Neal Smith

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14 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

What If We Are Wrong About Addiction?

What if our notions about the source of addictions are completely wrong? If you have anyone in your life with these issues, take a look at this amazing TED Talk!

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This is exactly what EVERYONE needs to navigate an increasingly negative world.

~ Ann, USA

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The Tiniest Parts of Our World!

Want to peer into the unseen, miniature world happening all around you? We’ll introduce you to 12 of your friendly neighbors in this Circle!

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The flipside of every hard situation we face⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #Beyonce⠀
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Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress.

Unguard! ⚔️ We're teaming up with natural alli

Unguard! ⚔️ We're teaming up with natural allies to battle something GIANT, using a very wee army... made up of weevils!⠀
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In our latest "Saturday's Around the World" article we are taking to the waters of Texas to see how scientists have pinpointed the one creature that can help reclaim a community's beloved Caddo Lake.⠀
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Watch the cutest animated video by Rory WT (@rory_wt) to see how the weevils are saving the South from the invasive giant salvinia! ⠀
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The link is in our bio. 👆🏽⠀
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Image by Omar Barcena// Flickr

Your actions matter! #ConspiracyofGoodness⠀ ⠀

Your actions matter! #ConspiracyofGoodness⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #DalaiLama⠀
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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet — Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th.

How can 20-sided dice reconnect with an ancient pa

How can 20-sided dice reconnect with an ancient part of our humanity? 🧙‍♂️⠀
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Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons! With help from the creators at Vox (@voxdotcom), we're nerding out and experiencing storytelling in fantastical new ways!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to enter a realm of possibility where you get to design your own story. 🔮⠀
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Seeds don't grow in a day and the first step doesn

Seeds don't grow in a day and the first step doesn't make the journey. Whatever you're doing to help those around you, know that it adds up. Your efforts matter. #ConspiracyofGoodness⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #AngelaDavis⠀
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Angela Davis is an American philosopher, educator, author, and activist

Does the mythical Kraken actually exist? Get ready

Does the mythical Kraken actually exist? Get ready folks, you're about to see one in real life! 🦑⠀
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Click the link in our bio to learn how Dr. Nathan J. Robinson (@wild.blue.science) and Edith Widder are working with the creatures of the deep–on their terms–to discover what is really going on in the great depths of our planet's oceans.⠀
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Our very own Editor in Chief and Head Writer, Samantha Burns, interviews the scientist who actually captured this magnificent cephalopod on film! 🎥⠀
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Image courtesy of Nathan J. Robinson, Edith Widder, NOAA

🌠 An important reminder from the fabulous engin

🌠 An important reminder from the fabulous engineer, physician, and NASA astronaut, Mae Jemison! 🌠⠀
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Keep exploring this amazing world—or, shoot to be among the stars, as she did 🚀⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #MaeJemison

If you've ever asked yourself, "Is meditation real

If you've ever asked yourself, "Is meditation really worth my time?", then this is the article for you!⠀
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Our favorite "Every Man", Craig from Wheezy Waiter (@wheezywaiter), tries it out for us as he chronicles his 30-day experiment with meditation in a funny and informative video! ⠀
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Read the full article to discover some helpful tips on how to exercise your mind's muscles, and how quiet moments can improve your life in many amazing ways! The link is in our bio. 🤗⠀
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Even a nice eye-crinkle smile from behind your mas

Even a nice eye-crinkle smile from behind your mask or a friendly "hello" can do wonders for someone's entire day!⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #DenzelWashington

Are you ready to catch the Quilting Fever? 🧵✂

Are you ready to catch the Quilting Fever? 🧵✂️⠀
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Join us for an annual expedition to Paducah, Kentucky, where each year, thousands of quilters bus, fly, and even arrive on a horse-drawn carriage to the annual Quilt Show Week!⠀
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The joyous video by Olivia Merrion (@oliviamerrion) teaches us to share our experiences with each other by celebrating a craft that is as ancient as our human need to keep warm.⠀
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Explore the wonders of the quilting world (and so much more!) by visiting the link in our bio!⠀
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