11:11 – A Call to the Indigos

November 11th, 2016

By Ethan Indigo Smith

Contributing writer for Wake Up World

People often ask me ‘What is an Indigo?’ Even though it is a common question, and natural to wonder, the question itself shows how little we actually understand of Indigos; it is actually converse to how Indigos communicate and think. Indigos take the commonly understood quotients and push beyond them, not seek to define, reduce and categorize them by what is already known. Indigos utilize commonly held ideas but transmute them into new conditions, unbound by the confines of previous understandings and beliefs. So then, the question is not so much, ‘What is an Indigo?’, it is more accurately, ‘How do you be Indigo?’ For any discussion of Indigos, it helps to recognize the difference between these questions.

The truth is, one is not born an Indigo, rather we are each born with the potential to embody the perspective of the the Indigo. However, most of us have this innate inkling quickly removed from us through authority and indoctrination. We are trained and conditioned to become institutionalized individuals, naysayers, dependent on authority, who accept what already is and fear what is not.

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Drug Addiction: A For-Profit Epidemic

The drug epidemic is not an addiction problem, it is a humanity problem.

November 11th, 2016

By Cortland Pfeffer & Irwin Ozborne

Contributing writers for Wake Up World

“Few medical schools or residency programs have an adequate required course in addiction. Most physicians fail to screen for alcohol or drug dependence during routine examinations. Many health professionals view such screening efforts as a waste of time. A survey of general practice physicians and nurses indicated that most believed no available medical or health care interventions would be “appropriate or effective in treating addiction.” – Drug Dependence: a Chronic Medical Disease Study

Peering into the open casket, I saw the lifeless body of my childhood friend. Although, some would argue he had been lifeless long before his death. Tommy was a drug addict for many years and had spent much time in-and-out of treatment centers and jails before his life came to a halt due to an unintentional overdose. As I stared at his now peaceful remains, I found myself highly perplexed at how this moment had transpired.

Like Tommy, I too am a drug addict. I may have been into it harder than he was at my peak and served just as much time incarcerated, homeless, and in-and-out of treatment. I treated people far worse during my active addiction, committed more serious crimes, and spent most of my days wishing for death.  I couldn’t help but think that the wrong person was lying in the casket.

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The World is Waking Up… and It’s Magic to Watch!

November 10th, 2016

By Phillip J. Watt

Guest writer for Wake Up World

It’s inspiring to witness many of the Earth’s people, especially in the Western world, becoming aware of the deep corruption in our social system — particularly because we are building our innate capacity to actually do something about it.

More and more people now understand that we are ruled via a corporatocracy where the money supply, banking, governmental policy and other vital public infrastructure has been hijacked by oligarchs and the ‘corporate elite’. In addition, public discourse and the official narratives are dictated by the corporate media who are owned by the same people who control politics and macro public policy, as well as the unprecedented wealth they have at their disposal. Their ultimate agenda is of course ultimate power, which is dressed up in a pretty dress of “let’s save the planet!”. Of course the degradation of our natural systems needs a fresh approach, yet their covert game to win a planetary control-system has been brilliantly exposed for the world to see.

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How Your Numerology Birth Chart and Life Path Number Can Help You Realize Your Full Potential

November 10th, 2016

By Dmitriy, the Life Script Doctor

Guest writer for Wake Up World

In the life of most of us there comes the time when we begin to wonder if we are on the right path towards fulfilling our purpose. When you listen to the voice of your intuition and have already established clear connection with your own higher self, you usually know what steps will bring you closer to realizing your full potential. Most people, however, are still in the process of finding their life path and often crisis situations force them to pay more attention to their own road of spiritual self-discovery. So, how can you tell if you are on the right life path towards realizing the potential that was given to you on your date of birth?

With your first breath, on the day you are born, your brain receives a certain imprint or filter of how to deal with certain energies. Everything is energy and the vibration of your birth date defines your strong as well as weak qualities. It has major influence on the way you think and act in certain situations. The energy frequency and vibration on the day of your birth is highly affected by the planets in the solar system which can be analyzed in detail through Astrology. There is also Numerology that helps to understand the meaning and archetypes behind the numbers of your birth date. Numerology might not be as popular in birth date analysis and widely used as Astrology, however it can give you great insight and knowledge of how you can live in harmony with the Cosmos and realize your full potential.

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Iceland: Where Storytelling Forms the Basis of Everyday Life

November 9th, 2016

By Daniel Penev

Guest writer for Wake Up World

The land of ice and fire – this is the first association millions of people make about Iceland. Although ice and fire are part of the puzzle, they are not the only things Iceland should be famous for.

The small island nation, which lies approximately in the middle between the Scandinavian countries and North America, stands out with a highly dynamic cultural and artistic scene. On the top of the pyramid stands the Icelanders’ centuries-old love for storytelling.

Some say reading is a national sport in Iceland. Others describe it as a religion. Classifications of this kind clearly show that reading in Iceland a way of living, a necessity without which everyday life would be inconceivable. Iceland ranks among the leading nations based on the number of writers and the number of books published per capita, as well as reading activity. The Icelanders like to express their values, impressions and views through in written form. BBC reports that every tenth Icelander will publish at least one book in their lifetime. Over the past few years, Icelandic literature has been garnering increasing popularity abroad. The most successful among contemporary Icelandic writers is crime author Arnaldur Indridason. He has so far sold more than 12 million copies worldwide – a praiseworthy achievement on its own but even more so when analyzed in light of the fact that Iceland has a population of just over 336,000.

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The Art of Not Shopping: How to Stop Buying Crap You Don’t Really Need

November 9th, 2016

By Carolanne Wright

Contributing writer for Wake Up World

“You work in a job you hate, to buy stuff that you don’t need, to impress people that you don’t like.” ~ Fight Club

We might think we are “getting a steal” with the latest clearance sale, but rarely do we consider the true cost of consumerism — in ecological, human and economic terms. When we consistently buy cheap, mass produced, flimsy products made in places like China, we’re investing in a shoddy future all around. Everyone loses — workers, our local economies and the environment.

“Landfills swell with cheap discarded products that fail early and cannot be repaired. Products are made psychologically obsolete long before they actually wear out. A generation is growing up without knowing what quality goods are. Friendship, family ties and personal autonomy are only promoted as a vehicle for gift giving and the rationale for the selection of communication services and personal acquisition. Everything becomes mediated through the spending of money on goods and services. Human beings who cannot spend become worthless.” [source]

Unfortunately, we’ve been conditioned as a culture to immediately go for the “cheapo bargain” — not realizing we end up paying more in the end because we have to replace shoddy merchandise — which also produces mountains of toxic waste (especially with electronics). Don’t forget, many of our “must-have’s” are also produced by people in conditions close to slave labor.

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Reclaiming My Power From Big Pharma: A Journey of Healing Depression, PTSD, Ambien Addiction and Beyond

November 8th, 2016

By Juliet Tang

Guest writer for Wake Up World

“Healing is resolving the separation between the journey of the body and the journey of the soul.” – Dr. Brit Cooper

My Drugged Love/Hate Relationship

One of the most arduous and testing experiences I’ve gone through in life was overcoming my Ambien addiction, or in my case, changing what felt like a most convincing belief: “I need this drug to sleep.”  That was a story I told day and night for 14 years of my life. Ambien was my salvation and destruction, my best friend and worst enemy, my drug of choice and my shame; the intimate relationship we shared was entangled with love and hate flavored with fear and a hint of abuse. I loathed it and revered it.

I attempted to run away from that relationship time and time again telling myself I’ve had enough of it, yet I returned every time faithfully and willingly after having been driven to near insanity by sheer exhaustion and frustration from staying wide awake night after night. I cursed, I cried, I screamed and begged, nothing came to my rescue until that little pill found its way into my palm and granted me the much needed sleep.

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Trust Your Own Truth

November 8th, 2016

By Fiona Reilly

Guest writer for Wake Up World

Henry David Thoreau once said “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” For some time recently, I had been deeply questioning what is true and how can I know what is real? I have wondered what is the purpose of life and what is beyond it. I felt lost and uncertain of Life and it’s purpose. What are we all doing here? It came to a point where I felt there were three main things I knew:

Firstly change happens, nothing remains the same. The world is in a constant state of flux and dynamism. There is a constant flow of energy moving and shifting.

The second thing I became increasingly aware of is that there is so much that I don’t know. It seems the more I explore and learn about myself and the world, the more I realise that there is very little I know with absolute certainty.

Finally, I am aware of an energy at work in the Universe that is much larger than “me” and my experience of the world. There is a force beyond that which can be seen, though can be subtly felt or sensed and observed through synchronicity and signs.

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Natural Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints

November 7th, 2016

By Dr. Edward Group

Guest writer for Wake Up World

Almost everyone has experienced some type of muscle or joint discomfort in their life. The entire human body is covered with muscle tissue and joints that are in motion almost constantly, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type of muscle discomfort is lower back pain. It is estimated that up to 80% of the adult population in the United States has lower back pain. It’s a top reason why people see a doctor. It is also a leading cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45.[1]

Muscle aches may involve ligaments, tendons, and fascia.[2] A ligament is fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones. A tendon is a band of tissues that connects muscle to bone. Just like ligaments, they are made of collagen. Fascia is dense connective tissues that connect muscle, bones, and organs.[3]

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The ADHD Phenomenon: Is It a Scam?

November 7th, 2016

By Nicolas Kilsdonk

Guest writer for Wake Up World

As someone diagnosed with ADHD, I believe the whole thing is a scam.

As far as I recall, I have always been considered extremely hyperactive. The most striking example is me, 22 months old, constantly riding my tricycle in the house. I used to manage my level of energy pretty well, but after entering school, my liberty to do so became increasingly restricted. My activity level then became a major struggle.

I have spent most of my psychology degree studies investigating the causes of ADHD. I have the benefit of insight into both the body of research available and the mind of someone who is said to have ADHD. I’m 24 years old now, and it’s still impossible for me to sit for the length of a movie. But at least now I know why. I don’t have a disorder. In fact my readings and experience have both led me to a single conclusion: the concept of ADHD is nothing but a scam, a hoax perpetuated by Big Pharma and the psychiatric industry.

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