By David Botti — 2015
On Remembrance Day in the UK, and Veterans Day in the US, military veterans are thanked for their service and described as “heroes” but for many this word “hero” feels uncomfortable.
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The awe we feel in nature can dramatically reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to UC Berkeley research that tracked psychological and physiological changes in war veterans and at-risk inner-city youth during white-water rafting trips.
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Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
We can enjoy the positive effects of connecting to the environment at all levels of individual well-being.
In a world where there’s much to be taken seriously, it’s important to remember to laugh. Not to make light of the severity of war, discrimination, terror threats, or climate change, but to maintain a perspective that there is still much to be thankful for and to celebrate in your life.
Our world is in the midst of an emotional meltdown. People are restless, volatile, our tempers about to blow. Why is rage so rampant? What is the solution?