I was the third child in a bustling Italian-American household of six — “three boys and three girls!” my parents would declare with pride,...

In a world often dominated by negativity, it’s refreshing to spotlight stories that uplift, inspire, and showcase human ingenuity and kindness. This week’s roundup brings you heartening news from environmental policy shifts, political engagement, urgent social conversations, philanthropic action, and acts of everyday heroism. Cambridge Takes a Green Step Forward by Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Cambridge, Massachusetts, has recently enacted a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, joining a growing wave of cities committed to environmental health and reducing harmful emissions. Although the ordinance was passed in December 2023, the law took effect in mid-March 2025, giving residents time to transition to quieter, cleaner alternatives like electric or battery-powered leaf blowers. This move isn’t just about reducing noise pollution...

As spring 2025 unfolds, cosmic forces stir with rare planetary shifts and potent alignments that signal both spiritual growth and grounded reckoning. This season invites us to balance visionary dreams with practical steps, to transform inner insights into tangible, transformative actions. Neptune and Saturn Enter Aries: A New Era of Action Before March draws to a close, Neptune—the planet of dreams, spiritual depth, and creativity—transitions from ethereal Pisces into bold, assertive Aries. It’s a historic move not seen since the onset of the American Civil War in 1861, marking a period when collective ideals may ignite into action, sometimes with disruptive consequences. By late May, Saturn, the karmic taskmaster, also shifts into Aries. With Saturn governing time,...

For years, energy psychology — and especially its signature technique known as tapping — has lived on the fringes of mainstream psychotherapy. Often dismissed as pseudoscientific, tapping has nonetheless garnered a loyal following among holistic practitioners and individuals seeking alternative methods for healing trauma, stress, and anxiety. But now, science is finally catching up. In a pivotal moment for the field, Dr. David Feinstein, a leading authority in energy psychology, has published a landmark paper that seeks to bridge the gap between ancient healing methods and modern neuroscience. His work, “Physiological Mechanisms of Energy Psychology Treatments: An Updated Synthesis,” offers compelling scientific insights into why and how tapping works — and why it deserves a place...