11/18/24: 🌋Gopher vs Volcano, artistic surrender, 40% of our future

Happy Monday my friend,

In today’s newsletter:

• Artistic spiritual surrender

• Indian environmentalism

• Royal superfoods

REMINDER that you can still get Muscle Memory for 30% off for Earth Conscious Life readers. Creatine isn’t just about building muscle—it’s about powering your body and mind, and it’s one of the most researched supplements in the world with over 66k+ studies! It helps regenerate ATP (the energy molecule), and has made a big difference for me with recovery, endurance, and sharpening my focus and concentration.

🛕 BE THE CHANGE: Learn about historic environmental and sustainability movements in India, and the powerful leaders that pioneered them— all encapsulated in an incredibly beautiful new book. The author— and the famous Indian figures he profiles— insists that true advanced civilization is only possible when deeply connected to the natural world. Now that’s powerful!

🍆 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Culinary creatives are always hungry for new eggplant— a.k.a. aubergine— ideas. If you’re one of them, take this savory Miso Eggplant recipe for a spin! It’s healthy, with similar shades to classic ratatouille only with an Asian (and Irish!) epicurean twist.

🥬 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: What superfoods are sipped each morning by the Princess of Wales? Kate Middleton shares her superfood morning routine: a green juice blend of healthy powerhouse ingredients we know and love— kale, spinach, blueberries, romaine, spirulina, matcha, and coriander. Try out this superfood combo for yourself, and learn the benefits!

➗ MIND: Hate learning math? This fascinating article describes psychological tricks that could help anyone learn math more quickly… and deeply! Math may be falling out as a relevant skill. But this article touches on ways it’s still important to more favored talents— like creativity and critical thinking. When used cleverly together, these could make your mind more “math ready!”

💆 BODY: There was a new discovery in the field of biology regarding the process of cell death and how it is regulated by a duo of sensors. The researchers found that these sensors work together to remove dead cells from the body and it’s essential for maintaining tissue health and preventing inflammation.

🪕 SPIRIT: New Age musician, comic, and actor Laraaji (performed with Andre 3000) offers this peek into his artistic ethos— and how he credits creativity, live music performance, and laughter for his connection to a state of higher consciousness. Most importantly, he credits complete spiritual surrender, and spontaneity while performing, to these higher states! Read his amazing account of how he reaches incredible spiritual and creative heights.

📢 Calling all PARENTS

Though I’m not personally a parent yet, I know that parents want nothing more than to see your children happy, healthy, and full of energy.

So it’s alarming to learn that more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic illness.

That’s nearly half of all kids requiring ongoing medical attention or limiting their daily activities. These aren’t just occasional colds or scraped knees, we’re talking about:

• Asthma that makes playground games a struggle.

• Obesity that affects self-esteem and physical health.

• Diabetes requiring constant vigilance over snacks and meals.

• Behavioral challenges like ADHD that make learning a daily hurdle.

• Anxiety and depression that overshadow the joy of childhood.

Is your child silently shouldering one of these burdens?

Perhaps you’ve noticed your son wheezing after a short run, or your daughter withdrawing from activities she once loved. Maybe teachers mention your child’s difficulty concentrating or frequent visits to the nurse’s office.

Years ago I co-founded Integrative Pediatrics, as an online platform to showcase the urgent work of my dear friend Dr. Joel Gator Warsh.

We believe a child’s well-being is deeply connected to not just their physical health, but mental state, and the environment around them—including the parents. When one aspect is out of balance, it affects the whole family.

That’s why Dr. Joel and I are inviting you to join us at the potentially life-changing ADHD, Autism, & Chronic Disease Parenting Summit from December 3rd to December 9th, 2024.

>> The truth about childhood chronic illness every parent needs to know

What can you expect at the event?

• Expert insights: Hear from over 35 leading specialists in pediatric health, nutrition, psychology, and integrative medicine.

• Real-life examples: Learn from stories of families who have successfully navigated chronic conditions.

• Practical strategies: Discover actionable steps to manage and even prevent chronic illnesses.

• Mind-body connection: Understand how physical ailments can affect mental health and vice versa.

• Parental empowerment: Gain tools to support your child’s health journey while also taking care of your own well-being.

Imagine transforming concern into confidence.

Picture this: Your child wakes up energized, eager to seize the day. School becomes a place of learning and joy, not struggle. Family outings are filled with laughter instead of limitations. And you? You feel equipped, informed, and empowered to support your child’s health.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your family’s well-being.

>> Click here to reserve your spot at the summit <<

Let’s come together to ensure that every child has the chance to thrive—body and mind.

😊 Conscious Corner

Other earth-conscious stories you may have missed…

🧑🏼‍🌾 PART-TIME FARMING: An interesting trend in France (more)

🐸 STAR TREK FROGS: 7 new species named after characters (more)

🌋 GOPHER vs VOLCANO: How they regenerated Mount St. Helens (more)

🌳 DEFOREST DROP: Continuing in a positive direction in Brazil’s Amazon (more)

🖼️ LIVING ART: You need to see these top-down aerial garden shots (more)

To a healing future,

— Rob