​This video is part of A Rich Tapestry, a video storytelling collection that expresses and illustrates how love is being translated into action to address questions of race and culture in the United States. This collection of video stories provides authentic examples of how individuals, communities and institutions are weaving together a rich tapestry of community life in neighborhoods across America.  The strands of this tapestry include efforts to expand and consolidate vibrant patterns of Baha’i community life, to contribute to public discourse on topics of race and diversity, and to take direct social action in collaboration with like-minded groups and individuals.

​Worldwide peace - loving efforts are working, lifting our communities to hope, healing and spiritual connection. Active, grassroots and outside of politics, its a new, healthy way to unity, justice and soulful care for our world.

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Visit our You Tube page for comic videos of  growing, worldwide, wonderful efforts to bring love, caring and healing our world and its people. 
There's hope is in vital, peaceful efforts now in progress for the healing of our world. We're active, grassroots and growing, wholly outside of politics. Learn more about the "why" of it & look to our upcoming video for more of this happy, hopeful story.
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Video at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xG4bg-OksE&t=5s

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This is about vital, peaceful efforts now in progress for the healing of our world. Active, grassroots and growing across the globe, we're wholly outside of politics. The focus is on Unity and Soul. Learn more in this sneak peek into these activities and our upcoming video for more of that happy, hopeful story.

Looking for Ways to Relax 
    No matter who you are or what you do, there are times you experience stress. While it may not be possible to eliminate it altogether, you can reduce your stress levels by fitting relaxation into your life. This could mean taking the time to read a book or watch a movie, or taking a hot bath by candlelight. You could listen to soothing music or play a round at the golf course. Meditation and breathing exercises are particularly beneficial for mental health, as they calm your mind and encourage you to be present in the moment. If you want to add a fitness element, try  If you want to add a fitness element, try yoga, which is known to strengthen the core and noticeably improve flexibility.

​   Spending Time with Your Dog
If you have a dog, spending time with them is one of the best things you can do to manage stress and improve your mental health. The love and companionship can go a long way in providing joy and reducing stress and anxiety. Also, having a consistent exercise schedule with your pup brings a ton of physical health benefits to the both of you. Furthermore, your dog needs you. The responsibility to provide your dog with structure has a way of carrying over to other parts of your life, and it reminds you that you’re important.  

Finding Your Smile


You may know that when you work out, endorphins are released in the body. These chemicals make us feel good and can even bring about a feeling of euphoria (the “runner’s high”). Endorphins are also released when we smile, along with other “feel-good” neurotransmitters in the brain like serotonin and dopamine. Here’s the point: smile more often! Smiling not only benefits our mental health, but it’s also great for our social health. It connects us with others, breaks down barriers, and lightens the mood of everyone involved. So, try intentionally smiling more and see if it doesn’t brighten up your day a bit.

Taking Sleep Seriously

Along with relaxing, spending time with your dog, and smiling, prioritizing sleep will make a world of difference in how you feel every day. Too many people neglect sleep, and it can negatively affect how you make decisions and solve problems, reduce your energy throughout the day, make you irritable, make learning and remembering things more difficult — the list goes on. On the contrary, getting adequate sleep can improve your memory and problem-solving skills, make you more alert and engaged, enhance your mood, and stave off depression. If you’re getting the right quantity of sleep but still feel groggy, it may be your mattress. To ensure adequate sleep quality, pick the right mattress for your sleeping style and replace it when it starts to wear out, typically every seven to 10 years. Memory foam technology has improved significantly over the years; make sure to review your options.

Saying ‘No’
​Finally, don’t be afraid to say “no” to people. Overcommitting only adds stress to our lives and sets us up for disappointing ourselves and others. For instance, if you feel like you need a break, gracefully tell your boss that you can’t work overtime this weekend, opt to stay in and spend time with the family, and don’t volunteer for three different organizations next week.
While physical fitness is an important discipline in life, it does little good if we’re neglecting our mental health and letting the stress pile up. Look for ways to fit relaxation into your life, whatever that looks like for you. Spend quality time with your dog, and create more moments for smiling. Make sleep a priority, and say no when you need to. Don’t forget about self-care when you’re making strides toward your personal goals.

The more unnatural we get, it may well be that the unhappier we get as well...  Carolyn is retired and who loves the nomadic life! She found she can have a much better quality of life by living in a van and also travel at the same time! She graciously shares with us the details of how she makes it work and how satisfying it can be!

  
She's shocked how much ease she has, how calm & at peace...

A Testimonial:
Dramatic transformation thru the breath!!
       A man wrote: "For many many years I suffered with debilitating anxiety and depression. I had tried so many things (medications, talking therapies, books, alternative therapies etc) and nothing would shake it. About 3 years ago I started focusing on my breath for just 10 minutes a day, and over time my whole nervous system started to calm. Although it took me a bit of time to really settle into doing this daily, I found that within a few months of doing this practice everyday, my anxiety and depression had gone.
   For anyone who's cynical about this technique ... it has... transformed my life. "
    Advice for Beginners--  "If you are a beginner, I really recommend using a guided meditation app to help you get started (I use 'Calm'). I also want to highlight the importance of not trying to do this practice perfectly, just let it be what it is. As long as you keep doing it, the easier it will become. I invest just 10 minutes a day, everyday, first thing in the morning and it's the best investment I have ever made!!!! The changes will be gradual at first, but give it time and patience and you will open up a whole new way of being . . ."  -   (From comments on the video)

      Don’t be shocked-- though thousands were-- on social media earlier this month. This “dead whale” is made of plastic debris found in the ocean, made to increase awareness on ocean pollution in response, in part, to the 30 beached whales found on seashores last year.

     Protest, I know-- or at least truth- telling-- has a place and is needed (perhaps) to help heal the world’s injustice, but more heartening to me are the positive and creative reactions such as these. Even my own local Surfrider is involved in reusing and recycling the nasty waste into art, cleaning up debris and creating statements of heart & beauty from the rubble...
https://kauai.surfrider.org/what-we-do/marine-debris-art/

"YOU CAN KILL ME IF YOU LIKE.. but you cannot stop the emancipation of women!" That's what Tahirih said after she threw off her veil in 1848  Persia. 
​                     Here's more of that inspiring story. 

     In the end, they did put an end to this strong, amazing woman whose legacy continues. She lived at the convergence of two powerful faith teachings. So many wonders brought to earth started with amazing Masters such as she and the Ones who inspired her. She was battered, but it didn't stop her truth from flowing. For those who may reject the source of this great transformation, begun then and now continuing, I have no objection to that--it is the privilege of freedom!! 

   Community & Unity built on spiritual foundations 
         What other way is there to save this ailing world ?
  Its a vision of  "an alternative society which is not based on greed and competition, but rather on cooperation and service to community members... spreading to a world-wide community mainly by actions of inspired youth." *

 The full version is here---

 Now if that is not inspiring, what could be ?!!
   Its true that this is begun by a somewhat "organized religion", which is a bone to pick for many, This faith has been one that's so purposeful, unusual &inspired as to throw its resources to empower all humanity. There's no other group so highly motivated to let go of nature's strong attachments to its own, to its ownership of sources or promotion of its name. And that is truly happening! Surely the name and source are vital, but they are not the center-- Simply, if this world is to beunified and healed, then someone's got to start it, and pour into it their all !

  I FOUND MYSELF thinking--
       Just how great it is to be a part of the most healing, cutting edge, amazing movement ever on the earth!!! :))
     I believe this is one small representative of that much bigger picture, opening a door to something hugely bigger ... Clearly its not be be- all, end- all-search for everyone, but truly, I (and most of us in this) believe it's the starting point of the biggest, healthiest transformation ever to captivate & motivate the people of the world.  For those who would investigate it, there is much support for that. For those who don't, well only time will tell. 
    Learn more here 
http://bahaiteachings.org/new-film-gives-voice-communities-around-world
                         * above quote by Daniel Buehrer

Jest Kiddin"!!
How to Become Gluten Intolerant  - Ultra Spiritual Life episode 12

 To be Happy is in your mind & can also take some doing, such as learning to accept what the Universe delivers, and to correct you thoughts and feelings so as to flow with that, to be in synchronicity with the Wiser or Higher mind. 

 I love walking & do alot of it.
Its one of the most natural exercises you can do. 
Very relaxing too, a way to gather and correct your thoughts!​