Ascend 2 Truth

There is an old saying: “People want to see you doing well—just not better than them.” Funny? Yes.  Unfortunately, there is also enough truth hiding inside that joke to make some of us uncomfortable. Hello everyone! I want to talk about a virus that has infected the human soul since the inception of our species.  Jealousy is one of those emotions almost everyone experiences, but very few people proudly admit to having. People will readily tell you they are angry, disappointed, frustrated, stressed, or offended. But ask somebody if they are jealous and suddenly you may get a dissertation explaining why they absolutely, positively, unequivocally are not jealous.  That is because jealousy threatens the image we have of ourselves. We want to believe that we celebrate other people's happiness. We want to believe we can watch someone become more attractive, successful, wealthy, loved, confident, spiritually awakened, or accomplished without secretly comparing their blessings t...

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...