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The Secret to Life in 2 Words

 Who knew that the secret to life could be summed up in two words? :)This oh-so-simple two-word mantra can impact your life more so than any other. I've alluded to it in many ways across past posts but never in a way as direct as this.

30 Challenges for 30 Days

 It is been said that it takes about 30 days to form a habit. The ones that are good for you require cultivation and determination. The starting phase is the hardest, especially if you want to change an old habit into a new one. This is why ...

Interesting Discussions Going on Now
Theories of Everything (ToE)
Some smart and some not-so-smart people, in various parts of the world, are trying to create one single theory that accounts for everything (mind, matter, consciousness, pickles). This is called a ToE (Theory of Everything). For example, Einstein struggled in the last part of his life to create a ToE but failed.

I’m curious to know what ToEs (or better said: attempts at ToEs) are you familiar with and if any of them resonate with you.
What do you do outside of HE?
What do you do? What is your job? Do you enjoy it? What kinds of other things do you spend your time doing other than spending LOTS of time on this wonderful website like I do?

And more importantly, how do you use your intellectual insights and general openness and curiosity about life in your day-to-day existence? What are your outlets? Projects? How do you share ideas with others who may only come back at you with resistance? I’m leaving this somewhat vague on purpose–just want to see where it goes. Thanks HEthens!
2012: A Revolutionary Shift in Consciousness?
There are many theories predicting what will happen in 2012… end of the world, nuclear war, nothing, etc. Some are plausible while others may be completely fabricated. No one knows what our future holds.

Am I just noticing the self-actualization processes of a large amount of individuals because I am exposed to people fortunate enough to self-actualize, or is this something else?

Thought-Provoking Question of the Month
What if oxygen is a hallucinogen?

Inspiring video, anyone?

Have a fantastic September!