“Who’s been talking to my genes?” is a playful way of asking a serious question. What influence might our experiences—including our relationships—have on how our bodies function? Nobody is whispering instructions directly to our DNA. But what happens around us, and how we experience it, gives us something worth investigating. WHO’S…
Over the years, I’ve proposed that music can be healing. As scientists, such as Dr. Mei Rui, continue their research, it’s becoming more obvious that music IS healing. However, there are some parameters that differentiate between healing music, music for enjoyment, and “intellectual” music. In an interview with podcaster Andre…
A note about the sources: An earlier version of this article connected a description of inherited trauma with a paper about antiviral antibodies. Those were different subjects, and the cited paper did not support that description. I’ve taken out that reference and brought the article into a new direction where…
Nikola Tesla famously said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” These secrets include both negative and positive energy. For the universe to be balanced, there’s a “yin and yang” effect that pulls both directions so that balance can…
Is there a problem with free speech? To answer that question, we must look at how our words affect those around us. My father told me, “make sure your brain is engaged before putting your mouth in gear.” As a child, I let stuff fly out of my mouth, not…
Putting on a cloak of Love started out as part of the Song of the Month subscription. Normally, information presented in the subscription is not made available outside the subscription. However, there are exceptions and this is one of those exceptions. Putting on the Cloak of Love is a series…
Our body is made up of the four elements – earth, wind, water, and fire. As described in ancient texts, the elements are the fundamental ingredients in any creative process whether you’re a Jew, Buddhist, Christian, Atheist, or Muslim. All religions, including atheism (because it’s a belief system) tell a…
“FREEEEDOM!!!!” is hollered from one end of the parking lot. Immediately, it’s answered with echoes of freedom yells from all over the camp. Truck and car horns blare in agreement. Some vehicles specifically equipped with loud train horns add to the decibel “freedom ring” level. The sounds of freedom and…