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A Football Fantasy
Author's Note & Transparency: This is an analytical piece exploring a hypothetical sports scenario. It was drafted with AI assistance and has been thoroughly reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by Kamran Ahmad to ensure original thought and commentary. This article discusses a fictional matchup for cultural analysis and is not a report on a real event.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Longevity
October's Magickal Milkweed Memo: Beyond the Obvious Fluff
Milkweed in October is such a beautiful sight. Open pods displaying long, white, silky hairs; other nearby pods are in mid transition, offering a sneak-a-peak at the inside floss, also known as coma. Asclepias syriaca's (Common Milkweed) brown seeds are a delight to behold when the plant's silky parachute releases them into the air, creating a magickal effect via wind-born encouragement.
By Marilyn Glover3 months ago in Longevity
Agile Genes
Turning Lead into Gold: How Gratitude Alchemizes the Epigenome for Healing Throughout history, alchemists sought to transform base metals like lead into gold — a mystical metaphor for inner transformation. Today, science and spirituality converge on a similar frontier: the discovery that consciousness — especially gratitude — may influence our biology at the genetic level. This modern alchemy, known as epigenetics, reveals that our thoughts and emotions don’t merely reflect health—they can create it. Gratitude, far from being a mere sentiment, can act as a biological signal that shifts the epigenome, potentially transforming disease into health, pain into peace, and fear into resilience.
By Tony Martello3 months ago in Longevity
The Image of God: Restoring Human Value and Moral Agency
Every generation faces the same defining question: What is a human being worth? Not in dollars, not in productivity, but in essence. Modern culture pretends to know the answer, yet its behavior tells another story. We live in an age that praises equality while practicing utilitarianism. People are valued for what they produce, not for who they are. The unborn are treated as inconveniences, the elderly as burdens, and the suffering as statistics. The result is a world that has forgotten what makes humanity sacred.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Longevity
Creation and Knowability: Why the Universe Proves a Mind Behind It
Everything that exists carries within it a trace of intention. Whether it is a tree bending toward sunlight, a planet held in perfect orbit, or a human mind capable of wondering why any of it exists at all, creation reveals purpose. The fact that the universe is understandable tells us something about the One who made it. Chaos does not create comprehension. Randomness does not produce reason.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Longevity
Hydrogen Water: A Scientific Key to Lasting Energy
We’ve all been there: that mid-afternoon crash, the struggle to get out of bed after a full night’s sleep, the general feeling of being drained despite our best efforts. In a world that never slows down, persistent fatigue has become a common complaint. We reach for coffee, energy drinks, and supplements, often finding only temporary relief.
By Epic Vibes3 months ago in Longevity
Micro-Rituals: Embedding Mindfulness into Daily Life
Mindfulness is often thought of as something that requires long meditation sessions, silent retreats, or structured routines. While these practices are valuable, the true power of mindfulness lies in the tiny, intentional moments we create throughout the day. Micro-rituals — brief, repeated acts of awareness — allow us to weave presence into ordinary life, turning the mundane into opportunities for reflection, calm, and insight.
By Garold One3 months ago in Longevity
Claim Your Castle: Draw a Bridge From Fantasies and Fairy Tales to a Well-Lived Reality
Good morning and welcome to part 3 of my autumn Monday Morning series, Salem Spirit! Today's feature photo is of the Hammand Castle Museum located on the coastline of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Roughly a half-hour drive from Salem, and a must-see while making the fall touring rounds of New England.
By Marilyn Glover3 months ago in Longevity
How to Feel Abundance Everyday. AI-Generated.
Abundance is more than material wealth — it is a profound state of flow, fulfillment, and alignment with your authentic self. While society often measures abundance in terms of money and possessions, true abundance is far deeper. It encompasses joy, love, wellbeing, meaningful relationships, opportunities, and a deep sense of purpose.
By Vicky Coach3 months ago in Longevity
