Ascend 2 Truth

You so sweet!  Have you ever heard someone say, “You so sweet,” and wondered whether being sweet is actually a good thing? Well, when it comes to your body, too much sweetness may not be so sweet after all! Our bodies need glucose, or blood sugar, for energy. The problem occurs when blood sugar remains elevated for prolonged periods of time. Over time, chronically high blood sugar and insulin resistance can contribute to serious health concerns, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. So what if there were a natural compound that researchers are investigating for its ability to help the body better manage blood sugar and other important metabolic functions? Meet berberine ! Berberine is a naturally occurring compound called an alkaloid. It is found in several plants, including barberry, goldenseal, Oregon grape, goldthread, and tree turmeric. Plants containing berberine have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Today, berberine is com...

"An illusion shared by everyone becomes a reality."   Erich Fromm Greetings everyone! Hoping the universe has been embracing you and your loved ones with clarity, protection, and inner peace ☮. Life has been like a whirlwind! The few times I've been able to settle down, I couldn't think of anything to say. I went through a spell drier than the Sahara Desert! Ironically, there has never been a shortage of topics to discuss. The crazy😜world we're living in provides a plethora of topics. The problem is there are too many! Overload! Having too many choices can be worse than having no choices. Have you ever felt bombarded by a constant stream of negative news? If so, you can relate to what I experienced. I was hearing and witnessing a seemingly endless number of problematic situations. A few of them impact me directly. Unsurprisingly, it got somewhat overwhelming. Sometimes, it is best not to say anything and just observe.  It seems that Artificial Intelligence (AI) t...

Greetings to everyone! Hoping your journey has had more highs than lows. Simultaneously, I recognize that strength, growth, and wisdom emerge from the low points in life. I would like to discuss one of my low points that lead me to spiritual awakening. It is specifically the horrific experience I had at a traditional church that will not be identified. Painful experiences often facilitate higher divinity and spiritual maturity. I think it is important to share my story due to numerous individuals having the same or similar experiences. It is easier to heal and learn vital lessons from traumatic events when you know someone else has also been through it. This is the underlying premise for support groups sharing a common experience or problem to defeat it, grow from it, and turn out better because of it. It is mastering the art of turning lemons into lemonade 🍋. The lemonade for me was acquiring spiritual awakening or enlightenment. It is my ability to perceive and interact with higher ...