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Santa Claus: The Ultimate in ‘Fake News’ (a.k.a. What The #$*! Are We Celebrating?)

Why do we persist with the Santa Claus mythology? Do we really need all the lies and ‘naughty/nice’ behavioral rewarding to have a meaningful annual midwinter celebration? Instead of fiction, is it time instead to celebrate the true magic and wonder around us? 

By contributing writer Ethan Indigo Smith  
Sustainable Happiness: Consumerism Won’t Make Us Happy - Here's What Will...

Believe it or not, America wasn’t always a consumerist society based on an economy of unlimited economic growth. And the good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way… 

By contributing writer Carolanne Wright 
Who Do You Think You Are?

Have you ever looked at someone’s life and thought they might have lost their marbles for not making the same decisions you would have? Have you ever been the person other people think has lost their marbles? If you answered yes, this article is for you… 

By guest writer Hilde Larsen
Listening Through the Noise: Steps Toward Inner Peace

In a world of sensory bombardment, it can be hard to hear those subtle voices within. If we want to experience a depth to life far more magical than that filled by entertainment and outside stimulation, we must do something that may seem a little paradoxical... 

By guest writer Richard West
FLASHBACK
Hypothyroidism, The Quiet Plague

There has been a huge rise in hypothyroidism in recent times, with current data indicating that 12% of the population will experience some form of thyroid disorder in their lives. As is often the case, conventional medical treatment for hypothyroidism addresses the symptoms not the cause, achieving nothing in a healing context where the causal mechanism is auto-immunity driven by external factors. 

By Guest Writer Tom Rothsey 
How Does a Paradigm Shift in One Generation? 5 Lessons From the Psychedelic Renaissance

How do shifts in attitudes create real changes in policy and society? Examining the modern psychedelic movement can teach us some worthwhile lessons about what it takes to shift a paradigm in one generation. 

The Truth About Modern Cigarettes: What They Don’t Want You To Know

Modern cigarettes contain a whopping 600 ingredients, which translates to over 4000 chemicals. In addition to the familiar toxic ingredients found in cigarettes like tar and nicotine, many people are surprised to learn that cigarettes contain many other highly toxic ingredients. 

By Contributing Writer Dr. Michelle Kmiec
The Santa Claus Syndrome

Arguably the most underestimated and psychologically disturbing rites of passage for children in Christian-based cultures today, the Santa Claus myth is another failing institutionalization. Many of us are now facing the decision to keep perpetuating 'The Santa Clause' within our family circles, or begin the process of transforming this ritualized nonsense into a genuinely sacred, annual celebration. 

By Contributing Writer Ethan Indigo Smith
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