For years, stevia—a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant—has been surrounded by controversy and conflicting information. One persistent claim is that stevia...

Have you ever found yourself only able to start a tedious admin task once your entire house is spotless? Or noticed that the toughest emails always get pushed to the very end of your day? If so, you’re in familiar company. Procrastination—the habit of delaying important tasks in favor of less urgent, often more pleasurable activities—touches nearly all of us at some point. Yet, for some, it becomes a chronic struggle that feeds feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. So why do we procrastinate? And what can we do to turn the tide? Let’s unpack the science behind procrastination and explore practical strategies that anyone can use to regain momentum and peace of mind. Recognizing Procrastination in...

When we think of martial arts, it’s easy to picture flying kicks or choreographed combat. But in the teachings of Robert Nadeau, Aikido becomes something far deeper—a living practice of presence, energy, and self-transformation. Trained directly under Morihei Ueshiba Osensei, the founder of Aikido, Nadeau has spent decades translating the ineffable spirit of this art into accessible teachings for the modern world. Aikido, translated as “The Way of Spiritual Harmony,” is not just a martial technique—it is a way of living and relating to the energy of the universe. Through a lifetime of dedicated exploration, Nadeau has reshaped Aikido into an evolving path of inner development that reaches far beyond the dojo. From Tokyo to Transformation Robert Nadeau's...

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,...