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The great debate about animal emotions by Alison Snyder author of Axios Science
A longstanding debate about whether animals have emotions and feelings is being reshaped by new tools and concepts. Why it matters:...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 28, 20224 min read


Why Do We Dream?
Debate continues among sleep experts about why we dream. Different theories about the purpose of dreaming include: Building memory:...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 28, 20226 min read


8 Concepts Practiced in the Happiest Countries You’ll Want To Adopt ASAP
While the US may be home to its very own Blue Zone, Loma Linda, California, home to some of the longest-lived people in the planet who...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 22, 20224 min read


Why men think they’re brighter than they are and women underestimate their IQ
When girls undervalue their intelligence in school, they tend to choose less challenging course content – especially in science, tech,...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 22, 20224 min read


Key Characteristics of a Fully Functioning Person
According to the humanist psychologist Carl Rogers, a fully functioning person is one who is in touch with their deepest and innermost...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 22, 20224 min read


Four single moms join hands to buy a home, transforming their lives and creating a paradise
The living arrangement sees them share chores, expenses and even help each other with duties such as babysitting and dog-walking. It is...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 22, 20223 min read


20 Simple Ways To Make Friends As An Adult, Recommended By Experts
Growing up, we have school, sports teams, and extracurriculars to fill our social calendars. But as we get older, opportunities to meet...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 21, 20225 min read


Top five herbal teas that relieve stress and help you sleep
If the demands of modern life are leaving you feeling tired, wired and anxious, something as simple a cup of herbal tea can make all the...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Want To Lucid Dream Tonight? 9 Tips & Techniques To Get You Started
Have you ever been in the middle of a dream and realized you were, in fact, dreaming? This is called lucid dreaming, and most people...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 21, 20226 min read


4 Techniques To Induce a Lucid Dream With Just Your Mind.
Because of the mere fact that we’re unconscious when we’re dreaming, it can often feel like our dreams take hold of us through no power...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 21, 20225 min read
How to Have a dream library built for you.
KEY POINTS 1. A special collection of books can enhance your receptivity to insights from dreaming. 2. Any book that has stimulated your...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 15, 20224 min read
Taming the Overthinking Mind: 8 Ways to Maintain Your Creativity and Find Mental Tranquility
The pace of our everyday lives slowed unimaginably and unexpectedly nearly a year ago, but for many of us our minds have kept their...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 15, 20229 min read
HEALTH AND WELLNESSA Harvard nutritionist shares the 6 best brain foods: ‘Most people aren’t eating.
Much like the intricate relationship between the gut and brain, diet and mental health are inextricably linked — and the connection...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Mind like water — how to calm the raging rapids of your mind
Imagine that your mind was like water. Daily interruptions would be no match for your flexibility. Your free-flowing thoughts would be a...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 15, 202211 min read


All-or-nothing thinking: 3 ways to stop throwing in the towel
Do you find yourself harping on small mistakes? Do you brush off positive feedback to zone in on one negative comment? If so, you might...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Mar 15, 20227 min read


Recurring Dreams by Leisel
Dreams- Recurring nightmares When you wake up in a sweat, having the same dream night after night it can be distressing. Where do these...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Feb 25, 20223 min read
What is Tulsi? All About Holy Basil.
What is Tulsi? All About Holy Basil 02/21/2022 HERBAL SECRETS, TULSI Clear glass overflowing with Tulsi leaves. Tulsi, or Holy Basil, is...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Feb 23, 20225 min read
De-stress the Holidays with Adaptogens
De-stress the Holidays with Adaptogens 11/30/2020 CONSCIOUS HEALTHY LIVING, UNCATEGORIZED Even though the holiday season is meant to...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Can Herbs Change Your Mood?
Can Herbs Change Your Mood? 08/12/2020 HERBAL SECRETS, UNCATEGORIZED Mood is the stuff of songs, poetry, and lore. And there are plenty...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Adaptogens for Workout Endurance and Recovery
Adaptogens for Workout Endurance and Recovery 01/19/2021 CONSCIOUS HEALTHY LIVING, UNCATEGORIZED Millions have discovered that physical...
Liesl Kurtenbach
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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