolphins are one of the most amazing and intelligent animal species on the planet. Their playful nature, friendly behavior and remarkable intelligence make people all over the world adore them. Moreover, it appears that dolphins demonstrate skills and awareness previously attributed only to humans. 

Human-like intelligence

Scientists at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia in the US, used MRI scanners to map the brains of dolphins and then compared the received data with that of other intelligent mammals, particularly primates. The scans showed that dolphin brains are up to five times larger for their body size compared to other animals of similar size. At the same time, their neocortex, a part of the brain responsible for higher thinking and emotion processing, was particularly large.

Source: www.themindunleashed.org | Original Post Date: July 26, 2014 –

Can mindfulness practice (meditation) help vanquish mental disorders?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 7.7 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder – approximately 3.3% of the US population when combined. Of these, approximately 40% of the individuals with schizophrenia and 51% of those with bipolar are untreated in any given year, but with the new studies being presented by Juan Santoyo and his peers, there could be strong scientific proof that meditation could help even the most debilitating psychological disorders.

Juan Santoyo is studying neuro and contemplative sciences, and he isn’t doing it ‘just to tickle his fancy,’ but to solve the real problem of mental disorders in our society. He presented his findings at the 12th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Source: www.thefreethoughtproject.com | Original Post Date: November 30, 2015 –

The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ ISIS has been growing financially is finally coming to the surface after Turkey downed a Russian jet.

After discussing recent geopolitical events with world leaders during the Paris climate talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the vast majority of leaders agree that Turkey’s attack on a Russian bomber was unnecessary, as the aircraft was in no way threatening Turkey.

He went on to say that Russian authorities now have additional evidence that the aircraft was shot down with the express purpose of protecting Islamic State oil deliveries. The oil from IS-controlled fields is being exported to Turkey on an industrial scale, he said.

By Nanice Ellis
Contribution Writer for Wake Up World

Have you ever wondered why so many relationships end in heartache? Even relationships that begin with incredible love, faithful promises and the best of intentions often come to a bitter end. If love is all you need, why does it all go so wrong?

What if I told you, there is a single core issue responsible for almost every break up and break down, and, not just in our romantic relationships, but in all our relationships?

As a relationship coach for almost twenty years, I share this insight with you now so that you can gain the wisdom and power to find love in all the right places.

Humanity’s Invisible Wound

Most of humanity is silently suffering from the invisible wound of unworthiness.

So many of the human experience don’t know how to practice self-love. They have become so consumed with the love, care, and behaviour of others, they have become completely lost in the shuffle. Many of you are starting to understand that loving yourself is equally important, but simply do not know how to do so.

To love yourself means that you start to consider your own needs. It means you start to care about how you really feel about things, and take the time to listen to those emotions. It is caring, supporting and encouraging yourself. It is accepting yourself as the slice of divinity you truly are, and celebrating the wonder you are that you have just discovered.

“But how do we do all those things?” you ask. It is about putting yourself on your own rotation of love. It is becoming your own guide, your own angel, your own best friend, your own loving parent. It is taking the love you so freely give to others and applying liberally to self. ~Archangel Gabriel

http://trinityesoterics.com/2015/12/04/daily-message-friday-december-4-2015/

My beloved one…..I know you have been experiencing pain.  I know the pain you feel makes you as if you no longer want to exist on your Earth-plane.  I know there is so much going on that you may not feel as if you can take another moment of it.  Through all of this, it is hard to believe that The Universe has a plan…..but, it does.
You have chosen to manifest at this important time in your history because of your gifts of feeling, nurturing, healing and growth.  You are here to show your world how to move through that pain with grace and ease.  You are here to show others that is it possible to grow and thrive even in the face of death and destruction.  You may not fully understand it yet, but you are one of the keys of Love that is healing Earth. ~ Creator

https://thecreatorwritings.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/the-key-of-love/

Dylan Charles, Editor
Waking Times

Getting for help for PTSD through the Veteran’s Administration is a frustrating experience for many returning from war, and the typical treatments follows the psychiactric model which prescribes counseling and psychotropic medications, which for many, only further cloud the psyche, preventing any true resolution of the fear and guilt associated with combat-related PTSD. As an alternative, many desperate veterans are seeking treatment from an unusual source, an entheogenic shamanic plant medicine from Africa, named iboga.