A five minute reflection.

Randy Freeman, NY State Coordinator for Braver Angels, and Mike Asbury, the Co -Chair of the NY Capital Region Alliance of Braver Angels, have powerful tools and insights that will help you pivot from making assumptions about those who vote differently from you and prompt you to truly listen. We often think we hold the moral high ground over people who support different policies but what happens when we truly listen to opposing points of view? This is their second appearance on Sparks In Action so after listening to this episode scroll to January, 28 2024 to hear more about Braver Angels and their inspiring mission.

Vicki transformed herself, and her life, from being a woman in poor health to a NY State Weightlifting Champion and the founder of Hiker Goddess Adventures. Listen to Vick's inspiring story and the groups she has created to bring people of all hiking abilities together while also giving back to the community.

Hiker Goddess Adventures

NY Tristate Lady Hiker Goddesses

A short episode with a specific, and very effective, suggestion for those nights when sleep eludes you.

Try this one asap!

Listen to this fascinating conversation with renown science journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell; author of Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History with Eels. Learn about these mysterious creatures who have confounded ( and astounded) philosophers, biologists and scientists. You will also hear how they are implicated in international crime!

This guided practice is similar to, yet different from, the first "Quell Anxiety & Distractibility" episode and has a better sound quality. Add this to your daily life or to try to listen a few times per week. Reach out if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

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A few facts about this doubled helixed powerhouse.

What does the Fukushima nuclear site, the Fibonacci sequence and solar tracking all have in common? Sunflowers.