STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The ability to experience gratitude to others is a fundamental feature of human cognition
• Positive effects linked to gratitude include social, psychological and physical benefits, which increase the more you make gratitude a regular part of your daily routine
• Gratitude has a positive effect on psychopathology, especially depression, adaptive personality characteristics, positive social relationships, and physical health, including stress and sleep
• Those who are grateful have even been found to have a better sense of the meaning of life by being able to perceive good family function and peer relationships
• Two gratitude interventions that you can try in your daily life to promote gratitude include keeping a gratitude journal and expressing gratitude to others, such as by writing thank-you notes

With the same tyrannical unethical behavior exhibited while firing clergy who refused to advise their congregations to take the c19 jab, Pope Francis, who has lost favor with much of the Catholic population, better defines his dictatorship by now firing Bishop Strickland. 

It's time to grow up, Oh Children of God, take off the blinders and dive into the religious aspects of mind control. 

As aware as many people are of the mind games being played, there is still a large part of the current awakened culture who don't understand how duped we've all been when it comes to religious dogma and groupthink. Especially in America, where there is a sizeable Christian population who have been trained to arbitrarily deny evidenced truths even when reasonable arguments are made to the contrary.

When Archbishop Viganò speaks, the world listens.

In this time of change, the maelstrom of controversy is not relocated only to the political realm. Many Christian religious orders have decried a lack of authentic spiritual leadership for over a decade. The voice of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has been at the forefront of those brave leaders sounding the alarm of caution to his followers and all who will take heed of the warnings. 

Sending comfort and solace for a hopeful journey to those who have had loved ones lost during recent tragedies.

Those who are left behind do pick up and carry on. Yet, one can sense how close one's soul is and how sharing their legacy ripples out, touching others deeply forever. Down through the ages, music and inspiration through storytelling build a sense of community. Specific notes and rhythms also communicate chemical reactions in the brain to soothe and comfort. For example, the frequencies of the glands and chakras match the frequency of rainbow colors. Different octaves impart different body functions (i.e., lower octaves for the vibrational body, middle octaves for the chemical body, and upper octaves for the spiritual body), as in the case where one type of harmonic symphony can uplift. Or continual discordant notes can cause a depressive state. 

HeartMath^® products, tools, and techniques are based on over 30 years of scientific research conducted at the HeartMath Institute on the psychophysiology of stress, emotions, and the interactions between the heart and brain. Over 500 peer-reviewed or independent studies utilizing HeartMath techniques or technologies to achieve beneficial outcomes have been published.

"In a recent scientific conference, a thought-provoking proposition by Yuval Noah Harare, a historian and author whose insightful works explore the intersections of history, technology, and human evolution, emerged: the utilization of AI to correct "Religious Texts". This proposition stems from the perspective that contemporary religions have human origins rather than being authored by a non-human entity, which some believe provided the basis for various religious texts across the globe. While intriguing, this idea raises significant concerns Gregg Braden addresses in this video."

Continuing my sharing of the 30-day Heart Coherence Collaborative that I have been participating in. This is an interview with Gregg Braden by Kyle Boyd and Leah Rush.

"Leah Rush and Kyle Boyd are the creators of The Heart Coherence Collaborative, a FB group and YouTube channel that support people in their heart coherence journey with 30-day challenges, meditations, and interviews with heart-focused members of the spiritual community. They are both Heart Math Certified trainers and Gender Intelligence Mars Venus coaches."

"Gregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author known for merging ancient wisdom with modern science. His groundbreaking work has led him to discoveries in remote monasteries, forgotten texts, and cutting-edge science experiments. Today, he discusses the profound impact of heart coherence and how we, as individuals and a collective, can harness its power. "

During this 20-minute meditation Brian Scott helps you go deep within the secret chamber of your own heart.

I started this video from the point of the beginning of the meditation. The meditation itself is only about 20 minutes long and the 20 or so minutes following the meditation is a question and comment session with those who participated in the live session.

I would be very interested to know if anyone tries this meditation with me. Please comment on the article if you did the meditation and what effects you experienced.

Ruby Ray Media founder Donald Garrett expounded on thinking big vs small connecting many dots of His Story.

From heartmath.com

"For more than 25 years, HeartMath Institute has been researching the heart-brain connection and learning how the heart influences our perceptions, emotions, intuition and health.

"HeartMath helps you tap into the power and intelligence of your heart – your heart's intuition – which awakens you to the best version of yourself.

"HeartMath Institute's research demonstrates that different patterns of heart activity have different effects on your thoughts and behaviors."

Take a break inside your own heart to feel and express real love in this short 15 minute guided meditation with Dr. Joe Dispenza.

"Dr. Joe Dispenza reveals the formula for rewiring your brain and changing your life. He explains that we are not hardwired to be a certain way for the entirety of our lives. Before you can understand how this works, you need an introduction to your brain and its parts, to learn how they affect what you think, do, and experience. Armed with this knowledge, you have the power to create coherence within."

Gregg Braden - A preview of Gregg Braden's brand-new Masterclass Series 'Technology, Consciousness & Evolution', brought to you by Humanity's Team & Gregg Braden – In this Preview Episode from Module 8, Gregg Braden reveals groundbreaking scientific experiments that demonstrate the profound connection between our emotions, feelings, and words, and the way they affect our DNA. Explore how our conscious choice of emotion can shape our genetic makeup and influence the very photons at the core of our physical reality."

We live in mystifying times. 

Like many people today, I have been exposed to the Judeo/Christian background. Traditionally we understand, whether taught directly or indirectly, there is a good God who meets our needs and provides that meeting place through meditative prayer, thoughtful study of sacred texts and relationship with our fellow man. 

This is not unlike other God-centered religions that base their ideals on theosophy, which simply stated means; teaching about God and the world based on mystical insight.

Mysticism is the basis of all religions and this day, July 25th is a special one based on the mystical teachings of Mayan texts. 

"The original Ho'oponopono prayer is this:

"Divine Creator, Father, Mother, Child as one…

"If I, my family, relatives, and ancestors have offended you, your family, relatives, and ancestors in thoughts, words, deeds, and actions from the beginning of our creation to the present, we ask your forgiveness.

"Let this cleanse, purify, release, cut all the negative memories, blocks, energies, and vibrations and transmute these unwanted energies into pure light ……….

"As it is said, it is done, and so it is.

Along life's path, each of us comes to a crossroads that leads to the questioning of our very beingness.

The answer can be as simple as Buddha's, yet the out-picturing of the inward call toward wholeness can get complicated. 

Political, religious and academic awareness can not take the place of deep personal inner knowing. Being awake is not about how you vote, where you live, religious affiliation, the amount of money you have or skin color. It's about who I AM in the kingdom of God. 

As battles rage, cool heads prevail.

Gregg Braden has introduced a video series titled 'Gregg Braden's "Science, Policy, and Politics" Series.' 

In a practical and simple yet undeniable way, this episode has Gregg explaining how we can transcend the powers in the world hungry for the essence of our humanness, including our divinity. 

...and who today crucifies America.

We look to the LORD's direct teaching to us through John the Beloved in the unblemished Book of Revelation.

What is good for the soul?

The world at hand is continually active with political, personal, and public tension and division. Our minds and hearts can become entangled to the degree of obsession. It's good to be aware of outer circumstances, take in credible information, and develop a certain level of understanding. Proper insight and wisdom help ease the distress. 

But when outer tempests rage and our hearts and will get caught up in the day's news, making time to step away from the noise to enter within, finding that quiet space that reconnects us with who we genuinely are has positive life-affirming effects. 

This is why feeding the soul with joy daily is an important practice.