Category: Blog
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Under the Influence of the Eclipse
Image Credit: AdobeStock_367305618 Cosmic Coincidences For those of us lucky enough to live in or near the path of the 2024 total eclipse, we had the chance to witness a cosmic synchronous event. This celestial incident — or coincidence – happened because the moon was just the right size, just the right distance from earth,…
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Sanctuary Cemeteries of America
Image Credit: Author In the early 19th century, most Americans were buried on the grounds of a church or meeting house or town common. Bells would ring to signify the dying and keep evil spirits away after passing. The graves faced east to west with little room between coffins, often buried four or five deep.…
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Behind the Mask of Duplicity
Image credit: Author “Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are.” — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince (1532) The ability to tell truth from lies, or honesty from deceit, is a survival skill. Evolution has proven that being able to read and understand other’s true motives or beliefs is essential…
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Leaders of Empowerment, Freedom, and Happiness
Political cartoon of the Edenton Tea Party as published in the London press, a satire of what a women’s boycott meeting would have been like with the women portrayed as either bad mothers or with loose morals. Attributed to Philip Dawe – Edited from the image file on the Library of Congress website. American vanguards and trailblazers, both…
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The Irish Immigrant Story
Largest Migration of the 19th Century The great Irish immigration happened between 1820 and 1930 when 4.5 million Irish Catholics, mostly uneducated and poor, came in masses to America. The largest influx came during the Potato Famine, 1845-1852, when nearly one quarter of the Irish population—2 million people—came to the new world to escape certain…
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Our thoughts, our vibrational energy, and our health
Humans experience various bodily vibrations, impacting circadian rhythms, heart rate, and blood pressure. Emotions trigger biological responses and affect hormones and nervous system activity. Positive emotions and confident thinking correlate with better overall health. Native American energy healing practices aim to restore balance and well-being. Personal energy transformation includes deep breathing, relaxation practices, a healthy…