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Meet Your Guide
1-Tests were conducted through Expand Health Research. https://expandhealthresearch.com/
Who Do You Want To Be?
2- Story from Rory Vaden, “Buffalo Charge the Storm,” YouTube.
https://roryvaden.com/blog/leadership/buffalo-charge-the-storm-story-by-rory-vaden/
Laws for Transformation
3- Manhardeep Singh, 12 Laws of the Universe (Dreamscape Media, 2024).
4- Manhardeep Singh, 12 Laws of the Karma (Dreamscape Media, 2024).
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The Intricacies of the Brain
5- Sharon Begley, “The Brain: How the Brain Rewires Itself.” Time, Jan 17, 2007.
https://time.com/archive/6596791/the-brain-how-the-brain-rewires-itself/
6- “Meditation’s Impact on Neurochemicals.” Sahaja Online.
7- K. Milner, P. Crawford, et al., “The experiences of spirituality among adults with mental health difficulties; a qualitative systematic review.” Originally published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, May 2019. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8061134/
P. S. Mueller, D. J. Plevak, et al., “Religious involvement, spirituality, and medicine: implications for clinical practice.” Originally published in Mayo Clinic Procedures, Dec 2001.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11761504/
The Mind-Body Connection
8- Glenn Rein, Mike Atkison, et al., “The Physiological-and-Psychological-Effects-of-Compassion-and-Anger.” Originally published in Journal of Advancement in Medicine, 1995; 8(2).
9- https://drjoedispenza.com/dr-joes-blog/the-power-of-gratitude
10- Stephen W. Porges, The Polyvagal Theory (Norton Series on Interpersonal Biology, WW Norton and Company, 2011).
11- Dr. Candace B. Pert, Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine (Simon and Schuster, 2010).
12- Visit the HeartMath Institute’s website: https://www.heartmath.org/
13- https://drjoedispenza.com/dr-joes-blog/tuning-in-with-your-heart-creating-your-future
Dr. Joe Dispenza, Being Supernatural (Hay House, 2017).
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Mindset and Perception
14- Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Amber-Allen Publishing, 2011).
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The Mindset Effect
15- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Saje Dyer, Good-bye, Bumps!: Talking to What’s Bugging You (Hay House, Feb 2014).
16- Raine Sihvonen, MD, Mika Paavola, MD, PhD, et al., “Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy versus Sham Surgery for a Degenerative Meniscal Tear.” The New England Journal of Medicine, Dec 26, 2013. https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1305189
17- Raine Sihvonen, Mika Paavola, et al., “Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 5 year follow-up of the placebo-surgery controlled FIDELITY (Finnish Degenerative Meniscus Lesion Study) trial.” Originally published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, Nov 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32855201/
18- David Cameron, “Placebos Work—Even Without Deception.” Harvard Medical School News & Research, Dec 22, 2010. https://hms.harvard.edu/news/placebos-work-even-without-deception
19- R. Ader, N. Cohen, “Behaviorally Conditioned Immunosuppression.” Originally published in Psychosomatic Medicine, Jul-Aug, 1979. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1162023/
20- Dr. Lissa Rankin, Mind over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, Revised Edition (Hay House, 2020).
21- Christy DeSmith, “Study finds bruising fades faster in patients who are led to believe more time has passed than actually has.” The Harvard Gazette, Mar 2024.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/03/glimpse-into-how-mind-may-affect-healing/
22- Cara Feinberg, “The Mindfulness Chronicles: On ‘the psychology of possibility’.” Harvard Magazine, Sept-Oct 2010. https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2010/08/the-mindfulness-chronicles
23- Chanmo Park, Francesco Pagnini, Ellen Langer, et al., “Blood sugar level follows perceived time rather than actual time in people with type 2 diabetes.” PNAS, July 5, 2016.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1603444113
24- Richard Wiseman, The Luck Factor: The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind (Miramar, 2003).
25- “Prayer May Influence In Vitro Fertilization Success.” Columbia University Irving Medical Center News, Sept 24, 2001. https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/prayer-may-influence-vitro-fertilization-success
26- https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast/episode/c07b92b3/069-karen-thomas-exceptional-nde
27- Adam J. Toth, Eoghan McNeill, et al., “Does mental practice still enhance performance? A 24 Year follow-up and meta-analytic replication and extension.” Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Vol 48, May 2020. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1469029219301530
28- https://drjoedispenza.com/advanced-retreats
29- https://sourcethefilm.org/
30- Dr. Berie Siegal, Medicine & Miracles (Harper Collins, 2011).
Consciousness
31- https://drjoedispenza.com/advanced-retreats
32- Anna Hensel, “The 10 Best Motivational Quotes of Wayne Dyer.” Inc., August 31, 2015.
https://www.inc.com/anna-hensel/10-best-motivational-quotes-of-wayne-dyer.html
33- W. A. Tiller, M. J. Kohane, et al., “Can an aspect of consciousness be imprinted into an electronic device?” Originally published in Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science, Apr-Jun 2000. Abstract available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11021339
34- Mark Gober, An End to Upside Down Living: Reorienting Our Consciousness to Live Better and Save the Human Species (Waterside Productions, July 2020).
35- The Global Consciousness Project website: https://www.global-mind.org/The GBC is privately funded through the Institute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org/
36- M. C. Dillbeck, G. Landrith, D. W. Orme-Johnson, “Transcendental Meditation Program and Crime Rate Change in a Sample of Forty-Eight Cities.” Originally published in Journal of Criminal Justice, Vol 4, 1981, Sloan T Letman, ed. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/transcendental-meditation-program-and-crime-rate-change-sample
37- “Reduced Violent Crime in Washington, DC from the Maharishi Effect.” Maharishi International University Research. https://research.miu.edu/maharishi-effect/reduced-violent-crime-in-washington-dc
38- Rupert Sheldrake, A New Life of Science (Icon Books Ltd, 2005).
39- Masaru Emoto, The Hidden Messages in Water (Simon and Schuster, 2011).
40- “Examples of influence & response,” Veda Austin website. https://www.vedaaustin.com/examples-1
41- Credit for this exercise goes to my friend Adam Banning, who was a guest on my podcast.
https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast/episode/cfaf1f40/045-parallel-timeline-therapy-with-adam-banning
The Science of Intuition
42- To learn more about various types of intuition, read “Intuition Research: Coherence and the Surprising Role of the Heart” by the HeartMath Institute.
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/intuition-research/
43- Malcolm Gladwell, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Back Bay Books, Apr 2007).
44- Galang Lufityanto, Chris Donkin, Joel Pearson, “Measuring Intuition: Nonconscious Emotional Information Boosts Decision Accuracy and Confidence.” Sage Journals, Apr 6, 2016.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797616629403
45- Christopher Bergland, “Trust Your Gut—There’s Nothing Woo-Woo About the Vagus Nerve.” Psychology Today, Sept 2006. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201609/trust-your-gut-theres-nothing-woo-woo-about-the-vagus-nerve
46- To learn more about various types of intuition, read “Intuition Research: Coherence and the Surprising Role of the Heart” by the HeartMath Institute.
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/intuition-research/
47- “Speaking of Psychology: Molecules and morals: Learning the link, with Paul Zak, PhD.” American Psychological Association.
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/molecules-morals
Paul J. Zak, The Moral Molecule: How Trust Works (Penguin, May 2012).
48- Justin James Kennedy, Kathleen Joy, “Unleashing Your Sixth Sense: The Power of Neuroception.” Psychology Today, Oct 2023. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-reboot/202310/unleashing-your-sixth-sense-the-power-of-neuroception
49- “Psychoneuroimmunology-A Systemic Approach.” Reach, Mar 2, 2019.
https://www.thereachapproach.co.uk/2019/03/02/psychoneuroimmunology-a-systemic-approach/
50- Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief, 10th Anniversary Edition (Hay House, 2015).
51- Stephen W. Porges, The Polyvagal Theory (Norton Series on Interpersonal Biology, WW Norton and Company, 2011).
52- “About Peter A. Levine, PhD” Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, which is Peter Levine’s institute. https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter
53- Dr. David Feinstein, Donna Eden, “How Energy Psychology Can Transform Our Lives.” PDF version downloaded from Scientia. https://www.scientia.global/wp-content/uploads/Dr-David-Feinstein.pdf . Dr. David Feinstein, Donna Eden, Tapping: Self-Healing with the Transformative Power of Energy Psychology (Sounds True, 2024).
54-To learn more about various types of intuition, read “Intuition Research: Coherence and the Surprising Role of the Heart” by the HeartMath Institute.
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/intuition-research/
55- https://www.deanradin.com/recommended-references
56- https://www.deanradin.com/recommended-references
57- https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/search/site/stargate
58- https://thetelepathytapes.com/
Signs and Synchronicities: The Universe's Guiding Hand
59- John Edward, Natasha Stoynoff, After Life: Answers From the Other Side (Sterling Ethos, 2010).
60- A good resource is: Kyle Gray, Angel Numbers (London: Hay House, 2019).
The Afterlife
61- https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast/episode/3f96323a/088-angels-in-the-or-with-tricia-barker
62- https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast/episode/c07b92b3/069-karen-thomas-exceptional-nde
63- Robert M. Sullivan, “Combat-Related Near-Death Experiences: A Preliminary Investigation.” Originally published in Anabiosis: The Journal for Near-Death Studies, Fall 1984.
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark%3A/67531/metadc1051961/m2/1/high_res_d/vol4-no2-143.pdf
64- https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast/episode/ee38fb9b/070-lisa-thompsons-nde
65- Dr. Eben Alexander, Proof of Heaven (Simon and Schuster, 2012).
66- https://www.starktransformation.com/podcast-near-death-experiences
67- Gary Schwartz, William Simon, The Afterlife Experiments: Breakthrough Scientific Evidence of Life After Death (Simon and Schuster, 2002).
68- Jim B. Tucker, Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children’s Memories of Previous Lives (St. Martin’s Press, 2005).
69- Andrea Leininger, Bruce Leininger, Soul Survivor: The Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilot (Grand Central Publishing, 2009).
You Are Energy
70- Read more about Claire Sylvia’s experience at: https://www.foxnews.com/story/for-a-heart-lung-transplant-patient-a-new-life-beyond-her-wildest-dreams
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719307145?via%3Dihub
71- Read more about Dr. Harold Burr’s research at:
https://www.scribd.com/document/617879804/Harold-Burr-electromagnetics-of-life
72- Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief, 10th Anniversary Edition (Hay House, 2015).
73- Esmee Vringer, Stephen W. G. Tait, “Mitochondria and cell death-associated inflammation.” Originally published in Cell Death & Differentiation, Vol 30, 2023.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41418-022-01094-w
74- Elsevier, “Discovery of quantum vibrations in ‘microtubules’ inside brain neurons supports controversial theory of consciousness.” ScienceDaily, 16 January 2014.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116085105.htm
Steve Volk, “Can Quantum Physics Explain Consciousness? One Scientist Thinks It Might.” Discover, Mar 1, 2018; last update Jan 28, 2020. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/can-quantum-physics-explain-consciousness-one-scientist-thinks-it-might
75- Mitchell B. Liester, Erin E. Sullivan, “A review of epigenetics in human consciousness.” Originally published in Cogent Psychology, Vol 6, 2019.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2019.1668222#abstract
76- Martin Blank, Reba Goodman, “DNA is a fractal antenna in electromagnetic fields.” Originally published in International Journal of Radiation Biology, 87(4), 409–415.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09553002.2011.538130
77- Wyss Institute, “Writing the Book in DNA.” The Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Aug 16, 2012. https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/writing-the-book-in-dna/
78- Jessica I. Morales, “The Heart’s Electromagnetic Field Is Your Superpower.” Psychology Today, November 29, 2020. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-the-habit-of-hero/202011/the-hearts-electromagnetic-field-is-your-superpower
Understanding Energy Medicine
79- View information and resources on Dr. William Tiller’s Reconnective Healing research here:
https://www.thereconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Science_and_The_Reconnection_updated_july_26_2019_v2.pdf
80- Read more about Dr William Tiller’s pilot study on Autism at:
https://tillerfoundation.org/autism-research/the-study
Read more about Dr. William Tiller’s research on Human Intention at:
https://tillerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Discovering-the-Power-of-Human-Intention.pdf
81- Read more about The Stark Effect at: https://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys581/sp2014/stark.pdf
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/physics-and-astronomy/stark-effect
The Evolution of Healing: From Psychotherapy to Quantum Psychosomatic Healing
82- Read more about The Stark Effect at:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/physics-and-astronomy/stark-effect
Understanding Trauma
83- Eric A. Dedert, Patrick S. Calhoun, et al., “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease: A Review of the Evidence.” Originally published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Feb 2010. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219414/
84- Bryan E. Robinson, “The 90-Second Rule That Builds Self-Control.” Psychology Today, April 26, 2020. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-right-mindset/202004/the-90-second-rule-builds-self-control
85- Read more on this topic here:Gretchen van Steenwyk, Martin Roszkowski, et al., “Transgenerational inheritance of behavioral and metabolic effects of paternal exposure to traumatic stress in early postnatal life: evidence in the 4th generation.” Originally published in Environmental Epigenetics, Oct 16, 2018. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30349741/
86- Read more on this topic here: Dorthie Cross, Negar Fani, et al., “Neurobiological Development in the Context of Childhood Trauma.” Originally published in Clinical Psychology, May 20, 2017.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6428430
87- Read more on this topic here: Candace Renee Lewis, Michael Foster Olives, “Early life stress interactions with the epigenome: potential mechanisms driving vulnerability towards psychiatric illness” Originally published in Behavioral Pharmacology, Sept 25, 2014.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4119485
88- V. Gowri, Antónia Monteiro, “Inheritance of Acquired Traits in Insects and Other Animals and the Epigenetic Mechanisms That Break the Weismann Barrier.” Originally published in Journal of Developmental Biology, Oct 2021. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8544363
89- Read more on this topic here: Candace Renee Lewis, Michael Foster Olives, “Early life stress interactions with the epigenome: potential mechanisms driving vulnerability towards psychiatric illness” Originally published in Behavioral Pharmacology, Sept 25, 2014.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4119485
Dorthie Cross, Negar Fani, et al, “Neurobiological Development in the Context of Childhood Trauma.” Originally published in Clinical Psychology, May 20, 2017.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6428430
90- Read more on this topic here:Rachel Yehuda, Amy Lehrner, “Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms.” Originally published in World Psychiatry, Sept 7, 2018. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6127768/
91- Bruce K. Alexander, “Addiction: The View from Rat Park (2010).”
https://brucekalexander.com/articles-speeches/rat-park/148-addiction-the-view-from-rat-park
92- View books by Dr. Gabor Maté here: https://drgabormate.com/book/
93- Liliana Dell’Osso, Primo Lorenzi, “Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) in the Frame of Traumatic Experiences.” Originally published in Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Dec 2022.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9807114/
Understanding Empathy
94- The following sources discuss mirror neurons:Temma Ehrenfeld, “Reflections on Mirror Neurons.” Association for Psychological Science, March 2011.
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/reflections-on-mirror-neurons
Lea Wireman, “The mind’s mirror.” American Psychological Association, October 2005.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/oct05/mirror
95- Brené Brown, “The power of vulnerability.” TED, Jan 3, 2011.
96- The Rose, Root, Sun exercise comes from my friend Holly Bertone, a certified holistic health coach. Visit her website at: https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/
Navigating Grief
97- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying (Commemorative Edition, Simon and Schuster, 2011).
Emotional Freedom Technique
98- Much scientific research on EFT tapping is available. A good resource is the EFT Universe research library: https://eftUniverse.com/research-studies/
99- Dr. Peta Stapleton provides great resources for the science of tapping:
https://www.petastapleton.com/science-of-tapping-2022
The Power of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
100- Visit Marc Ronick’s media website here: https://ironickmedia.com/
101- Read more here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4697050/
102- P. Srámek, M. Simecková, et al, “Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures.” Originally published in European Journal of Applied Physiology, March 2000. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10751106/
103- Stanford Center on Longevity, “The New Map of Life.” Stanford Center on Longevity, Nov, 2021. https://longevity.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Short-Report-2.pdf
The Power of Nutrition
104- “Organic Crops Found Higher in Antioxidants.” Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, Updated Sept 17, 2019. https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/general-nutrition/organic-crops-found-higher-in-antioxidants/
105- Vanessa Vigar, Stephen Myers, et al., “A Systematic Review of Organic Versus Conventional Food Consumption: Is There a Measurable Benefit on Human Health?” Originally published in Nutrients, Dec 18, 2019. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7019963/
The Power of Glucose Management
106- Lu Zhang, Haiyang Sun, et al., “Association between dietary sugar intake and depression in US adults: a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2018.” Originally published in BMC Psychiatry, Feb 8, 2024.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10851576/
107- Angela Jacques, Nicholas Chaaya, et al., “The impact of sugar consumption on stress driven, emotional and addictive behaviors.” Originally published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Aug 2019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31125634/
The Power of Nature's Remedies
108- Onyoo Yoo, Sin-Ae Park, “Anxiety-Reducing Effects of Lavender Essential Oil Inhalation: A Systematic Review.” Originally published in Healthcare, 2023.
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/22/2978
109- Daniel Mieres-Castro, Sunny Ahmar, “Antiviral Activities of Eucalyptus Essential Oils: Their Effectiveness as Therapeutic Targets against Human Viruses.” Originally published in Pharmaceuticals, 2021. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/12/1210
110- Benjamin Kligler, Sapna Chaudhary, “Peppermint Oil.” American Family Physician, April 2007. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0401/p1027.html?utm
111- Cynthia C. Woo, Blake Miranda, et al., “Overnight olfactory enrichment using an odorant diffuser improves memory and modifies the uncinate fasciculus in older adults.” Originally published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, Jul 14, 2023.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10405466/
112- Monir Doudi, Sima Yahyaabadi, et al., “In-Vitro Antibacterial Properties of Sage (Salvia officinalis) Ethanol Extract against Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae.” Originally published in Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, July, 2013. https://brieflands.com/articles/zjrms-1344
113- Mohsen Hamidpour, Rafie Hamidpour, et al., “Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Medicinal Property of Sage (Salvia) to Prevent and Cure Illnesses such as Obesity, Diabetes, Depression, Dementia, Lupus, Autism, Heart Disease, and Cancer.” Originally published in Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Apr-Jun 2014.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4003706/
114- Chandra Shekhar Nautiyal, Puneet Singh Chauhan, et al., “Medicinal smoke reduces airborne bacteria.” Originally published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Dec 2007.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17913417/
115- Masaru Emoto, The Hidden Messages in Water (Simon and Schuster, 2011).
116- Veda Austin’s website includes numerous resources on her research that reveals the language of water: https://www.vedaaustin.com/
117- Dean Radin, Gail Hayssen, Masaru Emoto, et al., “Double-blind test of the effects of distant intention on water crystal formation.” Originally published in Explore (NY), Sep-Oct 2006.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16979104/
118- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “Health benefits of natural sounds.” EurekAlert, Mar 22, 2021.
119- N. R. Lestard, M. A. Capella, “Exposure to Music Alters Cell Viability and Cell Motility of Human Nonauditory Cells in Culture.” Originally published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Jul 2016. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4960344/
120- Monika Geretsegger, Cochavit Elefant, et al., “Music therapy for people with autism spectrum disorder.” Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014, Issue 6.
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004381.pub3/full
121- The following sources discuss music’s effects on plants and children.
Anindita Roy Chowdhury, Anshu Gupta, “Effect of Music on Plants – An Overview.” Originally published in International Journal of Integrative Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Dec 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291086163_Effect_of_Music_on_Plants_-_An_Overview
Andrea Pink, “Fact or Myth: Does Music Affect Plant Growth?” Bloomscape.
https://bloomscape.com/green-living/does-music-affect-plant-growth/
“The Science of Sound: How Music Affects Brain Development in Children.” Bach to Rock, Dec 16, 2024.
https://www.bachtorock.com/blog/the-science-of-sound-how-music-affects-brain-development-in-children-blgpst/
122- Gaétan Chevalier, Stephen T. Sinatra, et al., “Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity-a major factor in cardiovascular disease.” Originally published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Feb 2013. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22757749/
The Power of Walking
123- Larry A. Tucker, “Walking and biologic ageing: Evidence based on NHANES telomere data.” Originally published in Journal of Sports Science, May 2020.
Abstract available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175820/
124- Andreas Heissel, Darlene Heinen, et al., “Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression.” Originally published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, Feb 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36731907/
125- Adilson Marques, Priscila Marconcin, et al., “Bidirectional Association between Physical Activity and Dopamine Across Adulthood—A Systematic Review.” Originally published in Brain Sciences, June 2021.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8301978/#B60-brainsci-11-00829
126- Simone Grassini, “A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature Walk as an Intervention for Anxiety and Depression.” Originally published in Journal of Clinical Medicine, Mar 2022. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8953618/
Areum Han, Junhyoung Kim, et al., “A Study of Leisure Walking Intensity Levels on Mental Health and Health Perception of Older Adults.” Originally published in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Feb 2021. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923965/
127- Karelia Vázquez, “Why going for a walk can cure (almost) anything.” El Pais, Apr 18, 2023.
https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-18/why-going-for-a-walk-can-cure-almost-anything.html
Sarah Jividen, “How a Daily Walk Can Improve Your Mood and Mental Health.” VeryWell Health, Jan 10, 2025. https://www.verywellhealth.com/mental-health-benefits-of-walking-8764863
128- Sheri R. Colberg, Ronald J. Sigal, et al., “Physical Activity/Exercise and Diabetes: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association.” Originally published in Diabetes Care, 2016 Nov. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6908414/
129- H. Kobayashi, C. Song, et al., “Combined Effect of Walking and Forest Environment on Salivary Cortisol Concentration.” Originally published in Frontiers in Public Health, Dec 2019.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6920124/
130- A. N. Sullivan Bisson, S. A. Robinson, et al., “Walk to a better night of sleep: testing the relationship between physical activity and sleep.” Originally published in Sleep Health. Oct 2019.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6801055/
131- S. H. Zamani Sani, Z. Fathirezaie, et al., “Physical activity and self-esteem: testing direct and indirect relationships associated with psychological and physical mechanisms.” Originally published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Oct 2016.
Abstract available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27789950/
132- Elaine M. Murtagh, Marie H. Murphy, et al., “Walking – the first steps in cardiovascular disease prevention.” Originally published in Current Opinion in Cardiology, Sept 2010.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3098122/
Julie Corliss, “Revitalize your walking routine.” Harvard Health Publishing, Feb 1, 2023.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/revitalize-your-walking-routine
133- Maciej Banach, Joanna Lewek, et al., “The association between daily step count and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: a meta-analysis.” Originally published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Dec 2023.
https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/article/30/18/1975/7226309?searchresult=1
134- Amanda E. Paluch, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, et al., “Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study.” Originally published in JAMA Network Open, Sept 2021. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8417757/
The Power of Clearing Clutter
135- Darby E. Saxbe, Rena Repetti, “No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol.” Originally published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol 36, Issue 1.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167209352864
136- Ashley Beckwith, Emma Parkhurst, “The Mental Benefits of Decluttering.” Mental Health Education Extension, Utah State University, July 1, 2022.
https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/the-mental-benefits-of-decluttering
The Power of Meditation
137- Anne Craig, “Discovery of ‘thought worms’ opens window to the mind.” Queen’s Gazette, July 13, 2020.
https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/discovery-thought-worms-opens-window-mind
Bruce Lipton, PhD, “The Jump from Cell Culture to Consciousness.” Originally published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Dec 2017.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6438088/
138- “Meditation’s Impact on Neurochemicals.” Sahaja Online.
https://sahajaonline.com/science-health/mental-health-well-being/neurochemicals/evidence-of-meditations-impact-on-neurotransmitters-neurohormones
The Power of Forgiveness
139- Loren Toussaint, Grant S. Shields, “Effects of lifetime stress exposure on mental and physical health in young adulthood: How stress degrades and forgiveness protects health.” Originally published in Journal of Health Psychology, Jun 2016. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25139892/
140- Bruce S. McEwen, “Neurobiological and Systemic Effects of Chronic Stress.” Originally published in Chronic Stress, Apr 2017. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5573220/
141- Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson, 25th Anniversary Edition (Crown, June 2007).
142- Fetzer Institute, “Fetzer Survey on Love and Forgiveness in American Society.” Fetzer Institute, Oct 2010.
https://fetzer.org/resources/fetzer-survey-love-and-forgiveness-american-society-0
143- Everett Worthington, “REACH Forgiveness of Others.” Everett Worthingon website.
https://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/reach-forgiveness-of-others
144- Nathaniel Wade, Everette Worthington, et al., “But Do They Work? A Meta-Analysis of Group Interventions to Promote Forgiveness” in Handbook of Forgiveness (Brunner/Routledge, Jan 2005), pp. 423-439. PDF download available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236989400_But_Do_They_Work_A_Meta-Analysis_of_Group_Interventions_to_Promote_Forgiveness
145- Harvard Medical School, “The power of forgiveness.” Harvard Health Publishing, Feb 12, 2021. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-power-of-forgiveness
The Power of Compassion
146- This quote is from Dr. Wayne W. Dyer’s blog on accepting responsibility:
https://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/accept-responsibility/
147- Rollin McCraty, Maria A. Zayas, “Cardiac coherence, self-regulation, autonomic stability, and psychosocial well-being.” Originally published in Frontiers in Psychology, Sept 29, 2014.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4179616/
The Power of Love
148- “How a happy relationship can help your health.” American Heart Association News, Feb 5, 2020.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/02/05/how-a-happy-relationship-can-help-your-health
149- Lauryn Gerard, Lily Vining, “Ten Surprising Health Benefits of Love.” UT Health Austin Blog, Feb 5, 2025. https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/health-benefits-of-love
150- Jessica I. Morales, “The Heart’s Electromagnetic Field Is Your Superpower.” Psychology Today, Nov 2020. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-the-habit-of-hero/202011/the-hearts-electromagnetic-field-is-your-superpower
151- Doc Childre, Rollin McCraty, “The Appreciative Heart: The Psychophysiology of Positive Emotions and Optimal Functioning.” HeartMath Research Center, Institute of HeartMath, Jan 1, 2002. https://search.issuelab.org/resource/the-appreciative-heart-the-psychophysiology-of-positive-emotions-and-optimal-functioning.html
152- Kristin D. Neff, “Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, and Well-Being.” Originally published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2011 Blackwell Publishing.
https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/publications/SC_SE_Well_being.pdf
The Power of Optimism
153- The following is a good resource on optimism: Catherine Moore, “Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?” Positive Psychology, Dec 2019.
https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism/
154- Alan Rozanski, Chirag Bavishi, et al., “Association of Optimism With Cardiovascular Events and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.” Originally published in JAMA Network Open, Sep 2019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31560385/
155- Lewina O. Lee, Peter James, “Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity in 2 epidemiologic cohorts of men and women.” PNAS, August 26, 2019.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1900712116
156- Peter James, Eric S. Kim, “Optimism and Healthy Aging in Women.” Originally published in Journal of Preventive Medicine, Jan 2019. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6310050/
157- Ciro Conversano, Alessandro Rotondo, et al., “Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being.” Originally published in Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, May 2010. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2894461/
158- Lise Solberg Nes, Suzanne C. Segerstrom, “Dispositional Optimism and Coping: A Meta-Analytic Review.” Originally published in Personality and Social Psychology Review, Volume 10, Issue 3.
Abstract available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1207/s15327957pspr1003_3
159- Catherine Moore, “Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?” Positive Psychology, Dec 2019. https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism/
160- University of Pennsylvania, “Optimism Experts Handicap The Presidential Election With About 6 Weeks Remaining Until Nov. 4.” ScienceDaily, September 2008.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080926105031.htm
161- Catherine Moore, “Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?” Positive Psychology, Dec 2019. https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism/
The Power of Gratitude
162- Madhuleena Roy Chowdhury, “The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain.” PositivePsychology, Sept 19, 2024.
https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
163- Geyser Diniz, Ligia Korkes, et al., “The effects of gratitude interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Originally published in Einstein (São Paulo), Jul 13, 2023.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10393216/
J. A. Iodice, John M. Malouff, Nicola S. Schutte, “The Association between Gratitude and Depression: A Meta-Analysis.” Originally published in International Journal of Depression and Anxiety, June 23, 2021.
https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijda/international-journal-of-depression-and-anxiety-ijda-4-024.php
164- Ying Chen, Olivia I. Okereke, Eric S. Kim, PhD, et al, “Gratitude and Mortality Among Older US Female Nurses.” JAMA Psychiatry, Jul 3, 2024.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2820770
165- Madhuleena Roy Chowdhury, “The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain.” PositivePsychology, Sept 19, 2024. https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
The Power of Purpose
166- Eric S. Kim, Ying Chen, et al., “Sense of Purpose in Life and Subsequent Physical, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Health: An Outcome-Wide Approach.” Originally published in American Journal of Health Promotion, Aug 18, 2021. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8669210/
167- Aliya Alimujiang, Ashley Wiensch, Jonathan Boss, et al., “Association Between Life Purpose and Mortality Among US Adults Older Than 50 Years.” JAMA Network Open, May 2019.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2734064
168- Eric S. Kim, Koichiro Shiba, et al., “Sense of Purpose in Life and Five Health Behaviors in Older Adults.” Originally published in Preventive Medicine, Vol 139, Oct 2020.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743520301961?via%3Dihub
169- Stacey M. Schaefer, Jennifer Morozink Boylan, et al., “Purpose in Life Predicts Better Emotional Recovery from Negative Stimuli.” Originally published in PLoS One, Nov 13, 2013.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3827458
Angelina R. Sutin, Martina Luchetti, et al., “Purpose in life and stress: An individual-participant meta-analysis of 16 samples.” Originally published in Journal of Affective Disorders, Jan 14, 2024.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032723013459
Ian D. Boreham, Nicola S. Schutte, “The relationship between purpose in life and depression and anxiety: A meta-analysis.” Originally published in Journal of Clinical Psychology, Aug 12, 2023.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jclp.23576
The Power of Resilience
170- https://ouraring.com
171- “Coherence.” HeartMath Institute, Nov 11, 2012.
https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/the-math-of-heartmath/coherence/
The Power of Authenticity
172- Dr. Brené Brown, “The Call to Courage.” Netflix, 2019. https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166
173- Dr. Brené Brown, “The Power of Vulnerability.” TED, June 2010.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability
174- J. David Creswell, William T. Welch, et al., “Affirmation of personal values buffers neuroendocrine and psychological stress responses.” Originally published in Psychological Science, Nov 2005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16262767/
175- Karen P. Jakubowski, Emma Barinas-Mitchell, et al., “The Cardiovascular Cost of Silence: Relationships Between Self-silencing and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Midlife Women.” Originally published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Mar 2022.
https://academic.oup.com/abm/article/56/3/282/6298317
176- A. Wood, P. Linley, et al., “The Authentic Personality: A Theoretical and Empirical Conceptualization and the Development of the Authenticity Scale.” Semantic Scholar, July 2008.
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Authentic-Personality%3A-A-Theoretical-and-and-of-Wood-Linley/db20c66c7ecc5b9bd60f709c84c041272377c68e
177- Katrina P. Jongman-Sereno, Mark R. Leary, et al. “The Enigma of Being Yourself: A Critical Examination of the Concept of Authenticity.” Originally published in Review of General Psychology, Vol 23, Issue 1.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1037/gpr0000157?journalCode=rgpa
178- R. Koestner, G. F. Losier, “Distinguishing three ways of being highly motivated: A closer look at introjection, identification, and intrinsic motivation.” Handbook of self-determination research (pp. 101–121). University of Rochester Press.
Abstract available at: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-01702-005
179- S. Harter, “Authenticity.” Handbook of positive psychology (pp. 382–394). Oxford University Press. Abstract available at: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-02382-027
180- Ralph Van den Bosch, Toon Taris, “Authenticity at Work: Its Relations With Worker Motivation and Well-being.” Frontiers in Communication, May 2018.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2018.00021/full
181- Evan W. Carr, Andrew Reece, et al., “The Value of Belonging at Work.” Harvard Business Review, Dec 2019. https://hbr.org/2019/12/the-value-of-belonging-at-work
The Power of Community
182- Michael Kosfeld, Markus Heinrichs, et al., “Oxytocin increases trust in humans.” Nature, June 2005. https://www.nature.com/articles/nature03701
183- Stephen W. Porges, The Polyvagal Theory (Norton Series on Interpersonal Biology, WW Norton and Company, 2011).
184- Paul J. Zack, “How Stories Change the Brain.” Greater Good Magazine, Dec 2013.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_stories_change_brain
185- National Academy of Sciences, “Lessons from the Blue Zones.” Business Engagement in Building Healthy Communities, National Academies Press, May 2015.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK298903/
186- Read more about the Harvard Study of Adult Development at:
https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274987112_Through_the_lens_of_time_Eight_decades_of_the_Harvard_Grant_Study
187- Read more about the Harvard Study of Adult Development at:
https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274987112_Through_the_lens_of_time_Eight_decades_of_the_Harvard_Grant_Study
188- Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, et al., “Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for mortality: a meta-analytic review.” Originally published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, Mar 2015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25910392/
189-Office of the Surgeon General, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.” 2023.
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
190- Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, et al., “Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review.” Originally published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, July 2010.
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316
191- American Heart Association News, “Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health, report says.” American Heart Association, August 2022.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/08/04/social-isolation-loneliness-can-damage-heart-and-brain-health-report-says
192- C. J. Leschak, N. I. Eisenberger, “Two Distinct Immune Pathways Linking Social Relationships With Health: Inflammatory and Antiviral Processes.” Originally published in Psychosomatic Medicine, Oct 2019.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7025456/
N. I. Eisenberger, “The neural bases of social pain: evidence for shared representations with physical pain.” Originally published in Psychosomatic Medicine, Feb-Mar 2012.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3273616/
193- C. J. Leschak, N. I. Eisenberger, “Two Distinct Immune Pathways Linking Social Relationships With Health: Inflammatory and Antiviral Processes.” Originally published in Psychosomatic Medicine, Oct 2019. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7025456/
194- https://www.wooversity.com/
195- https://www.wooversity.com/
196- https://jenmcnerney.com/
197- Lisa F. Berkman, S. Leonard Syme, “Social Networks, Host Resistance, and Mortality: A Nine-Year Follow-Up Study Of Alameda County Residents.” Originally published in American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol 109, Issue 2, Feb 1979.
Abstract available at: https://academic.oup.com/aje/article-abstract/109/2/186/74197
The Power of Transformation
198- Note that these scenes from The Matrix clips contain violent material.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODmhPsgqGgQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-0RHqDWcJE
The Thermodynamics of Personal Transformation
199- “Thermodynamics,” JEE Online Coaching by ALLEN Online.
https://allen.in/jee/chemistry/thermodynamics
Acknowledgments
200- Deb Taylor, editor. dtaylor.writer@gmail.com